Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh
Professor | Director Research, BASU
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
Professor on deputation
Email:
director-research@basu.org.in
Contact:
+91-9554786939
Publication & Research Metrics
1409
Total Citations
11
h-index
13
i10-index
100
Research Papers
Specialization
01. Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
Stem cell and regenerative biology in clinical settings.
02. Organ Regeneration and Implants
Whole organ decellularization–recellularization,
organ transplantation and ceramic implants.
03. Pain Biology and Management
Pain biology and management in clinical settings.
Qualification
| Degree | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. | Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore, India | 1998 |
| M.V.Sc. – Veterinary Surgery |
Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Specialization: Veterinary Anesthesiology, Multimodal Analgesia and Post-Traumatic Pain Management. |
2000 |
| Ph.D. – Veterinary Surgery |
Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Specialization: Regenerative Cartilage Biology, Stem Cell Therapy and Clinical Translation. |
2005 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow |
National Livestock Research Institute,
Suwon, South Korea.
Specialization: Stem Cell Biology, Regeneration, Biomodulation and Proteomics. |
2007 |
Employee Experience
| Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | December 2001 | April 2010 | Division of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, F.V.Sc., SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura, Jammu. |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | July 2005 | February 2007 | National Livestock Research Institute, Suwon, South Korea. |
| Assistant Professor | May 2010 | November 2014 | Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea. |
| Associate Professor | December 2014 | November 2017 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Professor | December 2017 | Till date | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Head of the Department | 19 March 2018 | 18 March 2021 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Head of the Department | 19 March 2021 | 18 March 2024 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Head of the Department | 19 March 2024 | 13 March 2025 | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Student Advisor | 14 December 2016 | 11 June 2018 | Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Dean, FVAS, BHU | 15 May 2024 | 13 August 2025 | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. |
| Dean, BVC, BASU | 16 February 2026 | 25 February 2026 | Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, Bihar, India. |
| Director Research (on deputation) | 14 August 2025 | Till date | Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, Bihar, India. |
Note: The employment periods are reproduced from the
information supplied. The overlapping dates for the
Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow appointments
should be verified before publication.
Best Five Research Articles
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Choudhury, A.M., Mandal, S.S., Singh, N.K., Sahu, M.R.,
& Maiti, P. (2025). Plant-extract hydrogel for effective
wound healing: Animal model studies.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 514, 163131.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.163131 -
Reza, A.M.M.T., Lee, S.J., Shiwani, S., & Singh, N.K.
(2015). KGF and BMP-6 intervene in cellular reprogramming
and in mesenchymal–epithelial transition (MET) of 3T3-L1
mouse adipose cells.
Cell Biology International, 39(4), 400–410.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbin.10407 -
Singh, N.K., Singh, G.R., Jeong, D.K., & Lee, S.J.
(2013). Healing of full-thickness articular cartilage
defects treated with cultured autologous chondrogenic
satellite cells isolated from chondral stem cell niche
in rabbits.
Journal of Surgical Research, 183(2), 629–638.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2013.01.056 -
Rai, A., Rai, P., Kumar, V., Singh, N.K., & Singh, V.K.
(2021). Development and characterization of
Zn(98−x)Mg₂(SiC)x composites synthesized in graphite-packed
non-oxidizing media.
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance,
30(6), 4291–[page range].
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-05726-z -
Singh, N.K., Shiwani, S., & Hwang, I.H. (2012).
Proteomics study of calpeptine-induced myogenic
differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts.
In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Animal.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11626-012-9484-1
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Other Publications
100
Research Papers
14
Review Articles
05
Popular Articles
10
Books Authored
23
Book Chapters Written
05
TV / Radio Talks
Ongoing Research Project
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | PI / Co-PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaluation of Characterized Stem Cells (Adult Stem Cells) and Platelet Rich Plasma on Sciatic Nerve Injury in the Rabbit Model | 2 years | Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna | ₹5 lakh |
N.K. Singh Ramesh Tiwary Ajeet Kumar |
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | PI / Co-PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In vitro isolation, characterization, transdifferentiation to chondrogenic lineage of equine myogenic satellite cells and their proteomic analysis, and in vivo application of transdifferentiated cells in the repair of articular cartilage in equines. | 3 years | Department of Biotechnology (under Medical Biotechnology), Government of India | ₹20 lakh | PI |
| 2 | Proteomic analysis of C2C12 myoblast and porcine satellite cells during differentiation and transdifferentiation. | 2 years | Rural Development Authority (RDA), South Korea | USD 220,000 | PI |
| 3 | In vitro studies on mammary adipose tissues and myoepithelial progenitor cells during high-energy diet and myoepithelization with myogenic satellite cells in Korean black goats. | 3 years | National Research Foundation (NRF), South Korea | USD 400,000 | Not specified |
Membership of Professional Societies
| Sl. No. | Society | Membership Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery | 1019 |
| 2 | Bio-Bank India Foundation Cancer Care | 126 |
| 3 | One Health India Organization | 102 |
Honours and Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour or Award | Awarding Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12th AJAS/CAPI Outstanding Research Award | 16th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 2014 |
| 2 | Fellow Award | Bio-Bank India Foundation Cancer Care, New Delhi, India | 2024 |
| 3 | One Health Research Excellence Award | One Health India Organization, New Delhi, India | 2025 |