Insect biology, gut microbiome & biomaterials

• B.Sc. , 2003 , University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
• M.Sc. , 2006 , B.B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh
• Ph.D , 2014 , B.B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh

7th  October, 2022 to till date:  Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, India

2018 to 2021: Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow, SOS in Zoology, Jiwaji University, M.P., India.

2015 to 2017: Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Soochow University, China.

2013-2015: Assistant Professor in Dept. of Zoology, G.G.V., (A Central University),  C.G., India.

2011-CSIR-UGC-JRF/NET in Life Science conducted by CSIR, New Delhi, India

2009-JRF/SRF by UGC, New Delhi, India

Non-chordates, Functional Anatomy of Invertebrates, Insect Biology, Parasitology, Economic Zoology, Entomology, Sericulture, Apiculture, Lac Culture, Animal Behaviour,Nature and Wild Life

B.Sc. (Dissertation) : 2 

M.Sc.: (Dissertation) : 1

Co-ordinator: Centre for Skill Enhancemnet and Seritechnology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Convenor: Srishti Chetna-The Zoological Society, Dept. of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Convenor: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Lecture Series, Dept. of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: Internal Animal Ethics Committee, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: NAAC Criteria-III, Departmental Nominee (Zoology), Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: NAAC Criteria-V, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: Development Commitee, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: Canteen Committee, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Member: G-20 Programme, Hansraj College, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Application of biofoliar spray on different mulberry varieties and its influence on silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

1. Extraction, characterisation, antifungal and antibacterial properties of mulberry and eri silk reeling waste.

1. Kumar D and Kundapur RV (2015). Biomedical Application of Natural Proteins: an emerging era in biomedical science, Springer.
2. Kumar D and Gong  C  (2018).Trends  in  Insect  Molecular  Biology  and  Biotechnology,  Springer.
3. Kumar D and Shahid M (2019). Insect based natural products: chemistry and applications. Springer.
4. Kumar D and Shukla S (2023). Introduction to Insect Biotechnology. Springer.

Best Research Papers Published in International Journals 

1. Pan, J., Qiu, Q., Kumar, D., Xu, J., et al. (2023). Interaction between Bombyx mori Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Virus NSP8 and BmAgo2 Inhibits RNA Interference and Enhances Virus Proliferation. Microbiology Spectrum, pp.e04938-22
2. Qiu, Q., Pan, J., Kumar, D., Wei, S., et al., (2023). Metatranscriptomic sequencing reveals there were abundant and diverse viruses in the midgut of diseased silkworm (Bombyx mori) with soft rot symptoms. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 26(4), p.102159.
3. Feng, Y., Liu, W., Kumar, D., Zhu, M., (2023). Cell proliferation can be modulated by receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 2 in the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 26(4), p.102121.
4. Shen Z, Kumar D, Liu X, Yan B, et al. (2021). Metatranscriptomic analysis reveals an imbalance of hepatopancreatic flora of Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis with hepatopancreatic necrosis disease. Biology, 10:462. (ISSN 2079-7737)
5. Feng Y, Zhang X, Kumar D, Kuang S, et al. (2021). Transient propagation of BmLV and dysregulation of gene expression in nontarget cells following BmLV infection. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 24:893-902. (ISSN‎:‎1226-8615).
6. Kumar D, Sun Z, Cao G, Xue R, et al. (2020). Bombyx mori bidensovirus infection alters the intestinal microflora of fifth instar silkworm (Bombyx mori) larvae. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 163:48-63. (ISSN: 0022-2011).
7. Feng Y, Kumar D, Hu X, Zhang Y et al. (2020) Comparative transcriptome analysis of wing discs from Bombyx mori and Bombyx mandarina. Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology, 23:227-235. (ISSN‎: ‎1226-8615).
8. Kumar D, Sun Z, Cao G, Xue R, et al. (2019). Study of gut bacterial diversity of Bombyx mandarina and Bombyx mori through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology, 22:522-530.(ISSN‎:1226-8615).
9. Chen F, Zhu L, Zhang Y, Kumar D, et al. (2018). Clathrin-mediated endocytosis is a candidate entry sorting mechanism for Bombyx mori cypovirus. Scientific Reports, 8:7268. (ISSN 2045-2322).
10. Sun Z, Kumar D, Cao G, Zhu L, et al. (2017). Effects of transient high temperature treatment on silkworm, Bombyx mori intestinal flora. Scientific Reports, 7, 3349. (ISSN 2045-2322).
11. Kumar D and Kumar RV (2015). Impact of Novel Bio-foliar on natural cocoons and silk quality. Journal of Natural Fibers, 12(5):419-429. (ISSN: 1544-0478).
12. Kumar D, Kumari K, Vishvakarma VK, A Jairaj, Kumar D. et al. (2020). Promising inhibitors of main protease of novel corona virus to prevent the spread of COVID-19 using docking and molecular dynamics simulation. J Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics, 20:1-15. (ISSN: 1538-0254)
13. Zhu L, Hu X, Kumar D, Chen F, et al. (2018). Both ganglioside GM2 and cholesterol in the cell membrane are essential for Bombyx mori cypovirus cell entry. Developmental & Comparative Immunology. 88:161–168 (ISSN: 0145-305X)
14. Kumar D and Kumar RV (2014). Efficacy of bio-foliar spray on growth and biochemical parameters of different mulberry varieties. Online Journal of Biological Sciences, 14(1):64-69.

