Faculty Profile
Dr. Anand Kumar Thakur
Assistant Professor
Full Name
Dr. Anand Kumar Thakur
akthakur.zool@ranchiuniversity.ac.in
Designation
Assistant Professor
Level of Guidance & Teaching
P.G. & Ph.D. Scholars
Qualification
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Career Profile
| Teaching Experience in Years | Area of Specialisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching | Research | |
| >18 years | 18 years | 10 years |
Research Guidance : M.Phil/Ph.d/D.Sc./D.Litt
| Name of Research Scholor | Registration No. & Date | Topic of Research Work | Present Status(No. of Ph.D. awarded / ongoing) |
| 1. Ajit Kumar Gupta Asst Professor Of Zoology, Bs College, Lohardaga | 21-07-2016 | Studies on the ecology and biodiversity of some Heteroceran moths (Insecta: Lepidoptera in the Agro-Horticulture Area of Jharkhand. | Ongoing |
| 2. Priti Kumari Oraon CSIR-SRF | 05-15-2018 135174/18 | Antifeedant and growth regulatory effects of plant produced secondary metabolites against some moth (Lepidoptera: Heteroceran) pests. | Awarded |
| 3. Kanika Kumari CSIR-SRF & ASST. Professor Of Zoology, JJ College, Jharia | 12-12-2018 135111/2018 | Predicting the impact of climate change on Earias vitella Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in India by using process based modelling and spatial mapping | Awarded |
| 4. Sushmita Banra CSIR-SRF | 01-19-2021 145942/21 | Studies on Gut Associated Bacterial Diversity of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). | Ongoing |
| 5. Anita Kumari CSIR-SRF | 01-18-2021 | Studies on the diversity of bacterial populations associated with gut of litchi stink bug, Tessaratoma javanica (Thunberg) (Hemiptera: Tessaratomidae) | Ongoing |
| 6. Kiran Kumari PRE-PHD | 11-12-2018 145314/18 | Studies on the Biodiversity and Ecology of Butterflies(Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) belonging to families Nymphalidae, Pieridae and Papilionidae in Jharkhand. | Awarded |
Books authored /Edited / Co-Author Chapter in Book
| Name of Books | Subject | Sole or Co-Author | ISBN | Date of Publication | Name of Publishers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiran UGC Yoga | Yogic Science | Co-Author | 9789390 883295 | 2021 | Kiran Publishing, New Delhi |
| A Journey into Entomology. Vol. 1. | Zoology (entomology) | Chief Editor | 978-93-5811-323-5 | 2023 | Lekh Publications, Patna |
| Advances in Bioscience: Exploring Frontiers of Discovery. Vol. 1 | Zoology | Chief Editor | 978-93-5913-645-5 | 2023 | Lekh Publications, Patna |
Number of Research Papers published in
Journals/Periodical
| Sl. No. | Title with page number | ISSN | Name of Journal | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inventory report of the butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of family Nymphalidae, Pieridae and Papillionidae at the Kanke, Ranchi. | P-ISSN 0973-7057 | Biospectra | SEP - 2021 |
| 2 | Effect of crude plant extract on feeding behaviour of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). | P-ISSN 0973-7057 | Biospectra | SEP - 2021 |
| 3 | An inventory of moth fauna (Lepidoptera: Heteroceran) belonging to the family Sphingidae of Ranchi, Jharkhand. | 23194227 | RUJOST | 2021 |
| 4 | The Science of Open Educational Resources (OERs): A Democratic Aspect of Education. | 23194227 | RUJOST | 2021 |
| 5 | Bhramari Pranayam (BP): A tool of wellness during post-COVID-19 effect. | P-ISSN 0973-7057 | Biospectra | 2021 |
| 6 | Report on the role of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GSI) on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). | 2393-9508 | THE BIOBRIO | 2021 |
| 7 | Report on the Effect of Declined Anthropogenic Disturbance during COVID-19 Lockdown over the diversity of Butterflies. | ISBN 9789387002890 | Chapter In Quqm- Vita Life Beyond | 2021 |
| 8 | Design and Implementation of Reaction Timer using CMOS logic. | 978981108234443 | Proceedings Of Mccs-2017, Springer | 2019 |
| 9 | Biodiversity and Ecology of Moths of the family Sphingidae (Lepidoptera: Heteroceran) at Harmu, Ranchi, Jharkhand: A Report. | 9789383583249 | Chapter In Biodiversity,Taxonomy And Conservation | 2018 |
