Faculty Profile
Maltidhari College, Naubatpur (Patliputra University)
Dr. Rishikesh Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology
Cell & Developmental Biologist
Ph.D.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), 2013
M.Phil.
JNU, 2007
M.Sc. Zoology
Vinoba Bhave University, 2002
Administrative Roles
HOD, Zoology
In-Charge, Eco-Club
Bursar
Campus Incharge
Awards & Fellowships
UGC-JRF/SRF (2006-2010)
Postdoctoral Fellowship, CHG Bangalore (2013-15)
Lifetime Member: Indian Society of Cell Biology
Research Interest
Focus: Cell and Developmental Biology using Dictyostelium discoideum as a model organism.
Dictyostelium discoideum is a lower eukaryotic organism completing its life cycle in 24 hours, transitioning from unicellular vegetative states to complex multicellular stages like Aggregation, Slug, and Culminant during starvation.
Selected Publications
"The Chromosomes of Dictyostelium Giganteum", Journal of Chromosomes (2024).
DOI: 10.14302/oap.jc-23-4781
DOI: 10.14302/oap.jc-23-4781
"Status of Plant Diversity in 2022 and Its Progression in Campus of Maltidhari College Since 2007", IJRSI (2025).
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800251
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800251
"Overexpression of SAMDC impacts polyamine homeostasis during development of D. discoideum", Int. Journal of Developmental Biology (2018).
Environmental & Institutional Impact
Dr. Kumar serves as the In-charge of the Eco-Club. He co-compiled the booklet "Maltidhari College- An Educational Hub and Ideal Habitat for Flora and Fauna" (2022) with Dr. Sheo Kumar. His recent research also utilizes satellite imagery to track land-use changes within the college campus since 2007.
Professional Development
Refresher Course in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, MMTTC, JNU (2025).
Leadership and Financial Management Training, BIPARD Gaya (2024).
Faculty Induction Programme, UGC-HRDC, JNU (2022).
— Dr. Rishikesh Kumar