Dr.  Sandeep  Roy Sarkar
Dr. Sandeep Roy Sarkar
Assistant Professor
Contact info:

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. NoName of the Book/ ChaptersPaperISBNPublisherYear of Publication Web link
1User Cantered Design and Occupational WellbeingSomatotype 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- 8McGraw Hill Education (Ind) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.2014https://shod hganga.infli bnet.ac.in/h andle/1060 3/259258
2Nutrition 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 02976B.R. Publishing Corporatio n. New Delhi.2016https://ww w.dhsgsu.e du.in/image s/RKG- 1.pdf
3Indigenous Knowledge & PracticesMalnutrition frequency among Tripuri boys978-93- 48001-29- 0Akansha Publishing House, New Delhi2024 https://tiny url.com/yfz czuee


Publications in Journals:

Sl. NoName of the JournalPaperISSN PublisherYear of Publica tion Web link
1Indian PediatricsAssessment of Nutritional Status of Rural Tribal Children in Tripura0019-6061Springer2011 https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/21 743118/
2Anthropol ogisNutritional status of urban Tripuri tribal boys of Agartala, Tripura.0972-0073 Kamla-Raj Enterprises 2012https://tinyurl.co m/5dz86sph 
3Indian PediatricsNutritional status of Tripuri tribal adolescent boys of West Tripura district.0019-6061Springer2012 https://indianpedi atrics.net/june201 2/june-494- 495.htm
4Journal of Evidence Based Medicine & HealthcarDiagnosis of Acute Leukemia by Flowcytometry in Population of Tripura, North-east India2349-2570Level Up Business Centre2014 https://tinyurl.co m/4u2xu9j8
5Biolife Somatotype of non-athlete tribal school boys of West Tripura District, Tripura2320-4257Global Science Publishing Group, USA2014 https://tinyurl.co m/ysx8fy5z
6Internatio nal Journal of Scientific ResearchPrevalence of hypertension among boys (6-18 years) belonging to Tripuri tribal of Tripura.2377-8179World Wide Journals2015https://tinyurl.co m/2955wcjd 
7Internatio nal Journal of BioassaysBody physique in Bengali adolescent boys from west Tripura district, Tripura, India2278- 778XDr. Varaprasad2015 https://tinyurl.co m/y2fbwam4
8Asian Journal of Pharmace utical and Health SciencesPrevalence of stunting and thinness among Bengali children and adolescent boys of Agartala, Tripura, India2231- 234XPharmaceuti cal and Biological Society2015https://tinyurl.co m/39czatmu
9Indian Journal of Applied ResearchImmunohistochemical diagnosis of Breast Cancer cases with prognostic markers: ER, PR & HER2/neu. 2249- 555X Indian Society for Health & advanced research2015 https://tinyurl.co m/mu95z89j 
10Indian Journal of PediatricsNutritional status of the rural Bengali adolescent boys of Tripura. 0019-5456 Springer2015 https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/26 286175/
11Indian Journal of Pediatrics Nutritional Status of Rural Bengali Adolescent Boys of Tripura: Author’s Reply.0019-5456Springer20166 https://pubmed.nc bi.nlm.nih.gov/26 865169/
12BMC Medical GeneticsNovel 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/
13Trends in BiosciencesReticulocyte Count by Flowcytometric Method in Tripura Population 0974-8431 Society for Advanceme nt of Science and Rural Developme nt2017https://tinyurl.co m/7b3cxpee 
14IOSR Journal of PharmacyPrevalence of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer Cases among Population of Tripura: A Histological Study2319-4219 Internationa l Organizatio n of Scientific Research2017 https://tinyurl.co m/t472j89b