| 10 | Effects of Toxic Weed Lantana camara on the Feeding Behaviour and Insecticidal Activity of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). PP-441-446 | 2454-3055 | International Journal of Zoological Investigations (Web of Science & UGC Care II) | 2022 |
| 11 | Studies on the biodiversity of some families of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) at Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. PP- 93-98 | 0973-7057 | Biospectra (Web of Science & UGC Care II) | 2022 |
| 12 | Studies on the impact of temperature changes on the life-table parameters of Earias vittella Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PP- 101-106 | 0973-7057 | Biospectra (Web of Science & UGC Care II) | 2023 |
| 13 | Bacterial communities and their predicted function change with the life stages of invasive C-strain Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). | 1948-6596 | Biological Invasion (Scopus: Springer Nature) | 2024 |
| 14 | Report on the future of insects and ecosystem: Research and management for sustainability. | 0973-7057 | Biospectra (Web of Science & UGC Care II) | 2023 |
| 15 | Report on impact of temperature on phenology of Earias vittella (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in agro-horticultural fields. | 0973-7057 | Biospectra (Web of Science & UGC Care II) | 2023 |
| 16 | Book Chapter: Major Threats on the Insect Pollinators in India. | ISBN: 978-93- 5811-323-5 | A Journey into Entomology Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 17 | Book Chapter: Niche Partitioning and Resource Utilization Strategies of Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in India. | ISBN: 978-93- 5811-323-5 | A Journey into Entomology Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 18 | Book Chapter: The intriguing adaptation of moth: with special reference to camouflage and defence. | ISBN: 978-93- 5811-323-5 | A Journey into Entomology Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 19 | Book Chapter: Tessaratoma javaniva (Thunberg): an emerging major pest of the litchi fruit. | ISBN: 978-93- 5811-323-5 | A Journey into Entomology Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 20 | Book Chapter: A substitute to synthetic pesticides: Plant - Biopesticides | ISBN: 978-93- 5811-323-5 | A Journey into Entomology Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 21 | Book Chapter: Antifeedent activity of Lantana camara L. crude extract on moth pests | ISBN: 978-93- 5913-645-5 | Advances in Bioscience – Exploring Frontiers of Discovery Vol. 1 | 2023 |
| 22 | Book Chapter:सामुदायिक रेडियो के प्रयोग और उलझने | ISBN 978-9- 3550-0955-5 | झारखण्ड में मीडिया अतीत , वर्तमान एवम भविस्य ( editor : Dr . D .Singh and Dr. K Singh ) | 2024 |
No. of seminars / conferences / workshop attended /
organised
| Sl. No. | Seminar / Conference | Date of Participation | National / International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One day webinar on “Life Science” organized by UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi | 31.08.2020 | International |
| 2 | One day “National Conference on Yoga Accreditation” jointly organized by NAAC and S-VYASA, Bengaluru. | ||
| 3 | One day National Webinar on – Zoological Studies and Human Welfare” Org by- Govt. Degree College for Women, Barmulla | 14.07.2021 | National |
| 4 | One day National Webinar on – Carbon Emission & Climate Change in India. Org. by Depart of Botany, Jamshedpur Cooperative College, Jamshedpur | 18.01.2021 | National |
| 5 | One-day National Webinar on-Restore Rural Ecosystem. Org by Chhattisgarh Bhoogol Parishad, Bilaspur. | 21.07.2021 | National |
| 6 | One day National Webinar on-Role of entomofauna in ecosystem restoration & improving the livelihood of rural people through the establishment of beneficial insects-based small scale industries. | 12.07.2021 | National |
| 7 | Advances in scientific skills and research. Org by Ravindra Rananjay Post-Graduate College, Amethi. | 20-21st June 2020 | International Webposium |
