Delhi University | India
Dr. Manish Kumar is a dedicated researcher and academician with a strong background in Inorganic Chemistry, currently based at the University of Delhi, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Delhi in March 2021, under the guidance of Dr. Dhanraj T. Masram, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes based on quinolone derivatives and heterocyclic ligands for biological applications. His research spans coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry, with special emphasis on the development of metal-based complexes as potential therapeutic agents. Dr. Kumar has an impressive academic foundation with an M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from Dyal Singh College. Over the course of his research career, he has developed deep expertise in DNA/protein binding studies, cleavage analysis, and crystallization of metal complexes. He has hands-on experience with a variety of analytical instruments including UV-Vis, fluorescence spectrometry, CD spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and gel electrophoresis techniques. He has authored 12 research publications in internationally reputed journals such as New Journal of Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Inorganic Chimica Acta, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, and Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. In addition, he has contributed two book chapters in recognized international publications, including one by John Wiley-Scrivener USA. His work has received increasing academic recognition, with a total of over 250+ citations (as of 2025), an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 7 (please update with your exact Google Scholar/Scopus data). Dr. Kumar has actively participated in several national and international conferences, delivering oral and poster presentations, and has also served as a reviewer for journals like New Journal of Chemistry (RSC) and Applied Organometallic Chemistry (Wiley). He is a UPSC-qualified Chemist (2023) and also cleared the CSIR-NET (JRF & LS) and GATE examinations with top national ranks. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Kumar has extensive teaching experience as a Guest Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi (2021–2023), where he taught M.Sc. practicals and theory courses in Supramolecular Chemistry, and d- and f-block Elements, while also mentoring students in research-based laboratory courses. With strong academic credentials, a robust publication record, and excellent laboratory and teaching skills, Dr. Manish Kumar continues to explore frontiers in metal-based drug design and coordination chemistry, aiming to contribute to both scientific advancement and student development in the chemical sciences.
Featured Publications
Kumar, M., Lal, N., Luthra, P. M., & Masram, D. T. (2021). Exploring binding plus cleavage activities of nickel(II) complexes towards DNA and proteins. New Journal of Chemistry, 45(16), 6693–6708.
Kumar, M., Kumar, G., & Masram, D. T. (2020). Copper(II) complexes containing enoxacin and heterocyclic ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and their biological perspectives. New Journal of Chemistry, 44(23), 8595–8613.
Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2020). NiO nanocomposites/rGO as a heterogeneous catalyst for imidazole scaffolds with applications in inhibiting the DNA binding activity. Dalton Transactions, 49(6), 1963–1974.
Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Dadure, K. M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Copper(II) complexes based on levofloxacin and 2N-donor ligands: Synthesis, crystal structures and in vitro biological evaluation. New Journal of Chemistry, 43(39), 15462–15481.
Kumar, G., Kant, A., Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Synthesis, characterization and kinetic study of metal-organic framework nanocomposite excipient used as extended release delivery vehicle for an antibiotic drug. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 496, 119036.
Kumar, M., Mogha, N. K., Kumar, G., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Biological evaluation of copper(II) complex with nalidixic acid and 2,2′-bipyridine (bpy). Inorganica Chimica Acta, 490, 144–154.
Kumar, M., Kumar, G., Mogha, N. K., Jain, R., Hussain, F., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Structure, DNA/proteins binding, docking and cytotoxicity studies of copper(II) complexes with the first quinolone drug nalidixic acid and 2,2′-dipyridylamine. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 212, 94–104.
Kumar, M., & Masram, D. T. (2019). Evaluation of DNA, BSA, and HSA binding propensity of copper(II) complex with N-donor ligand 2,2’-dipyridylamine. Polyhedron, 157, 511–520.