Faculty Profile
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Prof. (Dr.) Kunul Kandir
University Professor, Botany
Full Name
Prof. (Dr.) Kunul Kandir
kunul.kandir@gmail.com
Designation
University Professor, H.O.D and Dean Faculty of Science
Career Profile
| Teaching experience in years = 40 years | Area of Specialisation (Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Assistant Professor Ranchi University, Ranchi 25-11-81 to 25-11-89 (8 Years) |
Teaching: Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plant | Research: Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plant |
| 2. Associate Professor Ranchi University, Ranchi 25-11-89 to 18-03-2004 (14 Years) |
Teaching: Plant Tissue Culture, Gymnosperm, Economic Botany | Research: Plant Tissue Culture |
| 2. University Professor Ranchi University, Ranchi 19-03-2004 to Till Date (18 Years) |
Teaching: Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plant | Research: Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plant |
Research Guidance :M.Phil/Ph.D. /D.Sc. /D. Litt. (May 2017 to till date):
Ph.D. Awarded: 06; Submitted: 01; Ongoing: 07
| Name of Research Scholar | Registration No. & Date | Topic of Research Work | Present Status(No. of Ph.D. awarded / ongoing) |
| 1. Mrs. Salomi Kujur | ED00279/06 28.04.2012 |
Ethnomedicinal and Phytochemical Studies of Haria (Rice-Beer) used by some important tribes of Jharkhand | Awarded (2018) |
| 2 .Mrs. Shikha Kumari | ED00099 19.01.2013 |
Morphotaxonomical and phytochemical studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used as antiageing sources in Ranchi District of Jharkhand | Awarded (2019) |
| 3. Ms. Jaya Kacchap | 0765827 12.05.2015 |
Phytochemical studies on Ethnomedicinal plants used against Diabetes Mellitus | Awarded (2021) |
| 4. Shashi Suman Tirkey | 0230930/2001 13.05.2015 |
Phytochemical studies on Ethnomedicinal plants used against Metal Disorder among children | Awarded (2021) |
| 5. Ms S. K. Fatma | MSc10RCM0014 MPhilPG00102/2012 13.05.2015 |
Morphotaxonomical and phytochemical studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used against Jaundice in Ranchi District of Jharkhand | Awarded (2021) |
| 6. Ms Sagufta Parween | 0430053 14.05.2015 |
Morphotaxonomical and phytochemical studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used in High and Low Blood Pressure in Ranchi District of Jharkhand | Awarded (2022) |
| 7. Priyanka Tudu | PG-00084/2012 10.08.2016 |
Morphotaxonomical and phytochemical studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used in the rituals of Santhal tribe of Jharkhand | PhD Thesis Submitted 2022 |
| 8. Dolly Promila Bara | 61564/97 29.02.2016 |
Phytochemical Evaluation of some of the Ethnomedicinal plants used to induce Labor pain | PhD Ongoing |
| 9. Shilpi Minj | Applied for 10.08.2016 (Pre-registration seminar Certificate) | Micropropagation and Phytochemical analysis of an Ethnomedicinal Plant:Bauhinia purpurea L. | PhD Ongoing |
| 10. Pushpa Toppo | S00017/98 22.12.2020 |
Morphotaxonomical and phytochemical studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used in the rituals of Munda tribe in Khunti District of Jharkhand | PhD Ongoing |
| 11. Barkha Kacchap | 1351276/2012 22.12.2020 |
Ethno-medicinal Phytochemical and Antioxidant studies of the traditional plants used to cure Kidney Problem in Ranchi and Khunti District | PhD Ongoing |
| 12. Renu Sahu | S-03973/93 09.12.2020 |
Morphotaxonomical, Phytochemical and Antioxidant studies on some Ethno-medicinal plants used in AntiUrolithiasis (Kidney Stone) and AntiCholelithiasis (Gall Bladder stone) in Ranchi District of Jharkhand | PhD Ongoing |
| 13. Neha Kumari | 0867512/2007 09.12.2020 |
Morphotaxonomical, Phytochemical studies on Ethno-medicinal plants of some species of family Malviaceae in Ranchi District of Jharkhand | PhD Ongoing |
| 14. Ajay Verma | Applied For 20.03.2021 (Pre-registration Seminar) | Morphotaxonomical, Phytochemical studies on Ethno-medicinal plants used in Malaria in Pirtand Block of Giridih District of Jharkhand | PhD Ongoing |
Books authored /Edited / Co-Author Chapter in Book
(May 2017 to till date)
| Name of Books | Subject | Sole or Co-Author | ISBN | Date of Publication | Name of Publishers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnobotany, cultivation and utilization of plants | Ethnobotany An Overview on Arthritis(pp. 251-256) | Coauthor | 978-93-83583-44-7 | 2020 | Srijan Samiti Publication Kakarmatta(South), Varanasi |
Number of Research Papers published in
Journals/Periodical(May 2017 to till date)
