Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha

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Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha
Birthdate August 6, 1958
Birthplace Gaya, Bihar, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Vice Chancellor, Ranchi University
Education
  • Ph.D. in Zoology
  • M.Sc. in Zoology
  • B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Notable Works
  • Tasar Silkworm Research
  • Sericulture Development
Awards
  • Jharkhand Ratna
  • Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Award
Website www.ajitsinha.in

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]

Present Position[edit | edit source]

  • Vice Chancellor at Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand[3]

Recent Key Awards[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Administrative Experience
Post Organisation/University Duration Experience
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Participation and Contribution
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[edit | edit source]

Important MoUs Formulated
MoUs Formulated Name of Agencies/Departments Involved Year
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[edit | edit source]

Position of Chairs
Name of Chair Name of Agencies/Departments Involved Period of Holding the Chair
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[edit | edit source]

International Academic Exposure
Post/Assignment Organisation/University Area of Assignment Duration
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[edit | edit source]

Scholarly Achievements
Contribution to Journals/Books Details
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[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.kiit.ac.in/amp/achievements/106th-iea-conference-concludes-dr-achyuta-samanta-conferred-lifetime-achievement-award/
  2. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/ex-ru-vc-asked-to-show-cause/articleshow/95728181.cms
  3. ↑ https://lagatar24.com/new-ranchi-university-vc-to-work-for-students-benefit-to-transform-university-for-better/104160/
  4. ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-university-vc-now-in-charge-of-vbu-hazaribag/162451/
  5. ↑ https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/state-editions/cip-celebrates-106th--foundation-day.html
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-womens-college-organises-two-day-seminar-on-eco-criticism/117047/
  8. ↑ https://lagatar24.com/ranchi-ru-becomes-first-university-in-country-to-open-common-service-centres-for-students/137310/
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