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Ph.D.
Human Molecular Genetics, Human Growth and Development
Work Experience:
i) Eight years of Research experience as Research Fellow, Tripura University (Jan., 2008 to Dec., 2016).
ii) Six and half years of Research experience as Senior Research Fellow, DBT Project, Agartala Govt. Medical College (June, 2011 to Dec., 2017).
iii) One and half years of Teaching experience as Visiting Faculty, M.B.B. College, Agartala (June, 2016 to Jan., 2018).
iv) One and half years of Teaching experience as Visiting faculty, Holy Cross College, Lembucherra, Tripura (Aug. 2016 to Dec. 2017).
v) Seven years of Teaching experience as Assistant Professor of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Lembucherra, Tripura (Jan, 2018 to till date).
vi) HoD, Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala (Jan., 2018 to July, 2023).
vii) Nodal Officer, National Deworming Day Campaign, HCC (w.e.f. February, 2020)
viii) Nodal Officer, Red Ribbon Club, HCCA (Sept., 2021 to till date).
ix) Associate Coordinator IQAC, Holy Cross College, Agartala (Jan., 2022 to till date).
x) Course Co-ordinator for ‘Certificate Course in Laboratory Techniques” (Dec., 2021 to July, 2023).
xi) Member, Internal Complaint Cell, HCCA (July., 2021 to till date).
xii) Member, Disciplinary Committee, HCCA (July, 2021 to till date).
xiii) Advisor, MoU Monitoring Cell, HCCA (Feb., 2024 to till date).
xiv) Coordinator, Research Facilitation Cell, HCCA (Aug., 2024 to till date).
Awards/ Achievements :
1. B.Sc. Gold Medallist (First class First Rank Holder), Tripura University, 2003.
2. First class second Rank Holder (Grade A+) in M.Sc., Tripura University, 2007.
3. RET Fellowship, Tripura University, 2008.
4. DBT- Sr. Research Fellow in Agartala Govt. Medical College (2011-2018).
Publications:
Publications in Book/Edited Book/ Papers:
Sl. No | Name of the Book/ Chapters | Paper | ISBN | Publisher | Year of Publication | Web link |
1 | User Cantered Design and Occupational Wellbeing | Somatotype of Tripuri Tribal Adolescent Boys (aged 8 to 16 years) of Tripura, North-east India. | (13) 978- 93-392- 1970-3, (10) 93- 392-1970- 8 | McGraw Hill Education (Ind) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. | 2014 | https://shod hganga.infli bnet.ac.in/h andle/1060 3/259258 |
2 | Nutrition and Health among Tribal Populations of India: A Bio-cultural Approach. | Studies on nutritional status in rural Tripuri tribal adolescent boys of Tripura on the basis of Mid-upper arm circumference and BMI. | 97893505 02976 | B.R. Publishing Corporatio n. New Delhi. | 2016 | https://ww w.dhsgsu.e du.in/image s/RKG- 1.pdf |
3 | Indigenous Knowledge & Practices | Malnutrition frequency among Tripuri boys | 978-93- 48001-29- 0 | Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi | 2024 | https://tiny url.com/yfz czuee |
Publications in Journals:
Sl. No | Name of the Journal | Paper | ISSN | Publisher | Year of Publica tion | Web link |
1 | Indian Pediatrics | Assessment of Nutritional Status of Rural Tribal Children in Tripura | 0019-6061 | Springer | 2011 | https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/21 743118/ |
2 | Anthropol ogis | Nutritional status of urban Tripuri tribal boys of Agartala, Tripura. | 0972-0073 | Kamla-Raj Enterprises | 2012 | https://tinyurl.co m/5dz86sph |
3 | Indian Pediatrics | Nutritional status of Tripuri tribal adolescent boys of West Tripura district. | 0019-6061 | Springer | 2012 | https://indianpedi atrics.net/june201 2/june-494- 495.htm |
4 | Journal of Evidence Based Medicine & Healthcar | Diagnosis of Acute Leukemia by Flowcytometry in Population of Tripura, North-east India | 2349-2570 | Level Up Business Centre | 2014 | https://tinyurl.co m/4u2xu9j8 |
5 | Biolife | Somatotype of non-athlete tribal school boys of West Tripura District, Tripura | 2320-4257 | Global Science Publishing Group, USA | 2014 | https://tinyurl.co m/ysx8fy5z |
6 | Internatio nal Journal of Scientific Research | Prevalence of hypertension among boys (6-18 years) belonging to Tripuri tribal of Tripura. | 2377-8179 | World Wide Journals | 2015 | https://tinyurl.co m/2955wcjd |
7 | Internatio nal Journal of Bioassays | Body physique in Bengali adolescent boys from west Tripura district, Tripura, India | 2278- 778X | Dr. Varaprasad | 2015 | https://tinyurl.co m/y2fbwam4 |
8 | Asian Journal of Pharmace utical and Health Sciences | Prevalence of stunting and thinness among Bengali children and adolescent boys of Agartala, Tripura, India | 2231- 234X | Pharmaceuti cal and Biological Society | 2015 | https://tinyurl.co m/39czatmu |
9 | Indian Journal of Applied Research | Immunohistochemical diagnosis of Breast Cancer cases with prognostic markers: ER, PR & HER2/neu. | 2249- 555X | Indian Society for Health & advanced research | 2015 | https://tinyurl.co m/mu95z89j |
10 | Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Nutritional status of the rural Bengali adolescent boys of Tripura. | 0019-5456 | Springer | 2015 | https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/26 286175/ |
