Assist. Prof. Dr. Ram Pravesh Kumar is a faculty member at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India, specializing in infectious diseases, tuberculosis management, public health, and molecular diagnostics. His research focuses on drug-resistant tuberculosis, aerosol-PM2.5 dynamics, snakebite management, and advanced molecular detection techniques. Dr. Kumar has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to clinical microbiology, epidemiology, and environmental health. He is actively involved in global health collaborations and policy recommendations. His recent work includes studies on Linezolid in drug-sensitive TB, hypercalcemia in TB patients, and novel microchip-based DNA extraction techniques.
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Summary:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ram Pravesh Kumar is a highly accomplished researcher in infectious diseases, public health, and molecular diagnostics. His strong publication record, innovative research on tuberculosis and environmental health, and contributions to global health policy make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. However, increasing citation impact, securing larger research grants, and expanding his leadership in mentorship and patent development can further enhance his profile.
🎓 Education
Ram Pravesh Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, where he conducted research on the seasonal variation of non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) in the ambient atmosphere of the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. He completed his M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2008 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, Mathematics, and Computer Science from BN College, Patna University, in 2005.
💼Experience
He is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, a position he has held since 2020. Before this, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the Central University of Haryana from 2017 to 2020. His academic career also includes roles at the University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University as an Assistant Professor and Teaching Apprentice, respectively.
🔬Research Focus
His research is centered on urban air quality, atmospheric sciences, aerosols, and urban land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics. His work integrates remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning to analyze air pollution trends, forecast urban expansion, and assess environmental health risks. His recent studies have examined LULC changes in Delhi-NCR over two decades, projecting further urban expansion and its implications for sustainable urban planning in line with SDG 11. He is currently the Principal Investigator of a project funded by DST-SERB, Government of India, focusing on post-monsoon air pollution load over the Delhi-NCR region, analyzing its chemical composition, health impacts, and mitigation strategies.
🛠️Skills
He is proficient in various environmental modeling and data analysis tools, including AQ+, AERONET, R-Studio, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, ArcGIS, MATLAB, SPSS, Statistica, HYSPLIT Model, GCM Model, and GEOS-Chem. His expertise extends to working with satellite data from Resourcesat-2, RISAT-1, Landsat (5, 7, 8), Sentinel, MODIS, OMI, and MISR. He is also multilingual, with fluency in Hindi and English.
🏆Awards
He has demonstrated academic excellence by qualifying for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with a rank of 77 in the Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences category under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India. He has also qualified for the UGC-NET and ASRB-NET in Environmental Sciences. His contributions to research have been recognized through multiple editorial roles, including as the Lead Executive Guest Editor for Physics and Chemistry of the Earth and as a Guest Editor for Frontiers in Environmental Science.