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Dr. Tejendra Kumar

Assistant Professor

Contact (Off.): Room No. 81, Zoology Department, Maitreyi College

Email Address : tkumar@maitreyi.du.ac.in

Environmental Pollution, Animal Behaviour

  • Ph.D. (Zoology)- 2020 [Studies on biological health of soil affected by industrial effluent disposed around Jodhpur and its amelioration]- Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IN

  • M.Sc. (Zoology)- 2012- Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IN

  • B.Sc. (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology)- 2010- Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IN

 

Nationwide Competitiveness:

  • IIT-GATE, 2020 & 2015 (More than 90 percentile - Both times)

  • CSIR-UGC-JRF, 2014 (All India Rank-100)

  • CSIR-NET, 2013 (All India Rank-93)

  • Rajasthan-SET, 2012

  • Assistant Professor (Permanent) , 29 Nov 2023 to till date , Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
  • Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) , 2019 - 2023 , Gargi College and Maitreyi College, (University of Delhi)
  • Research Assistant (Entomology) , 2013 - 2014 , Desert Medicine Research Centre (ICMR), Jodhpur, Rajasthan (New name is: National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases)

Bold = papers of the current semesters.

  • Animal Behaviour (core paper) - [Theory + Practical]
    Concepts of Animal Behaviour (GE paper) - [Theory + Practical]

  • Animal Behaviour and Chronobiology - [Theory + Practical]

  • Animal Biotechnology - [Theory + Practical]

  • Animal Diversity (Non-chordata and Chordata) - [Theory + Practical]

  • Ayurveda and Nutrition (VAC paper) - [Practical]

  • Biochemistry of Metabolic Processes - [Practical]

  • Chronobiology (DSE paper) - [Theory + Practical]

  • Environmental Science - [Theory]

  • Food, Nutrition and Health - [Theory]

  • Genetics and Evolutionary Biology - [Theory + Practical]

  • Immunology - [Theory + Practical]

  • Medical Diagnostics - [Theory + Practical]

  • Molecular Biology - [Practical]

  • Ornamental Fish Culture: Opportunity and Scope (Skills Enhancement Course) - [Practical]

  • Research Methodology - [Practical]

  • Wildlife Conservation and Management - [Theory + Practical]

  • Member, Admission Committee for Undergraduates (University of Delhi) in Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi. (2021-till date).

  • Member, Advisory Committee for Professional Grooming (ACGP), Centre for Research, Maitreyi College (2022-till date).

  • Member, ATHARVAN- Skill Development Centre, Maitreyi College (2024-till date).

  • In-charge, Book Bank of Zoology Department, Maitreyi College (2020-till date).

  • Core Member, IQAC, Maitreyi College (2021-22 to 2023-24).

  • Convener (Criteria-3), AQAR, Maitreyi College (2022-23 to 2023-24).

  • Member, Har Ghar Dhyan Initiative of University of Delhi at Maitreyi College, New Delhi.

  • Member, NAAC Accreditations Criterion-3. Research, Innovation and Extension committee, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi (Cycle-2, 2016-21).

  • Member, AQAR, Maitreyi College (2020-21).

  • Member, Website Committee, Maitreyi College (2022-23).

  • Member, Science Setu, Maitreyi College (2021-22).

  • Member, Advisory Board for Magazine 'IRIDESCENCE', Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi. (Session 2020-21).

  • Mentor for Mentor-Mentee groups, Maitreyi College (every year).

Dr. Tejendra Kumar:

Studies on biological health of soil affected by industrial effluent disposed around Jodhpur and its amelioration

 

Research Scholars:

No one research scholar is working with me as of now.

  1. Role as Co-PI in Annual Research Project (2023), under Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 18th Feb to till date. (Number of PI and Co-PI-3; No. of Interns-8). PI: Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Co-PI: Late Dr. Renu Gupta and Dr. Tejendra Kumar; Interns: Ms. Soniya, Ms. Khushi Prajapati, Ms. Shweta, Ms. Sweta, Ms. Astha, Ms. Jagriti, Ms. Siddhi, Ms. Pratibha. [Status: Ongoing]

  2. Role as Mentor in Summer Internship Programme (2022-23), Organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 25th May to 8th Aug, 2023. (Number of mentors-2; No. of Interns-3). Mentors: Dr. A. Vineetha and Dr. Tejendra Kumar; Mentees/Interns: Ms. Shristi Singh Pawar, Ms. Suryanshi Anand, and Ms. Jael Alma Chemjong. [Status: Completed].