11 | Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Nutritional Status of Rural Bengali Adolescent Boys of Tripura: Author’s Reply. | 0019-5456 | Springer | 2016 | 6 https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/26 865169/ |
12 | BMC Medical Genetics | Novel APC gene mutations associated with protein alterations in diffuse type gastric cancer. | 1471-2350 | BioMed Central Ltd. | 2017 | https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/28 576136/ |
13 | Trends in Biosciences | Reticulocyte Count by Flowcytometric Method in Tripura Population | 0974-8431 | Society for Advanceme nt of Science and Rural Developme nt | 2017 | https://tinyurl.co m/7b3cxpee |
14 | IOSR Journal of Pharmacy | Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer Cases among Population of Tripura: A Histological Study | 2319-4219 | Internationa l Organizatio n of Scientific Research | 2017 | https://tinyurl.co m/t472j89b |
Sl. No | Name of the paper presented in the Seminar/Conference etc. | Name of the Seminar/ Conference etc. | Organizers | Year of Publicati on | Year of Presenta tion |
1 | Physical Growth and Blood Pressure Levels in Rural Tripuri Tribal Boys of Tripura. | UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Physical education and sports science’ | Govt. Women’s College, Agartala | 2011 | N/A |
2 | Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency – The Commonest Enzymopathy in Humans. | Tripura Science Congress. | Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala. | 2011 | 2011 |
3 | Molecular Diagnostics in Haematological Malignancies Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). | Tripura Science Congress. | Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala. | 2011 | 2011 |
4 | Growth and Nutritional Status of Rural and Urban Tripuri Boys (age 8 to 15 years) of West Tripura | Tripura Science Congress. | College of Fisheries, Agartala. | 2011 | 2011 |
5 | Somatotype of Tripuri Tribal Adolescent Boys (aged 8 to 16 years) of Tripura, North-east India. | International Ergonomics Conference. HWWE | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | 2014 | 2014 |
6 | Prevalence of malnutrition among rural tribal adolescents of Tripura. | International Seminar on Tribal Health | Tripura University | N/A | 2015 |
7 | Effects of Hemoglobin E on growth and cardiopulmonary fitness | International Conference on “Advance Concepts of Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Transforming Performance, Wellness & Society” | Tripura University | Under process | 2024 |
Sl. No | Seminar/ Workshop/ Conferences | Date | Institution |
1 | UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Health and sanitation-an insight into North-eastern region of India” | March 7 & 8, 2009 | Bir Bikram Memorial College, Agartala |
2 | National Seminar on “Capacity Building of Students in Higher Education with special reference to tribal students in Tripura | November 16-17, 2010 | Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Agartala |
3 | Tripura Science Congress | 8, 9 September, 2011 | Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala. |
4 | Seminar on Molecular Biology | November 6, 2011 | DBT-Project, Department of Microbiology, AGMC. Agartala |
5 | Seminar on Molecular Biology | March 31, 2012 | DBT-Project, Department of Biochemistry, AGMC. Agartala |
6 | International Seminar on Tribal Health. | April 6-7, 2015 | Tripura University, Agartala. |
7 | 20th Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India | December 12-14, 2008 | Tripura University, Agartala |
8 | International Ergonomics Conference- HWWE | December 3-5, 2014 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
9 | Workshop on Introductory statistical analysis of biological data | February 23-27, 2009 | Tripura University, Agartala |
10 | Workshop on Research and data analysis using SPSS | May 25-26, 2011 | Tripura University, Agartala |
11 | Workshop on Application of Molecular Biology on Cancer Diagnostics | February 28 – March 1, 2012 | Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati. |
12 | Workshop on Barcoding and PCR techniques | February 22 -26, 2013 | SBT Hub, Tripura University |
13 | DIC Workshop. International Ergonomics Conference. HWWE | December 1-2, 2014 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
14 | Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biology. | April 15th – 17th, 2016 | DBT-Project, Pathology Department, AGMC, Agartala. |
15 | National Webinar on ‘Role of E-learning during lockdown and beyond: prospects and challenges’ | 26 May, 2020 | Holy cross College, Agartala |
16 | International Webinar “Crisis confronting a changed world: a humanitarian response’ | 19 June, 2020 | St. joseph’s College, Bangalore |
17 | Seminar on ‘Towards holistic health: an academic & practical approach | 21 June, 2020 | Holy cross College, Agartala |
18 | International webinar on ‘COVID-19 challenges & future strategies’ | 25 June, 2020 | Govt. Adarsh college, Umaria, MP |
19 | National Webinar on ‘Impact of COVID-19 on post lock down economy of India’ | 8 July, 2020 | Holy cross College, Agartala |
