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Kaushala Prasad Mishra
Born
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Allahabad
Gujarat University
Known forResearch in radiation biology, radioprotection
AwardsHomi Jahangir Bhabha Memorial Award, AARR Award, Prof. S.N. Ghosh Memorial Award
Scientific career
FieldsRadiation biology, Chemistry, Life sciences
InstitutionsBhabha Atomic Research Centre
Hiroshima University
Nehru Gram Bharati University
Mumbai University

Kaushala Prasad Mishra is an Indian scientist in the field of radiation biology. He served as the Head of the Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai,[1] and as the Vice Chancellor of Nehru Gram Bharati University, Prayagraj.[2][3][4] Mishra has held multiple academic and leadership positions in national and international scientific societies. He is the founding president of the Society for Radiation Research (SRR) and a former president of the Asian Association for Radiation Research (AARR).[5][6]

Early life and education

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Mishra was born in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh. He completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Allahabad in 1968 and received a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Gujarat University in 1979. He was part of the 12th batch of the BARC Training School in Nuclear Science and Technology (Chemistry stream).[7]

Career

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Mishra began his scientific career in 1969 at the BARC through 12th batch Training School in Chemistry as a Scientific Officer.[7] His work involved research on molecular radiobiology, oxidative stress, and radiation-induced cellular damage. He was later appointed Head of the Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division and retired in 2006 as Scientific Officer H+.[8]

Following retirement, he served as Vice Chancellor of Nehru Gram Bharati University from 2010 to 2014.[9] He has been a visiting professor at institutions in Japan, the USA, Germany, Russia, France, and China, including an appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor at Hiroshima University.[10]

Research and mentorship

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Mishra has published over 350 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited seven books in the field of radiation biology.[11] He has supervised 51 doctoral students.[12][1][7]

Awards and honours

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  • Homi Jahangir Bhabha Memorial Award and Bhabha Medal by the 108th Indian Science Congress Association (2023)[13]
  • AARR Award in Biology and Medicine (Kazakhstan, 2017)
  • Prof. S.N. Ghosh Memorial Award from IETE (2019)
  • Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)[14]
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Physical Sciences[15]
  • Fellow of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences

Professional affiliations

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  • Founder President, Society for Radiation Research (SRR)[5]
  • President, Asian Association for Radiation Research (2017–2021)[6][16]
  • Vice president, Asian Association for Radiation Research (2012–2017).[3]
  • Council Member, International Association for Radiation Research (2017–2021; 2024–2027)[17]
  • President, Indian Biophysical Society (2005–2008)
  • President, Microscopy Society of India
  • President, New Biology Section, 88th Indian Science Congress (2001)
  • Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences[18]
  • Fellow, International Academy of Physical Sciences[19]

Mishra was also a member of the National Disaster Management Authority’s core group for nuclear and chemical disaster preparedness.[8]

Editorial responsibilities

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He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research[20] and serves on editorial boards of journals such as the International Journal of Radiation Biology and the World Journal of Radiology.

Recent roles

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As of 2024, he serves as:

  • Chairman, Academic Programs and Membership Development, AARR (2022–2026)
  • Executive Council Member, World Intellectual Wisdom Forum (WIWF), Paris (2019–present)[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nehru Gram Bharati University". November 17, 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "Nehru Gram Bharati University". January 26, 2013. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ a b "Allahabad scientist to deliver talk on radiation in Japan". The Times of India. February 7, 2014 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  4. ^ Network, digitalLEARNING (September 18, 2014). "'Limited Impact of ICT on Quality of Education'".
  5. ^ a b "Governing Council of Society for Radiation Research - SRR India".
  6. ^ a b "The Officers of Asian Association for Radiation Research (AARR)".
  7. ^ a b c "BARC news letter, issue 249, year 2006, page 111" (PDF). Government institution. 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  8. ^ a b "01.12.2017 ►TMC ►Terapanth Center News @ HereNow4U".
  9. ^ K.P. Mishra – Vidwan Profile
  10. ^ "Kaushala Prasad Mishra – Infact Publications".
  11. ^ "Biological Responses, Monitoring and Protection from Radiation Exposure – Nova Science Publishers".
  12. ^ "Dr Kaushala Prasad Mishra – Google Scholar".
  13. ^ PIB Press release
  14. ^ MISHRA, Kaushala Prasad – NASI
  15. ^ "IAPS Fellows".
  16. ^ "Madridge Publishers- Kaushala Prasad Mishra".
  17. ^ "IARR Councilors 2019–2023" (PDF).
  18. ^ "Fellow list of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences".
  19. ^ "Fellow list of International Academy of Physical Sciences".
  20. ^ Editorial Board – Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research
  21. ^ "Welcome Message – ICRR-HHE 2024".
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