Dr. Susmita Roy Choudhury Deka is an Assistant Professor in Psychology. She completed her post-graduation with first class second position in Psychology and earned her doctorate from Gauhati University in 2020 for her thesis titled ‘Psychological Well- Being, Emotional and Cultural Intelligence as Predictors of Academic Achievement Among Tribal Adolescents’. She has 8 years of teaching experience and has been a full-time member of InSPA. (Indian School Psychology Association). She has supervised the dissertations of three postgraduate students under IGNOU. She has presented six (6) papers and four research publications to her credit both at national and international level. She has been invited as a resource person for a talk on ‘Planning for Educational Institutions Re-opening and Recovery after Covid-19’ at an International Workshop organized by Professional Institute of Business, Bangladesh. She has counselled 395 students across various schools in Guwahati as a Counselling Psychologist under Project Child from 2014 to 2016. In addition to her academic achievements, she has completed Bisharad (Graduation) on Classical Music. Her areas of interest in teaching comprise of Foundation of Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Indian Psychology and Clinical Psychology. Her research interest includes Positive Psychology.

Research Interests

 Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Indian Psychology, Positive Psychology

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. She has conducted a Workshop on Stress Management Among Newly Appointed Sub-Registrars of Assam on 21st March, 2024 at National Law University and Judicial Academy.
2. Participated in a Workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
3. Participated in a Workshop on Narrative Story Telling
4. Participated in a Workshop on Narrative Story Telling
5. Participated in a National Seminar on NEP 2020: MODEL CURRICULUM AND CONTENT IN PSYCHOLOGY organized by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Siksha Sansthan in collaboration with Department of Psychology and Mental Health, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
6. She has Presented Six Papers on both National and International Seminar
7. She has attended Four days Faculty Development Programme conducted by IIM Shillong from 8th May to 11th May, 2024
8. Participated in a National Symposium on Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya on 27th March 2024 under the sponsorship of Bharatiya Bhasa Samiti

Research Papers

1. She has four research publication to her academic credit

Work Experience

 8 years of Teaching Experience

 Monami Deka is a dynamic and lively personality with a contagious intellect who always attempt to discover new ideas and believe in practical knowledge. She is dedicated to the teaching-learning process and discovering new concepts. Cotton University awarded her a bachelor's degree in Economics. She obtained her postgraduate degree in Economics from Gauhati University, with specialisations in Econometrics, Demography, and Health Economics. She cleared the UGC-NET Economics in the December-2021 & June-2022 (merged cycles). "Pandemic, Public Health, and Good Governance in India" and "Women's Participation in Agriculture in India" are two of her ISBN publications. In 2018, she completed an internship programme at Snehalaya (Centre for Child Rights), Don Bosco Paltan Bazar, Guwahati. In the year 2020, she received the Best Actress Award at Gauhati University's University Week.

Research Interests

 Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance

Awards and Fellowships

1. She received the "Best Actress" award in the University Week of Gauhati University in 2020.
2. She participated in the State Level Extempore Speech of the Aryabhatta Science Centres organized by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council in 2012.
3. She was awarded First prize in the District Level Extempore Speech of Aryabhatta Science Centres organized by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council in 2011.

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. She has attended Four days Faculty Development Programme conducted by IIM Shillong from 8th May to 11th May, 2024
2. She participated in a National Symposium on Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya on 27th March 2024 under the sponsorship of Bharatiya Bhasa Samiti.

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. Short term course on Statistical Applications organized by Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati, Assam Date: 4th November to 7th November 2015, Duration: 3 days
2. UGC Sponsored National workshop on Research Project Writing organized by S.B. Deorah College, Guwahati in collaboration with North Eastern Economic Association (NEEA) Date: 9th May to 10th May, 2014, Duration: 2 days
3. Faculty Academic Enrichment Programme conducted by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) Date: 3rd November 2018 Duration: 1 day
4. One-week international workshop on Scopus Gyan conducted by Research India Foundation, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India. Date: 20th November to 26th November 2023: 7 days