  3. Role as Mentor in Summer Internship Programme (2021-22), Organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 20th May to 20th Jul, 2022. (Number of mentors-2; No. of Interns-4). Mentors: Dr. Luni and Dr. Tejendra Kumar; Mentees/Interns: Ms. Vanshika Attarish, Ms. Ayushi Wadhwa, Ms. Gayatri Pani, and Ms. Tisha Aggarwal. [Status: Completed]

  4. Role as Mentor in Summer Internship Programme (2020-21), Organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Apr to Jun, 2021. (Number of mentors-2; No. of Interns-4). Mentors: Dr. Luni and Dr. Tejendra Kumar; Mentees/Interns: Ms. Megha Lakhera, Ms. Priya, Ms. Versha Aggarwal, Ms. Prashansa [Status: Completed].

  5. Role as Mentor in CSIR-Summer Research Training Program (2020), Organized by CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Jun to Aug, 2020. (No. of Trainees-40). [Status: Completed].

  6. Role as Mentor in Summer Internship Programme (2019-20), Organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, 25th May to 25th Jul, 2020. (Number of mentors-2; No. of Interns-4). Mentors: Dr. Luni and Dr. Tejendra Kumar; Mentees/Interns: Ms. Disha Bhanwal, Ms. Ishita Kalshayan, Ms. Rupika Gaba and Ms. Neha Chhillar. [Status: Completed].

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1 patent and 4 research papers

  • Design (Patent) - Immunity Testing Kit for Kids (Design No. 379780-001). (Date: 21/02/2023).

  • Kumar, T. and Tripathi, G. (2022) Impact of industrial pollution on chemical and biochemical health and biodiversity of pedoecosystem. Biochem. Cell. Arch. 22(1): 1-12.

  • Kumar, T. and Tripathi, G. (2019) Impact of industrial pollution on soil faunal biodiversity: A case study around Jodhpur city. J. Exp. Zool. India. 22: 477-488.

  • Kumar, T. and Tripathi, G. (2018) Survey of possible soil polluting industries around Jodhpur city in Rajasthan. J. Exp. Zool. India. 21: 1313-1322.

  • Kumar, T. (2017) A case study on change in irrigation practices due to industrialization around Jodhpur. Int. J. Aca. Res. Dev. 2: 223-224.

Presented

  • Resource Person in Orientation and Research Methodology Workshop. Organized by Centre for Research and ACPG, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. (28th Mar 2023).

  • Singh, J. and Kumar, T. (2022) Understanding the relationship between Diabetes and Disability: A new perspective. In: 1st World Disability Conference (WDC) on Contemporary Interventions in Disability Discourse (An International Interdisciplinary Conference). Organized by Enabling Unit, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 27-29 June 2022.

  • Tiwari, B., Rawat, S. and Kumar T. (2021) A comparative study of various COVID-19 vaccines. In: International Conference on Covid-19 Post Corona Virus Recent Trends, Research, Technologies & Global Future Opportunities. Organized by Mangalmay Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida U.P. India. 22-23 May 2021. pp.8-9. ISBN: 9788195203598.

  • Vineetha, A., Rawat, S., Tiwari, B., Verma, V., Sharma, S. and Kumar, T. (2021) A large scale study on the prevalence of comorbidities among COVID-19 patients. In: International Interdisciplinary e-Conference on Sustainable Future for Humanity: The New Learning Curve. Organized by Avgaahan, Maitreyi College, New Delhi. 24 Feb 2021.

  • Kumar, T., Bhanwal, D., Kalshayan, I., Gaba, R. and Chhillar, N. (2021) Role of governance, challenges, and socio-psychological transformation during tackling of COVID crisis in India. In: International Interdisciplinary e-Conference on Sustainable Future for Humanity: The New Learning Curve. Organized by Avgaahan, Maitreyi College, New Delhi. 24 Feb 2021.

  • Kumar, T. and Tripathi, G. (2019) Impact of disposal of industrial effluents on some physiochemical properties of pedoecosystem. In: Emerging Issues in Research and Development. pp.21-22.

