Vijay Kumar | Drug Discovery and Development | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar | Drug Discovery and Development | Editorial Board Member

Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar, India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar is a distinguished researcher, academician, and innovator in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical informatics, cybersecurity, image processing, and computational intelligence. Over the course of his career, he has established himself as a prolific contributor whose research bridges advanced computational theories with real-world applications, particularly in healthcare, pandemic intelligence, medical imaging, network security, and autonomous systems. His academic journey is defined by a commitment to solving high-impact global challenges through intelligent algorithms, deep learning frameworks, optimization strategies, and secure data-driven technologies.Dr. Vijay Kumar’s scholarly work reflects exceptional depth and diversity. He has authored impactful publications in leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Vaccine, Artificial Intelligence Review, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, Multimedia Tools and Applications, Computers in Biology and Medicine, and Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. His research spans a broad spectrum—from deepfake detection, autonomous vehicle visibility enhancement, multi-objective optimization, and cybersecurity frameworks, to intelligent diagnostic models for COVID-19, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and other critical diseases. His studies on advanced metaheuristic algorithms, chaotic encryption systems, drug synergy prediction, air-quality forecasting, and big healthcare data security have contributed significantly to modern computational science. A visionary in interdisciplinary AI, Dr. Kumar has collaborated extensively with international researchers, producing high-impact work on deep neural networks, generative adversarial models, hybrid optimization techniques, multimodal medical imaging, and cloud-based encryption systems. His contributions to pandemic preparedness, especially ML-driven vaccine development roadmaps and intelligent screening systems, highlight his dedication to translating technology into meaningful societal outcomes.He is also recognized for designing innovative algorithms such as lightweight NIDS architectures, evolutionary visibility restoration models, customized dehazing networks, and novel feature-selection optimizers. His body of work has become a reference point for emerging scholars in computer science, health informatics, and computational engineering.Dr. Vijay Kumar continues to lead transformative research, mentor young scientists, and contribute to global scientific advancement through his extensive publication record, collaborative projects, and commitment to innovation. His enduring academic excellence and forward-looking approach place him among the most influential researchers driving the future of intelligent systems and healthcare-focused artificial intelligence.

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Featured Publications

Katoch, S., Chauhan, S. S., & Kumar, V. (2020). A Review on Genetic Algorithm: Past, Present, and Future. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 52, 5252.

Dhiman, G., & Kumar, V. (2019). Seagull optimization algorithm: Theory and its applications for large‑scale industrial engineering problems. Knowledge‑Based Systems, 165, 169‑196.

Dhiman, G., & Kumar, V. (2017). Spotted Hyena Optimizer: A Novel Bio‑inspired based Metaheuristic Technique for Engineering Applications. Advances in Engineering Software, 114, 48‑70.

Dhiman, G., & Kumar, V. (2018). Emperor Penguin Optimizer: A Bio‑inspired Algorithm for Engineering Problems. Knowledge‑Based Systems, 159, 20‑50.

Singh, D., Kumar, V., Vaishali, & Kaur, M. (2020). Classification of COVID‑19 patients from chest CT images using multi‑objective differential evolution–based convolutional neural networks. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 39, 1379‑1389.

Jaiswal, A., Gianchandani, N., Singh, D., Kumar, V., & Kaur, M. (2020). Classification of the COVID‑19 infected patients using DenseNet201 based deep transfer learning. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 73, 1‑?.

Dhiman, G., Garg, M., Nagar, A., Kumar, V., & Dehghani, M. (2020). A Novel Algorithm for Global Optimization: Rat Swarm Optimizer. Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, 5, 12‑?.

Das, N. N., Kumar, N., Kaur, M., Kumar, V., & Singh, D. (2020). Automated deep transfer learning‑based approach for detection of COVID‑19 infection in chest X‑rays. IRBM, 4, 25‑?.

Kaur, M., & Kumar, V. (2020). A comprehensive review on image encryption techniques. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 27(1), 390.

Nitika Mor | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Nitika Mor | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nitika Mor, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak (HR), India

Dr. Nitika Mor is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Kurukshetra University. Her research focuses on drug delivery systems, traditional medicinal formulations, and molecular docking. She has published 14 research papers, authored a book chapter, holds two patent publications (one granted), and has received multiple awards including the UGC-CSIR JRF/SRF and Best Poster Award. With technical expertise in synthesis, biological assays, and in-silico studies, Dr. Mor is a dynamic contributor to pharmaceutical research and innovation.

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Education

Dr. Nitika Mor is a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kurukshetra University (2017–2022), where she focused her thesis on the Design, Characterization, and In-Vitro Studies of Sustained Release Delivery Systems for Curcumin under the guidance of Dr. Neera Raghav. 🎓 She holds an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2013–2015) from Hindu College, Sonipat, affiliated with Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. 🧪 Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2010–2013) from Hindu Girls College, Sonipat. 📚 Dr. Mor’s educational background reflects a strong foundation in science and innovative pharmaceutical research.

Experience

Dr. Nitika Mor is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, since February 1, 2023. 🏛️ With her strong academic foundation and research expertise in pharmaceutical and organic chemistry, she brings innovative teaching methods and deep subject knowledge to the classroom. 🧪 Her role involves mentoring students, delivering engaging lectures, and contributing to the academic growth of the department. 📚 Dr. Mor’s commitment to education and passion for chemistry make her a valuable asset to the university’s faculty. ✨ She continues to inspire budding scientists through her teaching and guidance.

Awards

Dr. Nitika Mor has received several prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential. She qualified the UGC-CSIR JRF (Chemical Sciences) in June 2016 with an impressive All India Rank of 65. 🇮🇳 She was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from October 2017 to September 2019, followed by the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from October 2019 to March 2022 by UGC-CSIR India to support her Ph.D. journey. 🔬 In 2018, she received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 9th National Conference on RACES-2018 held at MMM College, Patiala, Punjab.

Research Focus

Dr. Nitika Mor specializes in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, with a strong research focus on natural polymer-based oral drug delivery systems. Her work emphasizes the use of biopolymers like cellulose, pectin, carrageenan, and alginate for sustained release formulations, particularly for curcumin. She explores modifications of polysaccharides and curcumin derivatives to improve bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy. Her contributions also span phytochemistry, investigating medicinal plants like Ashwagandha and Garlic for their pharmacological benefits. Dr. Mor integrates green chemistry, molecular modeling, and clinical insights into her innovative drug delivery strategies.

Publication Top Notes

Recent advances in cellulose, pectin, carrageenan and alginate-based oral drug delivery systems

Some cetyltrimethylammonium bromide modified polysaccharide supports as sustained release systems for curcumin

Design and development of carboxymethylcellulose ester of curcumin as sustained release delivery system in liver

Synthesis of propynyloxy substituted some novel aurones as potent cathepsin B inhibitors

Alginate hydrogels: Sustained release system to analyze the effect of traditional excipients on curcumin availability

Study on enhanced serum protein protecting and anti-cathepsin activities of various curcumin formulations containing traditional excipients and bio-enhancers

In-vitro simulation of modified-alginate ester as sustained release delivery system for curcumin

Curcumin, the panacea: A review on advancement to solve pharmaco-kinetic problems.

A review: Phytochemicals and bioactivities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).