Research Papers

1. Corporate Social Responsibility in India: An Evaluation, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Trends., Vol. VI Issue 2(1) July 2019, ISSN: 2349- 7408.
2. Foreign Direct Investment and India: A Critical Study, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Empirical Research., Vol. VI Issue 1(2) June 2019, ISSN: 2349- 9656.
3. Study on the Impact of Capacity Building Schemes on Micro Enterprises of Assam with Special Reference to PMEGP, International Journal of Management Studies, Vol. IV Special, Issue Sept 2017, ISSN: 2249- 0302.
4. Consumer Protection in India: A Detailed Study, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Trends., Vol. IV Issue 1(1) Jan 2019, ISSN: 2349-9648.
5. Right to Information: An Indian Perspective, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Empirical Research., Vol. VI Issue 2(2) Feb 2019, ISSN: 2349-9656.
6. Violence against Women: The Indian Perspective, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Advanced Research Trends., Vol. VI Issue 2(1) Nov 2019, ISSN: 2349- 7408.
7. Cyber Crimes and the Laws in India: A Study in the Light of the Information Technology Act, 2000, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Empirical Research., Vol. V Issue 1(1) Jan 2019, ISSN: 2349-9656.
8. A Critical Study on Gender Equality: An Approach through Women Entrepreneurship, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Empirical Research., Vol. VI Issue2(1) Sept 2019, ISSN: 2349-9648.
9. Role of Human Resource Development Agencies in Economic Empowerment of Women in Assam, Chapter 8, Proceedings (National Seminar on Society and Women Empowerment) Sponsored By UGC, ISBN: 978-81-930723-2-5.
10. A Study on Human Rights of the Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Groups in India, Chapter 11, Thoughts Reflections and Musings (An Anthology of Essays), ISBN10: 81-7019-634-8, ISBN19: 9788170196341.
11. Capacity Building: A way towards Socio-economic Development of Micro Entrepreneurs of Assam, Chapter 22, Socio-economic and Scientific Development in North East India (Some Reflections), ISBN: 978-93-88237-85-7.
12. Entrepreneurship: A way towards Economic Growth, Chapter- 14, The Merchant (Souvenir of Gauhati University, Deptt. of Commerce), ISBN: 978-81-960230-3-4.
13. Fintech Adoption in Banking Sector: An Empirical Study, Business Studies, ISSN 0970-9657, Vol. XLV, No.1 January, 2024).

Work Experience

 Over 12 years of experience as a teacher of commerce, head examiner, supervising official under Gauhati University.

  Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Das is an Assistant Professor and a dedicated scholar of History with a profound passion for unravelling the intricacies of the past. His academic journey began with rigorous exploration and a commitment to advancing historical understanding. He has completed his Post-Graduation in History from University of Hyderabad and M.Phil from Sikkim University on ‘Neo-Vaishnavism in Sixteenth Century Assam: A Historical Study’ in 2019. He earned his Ph.D. from Sikkim University, having worked on the topic of ‘Women in Medieval Assam: A Historical Study’ that contributes to a more inclusive historical narrative. His academic pursuits reflect an unwavering dedication to historical scholarship and a commitment to shedding light on lesser- explored facets of Assamese history. He is also an awardee of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for his Doctoral research work. He has published two (2) book chapters in edited volumes and seven (7) research papers in peer-review and UGC care listed and Web of Science Journal. He has qualified SLET in the year 2022. His area of specialization includes mediaeval society, religious studies and gender history.

Research Interests

 Medieval Society, Religious History, Gender History.

Teaching

1. HTVA101C: BHARAT BODH
2. HTDC101C: INDIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY
3. HTDC102C: HISTORY OF INDIA: EARLIEST TO 550 C.E

Awards and Fellowships:

1. Awardee of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) from the year 2021-2023

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. Participated at the National Seminar/Workshop on "NEP 2020 and History Curriculum in HEIs - A Pathway" which was held on 6th-7th February, 2024, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The workshop was organized by Vidya Bharati Uchacha Shiksha Sansthan in collaboration with Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) and Centre for Hindu Studies of Gautam Buddha University.
2. Completed 14 days online workshop on Research Methodology between 21st September to 8th October organized by Indian Council of Historical Research, Delhi.
3. Participated in the Capacity Building Programme for Social Science Research at OKD Research Institute for Social change and Development.
4. Participated in the three days National Conference and Seminar on Purusharthachatushtaya: A Historical Perspective organized by Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana and sponsored by ICHR and ICPR
5. Participated in 7 days Faculty Development Program organized IIM, Shillong

Research Papers

1. Article entitled “Neo-Vaishnavism in Medieval Assam” published in Dogo Rangsang Research Journal, (Indexed in UGC-Care List) Vol. 10, Issue 20, 2023, 522-528. (ISSN- 2347-7180).
2. Paper titled “A Historical Note on Bhakti Movement of Medieval Assam” accepted for publication in the forth coming issue of Journal of the Asiatic Society, Kolkata. (Indexed in Web of Science). (ISSN: 0368-3308).
3. Article entitled “Contextualizing Sankaradeva and the Egalitarian Nature of Neo-Vaishnavism in Medieval Assam” Published in the International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews in Vol. 8 Issue 2, April-June, 2019. (ISSN: 2279- 0543, UGC Journal no: 63179)
4. Article entitled “Contextualizing Sankaradeva and His Philosophical Ideas in the Medieval India” Published in the Journal Shodh in Vol. XVI, Issue No. 1, Jan- Apr, 2019.pp-131-140 (ISSN: 0970-1745, (print only) UGC Journal no: 42069)
5. Article entitled “ Women in the Freedom Struggle Movement of Assam: A Historical Study” published in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research in Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2022, Page: 140-143, Issn:2455-2070.

