Dr. Kamal Sarma is a distinguished Veterinary Anatomist and senior academician with an exceptional career in veterinary education, research, academic administration, and professional leadership. He is currently serving as Professor and Head, Division of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J). Over the course of his career, he has held several key administrative positions, including Head of the Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Head of the Division of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education. He has also served as a Member of the University Examination Cell and Liaison Officer for the University Counselling & Placement Cell, demonstrating his commitment to academic governance and institutional development.

Dr. Sarma qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) in 1999 and was awarded the prestigious ICAR Junior Research Fellowship for his M.V.Sc. studies in 1996. He has played a pivotal role in strengthening postgraduate education by initiating the Ph.D. programme in Veterinary Anatomy at SKUAST-J.

Research Contributions

Dr. Sarma has made remarkable contributions to veterinary anatomical sciences through extensive research and scholarly publications. His research achievements include:

• 251 research papers published in reputed national and international journals.
• 7 externally and internally funded research projects as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator.
• 40 research papers presented at national and international conferences.
• 8 conference proceedings, 6 lead papers, 2 review articles, and 6 popular scientific articles.
• Authorship of 2 books and 1 book chapter.
• Editorial Board Member of scientific journals and reviewer for 18 national and international journals.

His research has significantly advanced veterinary anatomy, comparative morphology, and animal health sciences.

Academic Leadership & Professional Service

Dr. Sarma has made substantial contributions to higher education and professional organizations through leadership and academic service.

His notable contributions include:

• Head of multiple academic divisions at SKUAST-J.
• Initiator of the Ph.D. programme in Veterinary Anatomy.
• He has guided 2 PhD and 6 M.V.Sc. students so far.
• Member of the Executive Body of the Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (IAVA).
• External Examiner and Expert for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral examinations across numerous universities.
• Member of Editorial Committees and reviewer for leading veterinary journals.
• Expert member in faculty selection committees for Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors.

His sustained academic leadership has greatly contributed to veterinary education and institutional excellence.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Dr. Sarma has received numerous prestigious national recognitions for excellence in veterinary anatomy, education, and research, including:

• Fellow, National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS), India (2025)
• Dr. Md. Hafeezuddin Silver Jubilee Medal and Best Paper Award (2025, 2022)
• ANA–Dr. M.S. Rahal ANFT Best Paper Award (2023)
• SAS Eminent Fellow Award (2022)
• National Distinguished Professor Award (2022)
• Best Veterinarian Award (2022)
• Fellow of Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (2022)
• Fellow of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (FIAVA) (2022)
• SAAR Distinguished Scientist Award (2021)
• Associate Membership, National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (2019)
• Best Paper Award (2006)
• Best Poster Award (1998)
• ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (1996)

These honors recognize his sustained excellence in veterinary research, teaching, and professional service.

Research Impact

With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, funded research projects, extensive editorial responsibilities, and decades of academic mentorship, Dr. Sarma has significantly influenced the field of veterinary anatomical sciences. His work has contributed to improving veterinary education, research methodologies, and scientific understanding in anatomy and animal health. His continued leadership in professional societies and research collaborations reflects his lasting impact on the veterinary science community.

Eligibility for the Distinguished Professor Award 

Dr. Kamal Sarma is highly eligible for the Distinguished Professor Award at Scientific Laurels based on his outstanding academic excellenc