Dr. Subrat Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Subrat Kumar is an Assistant Professor at School of Biotechnology. He holds an MSc degree in Microbiology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar and PhD in Molecular Virology from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He has undergone Posdctoral research at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal and University of Maryland, USA. With over 15 years of research experience in reputed national and International labs, his current research focuses in understanding viral diseases pathogenesis and developing intervention strategies. Dr. Kumar has published 50+ peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature, Frontiers and JMV and has authored numerous book chapters.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
PhD inPhD from PGIMER, Chandigarh, PostDoc at University of Maryland, USA, Res Assoc at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
COURSE EXPERTISE
Molecular Virology, Disease Biology, Immunology, Microbiology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Viral Diseases, Epidemiology, Spatial Dynamics of viral Diseses, Reverse Genetics, Vaccine platform
Administrative Responsibilities
FIC Animal House, Member in SLRC, Batch Coordinator, Covener of IBSC and IAEC
Awards and Achievements
Young Scientist Award for Scientific Excellence from Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists. Best Poster Presentation Award from Indian Virological Society.
Outreach Activity
Organizer for Bio-safety Awareness programs
Professional Membership
Senior Member of ASV, Life member of AMI, Life member of INSA