Book Chapters

1. Recent Trends in History (Essay in Honours of Prof. Rekha Pande) Edited by S.Jeevanandam, M.N Rajesh and Rizwan Ahmad. Literary Circle, First edition: 2022, ISBN: 978-81-956793-6-2 Chapter 22(365-380): History of Early Medieval Assam: Polity, Culture and Society
2. Kalyana Mitra , Vol II: Early and Medieval Indian History, Chapter 26: An Attempt in Understanding some aspects of Ahom Buranjis, ISBN: 978-93—5741-112-7, Publisher : BlueRose , London.

Work Experience

1. He has been working as an Assistant Professor of History in this University for 10 months.
2. 6 years research experience in the field of Historical studies in the areas of Medieval Societies, Religious Studies, Gender History and Assam History.

  Iva Kalita is an assistant professor of sociology at Pragjyotishpur University. She has a multidisciplinary approach to sociology, combining regional and thematic areas, likely integrating the socio-cultural dynamics of North-East India with broader sociological theories. She is engaged in research that addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of sociology, aiming to bring attention to under-researched areas and marginalized communities. She is a graduate in Economics and postgraduate in Sociology from Cotton University. She secured a First-class 1st position in post graduation and was a Gold Medallist in the 2017-2019 batch of Cotton University. She qualified SLET in the year 2022. She was awarded ‘The Harinath Sharma Doloi Memorial Award’ for securing the District's highest marks (Nalbari) in Sanskrit in the HSLC Examination in 2012 and was felicitated by AASU, Nalbari district for securing State highest marks in HS Final Examination in Logic & Philosophy in 2014. She is involved in different social activities such as Flood Relief Camp, Food and Clothes distribution initiatives. She was Group Leader in Namami Brahmaputra Festival in 2017. Iva Kalita's research interests encompass a broad range of topics, including Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Religion, Tribal Studies, Environmental Sociology, North-East Studies, and Social and New Social Movements. She is also a life member of Indian Sociological Society (ISS)

Research Interests

 Sociology of Gender, Sociology of Religion, Tribal Studies, Environmental Sociology, North-East Studies, and Social and New Social Movements

Teaching

 SCDC101C : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Awards and Fellowships:

1. She secured a First-class 1st position in post graduation and was a Gold Medalist in the 2017-2019 batch of Cotton University.
2. She was awarded for securing State highest marks in HS Final Examination in Logic & Philosophy in 2014 by AASU, Nalbari District.
3. She has been awarded ‘Harinath Sharma Doloi Memorial Award’ for securing District highest marks (Nalbari) in Sanskrit in HSLC Examination in 2012 .

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. Participated at the two day Idea Workshop on “NEP 2020 and Revisiting Sociology: Text, Context, Pedagogy” which was held on 19th-20th January, 2024 at G.B. Pant Social Science Institute, Prayagraj. The workshop was organized by Vidya Bharti Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan in collaboration with Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) and G.B. Pant Social Science Institute.
2. She participated in a National Symposium on Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya on 27th March 2024 under the sponsorship of Bharatiya Bhasa Samiti.
3. She has participated in Four days Faculty Development Programme conducted by IIM Shillong from 8th May to 11th May, 2024.
4. Participated at a National Seminar on "Contemporary Anthropology and North East India" organized by 48th Annual Conference Indian Anthropological Association in collaboration with Department of Anthropology, Cotton University from 1st-3rd November, 2018.

Work Experience

 She has been working as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in this University for 1 year.

  Dr. Momi Sarma is an Assistant Professor and M.A. Assamese (Literature), UGC NET 2013, Ph.D in Assamese with nearly Thirteen years of Teaching and Research experience. Four years of project experience as a project executive at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society under the Cultural Affairs Department, Govt. of Assam. Junior Fellowship 2018- 2020 from CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India in Folk Music. Two self-author books were published, twelve no.s of research papers were published in peer-reviewed/UGC listed Journals, ten no.s of ISBN book chapters, and fourteen no.s of presented research papers in National/International Seminars—also Master Trainer & Performing Artist under Govt. of Assam in Bihu Dance, Bhaona etc. M.A. Assamese (Literature), UGC NET 2013, Ph.D in Assamese with nearly Thirteen years of Teaching and Research experience. Four years of project experience as a project executive at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society under the Cultural Affairs Department, Govt. of Assam. Junior Fellowship 2018- 2020 from CCRT, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India in Folk Music. Two self-author books were published, twelve nos of research papers were published in peer-reviewed/UGC listed Journals, ten nos of ISBN book chapters, and fourteen nos of presented research papers in National/International Seminars—also Master Trainer & Performing Artist under Govt. of Assam in Bihu Dance, Bhaona etc.

