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Dr. Vijay Kant Pandey

(Dean - Students Welfare & HOD - Department of Agriculture)

  • vijay@nsuniv.ac.in
Vijay Kant Pandey

About

With over 8 years of teaching experience and 12 years of research expertise, Dr. Vijay Kant Pandey is a distinguished academic and researcher in Plant Science. As Dean Student’s Welfare and  HOD at Department of Agriculture, Netaji Subhas University, they have supervised 3 Ph.D. scholars (completed) and 4 scholars currently enrolled. Dr. Vijay Kant Pandey has made significant contributions to the field with 20 research papers and 2 book chapters published.

Honored with the Eminent Scientist Award 2023 in International Conference on Ethnobotany, Environmental Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Research at Jharkhand.

Research Interests:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Glycobiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Plant breeding

Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Science – Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi (2016)
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology – Pondicherry University (2008–2010)
    • Achieved First Class
    • Awarded Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Scholarship
  • B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies) – Vinoba Bhave University (2004–2007)
  • Senior Secondary & Secondary Education – CBSE Board (2002–2004 & 2002)

Awards & Achievements:

  • Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (2016)
  • Qualified ASRB-NET (2016)
  • Qualified GATE (2011) with a percentile of 95.92
  • Awarded Doctoral Fellowship by Centre of Excellence (CoE), BIT, Mesra (2013–2015)
  • Awarded Doctoral Fellowship by UGC, Government of India (2012–2013)
  • DBT Scholarship for M.Sc. Biotechnology (2008–2010)

Subject Expertise:

  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Forestry
  • Environmental Science
  • Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Guest Lectures & Invitations:

  • Forest Training Division, Mahilog and Chaibasa, Jharkhand
  • Indian Forest Productivity Institute (IFP), Ranchi
  • Dept. of Biotechnology, Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur
  • Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
  • Marwari College, Ranchi University, Ranchi
  • Invited guest speaker at various seminars and webinars, including during the COVID-19 pandemic

Publications:

  • Research Papers: 28
  • Book Chapters: 2

Teaching Philosophy:

Dr. Vijay Kant Pandey is committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment while inspiring students to explore innovative solutions in agriculture and plant sciences. Their approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for academic and professional excellence.