  • Kumar, T. and Tripathi, G. (2018) Industrial effluents associated adverse effects on soil faunal biodiversity. In: Recent Trends and Experimental Approaches in Science, Technology, Nature and Management. Organized by Society for Science and Nature held at FDDI, Jodhpur. pp.38.

  • Kumar, T. (2018) Effects of industrial effluents on soil biota. In: National Conference on Recent Trends in Research. Organized by Research Representative held at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. pp.

  • Kumar, T. (2017) Soil pollution status in Jodhpur. In: Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Development. Organized by Department of Geography held at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. pp.

  • Jaipal, B.R., Garg, N., Amita, Manish and Tejendra (2017) Present status of different fox species in Western Rajasthan. In: Environmental Management and Technology. Organized by Department of Environment Sciences held at M.G.S. University, Bikaner. p.32.

  • Ranawat, D.S. and Kumar, T. (2014) Risk assessment of mosquito borne diseases using space technology (RS & GIS). In: Rajasthan Conclave-2. Organized by Desert Medicine Research Centre, Jodhpur. p.31.

  • Ojha, A.P., Kumawat, R., Kumar, T., Kumar, V., Vaishnav, V. (2011) Preliminary studies on fauna and flora of Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. In: Biodiversity and Intangible Natural Heritage. Organized by Zoological Survey of India held at ZSI, Jodhpur. pp.74-75.

  • "Search Engines or Websites for Academics and Research Purposes" (01-Feb-2021). In: Certificate Course for Students ICT in Digital Learning and Data Management, Held by Zoology Department, Maitreyi College, 11 Jan 2021 - 20 Feb 2021.

  • "Inferential Statistics" (25-Jan-2021). In: Certificate Course for Students ICT in Digital Learning and Data Management, Held by Zoology Department, Maitreyi College, 11 Jan 2021 - 20 Feb 2021.

  • "Biostatistics and Applications" (24-Jul-2020). In: National Workshop for Beginners on Web Search, Data Analysis and Presentation, Organized by Zoology Department, Maitreyi College, 22-28 July, 2020.

  • "Search Engine and Database Tools Use for References" (28-Jul-2020). In: National Workshop for Beginners on Web Search, Data Analysis and Presentation, Organized by Zoology Department, Maitreyi College, 22-28 July, 2020.

  • "Research Scopes in Soil Science" (27-Jul-2020). In: CSIR-Summer Research Training Program, Organized by CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Jun to Aug, 2020.

  • "COVID-19: Past, Present and Future" (15-May-2020). In: National Webinar on Understanding Post-pandemic Impact 360-degree, Organized by Vally Institute of Professional, Jodhpur in Collaboration with Shri Devmanju Research Institute and Indus Research, 15 May, 2020.

Hands-on / Virtual lab / Participated

  • Attended National Workshop on Bamboo Sector Development and Bamboo Exhibition Organized by National Bamboo Mission, MoA&FW, New Delhi (09th Mar to 10th Mar 2023).

  • 5 Days Workshop on Data Analysis using Python (2021) Organized by Department of Computer Science, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.

  • Training Workshop for Summer Internship Programme 2020-21 (2021) Organized by Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.

  • National Webinar on COVID-19 and Relevance of CT-Scan (2021) Organized by Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.

  • 1 Week International Workshop on Tools and Techniques to Perform Molecular Modeling and Computer-Aided Drug Design (2021) Organized by Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Education of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati.

  • National Webinar to Celebrate Women's Day (2021) Organized by Chrysalis, The Zoological Society of Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.

  • Online Seminar on Probing Genomes associated with Genome ki Bhraman & Virtual Lab Visit (an initiative activities of CSIR-IGIB) (2021) Organized by Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.

  • National Webinar on Current Scenario of Locusts and Their Management (2020) Organized by Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

  • Webinar on Butterflies: Life, Defense Mechanisms, and Survival (2020) Organized by Zoological Society of Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi.

  • Reference Management Software for Thesis and Paper Writing (2017). Organized by Zoology Department, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.

  • 5 Days hands on workshop on bioinformatics & structural biology (2014). Organized by RASA Life Science Informatics, Pune.

  • 2 days workshop on Application of Bioinformatics tools and databases in biomedical research (2014). Organized by Desert Medicine Research Centre, Jodhpur.