Paper Presentations & Publications in Seminar/Conference proceedings or abstracts :
Sl. NoName of the paper presented in the Seminar/Conference etc.Name of the Seminar/ Conference etc. OrganizersYear of Publicati onYear of Presenta tion
1Physical 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, Agartala2011 N/A
2Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency – The Commonest Enzymopathy in Humans.Tripura Science Congress.Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala.20112011
3Molecular Diagnostics in Haematological Malignancies Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).Tripura Science Congress.Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala. 2011 2011 
4Growth and Nutritional Status of Rural and Urban Tripuri Boys (age 8 to 15 years) of West TripuraTripura Science Congress.College of Fisheries, Agartala. 20112011
5Somatotype of Tripuri Tribal Adolescent Boys (aged 8 to 16 years) of Tripura, North-east India. International Ergonomics Conference. HWWEIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati20142014
6Prevalence of malnutrition among rural tribal adolescents of Tripura.International Seminar on Tribal HealthTripura UniversityN/A2015
7Effects of Hemoglobin E on growth and cardiopulmonary fitnessInternational Conference on “Advance Concepts of Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Transforming Performance, Wellness & Society” Tripura UniversityUnder process 2024 
Seminar / Conference / Workshop etc. participated:
Sl. NoSeminar/ Workshop/ ConferencesDateInstitution
1UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Health and sanitation-an insight into North-eastern region of India”March 7 & 8, 2009 Bir Bikram Memorial College, Agartala 
2National Seminar on “Capacity Building of Students in Higher Education with special reference to tribal students in TripuraNovember 16-17, 2010 Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Agartala
3Tripura Science Congress8, 9 September, 2011Agartala Govt. medical college, Agartala.
4Seminar on Molecular BiologyNovember 6, 2011 DBT-Project, Department of Microbiology, AGMC. Agartala
5Seminar on Molecular Biology March 31, 2012 DBT-Project, Department of Biochemistry, AGMC. Agartala
6International Seminar on Tribal Health.April 6-7, 2015 Tripura University, Agartala. 
720th Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of IndiaDecember 12-14, 2008 Tripura University, Agartala
8International Ergonomics Conference- HWWEDecember 3-5, 2014Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati 
9Workshop on Introductory statistical analysis of biological dataFebruary 23-27, 2009Tripura University, Agartala
10Workshop on Research and data analysis using SPSS May 25-26, 2011 Tripura University, Agartala 
11Workshop on Application of Molecular Biology on Cancer DiagnosticsFebruary 28 – March 1, 2012Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati. 
12Workshop on Barcoding and PCR techniques February 22 -26, 2013SBT Hub, Tripura University
13DIC Workshop. International Ergonomics Conference. HWWEDecember 1-2, 2014 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
14Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biology. April 15th – 17th, 2016DBT-Project, Pathology Department, AGMC, Agartala. 
15National Webinar on ‘Role of E-learning during lockdown and beyond: prospects and challenges’ 26 May, 2020 Holy cross College, Agartala
16International Webinar “Crisis confronting a changed world: a humanitarian response’ 19 June, 2020 St. joseph’s College, Bangalore
17Seminar on ‘Towards holistic health: an academic & practical approach21 June, 2020Holy cross College, Agartala
18International webinar on ‘COVID-19 challenges & future strategies’ 25 June, 2020 Govt. Adarsh college, Umaria, MP
19National Webinar on ‘Impact of COVID-19 on post lock down economy of India’8 July, 2020Holy cross College, Agartala
20National Webinar on ‘Rural society of India and Gandhian thought: challenges and possibilities in present times’ 15 July, 2020Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar
21International webinar on ‘Post COVID-19 higher education system: opportunities and strategies for collaboration’22 July, 2020 Holy cross College, Agartala
22International webinar on ‘pandemic pedagogy: issues and challenges’ 24 July, 2020Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Tripura
23National Webinar on maintenance of physical and mental wellness during COVID-19 pandemic.29 Aug., 2020Midnapur college (Autonomous), WB
24International webinar on “COVID-19: a global pandemic” 4-5 September, 2020 Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, WB
25International webinar on ‘COVID-19 and other Zoonotic Diseases: Some Ecological and Ethical Issues’.12 Sept., 2020 Holy Cross College, Agartala
26National level Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” July, 30th & 31st, 2021 Holy Cross College, Agartala
27Online webinar on ‘Multidisciplinary & Holistic Education’ 2 Aug., 2021 UGC-HRDC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
28Training of NSS Programme Officer / Nodal Officer of Red Ribbon Club Unit of Higher Educational InstitutionsSeptember 24th., 2021 Tripura State AIDS Control Society, Health and Family Welfare Dept., Govt. of Tripura
29Workshop on “Implementation of New Education Policy – 2020” February 21st & 22nd , 2022Tripura University
30Two-day National level Workshop on Academic Writing - OnlineMarch, 2022Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Under ministry of Youth affairs & Sports, GOI, Tamil Nadu.
31IP awareness/training programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission13 July, 2022 Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GOI
32International online Seminar on ‘Climate change resilience need of the hour’ 18 July, 2022 Holy Cross College, Agartala
33National level Webinar on ‘Revised NAAC Criteria’ 22 – 28 Feb, 2023St. Teresa’s Degree College for Women, Bengaluru 
34‘Purvottar Gyanynotsav ( Northeast Bharat Educational Festival)17-18 March, 2023 Tripura University 
35Workshop on “Supporting students’ sensemaking through karyotype: a technology-enhanced learning environment”29 Feb. - to 1 st Mar., 2024Educational Technology, IIT Bombay & Holy Cross College Agartala
36International Conference on “Advance Concepts of Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Transforming Performance, Wellness & Society” 25 to 27th June, 2024 Tripura University 












