Dr. Niraj Kumar Singh
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Veterinary Biochemistry
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
Email: vbc_cov-basu-bih@bihar.gov.in
Mobile: +91 9988760227
Publication & Research Metrics
Areas of Specialization
Educational Qualifications
| Sl. No. | Degree | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur | 2006 |
| 2 | M.V.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) | Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar | 2008 |
| 3 | Ph.D. (Animal Biotechnology) | IVRI, Izatnagar | 2011 |
Employment Experience
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associate Professor | June 2023 | Till Date | COVAS, Kishanganj |
| 2 | Scientist (Animal Biotechnology) | October 2011 | June 2023 | GADVASU, Ludhiana |
Best Research Articles
1. Chaudhary, N., Singh, N.K., Tyagi, A., Kumari, A., 2023. A detailed analysis of codon usages bias and influencing factors in the nucleocapsid gene of Nipah Virus. The Microbe 1, 100014.
2. Singh, N.K., Dey, S., Madhan Mohan, C., Mohan Kataria, J., Vakharia, V.N., 2010. Evaluation of four enzyme linked immunosorbent assays for the detection of antibodies to infectious bursal disease in chickens. J. Virol. Methods 165, 277–282.
3. Singh, N.K., Meshram, C.D., Sonwane, A.A., Dahiya, S.S., Pawar, S.S., Chaturvedi, V.K., Saini, M., Singh, R.P., Gupta, P.K., 2014. Protection of mice against lethal rabies virus challenge using short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) delivered through lentiviral vector. Mol. Biotechnol. 56, 91–101.
Other Publications
Ongoing Research Projects
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget (₹ Lakh) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of virus-like particle (VLP) of Japanese encephalitis virus as a potential vaccine candidate. | 3 Yrs | DBT | 38.27 | PI |
| 2 | Development of subviral particle of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus as a potential vaccine and diagnostic candidate. (Multi-institutional: MI) | 3 Yrs | DBT | 67.05 | PI (CC) |
| 3 | Development of user-friendly diagnostic kit for Marek's Disease. | 2 Yrs | UGC | 6.91 | PI |
| 4 | Development of subviral particle of JEV as a candidate vaccine against JEV | 3 Yrs | DAE | 16.40 | PI |
| 5 | TLR-Ligands: To Design Novel Vaccines Adjuvants Against New Castle Disease in Indigenous Chicken. (MI) | 3 Yrs | DBT | 64.82 | Co-PI |
| 6 | Aetio-pathology and molecular epidemiology of bacterial and viral diseases associated with the respiratory problems of Yak in the N-E Region of India. | 3 Yrs | DBT | 23.50 | Co-PI |
| 7 | DBT-TANUVAS Canine Research Centre and Networks | 3 Yrs | DBT | 28.0 | Co-PI |
| 8 | Nano-particle based novel oral bio-film recombinant vaccine model for aquaculture | 3 Yrs | SERB | 32.78 | Co-PI |
| 9 | Modelling of indigenous diagnostics and immunopotent vaccine candidates to combat African swine fever in India | 2 Yrs | DBT | 39.56 | Co-PI |
| 10 | Genetic profiling of Sahiwal and Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle for genes impacting stress tolerance and climate change | 2 Yrs | RKVY | 20.23 | Co-PI |
| 11 | Therapeutic application of Adult Mesenchymal Cells (MSCs) for bone and Tissue Regeneration in Farm and Companion Animal | 2 Yrs | RKVY | 08.00 | Co-PI |
Membership of Professional Societies
| Sl. No. | Society | Membership Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Science Congress | L17124 |
| 2 | The National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India) | — |
| 3 | Punjab State Veterinary Council | Pb.SVC/3107 |
Honours & Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour / Award | Awarding Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Postar Award, XXXIV conference | IAVMI | 2022 |
| 2 | NAVS Fellow | NAVS | 2023 |
| 3 | Best Paper Award | SVBBI | 2023 |
| 4 | Best Postar Award, XXXIV conference | IAVMI | 2022 |