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Dr. Vikas Kumar

Associate Professor

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Department of Pharmaceutical Science

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Department of Pharmaceutical Science

Educational Details

Doctorate

Ph.D
SHIATS-DU,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2014

PG

M. Pharma
Dibrugarh University,
Allahabad

Graduated in 2008

UG

B. Pharma
HNB Garhwal,
Dehradun

Graduated in 2006

Professional Summary

Dr. Vikas Kumar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SIHAS, at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), India, and also serves as Adjuvant Faculty at the University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University.

He is the Principal Investigator of the Natural Product Drug Discovery Laboratory at SIHAS, SHUATS. Dr. Kumar earned his Ph.D. from SHUATS. He has authored more than 135 scientific publications (including 94 research articles and 42 review papers), along with 24 book chapters and has edited 2 books.

Dr. Kumar serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and is a member of the Editorial Boards of Pharmacologia Journal, RAPHE, and Met Journal. He has been recognized in the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University (from 2020 to present).

He has established international collaborations with several esteemed institutions, including:

  • King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

  • Gachon University and Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea

  • University of Mississippi, USA

  • University of Cartagena, Colombia

Dr. Kumar is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including:

  • Young Scientist Award (DST, India)

  • Early Career Investigator Award (USA)

  • Excellent Research Award (Republic of Korea)

  • Academic Grant Award (Republic of Korea)

  • Young Investigator Award (Republic of Korea)

  • Pharma Recognition Award (India)

In total, he has received more than 50 international awards from countries such as the USA, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, recognizing his significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and natural product research.

Area of Specialization

Pharmacognosy

Expertise

  1. To isolate and characterize bioactive compounds from plant sources for potential therapeutic applications.

  2. To synthesize and characterize metallic nanoparticles using green and conventional methods for biomedical purposes.

  3. To evaluate the anticancer, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities of isolated compounds and synthesized nanoparticles through in vitro and in vivo models.

Intellectual Property

1. A System to Determine the Effect of Zinc in Alkaline Medium on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiac Remodeling International Patent, Patent Number: G11204DE, Grant by Germany

2. Herbal Mouthwash Composition for Oral Cleaning and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases. International Patent, Patent Number: G11225DE, Grant by Germany

3. Mass Spectrometry-Based Detection of Mycotoxins in Meat. International Patent, Patent Number: 17663293, Grant by USA

 

Publications

  1. Almulaiky YQ, Alshawafi WM, Al-Talhi HA, Zeyadi M, Anwar F, Al-abbasi FA, Khan R, Kumar V. Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potential and Antioxidant Enzymes of Some Yemeni Grape Cultivars.  Free Radicals and Antioxidants, 2017; 7(1): 74-79
  2. Yuan C, Wang C, Wang J, Kumar V, Anwar F, Xiao F, Mushtaq G, Liu Y, Kamal MA, Yuan D. Inhibition on the growth of human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells in vitro and tumor growth in a mouse xenograft model by Se-containing polysaccharides from Pyracantha fortuneana. Nutritional Research, 2016,  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2016.09.012.(IF=2.523)
  3. Kumar V, Bhatt PC, Rashid M, Anwar F, Verma A. <alpha>-Mangostin Mediated Pharmacological Modulation of Hepatic Carbohydrate Metabolism in Diabetes Induced Wistar Rat. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 2016, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjbas.2016.07.001
  4. Verma A, Bhatt PC, kaithwas G, Sethi N, Rashid M, Singh Y, Al-Abbassi FA, Anwar F, Kumar V.* Chemomodulatory effect Melastoma Malabathricum Linn against Chemically Induced Renal Carcinogenesis Rats via Attenuation of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Early Markers of Tumor Expansion Inflammopharmacology, 2016 24(5):233-251 (IF=2.3)
  5. Kumar V,* Bhatt PC, Alabbasi FA, Verma A, Anwar F. Polymeric Nanocomposite of Umbelliferone β-D-galactopyranoside Enhances Chemoprevention with Higher Efficacy: Elucidation of mechanism of action in Diethylnitrosamine Induced hepatocellular Carcinoma. International Journal of nanomedicine, Accepted 2016 (IF=4.2)
  6. Kumar V,* Bhat PC, Sharma K, Sethi N, Kumar A, Sachan NK, Kaithwas G, Anwar F, Verma A,  Ai-Abbassi FA. Melastoma Malabathricum Linn Attenuates Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Chronic Inflammation in Wistar rats via Inflammation Response. BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology, 2016, Accepted (IF=2.03)
  7. Pandey P, Bhatt PC, Verma A, Anwar F, Kumar V. α-Mangostin Attenuates Tumor Proliferation Via Modulation of Antioxidant System in Balb/C Mice Bearing Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma. Interdisciplinary Toxicology, 2016 Accepted (IF=0.2)
  8. Rahman M, Beg S, Verma A, Anwar F, Kumar V.* Phytoconstituents as pharmacotherapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis: challenges and scope of nanomedicine in its effective delivery. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2016, Accepted (IF=2.36)
  9. Rahman M,Sharma G, Thakur K,Goni VG,Katare OP,Anwar F, Kumar V.* Emerging Advances in Nanomedicine as a Nanoscale Pharmacotherapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: State of the Art. Current topic in Medicinal Chemistry. 2016, 16:DOI: 10.2174/1568026616666160530152354 (IF=3.4)
  10. Kaithwas G, Tiwari V, Singh M, Rawat JK, Devi U, Yadav RK, Roy S, Gautam S, Saraf SA, Kumar V, Ansari N, Saeedan AS. Redefining the role of peripheral LPS as a neuroinflammatory agent and evaluating the role of hydrogen sulphide through metformin intervention. Inflammopharmacology 2016, Accepted (IF=2.3)

