Prof. Vinod Kumar Singh

Prof. Vinod Kumar Singh, son of Late Prof. Awadhesh Kumar Singh, Founder Controller of Examinations, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, is a distinguished academician and committed social worker who has devoted 43 years to higher education, research and community service.

He is a senior faculty member of the P.G. Centre of Zoology at Gaya College, Gaya, and has served in several important academic and administrative positions, including Vice-Principal of the College. He has also served as Head of the P.G. Centre of Zoology, P.G. Centre of Biotechnology and Department of Computer Applications, as well as Coordinator of the IGNOU Study Centre at Gaya College. At present, he is serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for Professional and Vocational Courses.

With M.Sc. and Ph.D. qualifications, his principal areas of specialization are Entomology and Environmental Science. He has supervised eight doctoral theses and contributed extensively to research through publications and presentations in the fields of entomology, sericulture, biodiversity, environmental science and related areas of life sciences. He is a Fellow of the Zoological Society of India (FZSI) and is associated with the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).

Professor Singh has also made significant contributions to social and community service. During his association with Rotary, he received the Best Rotary President Award for the Bihar-Jharkhand region for 1999-2000 and the Best Assistant Governor Award for 2002-2003. His contribution to the Rotary Foundation for humanitarian and charitable causes earned him the distinction of Multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

He also served as Honorary Secretary of the Gaya Club, Gaya, for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he worked to strengthen the Club's administration, improve its facilities and promote a more purposeful and service-oriented institutional culture. He contributed to enhancing the Club's infrastructure and environment, encouraged greater participation of members and helped foster fellowship, discipline and social responsibility.

Professor Singh is a Life Member of ISKCON and serves as Vice President of Ramakrishna Ashram, Gaya, reflecting his continued association with spiritual, humanitarian and service-oriented activities.

His association with the Babu Kunwar Singh Education Fund is a meaningful expression of his commitment to education and social responsibility. As an Executive Committee Member and donor member, he supports the mission of helping poor but meritorious students pursue higher education. His contribution reflects his belief that financial hardship should not prevent a deserving student from pursuing higher education. It also represents a tribute to the memory of his late father, Professor Awadhesh Kumar Singh, and continues a family legacy of respect for education, service and social responsibility.

Professor Singh's journey reflects the enduring value of education, compassion and service. His academic work has contributed to generations of students, while his humanitarian and community activities have extended his commitment to service beyond the classroom. His continued association with the Babu Kunwar Singh Education Fund adds another meaningful dimension to his contribution to education, philanthropy and society.