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Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha
Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha[1] (born August 6, 1958) is an Indian Academician and researcher currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand. With over 40 years of experience in higher education and research, Dr. Sinha has made significant contributions to the field of zoology, particularly in tasar silk research.[2]
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| Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha | |
| Birthdate | August 6, 1958 |
| Birthplace | Gaya, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Vice Chancellor, Ranchi University |
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| Website | www.ajitsinha.in |
Present Position
- Vice Chancellor at Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand[3]
Recent Key Awards
| Award | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Appreciation Award from Governor Jharkhand | 2021 | Recognition for outstanding contribution to education and community |
| Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Award | 2022 | Awarded by National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau |
| Naman Bharat Gaurav Award | 2021 | Awarded on Jharkhand Foundation Day |
| Jharkhand Ratna | 2019 | Awarded by Lok Seva Samiti, Jharkhand |
| National Testing Agency Examiner | 2020 | Recognized for contributions to national testing |
| Indian Forester | 2017 | Awarded in 2019 for contributions to forestry research[4] |
| Appreciation Award from Governor Jharkhand | 2018 | Recognized for excellence in administration |
| Recommendation letter for Padmashree | 2024 | Recommended by Hon’ble MPs Ranchi and Lohardaga[5] |
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | University | Year | Subject(s)/Topic(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Ranchi University | 1991 | Zoology (Tasar silkworm breeding) |
| Law (LLB) | Ranchi University | 1983 | Allotted subject of LLB course |
| M.Sc. | Ranchi University | 1981 | Zoology (Entomology) |
| B.Sc. | Magadh University, Bodh Gaya | 1978 | Botany, Zoology, Chemistry[6] |
Administrative Experience
| Post | Organisation/University | Duration | Experience |
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| Director | Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi | 01-04-2016 to 31-08-2018 | 2 years 4 months |
| Senior Scientist | Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi | 01-09-2010 to 31-03-2016 | 5 years 6 months |
| Senior Scientist | Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Odisha[7] | 01-08-2006 to 31-08-2010 | 4 years |
| University Professor, Chief Scientist and HOD | Dr. Kalam Agriculture College, Kishanganj | 21-06-2020 to 08-04-2021 | 10 months |
| Pro-Vice Chancellor | Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh | May 2021 to June 2022 | 1 year 1 month |
| Vice Chancellor | Ranchi University, Ranchi | 21st June 2021 - Present | Ongoing |
| Vice Chancellor (Additional Charge) | Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh | 02nd June 2023 – August 2023 | 2 months |
Academic/Teaching Experience
| Post | Organisation/University | Duration | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Coordinator and Controller of Examination | Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi and Ranchi University | 01-04-2016 to 31-08-2018 | 2 years 4 months |
| Faculty | Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi | 03-02-1982 to 31-03-2016 | 34 years 1 month |
| University Professor Cum Chief Scientist | Dr. Kalam Agriculture College, Kishanganj[8] | 21-06-2019 to 04-04-2020 | 9 months |
Participation and Contribution in Higher Education
| Post | Organisations | Area of Specialisation |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Professor | Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh | Quantitative and molecular genetics |
| Examiner | Ranchi University, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, Koylanchal University, Dhanbad | M.Sc. Examiner in Zoology |
| PhD Thesis Reviewer | Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh | Ph.D. thesis reviewer and examiner for Ph.D. award |
| Resource Person | Magadh University, Bodh Gaya | Zoology, Molecular Breeding and Sericulture |
| Resource Person | National Testing Agency, MHRD, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of India | Conducting entrance and Fellowship Examinations |
Important MoUs Formulated
| MoUs Formulated | Name of Agencies/Departments Involved | Year |
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| Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka | Department of Zoology | 2017 |
| BIT, Mesra | Department of Bioengineering | 2016 |
| University of Hyderabad | School of Life Sciences | 2016 |
| National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad | National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad | 2016 |
| IISER, Pune | IISER, Pune | 2016 |
| Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh | Department of Zoology | 2015 |
| Magadh University, Bodh Gaya | Department of Zoology | 2018 |
| Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India | Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India | 2016 |
Position of Chairs
| Name of Chair | Name of Agencies/Departments Involved | Period of Holding the Chair |
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| Chairman of Research Council | CTR&TI, Ranchi | 2 Years 4 Months |
| Convener of Research Advisory Committee | CTR&TI, Ranchi | 2 Years 4 Months |
| Course Coordinator and Controller of Examination for Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture | CTR&TI, Ranchi | 2 Years 4 Months |
International Academic Exposure
| Post/Assignment | Organisation/University | Area of Assignment | Duration |
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| Chairman of the Nonmulberry Session | International Sericultural Commission | Nonmulberry Sericulture | 10-08-2016 to 13-08-2016 |
| Chairman of the Nonmulberry Session | International Sericultural Commission | Nonmulberry Sericulture | 25-01-2018 to 27-01-2018 |
Scholarly Achievements
| Contribution to Journals/Books | Details |
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| Books authored | A monographs of tropical tasar silkworm ecoraces |
| Books authored | Title: Tasar Culture; Publisher: A.P.H Publishing Coorporation, New Delhi |
| Books authored | Title: Manual on management of disease in tasar silkworm; Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Books authored | Title: Tasar Reshamkeet Rog Prabhandhan; Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Books authored | Title: Tasar Reshamkit Rog Prabandhan (in Hindi for tasar farmers); Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Books authored | Title: A guide book of Tasar culture (in Oria for Odisha tasar farmers); Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Books authored | Title: Descriptor of Tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta Drury; Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Editor in Chief | Conservation of local ecoraces laria in Jharkhand |
| Editor in Chief | Technology compendium of tropical tasar silkworm ecoraces |
| Editor in Chief | A handbook of oak tasar |
| Editor in Chief | Res
ham ki chingari |
| Editor in Chief | Tasar rearing technology in different languages |
| Chief Editor | Tropical tasar silkworm ecoraces; Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
| Chief Editor | Laria, Khadi laria, Oak tasar, and Japanese tasar; Publisher: Central Silk Board, Bangalore |
References
- ↑ https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.kiit.ac.in/amp/achievements/106th-iea-conference-concludes-dr-achyuta-samanta-conferred-lifetime-achievement-award/
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/ex-ru-vc-asked-to-show-cause/articleshow/95728181.cms
- ↑ https://lagatar24.com/new-ranchi-university-vc-to-work-for-students-benefit-to-transform-university-for-better/104160/
- ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-university-vc-now-in-charge-of-vbu-hazaribag/162451/
- ↑ https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/state-editions/cip-celebrates-106th--foundation-day.html
- ↑ विनोबा भावे यूनिवर्सिटी का प्रभार ग्रहण कर बोले आरयू के वीसी प्रो अजीत कुमार सिन्हा, ये होगी प्राथमिकता - https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/jharkhand/ranchi/ranchi-university-vc-ajit-kumar-sinha-after-taking-charge-of-vinoba-bhave-university-said-quality-education-be-a-priority-grj
- ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-womens-college-organises-two-day-seminar-on-eco-criticism/117047/
- ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-ru-becomes-first-university-in-country-to-open-common-service-centres-for-students/137310/