Prof. Yugeshwar Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Yugeshwar Singh, son of Late Raghunandan Singh, was born on 30 June 1952 in Runni village, Pawana, Bhojpur, Bihar. He completed his Matriculation examination in 1968 and was awarded a scholarship that continued through his M.Sc. studies.

He pursued his education from Pre-Science through M.Sc. in Botany at Patna University. After completing his M.Sc., he was awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the University Grants Commission (UGC). He completed his Ph.D. in 1980.

Prof. Singh has contributed to academic research through approximately two dozen research papers presented at national and international seminars and published in various journals. Three research scholars were awarded Ph.D. degrees under his supervision.

He joined Magadh University as a lecturer and went on to gain approximately 40 years of teaching experience, including 8 years as a Reader and 22 years as a University Professor. During his academic service, he was elected General Secretary of the Magadh University Teachers' Association. He was also elected as a member of the Senate of Magadh University in 1999 and continued in that position until his retirement on 30 June 2017.

Prof. Singh is a life member of the Indian Science Congress and the Indian Botanical Society. He also served as Honorary Secretary of the Indian Botanical Society, Patna Chapter. In 2023, he was elected President of the Federation of University Retired Teachers Association of Bihar (FURTAB), a position he continues to hold.

Following his retirement, Prof. Singh continues to remain engaged in intellectual and personal development and is currently studying religious literature. His academic career reflects a long-standing commitment to Botany, teaching, research, university administration and the professional interests of teachers.