Dr. Kumar is involved in the mandated research activities of the institute and also acts as quality manager of the institute related to the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Dr. Kumar has expertise on extraction and functional characterization of proteins and other bioactive compounds from plant-based matrices. Currently, he is working on a project funded by Science for Equity, Empowerment, and Development (SEED) Division of DST (Government of India). Dr. Kumar has been honored with several awards throughout his academic career including ICAR’s national talent scholarship and junior research fellowship during undergraduate and postgraduate studies. He is an active member of the International Cotton Researchers Association, Indian Society of Cotton Improvement, Indian Fibre Society, and many other professional societies. He has published more than 120 research and review articles in peer-reviewed international journals