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CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. MANOJ KUMAR
E mail : [email protected]
Mob: +919451997584
Self-motivated, team-player and diligent professional possessing a Doctoral degree in
Biotechnology combined with superior analytical skills and technical expertise encompassing host
pathogen interaction and drug designing. Capable of building rapport with management and
colleagues from all levels underscored by the ability to simplify and communicate complex
scenarios. Adept at working in an environment requiring problem resolution with proven
effectiveness to multitask in a competitive, high-impact and fast-paced environment while juggling
with multiple priorities simultaneously with good judgment.
CAREER OBJECTIVETo obtain position in the industries, with a focus towards development of novel fungicide; to
work in a challenging, team-oriented research and development environment leveraging my
expertise in genomics, proteomics, phyto-pathology, drug designing and biochemical and molecular
mechanisms of plant-pathogen interaction.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONPh. D. Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, (2014).
Research work on “Biochemical and Molecular Studies of Melanin Producing
Isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana”.
M. Sc. Biotechnology, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (NDUAT),
Faizabad, UP, (2007).
Research work on “Morphological, Virulence and Molecular Characterization of
Rhizoctonia solani Causing Sheath Blight Disease in Rice”.
B. Sc. Biotechnology from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP, (2005).
AWARDDr. Sant Ram Best Thesis Award 2014, from Uttar Pradesh Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, Lucknow.
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FELLOWSHIPS CSIR- SRF (6th Sept. 2012 to 31st Aug. 2014) UGC- Project Fellow (25 th Nov. 2009 to 31 st Jan. 2012)
REASERCH EXPERIENCE Junior Scientist: (Aug. 2008 to Oct. 2009)
Worked on “Cloning and Development of Erythropoietin Producing Cell Lines”. Cell Max Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Aligarh, UP.
Project Fellow under University Grant Commission (UGC), Govt. of India funded project entitled “Role of Melanin the Reproductive Biology of Bipolaris sorokiniana” at Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, UP.
Senior Research Fellow under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) funded major research project entitled “Role of Melanin Inhibitors on the Pathogenic Fitness of Bipolaris sorokiniana” at Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, UP.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Recombinant genetics
o Gene cloning (polymerase chain reaction; various PCR subtypes), restriction
digestion, ligation, colony screening, DNA isolation and sequencing
o Protein expression and isolation from prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems
o Blotting: Southern and Western
Phyto chemistry:
o Histochemical analysis for localization of reactive oxygen species
o Protein chemistry and various cross linking via MALDI/TOF/MS/MS
o Enzyme Assay, Spectophotometric analysis, Lyophilization, Chromatography (Paper
and Thin Layer Chromatography)
Bioinformatics:
Proficient in data mining for DNA and protein sequence comparisons and use of
databases for protein structure prediction in addition to the software interfaces like ExPacy,
Clustal W, MEGA, BLAST search, BioTools & MASCOT search.
Statistical Analysis:
Proficient in Statistical Software Analysis (SAS), SPSS, SIGMA Plot, Origin
Computer: Advanced user on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
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WORKSHOPSSr. No. Title Organizing Agency Duration
1 IPR and Related
Issues: Present &
Future Needs
Geographical Indication, IPR and Organic
Facilitation Cell, Uttar Pradesh Council of
Agricultural Research, Lucknow, UP.
March 27 –28
2015
2 Gel Based
Proteomics
Proteomics Society, India PS (I) at Indian
Institute of Technology, Bombay, MH.
Dec. 10-11
2014
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES International: 03
National: 08
TRAININGS RECIVEDSr. No. Work Area Institution Period
1 Industrial Chemical Analysis Advanced Training Institute, Sion, Mumbai, MH.
Four weeks
2 Crossing methods, mass selection, hybridization- emasculation & pollination" in Linseed ( Linum usitatissimum ), Wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) and Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare)
Crop Research Centre, Mauranipur, Jhansi, UP.
One Month
3 Standardization of herbal formulation with special reference to Sunthi an important drug of “Chaturbhadra Kwatch Churna”
Central Research Institute (Ayurveda), Lucknow, UP.
One Month
4 Various tests for quantification of reducing and non- reducing sugar from Carbohydrates, estimation of protein and lipid, normal and abnormal constituent of urine, estimation of sugar in urine and blood and preparation of buffer solutions
Department of Biochemistry, M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi, UP.
One Month
5 Various serological tests for detection of Bacteria and Viruses, Media preparation, Antigen-Antibody detection techniques by ELISA, Sterilization, Bacteria Staining/Culture and Sensitivity
Department of Microbiology, M. L. B. Medical College, Jhansi, UP.