  • 84th Annual Session of the Academy (2014). Organized by The National Academy of Sciences, India held at J.N.V. University, Jodhpur.

  • 2nd Jodhpur Bird Race (2012). Organized by Ecology and Rural Development Society, Jodhpur and Yuhina Eco Media, Mumbai.

  • 1st Jodhpur Bird Race (2010). Organized by Ecology and Rural Development Society, Jodhpur and Yuhina Eco Media, Mumbai.

Fellow/-ships/ Memberships

  • Life Member (membership no.- MS/LM/596) of Microbiologists Society, India.

  • Senior Research Fellow (2017-2019) under the Scheme UGC-NET-JRF (Science) for Ph.D. [University Grants Commission, Government. of India].

  • Junior Research Fellow (2015-2017) under the Scheme UGC-NET-JRF (Science) for Ph.D. [University Grants Commission, Government. of India].

 

Role in Organizing Conferences/ Workshops

  • Member of the Organizing Committee for the 1st World Disability Conference (WDC) on Contemporary Interventions in Disability Discourse (An International Interdisciplinary Conference). Organized by Enabling Unit, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 27-29 June 2022.

  • Member of Organizing Committee for the Equinox 2021: The Annual International Conference (Online Mode) on Sustainable Agriculture: Negotiating Tradition and Modernity. Organized by Centre for Research under the aegis of Vantage: Journal of Thematic Analysis, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 12-14 August 2021.

  • Member of Organizing Committee for the National Webinar on COVID-19 and Relevance of CT-Scan. Organized by Department of Zoology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 23 May 2021.

  • Member of Organizing Committee, Module Developer & Resource Person for the Certificate Course for students on ICT in Digital Learning & Data Management. Organized by Department of Zoology under the aegis of Short Term Courses Committee, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 11 Jan - 20 Feb 2021.

  • Member of Organizing Committee & Resource Person in the National Workshop for Beginners on Web Search, Data Analysis and Presentation Tools. Organized by Department of Zoology under the aegis of IQAC, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 22 Jul - 28 Jul 2020.

  • Member of Organizing Committee in the International Webinar Series on Vector-Borne Diseases: Current Scenario. Organized by Department of Zoology under the aegis of IQAC, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. 30 Jun - 1 Jul 2020.

  • Co-organizing Secretary in National Conference on Emerging Issues in Research and Development. Organized by Research Scholar's Representative (Research Union 2018-19), Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. 03 Feb 2019.

  • I was the Co-organizing Secretary and Resource Person (Because I was President of the Research Scholars' Association) in NET-JRF and Research Related Fellowships Guidance Programme. Organized by - Mr. Shravan Kumar, Research Scholar's Representative, JNVU. Organized on dated 30-Oct-2018. Held at- Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.

  • Co-organizing Secretary in National Conference on Recent Trends in Research. Organized by Research Representative 2017-18, Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur. 11 Mar 2018.

 

Faculty Development Programs/ Refresher Courses

  • 1 Weeks National Faculty Development Program on Skill Development for Sustainable Aquaculture. 19th Jun to 25th Jun 2023. Conducted by PMMMNMTT & Department of Zoology, University of Delhi in collaboration with Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, New Delhi.

  • 4 Weeks Faculty Training Program on Google Applications. 16th Jul to 14th Aug 2020. Conducted by Department of computer Science, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi.

  • 1 Week Online Faculty Development Programme on Open Source Tools for Research. 8th-14th Jun 2020. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and sponsored by MHRD.

  • 2 Weeks Faculty Development Program on Managing Online Classes and Co-creating Moocs. 18th May to 1st Jun 2020. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and sponsored by MHRD.

 

Awards

  • Received award for obtaining Indian Patent- Design on Immunity Testing Kit for Kids. Awarding Agency- Maitreyi College, New Delhi.

  • 1st position- Best Research Project [COVID-19 and Comorbidities] at Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. {Alongwith Dr. Luni, Assistant Professor, Intern Students- Ms. Disha Bhanwal, Ishita Kalshayan, Rupika Gaba, Neha Chhillar}.

  • 1st position- Essay Competition on Hindi Day at Desert Medicine Research Centre, Jodhpur (ICMR). [Felicitated with this award by Director DMRC (ICMR) and DRL (DRDO)]