Research Interests

  Literature, Folk Culture, Ethnomusicological Study.

Teaching

1. History of Assamese Language and Literature.
2. Study of Assamese Folk-Literature
3. Study of Assamese Folk Culture.
4. Culture of Assam.

Awards and Fellowships:

1. Junior Fellowship of CCRT (under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Govt of India) for 2018-20 in the field of Folk/Traditional and Indigenous Arts, Sub Field: Folk Music with Project Title An Aesthetic Study of Bihu Song and Dance.
2. Master Trainer of Kamrup Metro for the Participants of Guinness World Record of Bihu Dance on 14th April 2023 by Govt. of Assam.

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. Participated in Four days Faculty Development Programme conducted by IIM Shillong from 8th May to 11th May, 2024.
2. Participated in Four days Faculty Development Programme conducted by IIM Shillong from 21 August to 25 August, 2023.
3. Participated in a National Symposium on Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya on 27th March 2024.
4. Participated as a research scholar in the 5-days workshop on Preparation of Illustrative Dictionary on Cultural Terminology organized by Department of Assamese, Gauhati University under (SAP) DRS-II from 16th March 2003 to 20th March 2015.
5. Selected as a Trainee in the 7-days Special Workshop on Bihu Dance, Songs and Music organize by Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society, Guwahati-37 from 25th March 2002 to 31, March 2002.
6. 3 no.s of International Seminar attended and papers presented.
7. 10 no.s of National Seminars attended and papers presented.
8. 1 no. of Seminar attended as convener.

Research Papers

1. Aesthetic of Bihusong, Vol. 13 Issue- 3 2024, ISSN: 2231-6329
2. Govālpārīyā praṇaymūlak lokagītar Utsa āru Kramabikāś, Vol. 19, Issue-06, January,2024, ISSN: 2319-8893.
3. Bihugītar Bhāṣā, Satsari Vol. 16, Issue-09, April,2021 ISSN: 2319-8893.
4. Lakṣmīnāth Bezbaruvār Chakradhvaj Singha Nāṭakat Burañjīr Samal, Sampriti Vol.-VII, Issue-I, March 2021 ISSN: 2454-3837.
5. Source And Evolution of Bihu Song: An Analytical Study International Journal of Modern Agriculture Volume 9, No.4, 2020 ISSN: 2305-7246.
6. Symbols in Bihu Song: An Aesthetic Analytical Study, Journal of Critical Reviews 2020, Impact Factor: 2.167 ISSN: 2394-5125.
7. Bihugīt: Paramparā āru Parivartan, Sampriti Vol. VI. Issue-I, March, 2020 ISSN: 2454-3837.
8. Asamīyā Saṁskritit Gachtalar Bihu, Sowarani,6th issue,2016, ISSN: 2394-0069.
9. Bihu Nāmat Asamīyā Nārī, Dogo Rangsang, 2016, Vol-III,Issue-IV,January.ISSN: 2347-7180.
10. Maheśvar Neogar Dāvarar Sipāre Dhūnīyā Deś, Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika,2015,69th Year,1st issue, ISSN: 2277-9515.
11. Asamīyā Loka-Jīvanat Br̥ṭich Upanibeśik Śasanar Prabhāv, Dogo Rangsang,2015, Vol-II,Issue-II,January, ISSN: 2347-7180.
12. Hem Baruvār Bhramaṇ Sāhitya: Ek Sāhityik Mūllyāyan, Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika.2014,69th Year,5th issue, ISSN: 2277-9515.
13. Bihu Paramparāt Vaiṣnav Dharmar Prabhāv, p.24-33, ‘Jatiya Sanhatiloi Sankardevor Avadan’ ISBN:978-93-15373-44-9.
14. Āpi Ojāpāli: Paramparā āru Sāmpratik Prāsaṅgikatā, pp. 257-269, ‘Seminar Proceeding Volume’, ISBN:978-93-83308-22-4.
15. Tāi Āhom Samājar Nārīr Sāj Pār Āru Alaṁkār, pp.89-94, ‘Asomor Janagosthiya Narir Sajpar Aru Alankar, ISBN: 978-93-82746-88-1.
16. Sāmājik Nāṭak ‘Ulaṅga Rajā’: eṭi Ālocanā, pp. 210-218, ‘Natyalochana’, ISBN: 978-81-931548-4-7.
17. Uttam Baruvār ‘Heṁdāṁ’ eṭi Ālocanā, pp. 122-131, ‘Asomiya Bhasa Sahitya Sanskriti Saurav’, ISBN: 978-81-92955-48-3.

