Prashant Kumar

Dr. Prashant Kumar serves as an Academic Visitor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on epithelial stem cell biology, materials science, and biomedical applications of nanotechnology. Key areas include the regulation of cell fate decisions in development and homeostasis, alongside innovative work in quantum dots, fluorescent probes, and nanodiamond engineering. His interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular biology with advanced materials chemistry.

Recent research highlights include developing freeze-resistant quantum dots for live-cell imaging, creating ultrasensitive photosensitizers based on ruthenium complexes, and designing fluorescent probes for early-stage melanoma detection. His work on nitrogen vacancy centers in nanodiamonds has advanced quantum sensing technologies. Collaborative projects explore synbiotics' metabolic impacts on health and disease through metabolomics approaches.

Publications span diverse topics from solar physics phenomena to enzymatic activity assays, reflecting his cross-disciplinary engagement. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to analytical chemistry and materials innovation demonstrate significant scholarly impact. Ongoing research continues to explore cellular homeostasis mechanisms and translational applications of nanomaterials.