| Sr. No. | Title with page number | ISSN | Name of Journal | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethnomedicinal Studies on plants used in folk remedies to treat Diabetes mellitus in rural areas of Jharkhand (pp. 31-38) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | December 2017 |
| 2 | Studies on ethnobotanical plants used in the marriage ceremony in santhal community of Jharkhand(pp. 199-202) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | March 2020 |
| 3 | Effect of callus initiation of Murraya koenigii Sperng. Of different concentration of 2,4-D, IBA and IAA (pp. 177-180) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | March 2020 |
| 4 | Some important plants used in the festivals of Santhal Tribe of Dumka district of Jharkhand (pp. 5-8) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | March 2021 |
| 5 | Comparative study of moisture content of some ethnomedicinal plants of some species of family Malvaceae in Ranchi district Jharkhand(pp. 89-92) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | March 2021 |
| 6 | Comparative study of stomatal index of some ethnomedicinal plants of some species of family Malvaceae in Ranchi district of Jharkhand(pp. 81-84) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | March 2021 |
| 7 | Ethnomedicinal and Phytochemical evaluation of Achyranthes aspera L.(Root) which is used to induce labour pain in Ranchi District, Jharkhand (pp. 37-40) | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | September 2021 |
| 8 | Ethnomedicinal Uses of Sacred Plant (Ficus religiose Linn) in Children Mental Diseases in Jharkhand (pp. 114-118) | 2320-9283 | International Journal: IJSD, Ranchi, India | 2020 |
| 9 | Study of ethnomedicinal uses of plants found in Khunti district of Jharkhand for relieving chronic kidney disease (pp. 9-14) | 2319-4227 | RUJOST | 2020-2021 |
| 10 | Studies on the use of plant diversity in the rituals of Munda Tribe of Khunti District, Jharkhand | 2319-4227 | RUJOST | 2020-2021 |
| 11 | Study of some promising ethnomedicinal plants used as anti-cholelithiatic agent (gall bladder stone) in Ranchi district of Jharkhand | 2319-4227 | RUJOST | 2020-2021 |
No. of seminars / conferences / workshop attended /
organised(May 2017 to till date):
| Sr.No. | Seminar / Conference (Attended) | Date of Participation | National / International |
| 1 | 1. National Seminar on Environmental and Biotechnological Prospectus and issue in India (NSEB 2017) | June 23-24, 2017 | National |
| 2 | National conference on Global warming, climate change and pollution their impact on Biodiversity and Human welfare at Department of Botany, DSPMU, Ranchi | November 21-23, 2021 | National |
| 3 | National Seminar on the changing world of Tribal Women in V.B.U. Hazaribagh | November 19-20, 2017 |
Any other academic, administrative and socially relevant contributions/ consultancy and awards:
| 1. Prof. Incharge of Special Paper Plant Taxonomy Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants |
| 2. Activities in Examination- question setting, evaluation, moderation work etc |
| 3. Presiding officer of women’s grievance redressal cell, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 4. Chairman of student’s grievance redressal cell, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 5. Pro Vice-Chancellor of V.B.U. Hazaribagh from 17 May 2017 to 16 May 2020 |
| 6. Member of Higher and Technical Education, Nominated by Governor of Jharkhand |
| 7. Head of the Department of Botany from 1.10.21 to till date |
| 8. Dean Faculty of Science from 1.11.21 to till date |
| 9. Member of IQAC |
| 10. Director Research and Development Council, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 11. Director Alumni Affairs Office, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 12. Director of M.Sc. Biotechnology, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 13. Director of Post Graduate Diploma in Medicinal Plants, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 14. Director of Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Biotechnology, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 15. Director of Certificate course Forestry, Wildlife and Climate Change, Ranchi University, Ranchi |
| 16. Senate member, DSPMU, Nominated by Governor of Jharkhand |
| 17. Syndicate member of DSPMU, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| 18. University Nominee of Governing Body, Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi |
| 19. Certificate of appreciation award on occasion of “Mahua Conference 2021 on 29th January at Press Club Ranchi, Jharkhand Organised by Tribal Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jharkhand in association with SC-ST hub, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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