| 8 | Covid-19: A Global Issue. Org by Ravindra Rananjay Post-Graduate College, Amethi. | 23-14th June 2020 | International Webinar |
| 9 | Nanotechnology origin, history and principles. Org by Tata College, Chaibasa (KU) | 11th July 2020 | International Webinar |
| 10 | Three Days Workshop on DNA Barcoding at IARI, ICAR, New Delhi | 19-21st Feb 2020 | National Workshop |
| 11 | One-day National Conference on Yoga Accreditation. Org by SVYASA, Bengaluru | 31st Aug 2020 | National Conference |
| 12 | 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Life Sciences and Biotechnology organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M. M. Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala (Haryana), India Sharda Institute of Science Technology Education & Research (SISTER) | 14.12.2022 | International |
| 13 | Two-day International Conference titled Emerging sustainable technologies, policies and Methodologies. Organized by Marwari College, Ranchi | 12-13 May 2023 | International |
| 14 | Three-day International Conference titled International Conference on Environment, Aquaculture and Sustainable Agriculture. Organized by St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, DNET, Bohar, CIU, New Delhi and IFEE, Kolkata | 22-24 September 2023 | International |
| 15 | International Conference on Ethnobotany, Environmental Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Researches on 29-30th Nov. 2023. Organized by IQAC, RU; Department of Botany, K. O. College, Gumla (Jharkhand) & Centre for Social and Environmental Research, Ranchi. | 29-30th Nov. 2023. | International |
| 16 | One day Webinar titled Carbon Emission & Climate Change in India. Organized by Department of Botany & IQAC, Jamshedpur Cooperative College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | 18/01/2022 | National |
| 17 | Two-day National Conference (Multidisciplinary) & Symposium on Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities. Organized by IQAC and University Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi | 25-26th May 2023 | National |
| 18 | XXIVth Annual Conference & National Seminar, Ranchi (multidisciplinary) titled – Climatic Vulnerability: Challenges to Physical Landscape and Human Response on 4-5th Nov. 2023. Organized by IQAC, RU; University Department of Geography, RU & The Association of Geographers Bihar and Jharkhand. Title of lecture: Butterflies and Moth (Insecta: Lepidoptera) Survival in a Changing Climate: Navigating Challenges to Ecosystems and Adaptation Strategies. | 4-5th Nov. 2023 | National |
No. of FIP/refresher courses/summer training attended/organized
Participated:
| Sl. No. | Type of Course | Date | Period | Venue |
| 1 | Refresher Course (Life Sciences) | 1st to 14th September 2020 | Two weeks | UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 2 | FDP on MOOCs | 5th to 10th August 2019 | One week | NIPA, New Delhi |
| 3 | Refresher Course (Life Sciences) | 8th to 27th August 2018 | Three weeks | UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University |
| 4 | MOOCs | 1st to 6th May, 2023 | One week | National Institute of Educational Development and Administration (NIPA), New Delhi |
Organized as Course Coordinator/ Organizing Secretary
| Sl. No. | Type of Course | Role | Date | Organized by | Topic |
| 1 | Short term course | Course Coordinator | 18th to 24th August 2020 | UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University | Yoga & Wellness |
| 2 | One Day Webinar | Course Coordinator | 17th Aug 2020 | UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University | Yoga & Wellness during Covid-19 |
| 3 | Two days International Conference- 5th MCCS 2020 | Organizing Secretary | 2020 | IETE & ISVE, Ranchi | MCCS |
| 4 | FDP | Course Coordinator | 21st to 25th June 2020 | UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University | Yoga & Wellness during Covid-19 |
| 5 | One Day National Webinar | Convenor | 5th June 2020 | University Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi | World Environment Day |
| 6 | World Environment Day | Organizing Secretary | 11th -12th May 2019 | IETE & ISVE, Ranchi | MCCS |