Book Chapters

1. Bihugītar Saundarya Bicār, Publisher: Olympia Prakashan, Guwahati-3, ISBN:978-81-952654-0-4.
2. Govālpārīyā Praṇaymūlak Lokagītar Saundarya Bicār, Publisher: Sampriti, Guwahati-14, ISBN: 978-93-93476-12-8.
3. Asamīyā Bhāṣā-Sāhitya-Saṁskriti (ed.) Publisher: Olympia Prakashan, Guwahati-3, ISBN: 978-93-5265-509-0.
4. Associate Editor of Pragjyotishpur University Newsletter Kaumudī.
5. A Chapter in the course book Asamar Bihu Utsav, published by A.H.S.E.C.
6. Article Basanta Kālīn Loka Utsav Bhatheli āru Suveri in Journal Xahitya. Org, (ISSN No.2321-5097 by Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh PG in Assamese Course, D2002.
7. Chapter Asamīyā Brāhman Samājar Bivāh Samparkīya Lokācār in Asamar Janagoṣṭhīya Sāmājik Lokācār, Publisher: Banalata, in Gauhati University UG in Assamese (Honours) course, ASM-HC-3036

Work Experience

1. Assistant Professor: School of Language, Literature and Linguistics at Pragjyotishpur University, from August 2023 to till date.
2. Assistant Professor: Department of Assamese, NCD College, Bordoibam, Gogamukh, Dhemaji, Assam from May 2011 to August 2023
3. Project Executive: Project - Assam Ethnic Cultural Harmony and Exchange Mission, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society under Cultural Affairs Department, Govt of Assam.
4. Research Project with Fellowship: Junior Fellowship of CCRT (under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Govt of India) for 2018-20 in the field of Folk/Traditional and Indigenous Arts, Sub Field: Folk Music with Project Title An Aesthetic Study of Bihu Song and Dance.

Research Interests

 Memory Studies, Literary Theory & Criticism, Film Studies, Narratology, and Translation Studies

Teaching

 4 years 7 months.

Seminar/Workshop/Conferences/FDPS Attended

1. December 2010: Completed Certificate Course (under UGC Career-Oriented Course Scheme) in Communication Skills, offered by St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.
2. February 2018: Participated in National Symposium on Tradition and Socio-Cultural Ethos of Northeast India, organised by Intellectual Forum of North-East, Guwahati.
3. February 2018: Completed National Workshop on Documenting Oral Cultural Traditions of Northeast India, organised by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata, and Indian Council of Historical Research, Guwahati.
4. July 2020: Completed Workshop on Making Writing Effective: Critical Analysis of the Writer’s Voice, organised by Department of English, Goalpara College, Goalpara.
5. July 2020: Participated in International Webinar on Ethnoliterature and the Environment: Northeast Indian and Southeast Asian Literatures in Context, organised by Post-Graduate Department of English, Sree Narayan College for Women, Kollam.
6. December 2020: Participated in National Webinar on Perspectives on Language and Literature, organised by Department of English, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya.
7. June 2021: Completed FDP on Remapping the Indian Novel, organised by Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi, and Faculty Development Centre, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
8. September 2021: Participated in National Webinar on Bridging the Gap for Effective Communication: Perspectives from Linguistics and Language Sciences, organised by Department of English, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalaya, Karimganj, in collaboration with Department of English, Tangla College, Tangla.
9. September 2021: Completed FDP on Emotional Intelligence, organised by the Graduate School of Management Studies, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, and sponsored by the AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL).
10. January 2022: Completed FDP on New Trends in English Studies, organised by Teaching-Learning Centre, Tezpur University, in association with Department of English, Tezpur University, Napaam.
11. February 2022: Completed 4-day Workshop on Detoxification and Rejuvenation for a Healthy Lifestyle, organised by Yoga Centre, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya.
12. March-April 2022: Completed Short-Term Training Programme on Folklore Studies in the Digital Age, conducted by Centre for Language, Translation, & Cultural Studies, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata.
13. March 2022: Completed FDP on ICT Tools for Effective Teaching and Learning, organised by Teaching-Learning Centre, Tezpur University, Napaam.
14. March 2022: Participated in International Research Conference on Designing Research in the New Normal, organised by Post-Graduate Department of Commerce, VTM NSS College, Thiruvananthapuram.
15. March 2022: Participated in Interdisciplinary International Seminar on Trends and Future Possibilities in Humanities and Social Sciences, organised by School of Liberal Arts & Management, Dehradun Institute of Technology University, Dehradun.
16. March 2022: Participated in 4th Annual Endowment Lecture on A Critique of Postcolonial Feminist Hermeneutics through the Lens of Women’s Movement in India, organised by Prajñā Foundation, Kochi, in collaboration with Sacred Heart College, Kochi.
17. March-April 2022: Completed FDP on Impact and Influence of National Education Policy 2020 on Humanities and Social Sciences, organised by JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore.
18. April 2022: Completed FDP on E-Content Development, organised by Teaching-Learning Centre, Tezpur University, Napaam, in association with University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya.
19. April 2022: Completed FDP on Enhancing Language Teaching with Technology, organised by Holy Cross Home Science College, Thoothukudi.
20. June-July 2022: Completed Short-Term Course on Aesthetics and Literary Criticism, conducted by Centre for Language, Translation, & Cultural Studies in association with Department of English, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata.
21. January 2024: Completed 2-day National Workshop on NEP 2020: Model Curriculum and Content in Linguistics through Bharatiya Languages, organised by Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan in collaboration with Gauhati University, Guwahati.
22. March 2024: Joint Convener for National Symposium on Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya, organised by Pragjyotishpur University, Guwahati, in association with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (Ministry of Education, Government of India).
23. July 2024: Completed Workshop on NAD/Digilocker and ABC ID Creation, organised by Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati.
24. July 2024: Completed 7-day FDP on Re-Tracing Memory: Histories, Cultures, and Narratives, organised by Amity University, Jharkhand.

