Dr Subodh Kumar's

Dr. Subodh Kumar Khokhra's

Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Research Scientist, Academician & College Principal

       Dr. Subodh Kumar "Khokhra" is an Indian professor of chemistry, chemical research scientist, academician and academic administrator known for his work in Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Chemical Engineering and higher education. His career spans more than three decades and includes doctoral and postdoctoral research, university teaching, scientific appointments, academic administration, research supervision and scholarly journal reviewing.

Born on 16 February 1966 in Khokhra, East Champaran, Bihar, Dr. Kumar developed his academic career through research and teaching positions at institutions in India and abroad. His professional journey has included academic and research assignments in India, Portugal, South Korea and Ethiopia. He has worked across areas involving inorganic chemistry, transition metal complexes, organometallic compounds, instrumental analysis, organic ligand synthesis and catalytic applications.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Subodh Kumar's was born on 16 February 1966 in Khokhra village of East Champaran district, Bihar, India. He completed his early schooling at Government High School (NKHS), Siswa Patna, where he completed his secondary education in 1982.

He pursued higher education in chemistry and completed his B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry from Munshi Singh College, a constituent college of Bihar University, Motihari, in July 1988.

He subsequently completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University Department of Chemistry, Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, in August 1991. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the School of Chemical Science at Devi Ahilya University, Indore, in December 1995.

Dr. Kumar's later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment (PGDEIA) from the Department of Environmental Biology at Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, in August 2000.

His professional qualifications include M.I.I.Ch.E. and F.I.C.S., reflecting his association with professional chemical and chemical-engineering organisations.

Research Career

Dr. Subodh Kumar's began his research career through doctoral and postdoctoral research programmes and subsequently held research positions at several scientific and academic institutions.

His documented research appointments include:

• Junior Research Fellowship – 1992–1994
• Senior Research Fellowship – 1994–1995
• Research Associate – 1996–2001
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – 2002–2003
• Professorial Visiting Fellowship – 2003–2004
• Scientists' National Pool – 2004–2007
• Summer Scientist Fellowship, Indian National Science Academy (INSA) – 2008

These appointments provided experience in chemical research, instrumental analysis, inorganic materials, coordination chemistry and related areas of chemical science.

Academic Career

Dr. Kumar's has held teaching and academic leadership positions at institutions in India and abroad.

He began his formal teaching career as an Assistant Professor (Tenured) at a Government Postgraduate College affiliated with Devi Ahilya University during 1995–1996.

He later served as an Assistant Professor (Regular) at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, from 2007 to 2009.

From 2009 to 2010, he served as Professor-cum-Principal at Sri Gopichand Institute of Technology and Management (SGITM), Ahera, Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh.

From 2010 to 2018, he served as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia. In 2016, he was recognised with the Honor of Founder Professor in Chemistry at Arba Minch University.

Since 2021, Dr. Kumar has served as Principal of Sri Ram Janki Swami Sahjanand Saraswati (SRJSSS) College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, combining academic teaching and research experience with institutional administration.

International Academic Experience

Dr. Subodh Kumar's professional career includes international research and academic assignments in Portugal, South Korea and Ethiopia.

From 2002 to 2003, he worked at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, in the Inorganic and Material Laboratory as part of his postdoctoral research experience.

During 2003–2004, he worked at Andong National University, Republic of Korea, in the Applied Chemistry Department.

His international academic career continued at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, where he served in the Chemistry Department from 2010 to 2018 as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry.

These international assignments contributed to his academic experience in research, teaching, laboratory work and higher education.

Research Specialisation

Dr. Kumar's primary area of specialisation is Inorganic Chemistry. His research interests also extend to chemical engineering and broader chemical sciences.

His areas of research interest include:

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Transition Metal Complexes
• Organometallic Compounds
• Organic Ligand Synthesis
• Structural Studies
• Instrumental Analysis of Inorganic Materials
• Catalytic Applications
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Sciences
• Electrochemical and materials-related research

His academic work combines fundamental chemical research with instrumental and structural studies of inorganic and coordination compounds.

Research Contributions

Dr. Subodh Kumar "Khokhra" has contributed to chemical research through doctoral, postdoctoral and institutional research programmes.

His documented research has involved synthesis and structural studies of inorganic materials, transition metal complexes, organometallic compounds and organic ligands, along with investigations into catalytic applications.

His publications and research contributions have appeared in chemistry and related scientific journals and conference proceedings, including publications associated with Dalton Transactions, Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, Journal of Molecular Catalysis, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Spectrochimica Acta, Indian Journal of Chemistry, National Academy of Science Letters and the Journal of Indian Chemical Society.

His documented publication record includes more than 34 research articles and conference proceedings.

Scientific and Institutional Experience

During his professional career, Dr. Kumar has been associated with several prominent research and academic organisations.

His professional journey has included research and academic work connected with:

• UGC-DAE Consortium of Scientific Research
• National Chemical Laboratory
• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
• University of Aveiro, Portugal
• National Institute of Immunology
• Andong National University, South Korea
• Central Electrochemical Research Institute
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• Indian School of Mines
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
• Arba Minch University, Ethiopia

These associations have contributed to his experience across academic research, scientific laboratories, university teaching and higher education.

Journal Reviewing

Dr. Subodh Kumar "Khokhra" has also contributed to scholarly publishing through academic journal reviewing.

He has been associated with the International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR) as a reviewer and has the Reviewer Profile ID 111707.

The source biography also identifies his reviewing association with journals including the Journal of Photoscience and the Ethiopian Journal of Chemistry.