1. National Conference on "National Education Conclave", Vigran Bhawan, New Delhi from 23-24th March, 2023.
2. International Webinar on ‘Role of Host Immune System in Development of COVID-19’ organized by Bundelkhand University, Uttar Pradesh on 11th May 2020.
3. International Webinar on Exploring and understanding of Covid-19” organized by CSJMU, Kanpur on 2nd May, 2020.
4. “IPR Management in Universities” organized by Mizoram University, India on 16th September, 2020.
5. Participated in International Webinar Series on “Covid-19 Outbreaks” organized by Jiwaji University, Gwalior from 15th-17th May 2020.
6. National Conference on Role of Ethno-medicine in Health Science conducted by ITM University, Gwalior between 29th -30th April, 2019.
7. International Conference on Breakthrough & Human Health, STOX, 27-29 December, 2019.
8. 2nd Hands-on “Workshop on Laser Confocal Microscopy” organized by SOS Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior from 15th-17th Nov, 2018.
9. National workshop on wild silkworm seed production conducted by BSSO, CSB, Bilaspur on 17th Jan 2017.
10. International Conference on “Green Chemistry in Environment Sustainability and Chemical Education”, India organized by University of Delhi, India between 17th -18th Nov, 2016. 
11. The 9th International Silk Conference China organized by Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China held between 8th-10th Sep, 2016.
12. 4th International Conference on “Life Science and Agricultural Research” by International Consortium of Contemporary Biologist, India between 27th -29th Dec, 2011 at CPRI, Patna.
13. National conference on “Seribiotechnology” organized by Sri Padmavathi Mahila Vishwa Vidyalaya, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh held between 27th -30th Aug, 2008.
14. National workshop on “Molecular Updates in Biological Science” organized by Dept. of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur on 25th Jan, 2014.
15. National workshop on “Alternatives to Use of Animal Sacrifice in Life Science Education for Teachers” organized by GGV, C.G. between 24th-25th Aug, 2013.
16.  “XIVth Science Congress” conducted by All India Peoples Science Network, Kozhikode between 25th-28th Feb, 2013.
17. Placement and employment in Indian Patent office and Hands on training for patenting the research work by B.B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh held on 18th March, 2013.
18. Research Methodology and Art of Scientific Paper Writing” organized by Dept. of Medicine & Delhi Medical Council, Delhi on 9th Oct, 2011
19. Climate Change” organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti held between 16th-19th June, 2011.
20. 7th “Annual Conference of Association of Medical Microbiologists” held at S.G.P.G.I., Uttar Pradesh between 5th -6th Feb, 2011.
21. One Day Training cum Workshop on “Bioinformatics for Beginners” held on organized by Green Earth Research Foundation on 4th April, 2010.
22. National Workshop on “Global Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” (GCCSE-08) held at B.B. Ambedkar Central University, Uttar Pradesh from 4th-5th March 2008.
23. workshop on “Census 2001 Data Results” organized by Directorate of Census Operation, Uttar Pradesh at B. B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh from 14th-18th December 2008.
24. 93rd Indian Science Congress held at Archya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 3rd-7th January, 2006.

