Prof Pradyuman Kumar

Prof Pradyuman Kumar
File:Pradyuman Kumar.jpg Prof Pradyuman Kumar
Born	Sangrur, Punjab, India - 148106
Occupation	Professor
Awards	Special Editor; Dr JS Pruthi Award; Young Scientist Award
Academic background
Education	Ph.D.; M.Sc.; B.Sc.
Alma mater	Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur; GBPUAT, Pantnagar; BHU Varanasi

Prof Pradyuman Kumar is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in Food Science and Technology, particularly in Food Technology. He has been working at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur. He holds a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Over the course of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.

Early Life and Education

Born in 1972 and is associated with Sangrur, Punjab, India - 148106, Prof Pradyuman Kumar developed a strong interest in scientific inquiry from childhood, setting the stage for what would become a distinguished academic career. He pursued higher education with unwavering rigour and distinction, earning advanced qualifications from some of India's most reputed institutions. He holds a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (2004), and a M.Sc. from GBPUAT, Pantnagar (1996), and a B.Sc. from BHU Varanasi (1994). These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in research and academia.

Academic Career

He held the position of Professor in the Department of Food Engineering and Technology (खाद्य अभियांत्रकी और प्रौद्योगिकी) at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur (2014–present). He held the position of Associate Professor in the Food Engineering and Technology at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur (2011–2014). He held the position of Assistant Professor in the Food Engineering and Technology at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur (2006–2011). He held the position of Lecturer in the Food Engineering and Technology at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur (1997–2003).

His influence on the academic community goes well beyond his published work. As a mentor, he has guided scores of research scholars and postgraduate students, and his institutional contributions have helped advance the academic mission of his organisation.

Research Contributions

He has staked out a distinctive research territory within Food Science and Technology, concentrating especially on Food Technology. His work in this area has opened new avenues of inquiry and generated findings of considerable scientific significance.

Over the years, he has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of his discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned him wide recognition.

Publications

Prof Pradyuman Kumar has authored and co-authored around 43 research papers, disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and prestigious academic forums. His research has been cited more than 3624 times by scholars globally, underscoring the significance and impact of his work. An h-index of 37 reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

For a full bibliography, readers may consult his Vidwan profile: Prof Pradyuman Kumar.

Awards and Honours

The depth and originality of Prof Pradyuman Kumar's contributions have earned him recognition from leading academic bodies, including:

- The Special Editor conferred by Foods, MDPI, Switzerland - The Dr JS Pruthi Award conferred by AFST (I) Mysore - Young Scientist Award – AFST (I) Mysore

References

<ref>"Prof Pradyuman Kumar – Vidwan Profile". INFLIBNET Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

<ref>"Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology – Faculty". Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology. Retrieved 2024-01-01.</ref>

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External Links

Prof Pradyuman Kumar – Official Vidwan Profile

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