His reviewing activities represent an additional contribution to the academic community through evaluation of scientific research and scholarly manuscripts.

Awards and Accolades

Dr. Kumar's has received academic fellowships, research distinctions and professional recognitions during his career.

Selected recognitions include:

• Junior Research Fellowship – 1992–1994
• Senior Research Fellowship – 1994–1995
• Research Associateship – 1996–2001
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – 2002–2003
• Professorial Visiting Fellowship – 2003–2004
• Scientists' National Pool Senior Research Associateship – 2004–2007
• Summer Scientist Fellowship – Indian National Science Academy, 2008
• Young Scientist Prize – Bihar Science Conference, 2008
• Honor of Founder Professor in Chemistry – Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, 2016

Professional Memberships

Dr. Subodh Kumar's has been associated with several professional scientific and academic organisations.

His professional memberships and fellowships include:

• Life Fellow – Indian Council of Chemists (ICC), Agra – LF-585/1998
• Life Fellow – Society for the Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SAEST) – LF-660/2004
• Life Fellow Member – Indian Chemical Society (ICS), Kolkata – F/6892/2007
• Life Member – Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Kolkata – LM-35112
• Life Member – Association of Indian College Principals (AICP) – LM-779/2023

These memberships reflect his continuing engagement with professional chemical, chemical-engineering and academic communities.

Academic Administration

Alongside his research and teaching career, Dr. Kumar has held significant academic administrative responsibilities.

His administrative experience includes serving as Professor-cum-Principal at Sri Gopichand Institute of Technology and Management and later as Principal of Sri Ram Janki Swami Sahjanand Saraswati College, Muzaffarpur.

As an academic administrator, his responsibilities have included institutional leadership, academic planning, teaching, research supervision, faculty coordination, curriculum-related activities and student development.

His combination of scientific research and academic administration has allowed him to contribute to both institutional development and higher education.

Contribution to Higher Education

Dr. Subodh Kumar "Khokhra" has contributed to higher education through teaching, research supervision, mentoring, academic administration and scientific research.

His experience across Indian and international institutions has exposed him to different academic systems and research environments. He has worked with students, researchers and faculty members in chemistry and related scientific disciplines.

His academic leadership has also involved institutional administration and the development of academic environments supporting teaching and research.

Academic Profile

Dr. Kumar's professional profile combines several areas of academic activity:

• Professor of Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry specialist
• Chemical Research Scientist
• Academic administrator
• College Principal
• Research supervisor
• Scientific journal reviewer
• Professional member of chemical and engineering organisations

His career represents an intersection of scientific research, university teaching, international academic experience and institutional leadership.

Social Affiliations

Dr. Subodh Kumar's has been associated with social and community organisations in East Champaran, Bihar.

His documented social affiliations include:

• Member – Government Gandhi Museum, Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar
• Member – Indian Red Cross Society, Motihari Branch, Red Cross Bhawan, Hospital Road, Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar

These associations reflect his engagement beyond formal academic and research activities.

Research Areas

Dr. Subodh Kumar's research and academic interests encompass:

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Sciences
• Transition Metal Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Structural Studies
• Instrumental Analysis
• Organic Ligand Synthesis
• Catalysis
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Metal Enzyme Technology
• Electrocatalysis
• Electrochemical Synthesis
• Electrodics
• Chemical and Materials Research

Legacy and Professional Impact

Dr. Subodh Kumar's career reflects more than three decades of involvement in chemistry research, teaching, academic administration and scientific reviewing.

From his early research fellowships in the 1990s to his international academic career in Portugal, South Korea and Ethiopia, followed by senior academic leadership in India, his professional journey has combined scientific research with higher education.

His work in inorganic chemistry, chemical sciences and related fields, together with his experience as a professor and college principal, represents a sustained contribution to scientific education and academic development.

Highlights

• Indian professor of chemistry, chemical research scientist and academic administrator
• Born on 16 February 1966 in Khokhra, East Champaran, Bihar
• Specialises in Inorganic Chemistry
• Holds B.Sc. (Honours), M.Sc. and Ph.D. qualifications in Chemistry
• Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment
• Has more than three decades of academic and research experience
• Worked in India, Portugal, South Korea and Ethiopia
• Served as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
• Served as Founder Professor in Chemistry at Arba Minch University
• Currently serves as Principal of Sri Ram Janki Swami Sahjanand Saraswati College, Muzaffarpur
• Published more than 34 research articles and conference proceedings according to the provided profile
• Research interests include inorganic chemistry, transition metal complexes, organometallic compounds, instrumental analysis and catalysis
• Reviewer associated with the International Journal of Engineering Development and Research
• Member and fellow of several professional chemistry and engineering organisations
• Received the Young Scientist Prize at the Bihar Science Conference
• Received the Summer Scientist Fellowship from the Indian National Science Academy
• Contributed to higher education through research, teaching, mentoring and academic administration

See Also

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Sciences
• Coordination Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Electrocatalysis
• Electrochemical Synthesis
• Arba Minch University
• Indian Chemical Society
• Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
• International Journal of Engineering Development and Research
• Academic Research
• Higher Education
• Scientific Research

Personal Information

Full Name	Dr. Subodh Kumar Khokhra's
Born	16/02/1966
Birthplace	Khokhra, Kalyanpur, East Champaran, Bihar, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Research Scientist, Academician & College Principal
Known For	Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Research, Transition Metal Complexes, Organometallic Compounds, Instrumental Analysis, Catalytic Applications and Academic Administration
Awards	Young Scientist Prize, Summer Scientist Fellowship, Founder Professor in Chemistry and other academic honours
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