Dr Prashant Kumar is an assistant professor in the Department of Biotechnology at IILM University, Greater Noida. He has nearly 10 years of experience as an educator and researcher. His multidisciplinary expertise bridges clinical healthcare and advanced technology, encompassing dentistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and computational life sciences.
Educational Background
PhD in Bioinformatics – Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad.
M.Tech in Bioinformatics – Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.
Professional Experience
Before joining IILM University, Dr Kumar developed his teaching and management expertise across esteemed institutions.
Faculty Positions: Former faculty member at Kalinga University (Raipur) and B.N. College of Engineering & Technology (Lucknow), specialising in teaching, academic administration, and student mentorship.
Corporate Healthcare Operations: Served as Strategic Manager at Q-Line Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (partnered with HLL at AIIMS-Bhopal), directing pathology laboratory frameworks, regulatory compliance, and procurement.
Research Interests & Publications
Dr Kumar’s core research includes structural bioinformatics, computational drug design, molecular dynamics simulations, nutraceuticals, and translational medicine. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature, accumulating 550 citations with an h-index of 13 across numerous peer-reviewed papers, 29 book chapters, and 2 edited books published by global publishers. His innovative contributions to the field are further highlighted by 17 filed/granted patents.B