20 | National Webinar on ‘Rural society of India and Gandhian thought: challenges and possibilities in present times’ | 15 July, 2020 | Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar |
21 | International webinar on ‘Post COVID-19 higher education system: opportunities and strategies for collaboration’ | 22 July, 2020 | Holy cross College, Agartala |
22 | International webinar on ‘pandemic pedagogy: issues and challenges’ | 24 July, 2020 | Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Tripura |
23 | National Webinar on maintenance of physical and mental wellness during COVID-19 pandemic. | 29 Aug., 2020 | Midnapur college (Autonomous), WB |
24 | International webinar on “COVID-19: a global pandemic” | 4-5 September, 2020 | Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, WB |
25 | International webinar on ‘COVID-19 and other Zoonotic Diseases: Some Ecological and Ethical Issues’. | 12 Sept., 2020 | Holy Cross College, Agartala |
26 | National level Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” | July, 30th & 31st, 2021 | Holy Cross College, Agartala |
27 | Online webinar on ‘Multidisciplinary & Holistic Education’ | 2 Aug., 2021 | UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad |
28 | Training of NSS Programme Officer / Nodal Officer of Red Ribbon Club Unit of Higher Educational Institutions | September 24th., 2021 | Tripura State AIDS Control Society, Health and Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Tripura |
29 | Workshop on “Implementation of New Education Policy – 2020” | February 21st & 22nd , 2022 | Tripura University |
30 | Two-day National level Workshop on Academic Writing - Online | March, 2022 | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Under ministry of Youth affairs & Sports, GOI, Tamil Nadu. |
31 | IP awareness/training programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission | 13 July, 2022 | Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI |
32 | International online Seminar on ‘Climate change resilience need of the hour’ | 18 July, 2022 | Holy Cross College, Agartala |
33 | National level Webinar on ‘Revised NAAC Criteria’ | 22 – 28 Feb, 2023 | St. Teresa’s Degree College for Women, Bengaluru |
34 | ‘Purvottar Gyanynotsav ( Northeast Bharat Educational Festival) | 17-18 March, 2023 | Tripura University |
35 | Workshop on “Supporting students’ sensemaking through karyotype: a technology-enhanced learning environment” | 29 Feb. - to 1 st Mar., 2024 | Educational Technology, IIT Bombay & Holy Cross College Agartala |
36 | International Conference on “Advance Concepts of Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Transforming Performance, Wellness & Society” | 25 to 27th June, 2024 | Tripura University |
Sl. No | Orientations/Refresher Course/FDP/STP etc. | Date | Passed with grade | Institution |
1 | Faculty Development Programme | 29th June to 4th July, 2020 | N/A | Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Chennai |
2 | Orientation Programme (30 days Guru-Dakshta ‘Faculty Induction Programme’) | 27th July to 25th Aug., 2020 | A+ | UGC-HRDC of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. |
3 | National level Faculty Development Programme | 10th to 11th Aug., 2021 | N/A | St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru |
4 | International Faculty/Knowledge Development Programme | 16th – 29th Apr., 2022 | A | Holy Cross College, Agartala and Special Minds |
5 | Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on ‘Development of Online Courses for SWAYAM” | 5 th – 20th May, 2022 | N/A | Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia and KISS-DU |
6 | UGC Approved Short Term Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP - 2020 for University and College Teachers’ under PMMMNMTT | 13th – 21st April, 2023 | A+ | IGNOU, New Delhi |
7 | 5 day International Online Faculty Development Programme | 5 th June to 9th June, 2023 | N/A | Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University & Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai |
8 | One week national level Faculty Development Programme | 11th Sept. to 17th Sept., 2023 | N/A | ACT Academy, Tamil Nadu. |
9 | UGC sponsored Refresher Course on ‘Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Crime, Cyber Security & Information Sciences’ | 26th September to 11th October, 2023 | A+ | UGC-HRDC, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling |
10 | NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (Short Term Course), under MM-TTP of UGC | 18th to 31st March, 2024 | N/A | MM-TTC of Assam University, Silchar. |
11 | NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (Short Term Course), under MM-TTP of UGC | 2 nd to 10th July, 2024 | A+ | MMTTC of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. |
12 | Two days professional training programme for teachers on computer-aided drug designing. | 11th to 12th July, 2024 | N/A | Holy Cross College, Agartala |
13 | 1 st Online Short Term Programme on Skill Development | 9 th to 14th September, 2024 | N/A | MMTTC of Gujarat University, Ahmadabad. |