| 7 | Two days International Conference & Zonal Seminar | Organizing Secretary | 12th -13th May 2018 | IETE & ISVE, Ranchi | Science & technology |
| 8 | The 32nd GISFI Standardization Series Meeting on The 32nd GISFI Standardization Series Meeting | Organizing Secretary | 8-9th Dec 2018 | IETE, Ranchi | 5-G |
| 9 | XXXIII Annual IAPT Convention 2018 & National Symposium | Joint Secretary | 29-31st October 2018 | University Department of Physics, Ranchi University, Ranchi | Innovations and Excellence in Physics Teaching & Research |
Any other academic, administrative, and socially relevant contributions/consultancy & awards
Administrative Responsibilities:
| Sl. No. | Responsibility | Year | Faculty | Given by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Coordinator (Founder) | 2017- Jan 2022 | School of Yoga, Ranchi University, Ranchi | Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 2 | Director (Founder) | 2017 till date | Radio Khanchi 90.4FM, Ranchi University, Ranchi | Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 3 | Surveillance Expert | 2019 | Bar Council of India, New Delhi | |
| 4 | Observer | 2018 | NET examination | CBSE, New Delhi |
| 5 | Member | 2018 | Inspection Team of Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, Ranchi | PCB, Govt. of Jharkhand, Ranchi |
| 6 | NSS Officer | 2019 | Ranchi University, Ranchi |
Consultancy
| Project Director at Radio Khanchi 90.4FM | ||||
| Log Report of Consultancy Projects | ||||
| Sl. No. | Name of Project | Funding Agency | Amount | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mission Corona Season 1 | Community Radio Association (CRA), New Delhi & UNICEF, New Delhi | 60000.00 | 1st June 2020 - 30th Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Science & Technology Innovation Policy - 2020 | CEMCA, New Delhi & Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi | 52000.00 | 1st Aug 2020 - 7th Oct 2020 |
| 3 | The New Normal-Covid awareness Project | SMART NGO, New Delhi & Bill and Medinda Gate Foundation (BNGF), New Delhi | 30000.00 | 21st Sep 2020 - 21st Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Factshala - Fight against fake news | Seeking Modern Application of Real Transformation (SMART), New Delhi and Google-FactShala, new Delhi | 25000.00 | 30th Nov 2020 - 15th Jan 2021 |
| 5 | Poshan Ki Potali | SMART NGO, New Delhi & Bill and Medinda Gate Foundation (BNGF), New Delhi | 72000.00 | 15th Nov 2020 - 15th Jan 2021 |
| 6 | Yoga Appreciation Project | CEMCA, New Delhi & Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi | 64000.00 | 1st April 2021 - 21st June 2021 |
| 7 | Career Counselling for Youth Project | CEMCA, New Delhi | 34000.00 | 17th May 2021 - 23rd June 2021 |
| 8 | Mission Corona Season 2 | Community Radio Association (CRA), New Delhi & UNICEF, New Delhi | 38000.00 | 1st June 2021 - 30th Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Youth Corona Warriers | CRA, New Delhi & UNICEF, New Delhi | 36000.00 | 26th July 2021 - 10th Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Vaccine Hesitancy Project- Lapak Jhapak | SMART NGO, New Delhi & Bill and Medinda Gate Foundation (BNGF), New Delhi | 40000.00 | 13th Sep 2021 - 15th Dec 2021 |
| 11 | Do Dose Ka Dum | SMART NGO, New Delhi & Bill and Medinda Gate Foundation (BNGF), New Delhi | 90000.00 | 15th Nov 2021 - 15th Feb 2022 |
| 12 | Corona Se Jang, Sawadhani Ke Sang | SMART NGO, New Delhi & Bill and Medinda Gate Foundation (BNGF), New Delhi | 45000.00 | 17th Jan 2022 - 31st March 2022 |
| 13 | Bamboo Project | CEMCA, New Delhi | 44000.00 | 7th Feb 2022 - 25th March 2022 |
| 630000.00 | ||||
Awards/ Fellowship
| Name of Award | Year | Purpose |
| Jharkhand Seva Ratna Award | 2021 | Aakashwani Seva |
| UNESCO-CEMCA-TRF Radio Fellowship | 2021 | SDG-05 |
| Bhikhari Thakur Samaan | 2018 | Curricular and Extra-curricular Activities |
| NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AWARD 2023 | 2023 | Research in the field of Agricultural Entomology |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST AWARD 2023 | 2023 | Research in the field of Agricultural Entomology |
Resource Person/ Guest Speaker
