Education
1. BSc in Botany,
B. Borooah College (Gauhati university), 2010
2. MSc in Botany specialized in Angiosperm Taxonomy ,
Gauhati University , 2012
3. MPhill: Gauhati university, Title:
Ethnobotanical studies on Garbhanga area Kamrup (Rural), 2015
4. PhD: Gauhati University , Title:
Degradation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Native Bacterial Species , 2023
Professional Experience
- 2013-2015, Guest Lecturer,
B. Borooah College, Guwahati
- 2018-present, Assistant Professor,
North Gauhati College, North Guwahati, Assam
Additional Qualification
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Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship in Lifesciences.
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Qualified State Level Eligibility Test for Lectureship (SLET) in Lifescience.
Administrative Assignments, memberships and other responsibilities
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Life member of Assam Botanical Society.
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Secretary of Science Forum, North Gauhati College, 2020 till date
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HoD, Department of Botany, NGC, 2021 till date
Research Papers
1.
Microbial degradation of Toluene and Xylene by a newly isolated native bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis RD20. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection. [SCOPUS].
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1974378/v1
2.
Degradation of Naphthalene using Nocardiopsis alba Isolated from Oil Contaminated Soil. Journal of Advanced Plant Sciences 2016. 8 (1): 17-21
3.
Microbial degradation of aromatic hydrocarbon: Naphthalene through Nocardiopsis alba RD3. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. ISSN: 2319-7706. 2017.6(7): 1174-1181.
4.
Biodegradation of Naphthalene by Staphylococcus pasteuri RD2 Isolated from Oil Contaminated Soil. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2017) 6: 1310-1319
5.
Biotransformation of aromatic hydrocarbon: Naphthalene to Aliphatic Hydrocarbons through Staphylococcus pasteuri RD2. Annals of Plant Sciences 7.5 (2018) pp. 2247-2250
6.
Microbial degradation of naphthalene through Bacillus cereus RD6 isolated from refinery oil sludge. Pollution Research. 39: S166-S172. [SCOPUS].doi:http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com/article_abstract.php?aid=10868&iid=319&jid=4
Books Written
1.
The Ethnobotany of Dumurali Karbi, Bodo and Garo of Garbhanga area, Kamrup (Rural), Assam, India with ISBN no. 978-93-85229-57-2.
Book Chapters
1.
Chapter 8, “Exploring Indigenous Knowledge: The Dumurali Karbis of Mainakhurung Village, Garbhanga, Kamrup (Rural), Assam”, Frontiers on Recent Developments in Plant Science, 1st Edition (2025), Mahaveer Publications (Dibrugarh), Assam. ISBN: 978-93-48070-78-4.
2.
Chapter 34, 'Microbial Degradation of Monoaromatic Hydrocarbon, Toluene through Nocardiopsis alba' Bioluminescence: Annual Biological Communication, Vol. I (2020). ISBN: 9789388881906 (355-364).
3.
Chapter 35, 'Microbial Transformation of Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Naphthalene to medium and long chain hydrocarbons through Staphylococcus pasteuri' Bioluminescence: Annual Biological Communication, Vol. I (2020). ISBN: 9789388881906 (365-373).
Workshops
1.
2 Days Workshop on “Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) Plants” organized by the Dept. of Botany, North Gauhati College, supported by Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC), Govt. of Assam and Science Technology & Climate Change Department, Govt. of Assam, held on 5th & 19th October, 2024.
2.
1 Week workshop on “Skill development and Career opportunities’ in Biological Sciences”, organized by department of Botany and Zoology, B.Borooah College, Guwahati, held from 19/07/2021 to 24/07/2021.
3.
3-Days Online Foundation Course on “Biostatistics in R”, organized by Department of Botany, Gauhati University, held from 1/06/2020 to 3/06/2020.
Seminars
1.
Presented paper on “Taxonomic studies of Ficus auriculata & Ficus racemosa: A culinary traditions of the Mising tribe of Assam, India” in the National Seminar on “Biodiversity for Sustainable Future with special focus on Plant Taxonomy and Annual Conference of east Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte taxonomy (EHSST)” organized by Department of Botany, Gauhati University on 27th & 28th September, 2024.
2.
Presented paper on “Xylene biodegradation by Nocardiopsis alba RD3 strain” in the Regional Seminar on Science for Sustainable Development (SSD-2019) organized by Dept. of Chemistry, B.Borooah College in association with Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt.of Assam on 09/01/2019
Conference
1.