Research Papers

1. April 2017: “The Role of Emotion and Imagination in the Production of Aura”. Paper, published in The International Journal of Culture, Literature, and Criticism, Issue No. 15/April.
2. September 2020: “Who Speaks for Earth: The Ecological Consciousness in Solaris”. Paper, presented in the International e-Conference on Environment, Literature, and Culture, organised by the Higher Education & Research Society, Mumbai.
3. October 2021: “Perspective: Couplets on snippets of Being”, published in Crystal Streams, edited by Mitali Goswami and published by the Department of English, USTM.

Work Experience

1. Teaching: 1 year, 1 month (in this University).
2. IQAC Coordinator: August 2023–Present (in this University).
3. Institutional Nodal Officer, Viksit Bharat Cell: January 2024–Present
4. Institutional Nodal Officer, All India Survey on Higher Education: February 2024–Present
5. Institutional Nodal Officer, National Academic Depository: March 2024–Present
6. Institutional Nodal Officer, UGC e-Samadhaan Portal: July 2024–Present
7. Member, Students’ Grievance Redressal Committee, PU: December 2023–Present
8. Member & Soft Skills Trainer, Career Guidance Cell, PU: January 2024–Present

 Dr. Pranab Jyoti Kalita In the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science at Pragjyotishpur University, Dr. Pranab Jyoti Kalita serves as an Assistant Professor. His higher academic experience began at Gauhati University, where he earned his postgraduation in Sanskrit with specialization in Veda in 2008. He received the M.Phil. Degree for his dissertation, ‘Asvins in the Rgvedasamhita - A Study’ from the same University in 2010. Later, in 2012 and 2013, he qualified the UGC-NET and SLET respectively. His thesis, ‘Women in the Atharvavedasamhita - A Study’ earned him a Ph.D. in 2018 from Gauhati University. He has more than ten years of teaching experience in various higher educational institutions. He has presented several research papers in international conferences, national and regional seminars. He published about fourteen research papers in various journals and books. He edited four volumes of the Journal “Praci” and was also involved in the editorial boards of other books and journals. He is also a certified Yoga teacher and has conducted a lot of free Yoga camps in different places of Assam.

Research Interests

Modern Approach of Vedic Studies

  Dr. Chandra Moni Bhattarai is an Assistant Professor at the department of political science, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He specializes in areas such as political theory, international relations, migration studies, Indian government and politics, comparative politics, and parliamentary democracy. Dr. Bhattarai holds a Post-Graduate degree in Political Science from Gauhati University and completed M.Phil and Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. With over an eight years of teaching and research experiences, Dr. Bhattarai has publications both in national and International journals. A keen observer and dedicated researcher, Dr. Bhattarai believes in the power of education and research to bring about positive social change.

Research Interests

 Indian traditional knowledge systems, the deconstruction of colonial narratives, foreign policy, and borderland studies

 Kalyanee Devi is an Assistant Professor in AIML and Data Science at Pragjyotishpur University. She did her Bachelor in Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Jorhat Engineering College in the year 2011. She joined TCS in the year 2012 and served as Systems Engineer for 3 and a half years. Later on, she did her M.Tech in IT from Tezpur University in the year 2017 under the GATE fellowship. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D from IIIT Guwahati and submitted her thesis. She has 9 research publications, which include five international journals (SCI/SCOPUS indexed) and four international conference papers (SCOPUS indexed). Her specialization includes Social Network Analysis, Data Science and Analytics, Graph Theory.