| Topic | Year | Type of course etc/ Organization |
| Immunotherapy in Cancer | 02-04-2022 | One day international conference, PG Department of Zoology, Jamshedpur Cooperative College, Kolhan University, Jamshedpur |
| Digital initiative in Higher Education in India | 25-01-2022 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station | 23-08-2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Digital initiative in Higher Education in India | 17-08-2021 | Refresher Course, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station in the | 23-08-2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| MOODLE software | 16-08-2021 | Refresher Course on Research Methodology, UGC- HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand | 12/08/2021 | Azadi ka amrit mahatosava programme at State Museum, Ranchi |
| Digital initiative in Higher Education in India | 27/02/2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Tribal Music | 22/02/2021 | Refresher Course on Tribal Language, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station | 07/02/2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| MOOCs | 07/01/2021 & 19/01/2021 | RC-IT, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station and MOOCs | 14/01/2021 & 21/01/2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station | 19/01/2021 | RC-IT, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station | 20/01/2021 | FIP, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Digital initiatives at higher education in India | 25/08/2020 | STC, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Community Radio Station | 1 st June, 2019 | IPRD, Govt. of Jharkhand, Ranchi |
| MOOCs platform | 14-15th Feb, 2019 | Sikkim University, Gangtok |
| Research Methodology | 20th January, 2019 | OC, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| MOOCs platform | 27.07.18 | OC, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Open Educational Resources’ and ‘Challenges in Online Education in India | 17.01.2018 | RC, UGC-HRDC, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
Editor/ Reviewer
| Mode of work | Year | Name of Journal/Book/ Others |
| Editor-in-Chief | 2021 | Newsletter of Radio Khanchi 90.4FM |
| Reviewer | 2021 | Biospectra Journal (UGC CARE listed and Web of Science) |
| Reviewer | 2021 | RUJOST, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Editor | 2019 | Souvenir of 33rd Convocation of Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| Editor | 2018 | Souvenir of 33rd Convocation of Ranchi University, Ranchi |
Member of BOS
| Course | Year | Department/ College/ Institute |
| PG Zoology | 2021 | University Department of Zoology, Ranchi University |
| Yoga | 2020 | School of Yoga, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| PG Diploma in Agrochemistry & Pest Management | 2018 | University Department of Chemistry, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| PG Diploma in Yogic Sciences | 2018 | School of Yoga, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
Socially relevant contributions through Newspapers/ AIR/ DD Kendra
| Topic | Year | Media Agency |
| National Science Day | 2022 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| National Science Day | 2019 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| Voter Awareness Day | 2018 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| National Science Day | 2018 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| Career in the field of Biology – Article | 2018 | Dainik Bjaskar, Ranchi |
| Career Scope in Pharmaceutical Industries – Article | 2018 | Dainik Bjaskar, Ranchi |
| Article in Yougle and Lakshya | 2018 | Dainik Bjaskar, Ranchi |
| World youth skill development day | 2018 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| Radio Talk on Presaran Diwas | 2018 | AIR, Ranchi |
| Voter Awareness Day | 2019 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| International Yoga Day | 2019 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
| World Postal Day | 2019 | DD Kendra, Ranchi |
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