Presented paper on “Ethnomedicinal plants used by Mising tribes of Nameri forest fringe villages of Assam and their prospect for discovery of novel therapeutic agents” in the International Conference on “Indian Knowledge System for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” organized by Centre for Indian Knowledge System, Bongaigaon College (University of Bongaigaon), Bongaigaon on 24th & 25th January, 2025.
2.
Presented paper on “Exploring the rich floristic diversity of Dirgheswari in Kamrup, Assam, India” in the International Conference on “Emerging Frontiers in Biological Sciences: Focus on Climate Change, Agrotechnology and Entrepreneurship” (ICEFBS) organized by the Department of Botany, USTM in collaboration with Bodoland University and Botanical Society of Assam held on 15th to 17th May, 2024.
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Poster presented on “Biotransformation of Naphthalene to Aliphatic hydrocarbons through Bacillus cereus RD6” in Assam Botany Congress (ABC-01) and International Conference on Plant Science held in the Department of Botany, Gauhati University and Department of Botany, Cotton University during 4-6 February, 2019.
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Presented paper on “Naphthalene biodegradation by Staphylococcus pasteuri RD2 strain isolated from oil contaminated soil” in XI International Geographical Union Commission Seminar-Focal theme: Environment and Sustainable Livelihood, organized by Department of Geography, B.Borooah College during 8-10 February, 2018.
Orientation Course
1.
Participated in the UGC sponsored 130th Orientation Course organized by HRDC, Pondicherry University held from 20/11/2019 to 10/12/2019.
Refresher Course
1.
2 Weeks Online Refresher Course in \"Life Sciences\"organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, from 28/02/2024 to 13/03/2024.
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2 Weeks Online Refresher Course in "Life Sciences" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, in collaboration with Miranda House, University of Delhi from 1/09/2021 to 15/09/2021.
FDP (Faculty Development Course)
1.
Participated in the 1 Week National level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Gauhati University, Assam in association with IPSR Solutions Limited, from 17 April 2024 to 24 April 2024
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2 Weeks Online Faculty Development Programme on \"Research Methodology\" organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, from 1/10/2020 to 15/10/2020.
Administrative Roles/Duties
1.
Member of Grievance Redressal Cell, NGC.
2.
Member of monitoring committee of Miyawaki Botanical Garden, NGC.
3.
Member of preparation of NAAC SSR.
4.
Teacher in-charge of registration of cultural body (along with Cultural Secretary of NGCSU) for Sanskritik Mahasangram, 2023-2024, an initiative under Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Assam.
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Teacher in-charge for leading NGC Student’s team during the Youth Festival, organised by Gauhati University, held at Saraighat College from 16th August – 10th August, 2024
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Chairperson of Incubation Centre Committee, NGC.
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Convenor of NAAC Criteria 7 (INSTITUTIONAL VALUES & BEST PRACTICES).
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Member of NGC Admission 2024-25.
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Member of Routine Committee.
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Assistant General Secretary of NGCTU
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Member of Anti-Ragging and Discipline Cell, NGC.
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Member of Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell, NGC.
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Member of Green Audit, NGC.
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Member of Code of Conduct, NGC.
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Member of Eco-Club, NGC.
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Member of Gender Audit Committee, NGC.
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Teacher in-charge for leading NGC Student’s team during the North-East Graduate Congress held at USTM from 7th April – 9th April, 2023.
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Counting Officer in NGCSU Election, 2023-2024
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Member of Routine Committee.
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Presiding Officer in NGCSU Election, 2022-2023.
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Teacher in-charge of General Secretary, NGC.
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HOD, Department of Botany, NGC.
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Convenor of NAAC Criteria 7 (INSTITUTIONAL VALUES & BEST PRACTICES)
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Secretary of Science Forum, NGC.
25.
Assistant Officer in-charge to conduct B.A./B.Sc. 5th Semester (CBCS) Final Examination
26.
Member of Admission Committee, NGC
27.
Member of Routine Committee, NGC.
28.
Member of Grievance Redressal Cell, NGC
29.
Assistant Officer in-charge to conduct B.A/B.Sc. 6th Semester Final Examination
30.
Member of Admission Committee, NGC
31.
Polling Officer in NGCSU Election
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Teacher in-charge of Secretary, Girl’s Common Room, NGC.
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Member of Routine Committee, NGC.