Research Interests

Social network Analysis, Data Science and Analytics, Machine Learning

Research Papers

1. Devi, Kalyanee, and Rohit Tripathi. "Influential users identification under the non-progressive LTIRS model." Knowledge and Information Systems (2024): 1-26.
2. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Asn: A method of optimality for seed identification in the influence diffusion process,” Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, vol. 618, p. 128 710, 2023 (SCI-E).
3. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Identification of best social media influencers using icirs model,” Computing, pp. 1–23, 2023 (SCI).
4. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Optimal seed node selection method for ltis model,” Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, vol. 34, no. 15, e6982, 2022 (SCI-E).
5. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “An ltirs model for influence diffusion process,” in 2022 14th International Conference on COMmunication Systems & NETworkS (COMSNETS), IEEE, 2022, pp. 285–289.
6. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Applying an optimal seed selection scheme under a progressive model,” in 2022 13th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), IEEE, 2022, pp. 1–6.
7. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Efficient seed selection for ic-is multiphase diffusion model,” in 2021 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS), IEEE, 2021, pp. 1–6.
8. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Information diffusion within a limited budget using node centralities and community detection,” in 2020 21st Asia-Pacific Network Operations and Management Symposium (APNOMS), IEEE, 2020, 197–202 (RANK-C).
9. Devi, Kalyanee and R. Tripathi, “Social network analysis for efficient delivery of agricultural extension services,” in 2020 11th International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), IEEE, 2020, pp. 1–6

Research Projects

1. Financial Support for Research Work from the Government of Assam under the scheme of Students’ Science Project-2023 by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Assam, vide notification no. ASTEC/S&T/206/2023-24/734.

Publication

1. Gam S, Ahmed R, Kashyap B, Sarma H, Sahariah BJ, Bora NS, Deka K, Gogoi B, Dutta KN. A Systematic Review on Traditional Use, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Manilkara Zapota. Pharmacological Research- Natural Products. 2024 Jun 14:100062.
2. Kalita K, Kashyap B, Ahmed R, Sarma H, Dutta KN, Deka K, Gam S, Bora NS. Distribution, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical profile and pharmacological activities of *Kalanchoe pinnata* (Lam.) Pers.: a review. 2022 July –December 9 (2): 1–6
3. Deka L, Kashyap B, Ahmed R, Sarma H, Doley R, Bora NS, Gam S, Gogoi B, Borah R, Dutta KN. Exploration of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Vachellia farnesiana bark by in vitro method. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024;13(2):702-7
4. Nath L, Ahmed R, Kashyap B, Sarma H, Bora NS, Gam S, Deka K, Siangshai S, Sahariah BJ, Dutta KN. Exploring the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential of Smilax zeylanica extract through in vivo and in vitro analysis. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2023;12(5):273-9
5. Barman S, Rahman MT, Saha S, Khanra T, Hismat U, Kashyap B. Pharmacognostic Characterization, Preparation and Evaluation of Tincture of Mikania Micrantha Leaves

Book Chapters

1. ‘Future directions in utilizing polymeric nano formulations for plant bio-actives and extracts’ published in book Futuristic Trends in Pharmacy & Nursing e-ISBN: 978-93-6252-833-9 IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 3, Year 202.

Publication

1. Deka B, Patowary P, Bharali D, Sahariah BJ, Talukdar A, Sarma B, Lahkar C, Sharma H and Bora NS: Scientific corroborative evidence of anthelminitc activity of Citrus maxima leaf: a traditionally used herb of Northeast India. Int J Pharm Sci & Res 2023; 14(10): 5070-73. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975- 8232.14(10).5070-73.
2. Sharma H, Ahmed LA, Tapadar SB, Alam MK, Hoque N, Mistry K, Borah L, Gogoi H, Hussain I. Unveiling The Latest Biological Insight of Indole and Its Derivatives: A Compact Review. J. Chem. Health Risks. 2024; 14(3):1607-1623.
3. Ahmed LA, Mazumdar H, Pal D, Arman S, Deka S, Mazumder S, Adhikari S, Dutta P, Sharma H. Quercetin as an Epilepsy Disease Treatment and Its Nanotechnological Perspective. J. Chem. Health Risks. 2024;14(3):3180-3191
4. Hussain I, Sarma S, Sharma H, Borah L, Umam AH, Alam MK, Prabin S and Dey BK. A Comparative Study of Fermented and Non-Fermented Bamboo Shoot and their Applications in Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Aug 2024;15(85)

Publication

1. Ramachandran A, Sharma UR, Haripriya RL, Sulthana S, Borah R, Taj N, Mudagal MP. Menopausal transition and the development of rheumatoid arthritis: An overview. circulation. 2023;21(22):24
2. Sultana S, Sharma UR, Haripriya RL, Ramachandran A, Borah R, Surendra V, Haribabu T, Gayathri SV, Janadri S, Manjunatha PM. Evaluation of chicory leaf extract on chronic kidney disease model in streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy. Advances in Traditional Medicine. 2023 Dec 6:1-1.

