Dr. Manoj Kumar is working as Professor and Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. He is a scientist with sanguine behavior who is adoring about research and development, with a commitment to lifelong learning. Dr. Kumar has pursued his PhD in Plant Biotechnology and continuing his career in multidisciplinary research in Plant Developmental Biology, Plant-Microbe Interaction and Forest Molecular Genetics. He is a referee for many journals, including Phytoremediation, Journal of Soil Sediments etc. He has guided several research scholars at doctoral and masters level, also he is leading a multidisciplinary research group comprised of diverse research background in biological sciences. Dr. Kumar has carried out several national and internation research projects sponsored by Indian government and international funding agencies. Currently he is heading Life Sciences research group at Central University of Jharkhand and also contributing tho the University Administration as Dean, Students & Welfare. He has been a member of several committees i.e University Academic Council, BoS -external member, Advisory committee etc. Dr. Kumar is chair of departmental research advisory committee, and many more.