Dr. Nirbhay Kumar
Professor & Head
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Publication & Research Metrics
119
Total Citations
5
h-index
3
i10-index
37
Research Papers
2
Review Articles
Specialization
Anticancer and Antidiabetic Research
Residue Study of Xenobiotics
Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials and NSAIDs
Educational Qualifications
Highest Qualification
Ph.D.
Area of Expertise
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
| Degree | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar | 2002 |
| M.V.Sc. | Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar | 2004 |
| Ph.D. | G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand | 2016 |
Employee Experience
| Name of Post | From | To | Organization / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Faculty Lecturer | 17.01.2005 | 31.05.2007 | Bihar Veterinary College, Patna |
| Assistant Professor | 10.07.2007 | 09.07.2020 | Bihar Veterinary College, Patna |
| Associate Professor | 10.07.2020 | 09.07.2023 | Bihar Veterinary College, Patna |
| Professor | 10.07.2023 | Till Date | Bihar Veterinary College, Patna |
Best Five Research Articles
1
Ganguli B., Kumar N., Ahmad A.H. and Rastogi S.K. (2018).
Influence of phytochemical composition on in vitro antioxidant and reducing activities of Indian ginseng [Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal] root extracts.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 42: 463–469.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgr.2017.05.002
2
Narayan J.P., Kumar N., Jha H. N. and Jayachandran C. (2009).
Effect of probenecid on kinetics of enrofloxacin in lactating goats after subcutaneous administration.
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 47(1): 29–32.
3
Kumar N., Ahmad A.H., Gopal A., Batra M., Pant D. and Srinivasu M. (2023).
A Study of Polyphenolic Compounds and in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Trianthema portulacastrum Linn. Extracts.
Indian Journal of Animal Research, 57(5): 565–571.
https://doi.org/10.18805/IJAR.B-5069
4
Archana, Kumar N., Ali, I., and Choudhary, G. K. (2026).
Antidiabetic effect of polyherbal formulation containing Trigonella foenum-graecum, Momordica charantia, Syzygium cumini and Catharanthus roseus in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.
Indian Journal of Animal Research, B-5658: 1–8.
https://doi.org/10.18805/IJAR.B-5658
5
Kumar, R., Kumari, R. R., Kumar, N., Archana, Nirala, R. K., Anjana, K., Choudhary, G. K., Mandal, T. K. and Kumar, P. (2026).
Arsenic bioaccumulation in cattle naturally exposed to geogenic groundwater contamination in the Middle Indo-Gangetic Plains of Bihar.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 116, 35.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04189-8
Other Publications
Research Papers
37
Review Articles
2
Popular Articles
5
Books Authored
3
Book Chapters Written
22
TV / Radio Talks
5
Ongoing Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Establishment of Pesticide and Mycotoxin Analysis Laboratory at BASU, Patna under One Health Platform | 2024–2028 | AFRD, Govt. of Bihar | ₹3.78 Lakh | P.I. |
| 2 | Establishment of One Health Platform at BASU | 2024–2028 | AFRD, Govt. of Bihar | ₹2,655.66 Lakh | Co-P.I. |
| 3 | All India Network Project on AMR in Fisheries and Livestock | 2023 to Till Date | ICAR, New Delhi | ₹15.85 Lakh (2026–27) | Co-P.I. |
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of Research Project | Duration | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Budget | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monitoring of Drug Residues & Environmental Pollutants | 2009–2012 | ICAR, New Delhi | ₹88.90 Lakhs | P.I. |
| 2 | Monitoring of Drug Residues & Environmental Pollutants | 2012–2017 | ICAR, New Delhi | ₹62.40 Lakhs | P.I. (2012–13; 2016–17) |
| 3 | Monitoring of Drug Residues & Environmental Pollutants | 2017–2020 | ICAR, New Delhi | ₹21.51 Lakhs | P.I. |
| 4 | All India Network Project on “Livestock & Poultry Products Safety” | 2021–2026 | ICAR, New Delhi | ₹38.525 Lakhs (2021–2026) | P.I. |
| 5 | Study of Lutein Supplementation and its Residual Profile in Poultry | 2025–2026 | CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow | ₹2.00 Lakh | Co-P.I. |
Membership of Professional Societies
| Sl. No. | Society | Membership Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) | L-166 |
| 2 | Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health Specialists (IAVPHS) | 366 |
| 3 | Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM) | C023 |
Honours & Awards
| Sl. No. | Name of Honour / Award | Awarding Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merit Scholarship Award during B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa | 1996–2001 |
| 2 | Senior Research Fellow Award | ICAR | 2013 |
| 3 | Young Scientist Award | SSDAT | 2021 |