India, April 12 -- Prof. Ashok Kumar has been appointed as Chairman, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), for the period from April 11, 2026 to June 30, 2028, the date of his superannuation.

An accomplished academic and clinician, Prof. Kumar has been engaged in teaching and research for over three decades. He obtained his BDS and MDS degrees from Lucknow University, specialising in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Prof. Kumar has earlier served multiple terms as Chairperson of the department, reflecting his administrative experience and leadership. He has also been an active member of key university bodies, including the Academic Council and University C...