Assistant Professor University of Rajasthan India
🏢 Designation & Affiliation:
Dr. Anil Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, he specializes in plant stress physiology and ecology. He has contributed significantly to the field of environmental and plant sciences through research, teaching, and administrative roles.
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🎓 Education:
Dr. Anil Kumar earned his Ph.D. in 2014 from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in 2007 from the same university and his B.Sc. in 2004 from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer. His strong educational foundation has laid the groundwork for his expertise in botany and environmental sciences.
🌿 Professional Experience:
Dr. Kumar has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Rajasthan since December 3, 2013. Additionally, he holds the position of Associate Dean of Student Welfare since July 2024. He is actively involved in departmental committees, including the library, garden, and museum committees, contributing to academic and infrastructural development.
🌱 Research Interests:
Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on plant stress physiology, ecology, and environmental biology. His studies explore the impact of heavy metals, abiotic stressors, and nutrient biofortification in plants. His contributions have advanced understanding in plant stress responses and their biochemical adaptations.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions:
Dr. Anil Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to plant sciences and environmental research. He is an active member of professional bodies such as the Indian Botanical Society and the Indian Science Congress. His work has been acknowledged in national and international scientific communities.
đź“š Publications Top Notes:
Dr. Kumar has published numerous research articles in high-impact journals. Some of his notable publications include:
Responses of Andrographis paniculata to zinc stress – Acta Physiologiae Plantarum (2025)
Geochemistry, Distribution, and Toxicity of Barium in Terrestrial Ecosystem – Environmental Science Archives (2024)
Cadmium-induced changes in antioxidant activity in Andrographis paniculata – Chemoecology (2023)
Influence of tungsten and molybdenum on seed germination of wheat – NBU Journal of Plant Sciences (2012)
Effect of tungsten on growth, biochemical constituents, molybdenum and tungsten contents in wheat
Bioleaching of metals from waste printed circuit boards using bacterial isolates native to abandoned gold mine
Enhancement of gold and silver recovery from discarded computer printed circuit boards by Pseudomonas balearica SAE1 using response surface methodology …
Physicochemical characteristics and diatoms as indicators of trophic status of Kishore Sagar, Rajasthan
Design, synthesis, and characterization of an Fe (II)-polymer of a redox non-innocent, heteroatomic, polydentate Schiff’s base ligand: negative differential resistance and …
Exploring awareness and attitude on plagiarism among research scholars: A case study of Panjab university, Chandigarh (india)