Conferences

  1. Kumar V, Bhatt PC, Anwar F. Development of a nanoformulation containing Ganoderic acid for the prevention and treatment of benzo[a]pyrene induced Lung Cancer. 6th European Lung Cancer Conference.
  2. Kumar V, Effect of α-magostin on nitrosamine induced hepatic carcinogenicity in neonatal pups. Europian Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)-Asia 2015, 18-21 December, Singapore, 2015
  3. Kumar V, Ahmed D, Anwar F, Mujeeb M. Influence of traditional north-east indian medicinal plant paederia foetida l. on carrageenan, egg albumin, serotonin, histamine, xylene, 12-o-tetradecanoylphorbol-acetate (tpa) and arachidonic acid (aa) induced inflammation in wistar rats. International symposium on frontier in herbal cosmetics and nutraceuticals Dehradun, 23-24 February, 2013.
  4. Kumar V, Sachan NK, Mujeeb M. Effect of Paederia foetida L. leaves aqueous extract therapy on hyperglycemic rats. International Conference of targeting of bioactivities concept and applications, Kanpur, 10th Feb, 2013.
  5. Kumar V, Mujeeb M. Antiarthritic effect of Moringa oleifera Lam in acute and chronic models of arthritic in rats. National Conference on Protoscience, Health & Well bring: Global Concern and Approach, Allahabad, 7-8 March, 2013.
  6. Kumar V, Mujeeb M. Evaluation of antioxidant properties of hydrophilic and lipophilic extract of Paederia foetida L. SFRR-Europe 2011 Meeting on "Redox Biology and Micronutrients: From signaling to translation and back, Istanbul, 7-10 September 2011.
  7. Kumar V, Mujeeb M. ‘ Composition and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil and extract of Paederia foetida L.’, Current trend in herbal healthcare, Kanpur 26th March, 2011
  8. Kumar V, Mujeeb M. ‘Evaluation of antioxidant properties of hydrophilic and lipophilic extract of Paederia foetida L.’ Society of Free Radical Research- Europe, Turkey 6th-9th  September 2011 Singh UP, Bhat HR, Kumar V, Yadav PS, Chetia D, Ghosh SK. Herpes simplex virus - Antiviral drug resistance. National Conference on Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8th-9th March, 2009 at Jammu University, Shrinagar, J & K.
  9. Bhat HR, Kumar V, Chetia D, Das A, Prakash A. Synthesis and Antimalarial activity Evaluation of Some analogs of 7-chloro-N-[3-(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylamino)propyl] quinoline-4-amine derivatives: From Emerging Threat to Reality from 23rd-25th March, 2009, at Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Sponsored by WHO, ICAR, ICMR, DST, NABARD, Govt. of India.
  10. Kumar V, Bhat HR, Zaman K. In vitro antioxidant properties of Paederia foetida Linn leaf extract: From Recent Advance in Chemical Sciences from 26th-27th March, 2009, at Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam. 
  11. Kumar V, Bhat HR, Kumar V. Drugs for Sportsman. Emerging Trends in Novel Drug Delivery Systems from 27th-28th March, 2009 at H.R. Institute of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, sponsored by AICTE.
  12. Yadav PS, Kumar V, Singh UP, Bhat HR, Ahmed D, Mazumder B. Physicochemical characterisation and in-vitro dissolution studies of solid dispersion of Ketoprofen with PVP K30 and D-Mannitol. Poster Presentation, 97th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, 3-7 January, 2010).
  13. Kumar V, Yadav PS, Singh UP, Bhat HR, Ahmed D. Review: Method for Evaluation of in-vitro and in-vivo Antioxidant Activity. Poster Presentation, 97th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, 3-7 January, 2010)
  14. Ahmed D, Singh UP, Kumar V, Yadav PS, Bhat HR. Effect of Rosiglitazone, Atorvastatin and Glimipride on Glycemic control and Lipid Profile on STZ induced NIDDM rats. Oral Presentation, 97th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, 3-7 January, 2010).
  15. Kaithwas G, Singh UP, Yadav PS, Kumar V, Bhat HR, Ahmed D. Diagnosis of Filarial Parasites. Poster Presentation, 97th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, 3-7 January, 2010).
  16. Kumar V, Singh UP, Yadav PS, Bhat HR, Srivastava A, Kumar P, Ahmed D. Naural product as Anticancer agent. Poster Presentation, International Seminar on Herbal Drug Research: Present and Future Prospects, Ooty, 4th-5th December, 2009)
  17. Kumar A, Banerjee PS, Kumar V, Pathak M. Phytoconstituent in the diet: their significance as antioxidants. Poster Presentation, International Seminar on Herbal Drug Research: Present and Future Prospects, Ooty, 4th-5th December, 2009)

Teaching Experience

  • Dr. Vikas Kumar has extensive teaching experience in Pharmacognosy and various other subjects within the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, including Pharmaceutical Analysis, Chemistry of Natural Products, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, and Hospital Pharmacy. He has taught these subjects at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) levels.

    Dr. Kumar actively integrates technological advancements in his teaching methodology, utilizing tools such as PowerPoint presentations, animation techniques, and interactive multimedia content to enhance student engagement and improve conceptual understanding.

Dr. Vikas Kumar

Associate Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Science
SHUATS, Naini, Prayagraj (Formerly Allahabad) -211007
U.P. (INDIA)
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