Profile
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree: 1991
- Master’s Degree in Life Sciences (Zoology with specialization in Biochemistry ) Dibrugarh University : 1994
Ph.D. (2011): Studies on Microbiological and Biochemical aspects of Chaimod (PO:RO): A Traditional Alcoholic Beverage of Mishing Tribe of Assam.
- Served as founder lecturer in Silapathar Science College from 1996.
- Served as Principal i/c of Silapathar Sc. College, Dhemaji from 10/07/1998 till 16/02/2003
- Worked as Lecturer / Asst. Prof in the Dept. of Life Sciences in Dibrugarh University from 17th Feb., 2003- 26th July, 2016.
- Served as Editor of the Bulletin of Life Sciences (ISSN 0971-5746), Dibrugarh University for the Vol.XIX (March, 2013) and XX (March,2014).
- Working as Associate Professor in the Dept. of Life Sciences in Dibrugarh University from 27th July, 2016- till date.
Research Interest/ Specialization:
- Biochemistry, Microbiology, Freshwater mollusc diversity.
International Collaboration(s): International scientific cooperation between member of the Russian Academy of Science (RAS) Dr. I. N. Bolotov (Russia) and research team consists of Dr. D. Kardong and Dr. J. Sonowal, (India).
Research Projects (completed): As PI
- Isolation and Biochemical characterization of Potential Amylolytic and Alcohol producing Yeast strains from Yeast cake (EPOP) used in preparation of PO:RO (Saimod), a traditional alcoholic beverage of the Mising tribe of Assam, India. Minor research Project UGC’s maximum grant against minor. - Completed
- Studies on the diversity and nutritional Aspects of edible mollucs of upper Brahmaputra basin. Major research project Sanctioned by SERB, DST no. SERB/F/4578/2013-14 dated: 17/10/13 - Completed
Research Projects (completed): As Co-PI
- NFDB funded Project, ''Germplasm Inventorization, Brood Stocking and Captive Breeding of Ornamental Fish Species of Upper Brahmaputra Basin'' (F.No. 1378/NFDB/DU-As/Aqua-Park/2012-13) - Completed
- DBT Twinning Project, “An in-depth study of host-non-mulberry silkworm interaction with special reference to extra floral nectarines (EFN) and volatile organic chemical (VOC) of host plants and the silkworm’s adaptation to the host plant’s defense response”. (F No. DU/Dean/R&D/RP/DBT/DSB/2016/982-988). - Completed
- DBT (NER-BPMC) Project, “Drug discovery approaches for the effective control of tuberculosis – target based virtual Screening of Medicinal Plants.” INR Rs. 118.888 L - Ongoing
Ph.D Scholars:
Sl. No. |
Name |
Topic |
Status (On-going/Completed/ Notification) |
1. |
Miss Munmi Pujari |
Study on the Distribution pattern, Nutritional value and Phylogeny of Freshwater Bivalve Parreysia favidens (Benson) from Dibrugarh district |
Completed No. DU/RG/Ph.D./04/2020/3791 Dated: 29/04/2020 |
2. |
Sri Jyotish Sonowal |
Studies on Diversity of Freshwater Mollusc Lamellidense (Bivalvia: Unionidae) From Upper Assam, India with Special Reference to Their Nutritional Significance |
Completed DU/RG/Ph.D./01/2021/4235 Dated: 01/02/2021 |
3. |
Sri Sosanka Protim Sandilya |
Study on rhizobacteria of Ricinus communis L. and development of integrated Nutrient Management (INM) package with special reference to biofertilizer. |
Completed No. DU/RG/Ph.D./11/18/3028 Dated: 03/12/2018 |
4. |
Miss Pinky Moni Bhuyan |
Study on the gut bacteria of Antheraea assamensis Helfer with special reference to formulation of microbial consortium to enhance the silk productivity |
Completed DU/RG/Ph.D./03/2021/4331 Dated:01/04/2021 |
5. |
Syeda Sabiha Salam |
Screening and In Silico Validation of Antimalarial Activity of Few Traditionally Important Plant Derived Compounds. |
Completed DU/RG/Ph.D./10/2021/4686 Dated:01/11/2021 |
6. |
Bhaba Kumar Pegu |
Studies on Naringinase Producing Microorganisms from the Soil of Dibrugarh District, Assam and Characterization of Purified Rhamnosidase |
Abstract submitted |
7. |
Jitu Chutia |
Studies on Edible Aquatic Macro-invertebrates of Poba Reserve Forest, with Special reference to their Nutritional value. |
Degree awarded |
Administrative Assignments:
- As Warden of Boys hostel MAHCN, D.U. from 2008-2011.
- Programme coordinator, NSS Cell, Dibrugarh University from 2014 - till date
- Member of the Dibrugarh University Sports Board- till date
- Member of the Dibrugarh University Sports Advisory Committee- till date
- Member of the Dibrugarh University Anti Ragging Squad.
- Head, Dept. of Life Sciences from 1st July, 2018- 30th July, 2021.
- As Chairperson of Equal Opprtunity Cell of Dibrugarh University form ---------continued.
- As member SC/ST Committee of Dibrugarh University from ------------ continued.
Extension Service:
- Conducting various awareness campaigns on Swacch Bharat programmes, Tobacco control, Plantation programs, Heath and hygiene awaness Digital India programmes, Blood donation camps etc. through NSS activities in various places under the Dibrugarh University Jurisdiction.
- Member of various committees for organizing/ conducting events in the University campus.
- Working as Genereal Secretary of Dibrugarh University Alumni Association
- Working as President of College and University Mising Teacher's Association.