Rate My Professor Manoj Kumar Singh

Prof. Manoj Kumar Singh is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Delhi. He joined the department as Assistant Professor in November 2002 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2014 and Professor thereafter. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi awarded in 2002, an M.Sc. from Ranchi University in 1995, and a B.Sc. from Ranchi University in 1993. His academic work centers on archaeological anthropology with a focus on prehistoric archaeology, including Palaeolithic cultures, lithic analysis, and cultural transitions in regions such as the Kharagpur Hills in Bihar, the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, and other sites across India. He has supervised seven Ph.D. scholars to completion and two M.Phil. degrees. Prof. Singh has authored or co-authored books including Prehistory of Kharagpur Hills, South Bihar (India) and Neolithic Culture of North-East India, along with numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on prehistoric sites and tool technologies. He has received awards including the ISCA Young Scientist Award in 2002, multiple Best Poster Presentation Awards from the Indian Science Congress Association, and the IPA President’s Gold Medal Award in 2015. He has served as Deputy Proctor at the University of Delhi from 2013 to 2020 and holds memberships in professional bodies such as the Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, the Indian Archaeological Society, and the World Archaeological Congress. He has led minor research projects on prehistoric archaeology in Andhra Pradesh and delivered presentations at national and international conferences.

Prof. Singh has contributed to curriculum development, including modules for e-Pathshala on archaeological anthropology, and participates in university governance roles such as governing body member and treasurer for affiliated colleges. His research projects have documented new prehistoric sites and cultural sequences, advancing understanding of early human occupation in South Asia. He continues to teach courses including archaeological fieldwork and maintains an active profile in the field through ongoing publications and academic service.