Biography

Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha

Dr. Ajit Kumar Sinha was born on 6th August 1958 at Gaya, Bihar. He did graduation from Magadh University, M.Sc., LLB and PhD from Ranchi University. He started his carrier as scientist in Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India in 1982 and retired as a director in August 2018. Dr. Sinha’s performed extensive research on quantitative genetics and molecular breedingand genetics of tasar silkworm, Antheraeamylitta which includes whole Genome sequencing and DNA Bar-coding, Chromosomal and Mitochondrial DNA of Antheraeamylitta and lab to land program, dissemination of technologies in farmer’s field through extension activities He published several research articles in reputed National and International Journals and also published Several books. In addition, he has eight patents and developed 12 technologies for Tasar Silk Industry and at field level. He was awarded with JHARKHAND RATAN in 2019 for his outstanding contribution in developing entrepreneurship for tasar farmers of Jharkhand. Continue Reading

Journey

• Presently Dr. Sinha is working as Vice Chancellor Ranchi University Ranchi since 21st June 2022.

• Pro-Vice Chancellor at Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand since 29th May, 2020 to 20th June 2022.

• Director on Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi, Jharkhand since 01-04- 2016 to 31- 08-2018

• Senior Scientist Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi, Jharkhand since 01-09- 2010 to 31- 03- 2016

• Senior Scientist Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, posted at Odisha at Regional Tasar Research Station at Baribada (Odisha) since 01-08- 2006 to 31- 08- 2010.