Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Professor
Department of Veterinary Microbiology,
Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University,
Patna, Bihar
✉ pankajimmunol@basu.org.in
☎ 8084679866
Publication & Research Metrics
164
Total Citations
06
h-index
07
i10-index
Specialization
Innate Immunity
Immuno-modulation
Qualification
| Degree | University / Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | RAU, PUSA | 2000 |
| M.V.Sc. | BAU, Kanke, Ranchi | 2003 |
| Ph.D. | IVRI, Izatnagar, UP | 2007 |
Employee Experience
| Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | February, 2008 | July, 2012 | Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SDAU, Dantiwada |
| Associate Professor | August, 2012 | December, 2012 | Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SDAU, Dantiwada |
| Assistant Professor | December, 2012 | January, 2020 | BVC, BASU, Patna |
| Associate Professor | February, 2020 | January, 2023 | BVC, BASU, Patna |
| Professor | February, 2023 | Till date | BVC, BASU, Patna |
Five Best Research Articles
1
Kumar, P., Shekhar, P., Kaushik, P., Anjay,
Tiwary, R., Hemadri, D. and Patil, S. S. (2019).
Sero-status of bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) infections
in Bihar, India.
Ruminant Science, 8(2): 197–200.
2
Tiwary, R., Shekhar, P., Kumar, P., Kumar, M.,
Kumar, D., Singh, S., Isloor, S. and Kumar, A. (2026).
Rabies in a Captive Asian Elephant
(Elephas maximus) in Bihar, India:
First Confirmed Case with Ante- and Post-Mortem Diagnostics.
Zoonoses and Public Health, 73(3): 276–280.
3
Herath, C., Kumar, P., Singh, M., Kumar, D.,
Ramakrishnan, R., Goswami, T. K., Singh, A. and
Ram, G. C. (2010).
Experimental iron inactivated Pasteurella multocida
A:1 vaccine adjuvanted with bacterial DNA is safe and
protects chicken from fowl cholera.
Vaccine, 28: 2284–2289.
4
Dadawala, A. I., Biswas, S., Rehman, W., Chand, K.,
Mathapati, B., Kumar, P., Chauhan, H. C., Chandel, B. S.
and Mondal, B. (2011).
Isolation of bluetongue virus serotype 1 from
Culicoides vector captured in livestock farms
and sequence analysis of the viral genome segment-2.
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 59: 361–368.
5
Kaushik, P., Singh, D. K., Dayal, S., Kumar, B.,
Kumar, P. and Chaudhurie, P. (2011).
Effect of CpG oligonucleotide on immune response of
28 kDa outer membrane protein of Brucella.
Journal of Applied Animal Research, 39(1): 1–4.
Other Publications
Research Papers
26
Review Articles
00
Popular Articles
06
Book Authored
01
Book Chapters Written
04
TV / Radio Talks
08
Ongoing Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | PI / Co-PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NADEN | 2021 – Ongoing | ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru | Yearly Budget | PI |
| 2 | NC-VTC | 2023 – Ongoing | ICAR-NRC-Equine | Yearly Budget | PI |
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | PI / Co-PI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AICRP on ADMAS | 2016–2021 | ICAR-New Delhi | Yearly Budget | PI |
| 2 | NAHEP-IG | 2018–2022 | World Bank | Rs. 4.99 Crores | Co-PI |
| 3 | Molecular prevalence of haemoprotozoan and rickettsial diseases of Bovine | 2022–2024 | BASU, Patna | Rs. 4.5 Lakhs | PI |
Membership of Professional Societies
| Sl. No. | Society | Membership Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Society for Veterinary Immunology & Biotechnology | — |
| 2 | The Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences | — |
| 3 | Society for Immunology & Immunopathology | — |
Honours & Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour / Award | Awarding Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancellor Medal for M.V.Sc. | BAU, Kanke, Ranchi | 2006 |
| 2 | Hariom Ashram Prerit Professor J. P. Tivedi Award | The Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences | 2013 |
| 3 | Best Teacher Award | BAU, Sabour | 2016 |