Professional Development Programmes participated:
Sl. NoOrientations/Refresher Course/FDP/STP etc.DatePassed with grade Institution 
1Faculty Development Programme29th June to 4th July, 2020N/ADr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute, Chennai 
2Orientation Programme (30 days Guru-Dakshta ‘Faculty Induction Programme’) 27th July to 25th Aug., 2020A+UGC-HRDC of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
3National level Faculty Development Programme10th to 11th Aug., 2021N/ASt. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru 
4International Faculty/Knowledge Development Programme16th – 29th Apr., 2022 AHoly Cross College, Agartala and Special Minds
5Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on ‘Development of Online Courses for SWAYAM”5 th – 20th May, 2022N/ACommonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia and KISS-DU
6UGC Approved Short Term Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP - 2020 for University and College Teachers’ under PMMMNMTT13th – 21st April, 2023A+IGNOU, New Delhi
75 day International Online Faculty Development Programme5 th June to 9th June, 2023N/ATamil Nadu Teachers Education University & Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai
8One week national level Faculty Development Programme11th Sept. to 17th Sept., 2023 N/AACT Academy, Tamil Nadu.
9UGC sponsored Refresher Course on ‘Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Crime, Cyber Security & Information Sciences’ 26th September to 11th October, 2023A+ UGC-HRDC, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling 
10NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (Short Term Course), under MM-TTP of UGC18th to 31st March, 2024N/AMM-TTC of Assam University, Silchar. 
11NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (Short Term Course), under MM-TTP of UGC2 nd to 10th July, 2024A+MMTTC of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 
12Two days professional training programme for teachers on computer-aided drug designing.11th to 12th July, 2024N/AHoly Cross College, Agartala
131 st Online Short Term Programme on Skill Development9 th to 14th September, 2024N/AMMTTC of Gujarat University, Ahmadabad.





Other Information: 
Convener: 
i) National Webinar on “Recent Trends in Physiology and Physiological Techniques” 25th November, 2020, Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
ii) National Webinar on “Introduction to Bioinformatics”, 13th November, 2021, Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
iii) National Level Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’, 25-25 June, 2022, Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
iv) International Workshop on Bioinformatics, 8th May, 2023, Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala in collaboration with MycoAsia. 
v) “Hands-On Workshop on Molecular Biology Techniques”, 19th June, 2023 Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
vi) Science Exhibition ‘SCIMISTRY’, 7th June, 2024, Science Forum, Holy Cross College, Agartala.

Resource Person:
i) Webinar on ‘Implementation of National Education Policy’, 11th Nov., 2020, Organized by Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
ii) Faculty Orientation Programme on ‘National Education Policy’, 17th March, 2022, Organized by Holy Cross College, Agartala. 
iii) “Hands-On Workshop on Molecular Biology Techniques”, 19th June, 2023 Organized by Dept. of Human Physiology, Holy Cross College, Agartala

Selected as Referee/Reviewer: 
i) Journal: ‘HOMO Journal of Comparative Human Biology’, Elsevier, Germany, 2016. 
ii) Journal: ‘Ecology of Food and Nutrition’, England, 2017.

Membership in Learned Academic Bodies/Organizations:
i) Life Member of ‘Indian Science Congress Association’ (Membership no. L25791). 
ii) Life Member of ‘Physiological Society of India’ (L M no. 631). 
iii) Life Member of ‘Indian Anthropological Society’ 
iv) Member of ‘Physiological Society of Tripura’ 

Field of Research:
 Human growth & development, 
 Anthropometry & Nutritional status, 
 Somatotype, 
 Ergonomics & Sports Physiology, 
 Human Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, 
 Cancer Diagnostics & Immune Histochemistry.

Academic/Research trainings:
i) Biological Anthropology Unit of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata in relation to anthropometric measurement training, 2008. 
ii) Visited Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (Regional Institute of Treatment and Research), Guwahati in relation to training on cancer diagnostics, 2012. 10 
iii) BD Biosciences Operator Training on Flow cytometer, Agartala Govt. Med. Cog., 2012. 
iv) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, 2014.
v) Training of Nodal Officers of Red Ribbon Club of HEIs, Tripura State AIDS Control Society, Agartala, 24th Sept., 2021 
vi) Training for MSSSKA 4.0, Office of the Medical Officer, Bamutia PHC, West Tripura, 6 th March, 2023.

Work experience in laboratory instruments:
Colorimeter, Spirometry, ECG, Centrifuge, Flow cytometer (FACS CanII) 3 laser, 7 colour machine, PCR, Real Time PCR, Gel electrophoresis & documentation system, Spectrophotometer, Automated fluorescent microscope, Nanodrop spectrophotometer, Cooling centrifuge, Speed-vac concentrator, Polarizing microscope, Rotary Microtome, etc.

All information is correct as of 3 rd October, 2024