One Month
6 LATEX: The Documentation Software Centre for Bioinformatics, BHU, Varanasi, UP.
3 days
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PUBLICATIONS1. Manoj Kumar, Ramesh Chand and Kavita Shah (2015). Effect of Tricycalzole on
morphology, virulence and enzymatic alterations in pathogenic fungi Bipolaris sorokiniana for management of spot blotch disease in barley. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 31; 23 - 35.
2. Ramesh Chand, Manoj Kumar, Chanda Kushwaha, Kavita Shah and Arun Kumar Joshi (2014). Role of Melanin in Release of Extracellular Enzymes and Selection of Aggressive Isolates of Bipolaris sorokiniana in Barley. Current Microbiology, 69; 202 - 211.
3. मनोज कुमार, डॉ. कवि�ता शाह, प्रो. आर एस दूबे ए�ं प्रो. रमेश चन्द (2013). बाईपोलेरिरस सोरोविकविनएना: मिमलैविनन एक �रदान, वि�ज्ञान-गंगा, 6: 107 - 109.
4. Ramesh Chand, Vineeta Singh, Chhattar Pal, Prabhat Kumar and Manoj Kumar (2012). First report of a new pathogenic variant of Cercospora canescens on mungbean (Vigna radiata) from India, New Disease Reports, 26; 6.
5. Manoj Kumar, Vineeta Singh and K. N. Ssingh (2011). Morphological, Virulence and Molecular Characterization of Rhizoctonia solani Isolates from Rice Belonging to Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Environment & Ecology, 29 (4); 1766 - 1771.
6. Manoj Kumar, Vineeta Singh, K.N. Singh and Prashant Vikram (2008). Morphological and Virulence Characterization of Rhizoctonia solani causing sheath blight of rice. Journal of Environment and Ecology, 26 (3); 1158 - 1166.
7. Prashant Vikram, Vineeta Singh, Manoj Kumar & K.N.Singh (2008). Towards molecular mapping for resistance to sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn.) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) and barley (Hordium vulgare L.) genotypes. Journal of Plant Disease Research. 23(2); 1-6.
8. Satyndra Kumar Yadav, Manoj Kumar and Janardan Yadav (2014). Characterization of Rhizospheric soil Bacteria against Exserohilum turcicum Causing Northern Leaf Blight in Maize Journal of Structural and Functional Biology, 1 (1); 1 - 10.
9. Udai Prakash Singh, Ramji Singh and Manoj Kumar (2014). Molecular Basis of Virulence Diversity in Bipolaris sorokiniana Causing Spot Blotch of Wheat in North India. Journal of Structural and Functional Biology, 1 (1); 11 - 18.
PAPERS COMMUNICATED1. Manoj Kumar, Ramesh Chand and Kavita Shah (2015) Effect of Tricyclazole application
on growth and antioxidant capacity of barley seedlings. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology (under review).
2. Manoj Kumar, Ramesh Chand and Kavita Shah (2015) Proteomics studies of barley plants in response to Bipolaris sorokiniana and Tricyclazole. Phytochemistry (under review).
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3. मनोज कुमार, प्रो. कवि�ता शाह, प्रो. रमेश चन्द ए�ं प्रो. आर एस दूबे (2015) izksfV;ksfeDl % estcku ikS/kksa o dodksa ds lEcU/k dks le>us dk ,d ek/;e, वि�ज्ञान-गंगा, (under review).
BOOK CHAPTERS1. Manoj Kumar, Kavita Shah and Ramesh Chand (2014) Role of Melanin in the Biology of
Spot Blotch Pathogen of Barley and its Management Advances in Plant Physiology, Scientific Publishers (India), Jodhpur, 15; 49-76.
2. Manoj Kumar, Ramesh Chand and Kavita Shah (2014) Impact of Heat Shock on Bipolaris sorokiniana the Causative Pathogen of Spot Blotch Disease in Cereal Crops. accepted for publication in international publisher (NOVA Science, USA).
MEMBERSHIP (Life Time)Uttar Pradesh Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Registration No. 17-2014-2015; Serial No.
140.
PERSONAL DETAILSFather’s Name : Shri Balihari Ram
Mother’s Name : Smt. Chandrawati Devi
Date of Birth : 05th July, 1986
Language Known : English, Hindi
Permanent Address : Pikaura Shiv Gulam Tappa Haveli, Per Baeti (E)
Post: Gandhi Nagar Basti – 272001, UP. India
REFERENCES
Prf. Kavita Shah Dean & HeadInstitute of Environment and Sustainable development, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi-221005. IndiaEmail: [email protected]: +91-9450955423
Prof. Ramesh ChandDepartment of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi-221005. IndiaEmail: [email protected]: +91-9415992810
Prof. R.S. DubeyDepartment of Biochemistry,Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005. IndiaEmail: [email protected]: +91-9451992028
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief; documentary evidences will support then as and when required.
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Date : 05-07-2015Place : BHU, Varanasi (Manoj Kumar)
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