Publication

1. Chintu Lahkar, Akramul Ansary, Manoj Kashyap, Tridib Kumar Das, Deepshikha Bharali, Muslek Uddin Mazumder, Manoj Kumar Deka, Bhargab Jyoti Sahariah, Manish Majumder; A Technique Based on Infrared Spectroscopy for Determining Sulfanilamide Levels Sustainability: Process and Comparison of Greenness and Whiteness Using Complex-gapi, Agree and Rgb. (Spectrochemica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy). (Impact Factor- 4.4, Elsevier)

Publication

1. Dutta SR, Parepalli S, Obbalareddy S, Nerella R, Swamy K. Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery System: A Comprehensive Overview of Penetration Enhancers.
2. Gogoi H, Borah L, Hussain I, Dutta SR, Kalita N, Teron C, Saikia P, Rongpi S. A review on indigenous medicinal plants of north east india used as antidiabetic. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences. 2023;13(4).
3. Teron C, Bhuyan A, Saikia P, Dutta SR, Gogoi H, Rongpi S. A Comprehensive Review on Niosomes in Drug Delivery and Recent Advancements. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):262-73
4. Saikia P, Kemisetti D, Teron C, Gogoi H, Bhuyan A, Dutta SR, Borah L, Hussian I. A brief review on light responsive drug delivery system as personalized medicine of photodynamic therapy and over years of advancement on the therapeutics. J Chem Health Risks. 2024;14(3):678-88.

Publication

1. Rochana Maitra, Rishob Roy, Subham Ghosh, Sougata Mallick. Synthesis Characterization And Study Of Antioxidant Activity Of Luteolin-Magnesium Complex.UJPSR / 2(1), 2016, Page 21-26
2. Subham Ghosh, Dipak Chetia, Neelutpal Gogoi, Mithun Rudrapal: Design, molecular docking, drug-likeness, and molecular dynamics studies of 1,2,4- trioxane derivatives as novel Plasmodium falciparum falcipain-2 (FP-2) inhibitors. BioTechnologia/vol.102 (3), pp. 257- 275,2021
3. Faruk Alam, Subham Ghosh, Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak, Moidul Islam Judder, Hadiuz Zaman, Atanu Sarma, Dhrubajyoti Sarkar, Josef Yakin: Nutraceuticals And Anti-Inflammatory Properties Of Basella Rubra: A Review; Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Result;Vol-13-2022; DOI: 10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S07.708
4. Faruk Alam, Josef Yakin, Subham Ghosh, Surabhi Mandal, Moidul Islam Judder, Pynshailang Dkhar, Pratyushpal Kashyap: Synthesis, in silico and in vitro Evaluation of 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives Fused with Biphenyl Compound: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2024; 14(4): 1208-1215. https://www.jpionline.org ; DOI: 10.5530/ijpi. 14.4. 132

Publication

1. “Ethnomedicinal Practices and traditional Medicinal Plants of Barak Valley, Assam: A systemic review; Pervej Alom Barbhuya, Abdul Mannaf Laskar, Hemanga Mazumdar; Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2022;25(3):149-185
2. “Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Qualitative Analysis and study of Anti- Inflammatory activity of RhynchosiaBeddomei: Jyoti Pandey, Hemanga Mazumdar, A. Lazha; Romanian Journal of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases; 2023, Volume 30, Pages 1014-1020
3. “Quercetin as an Epilepsy Disease Treatment and its Nanotechnological Perspective”; Lokman Alin Ahmed, Hemanga Mazumdar, Devlina Pal, Sahil Arman, Sourav Deka, Sujayita Mazumder, SoumikAdhikari, Pritam Dutta, Hiyashree Sharmah; Journal of Chemical Health Risks; JCHR (2024) 14(3), 3180-3191, ISSN: 2251-6727

Book Publication

1. “A textbook of Molecular Pharmaceutics (Nanotechnology & Targeted DDS)”; (ISBN 978-81-19492-82-4); Mr. Hemanga Mazumdar, Dr. Anupama Setia, Mr. Gireesh Tripathi, Mr. Gourab Saha. Publisher- Mahi Publication.
2. “Herbal Drug Technology”; (ISBN: 978-93-95078-92-6); Dr. Shakir Saleem, Mr. Kamalesh Mistry, Mr. Hemanga Mazumdar & Mrs. Pratima Bisen. Publisher- Stallion Publication.