1.  Recent Technologies in Sericulture. “Technologies based entrepreneurship development programme” organized by Jiwaji University, Madhya Pradesh, Aug, 2021.

2. Silkworm role in modern biology. Workshop “Research Methodology for Life Science” organized by Dept. of Zoology, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Utthar Pradesh, June, 2021.

3. Video lecture on Silk and Skill. FDP Centre, Hansraj College, New Delhi, November 2022.

Conference, Seminar, Workshop and Symposia Attended

1. National Conference on "National Education Conclave", Vigran Bhawan, New Delhi from 23-24th March, 2023.
2. FDP on "Basic IT tools, Advanced Spreadsheet Tools and  Statistical Software Package with SPSS” 27th  October to 3rd November 2022.
3. International Webinar on ‘Role of Host Immune System in Development of COVID-19’ organized by Bundelkhand University, Uttar Pradesh on 11th May 2020.
4. International Webinar on Exploring and understanding of Covid-19” organized by CSJMU, Kanpur on 2nd May, 2020.
5. “IPR Management in Universities” organized by Mizoram University, India on 16th September, 2020.
6. Participated in International Webinar Series on “Covid-19 Outbreaks” organized by Jiwaji University, Gwalior from 15th-17th May 2020.
7. National Conference on Role of Ethno-medicine in Health Science conducted by ITM University, Gwalior between 29th -30th April, 2019.
8. International Conference on Breakthrough & Human Health, STOX, 27-29 December, 2019.
9. 2nd Hands-on “Workshop on Laser Confocal Microscopy” organized by SOS Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior from 15th-17th Nov, 2018.
10. National workshop on wild silkworm seed production conducted by BSSO, CSB, Bilaspur on 17th Jan 2017.
11. International Conference on “Green Chemistry in Environment Sustainability and Chemical Education”, India organized by University of Delhi, India between 17th -18th Nov, 2016. 
12. The 9th International Silk Conference China organized by Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China held between 8th-10th Sep, 2016.
13. 4th International Conference on “Life Science and Agricultural Research” by International Consortium of Contemporary Biologist, India between 27th -29th Dec, 2011 at CPRI, Patna.
14. National conference on “Seribiotechnology” organized by Sri Padmavathi Mahila Vishwa Vidyalaya, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh held between 27th -30th Aug, 2008.
15. National workshop on “Molecular Updates in Biological Science” organized by Dept. of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur on 25th Jan, 2014.
16. National workshop on “Alternatives to Use of Animal Sacrifice in Life Science Education for Teachers” organized by GGV, C.G. between 24th-25th Aug, 2013.
17.  “XIVth Science Congress” conducted by All India Peoples Science Network, Kozhikode between 25th-28th Feb, 2013.
18. Placement and employment in Indian Patent office and Hands on training for patenting the research work by B.B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh held on 18th March, 2013.
19. Research Methodology and Art of Scientific Paper Writing” organized by Dept. of Medicine & Delhi Medical Council, Delhi on 9th Oct, 2011
20. Climate Change” organized by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti held between 16th-19th June, 2011.
21. 7th “Annual Conference of Association of Medical Microbiologists” held at S.G.P.G.I., Uttar Pradesh between 5th -6th Feb, 2011.
22. One Day Training cum Workshop on “Bioinformatics for Beginners” held on organized by Green Earth Research Foundation on 4th April, 2010.
23. National Workshop on “Global Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” (GCCSE-08) held at B.B. Ambedkar Central University, Uttar Pradesh from 4th-5th March 2008.
24. workshop on “Census 2001 Data Results” organized by Directorate of Census Operation, Uttar Pradesh at B. B. Ambedkar University, Uttar Pradesh from 14th-18th December 2008.
25. 93rd Indian Science Congress held at Archya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 3rd-7th January, 2006.

Membership of Scientific Bodies

1. Life Member, Silk Association of India
2. Member, Association of Ayurveda Academy, CIC, UK
3. Member, Asian Continent of UNESCO satellite Center for Trace Element Research, France
4. Senior Member, Asia Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Society, Hong Kong
5. Life Member, International Consortium of Contemporary Biologist
6. Life Member, Scientific and Technical Research Association 
7. Member, International Society of Zoological Science, China
8. Member, National Academy of Sericultural Sciences, India

Reviewer

1. Journal of Natural Fiber
2. Gut Pathogen