In a noteworthy appointment, Prof. Sanjay Kumar has been designated as the Director of Banaras Hindu University’s (BHU) Institute of Science, adding a new chapter to his distinguished academic journey.
Educational Background:
- B.Sc. (Hons) from Bhagalpur University in 1985
- M.Sc. from Kumaun University in 1987
- Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University in 1993
Work History:
Prof. Sanjay Kumar has a substantial academic experience at BHU, where he has served in various capacities:
- Senior Professor at Banaras Hindu University (Since 18-08-2018)
- Professor at Banaras Hindu University (30-10-2007 to 17-08-2018)
- Reader at Banaras Hindu University (15-05-2004 to 30-10-2007)
- Sr. Lecturer at Banaras Hindu University (08-05-1997 to 15-05-2004)
- Sr. Lecturer at Tripura University (01-08-1996 to 07-05-1997)
- Lecturer at Tripura University (01-08-1991 to 31-07-1996)
Academic Awards:
Prof. Sanjay Kumar’s outstanding contributions have earned him prestigious awards:
- ‘Recipient of Prof. C. N. R. Rao Education Foundation Award’ for Excellence in Scientific Research in 2019
- ‘Elected Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences Award’ by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, in 2016
- ‘Recipient of Simons Associate Awards Award’ by International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy, in 2016
- ‘Recipient of Vice-Chancellor Award Excellence in Research Award’ by BHU, Varanasi, in 2014
- And many more recognitions spanning his illustrious career.
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