Ranchi, Oct 23: Prof. B. N. Sinha, Dean–Academics at Usha Martin University (UMU), Ranchi, has been honoured with the Jharkhand Sewa Ratna Award in recognition of his contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and drug discovery.
The award ceremony was held at the auditorium of the Old State Legislative Assembly in Dhurwa, Ranchi. The announcement was made by Dr. B. B. Raj, President-cum-Managing Director of Vishwa Sewa Parishad.
With over 43 years of experience in academia and research, Prof. Sinha has made notable contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in antiviral and anticancer drug development. His research collaborations with scientists from Germany, France and the United Kingdom have earned international recognition.
Earlier, Prof. Sinha was ranked among the top five per cent of scientists worldwide in a list published by the Global Scientific Index.
Prof. Sinha assumed charge as Dean–Academics at Usha Martin University in February 2025. Before joining UMU, he served as Professor and Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, as well as Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi. He spent more than four decades at the institution, contributing to teaching, research and academic administration.
His research portfolio includes more than 150 research papers published in national and international journals, three patents and several book chapters. His work has contributed to advancing pharmaceutical research and drug discovery.
The Jharkhand Sewa Ratna Award recognises Prof. Sinha’s contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and his longstanding commitment to research and academic development.
