Staff Profile

1. Name                                  :Dr. Alakananda Baruah.

2. Designation                        : Associate Professor

3. Department                        : Botany

4. Date of joining                   :13^th April, 2005.

5. Educational Qualification :M.Sc. 1^st Class in 1992. Ph.D. in 1996.

6. Research Activities             :Title of the Research Work Cytogenetical Studies of Some      locally         grown       Chilli                                                               Cultivar (Capsicum annum L) and assessment of their Phylogenetic Relationship.

7.Course                               :a) Orientation Programme from 25^th February, 2010 to 25^th March 2010. 

                                                                          b) Refresher Course    from 17^th  March   to 6^th April, 2011.

                                                    c) Certificate     course      on    Population    Education in 1997

                                                    d) Short term computer course in 1994.

8. National Seminar               :

           Attended and presented paper

1. VIII^th All India Congress of   Cytology and Genetics in Berhampur University, Orissa (1993).
2. 82^nd Session of the India Science Congress Association Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 1995.
3. National Seminar on Recent Advances in Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Assam, 1994.
4. Seminar of Assam Science Society in Dibrugarh University, Assam, 1994.
5. National Seminar   on   Sustainable   Management and Conservation of environment, Moran College, Assam, 2010.
6. National conferences on Laser and Optical Science, October 11^th to 13^th 2010.
7. Seminar on Management and Utilization of resources for ....... In North East India 21^st & 22^nd January, 2011, Tezpur College.
8. National Seminar on Environmental Awareness –A great challenge to control environmental pollution 11^th & 12^th February, 2011, Jorhat College, Jorhat.

9. National    Seminar     on     “Recent    Trends .......Priority Issues” on 2^nd &   3^rd   October, 2010, Namrup College, Namrup.
10. National   Seminar   on   Plant   Resource ......in N.E. Region, 18^th   &   19^th   February,   2011, Cotton College, Guwahati.
11. National Conference on      Physical          Sciences, September 13^th -14^th, 2013, DHSK College, Dibrugarh. Title of the paper- “A study on the nature of fiourescence intensities of leaf chlorophylls of some medicinal plants of the genus Clerodendron species.
12. National conference on “Role of Optics and Philosophy in Environment Protection (ROEP-2015)”, 10 and 11 March, 2015. Title of the paper: “Importance of plants in Religious and Cultural beliefs.”
13. National seminar on “ Child health in India with special reference to North- East India” 2^nd and 3^rd May, 2015. Title- “E-trait-a common Haemoglobin Disorder.”
14. National seminar   on   “Current   trends   of.......challenges and prospects.” 29^th & 30^th June,  2016. Title of the paper- “A comparative estimation of atmospheric CO₂ in different locations of Dibrugarh town and nearby areas."
15. UGC sponsored national seminar on “Role of Optics ........... Protection.” 1^st and 2^nd October 2016. Title- “Some benefits of Increased Atmospheric CO₂ concentration to  earth's Biosphere.”
16. National conference on Physical Science, 29th & 30th April, 2022. Title of the paper " Estimation of Antioxidant activity of two varieties of Brassica juncea(L.)Czern. by Spectrophotometry method.

9. International Seminar          : attended and presented papers

1. On “Road Map ........ in North- East India”, 11^th & 12^th December, 2010, Sibsagar Girls' College, Assam.
2. On “River Society and Sustainable Development”, 26^th to 29^th May, 2011 Dibrugarh University.
3. On “Determination of Atmosphere CO₂ concentration in different locations of Upper Assam”, in the “International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Biodiversity. Climate change, physical and life Science” held on 21^st -22^nd January, 2019 at DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam.

10. Seminar Attended                :

1. Seminar on “Need of Value Education in the Perspective of Present Social Turmoil” in D.H.S.K. College, Dibrugarh, 2006.
2. Seminar on “Global Climate Change : Frontier Research in Biological Sciences”, 2010,     Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University.
3. UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Urban Development in North East India ......... Solid Waste Management : Problems & Prospects”, MDKG College, Dibrugarh 8^th & 9^th February, 2013.
4. National Seminar on “Recent Research Thrust in Biodiversity Conservation - North East India   A hotspot of Biodiversity”, Birjhora        Mahabidyalaya, Bongaigaon, 30^th & 31^st Jan, 2012.
5. UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Economic Development of North East India : Problems and prospects”, Moran College, Moran, 8^th & 9^th December, 2011.
6. Participating as a delegates in the “6^th annual Conference of ACTA,” 2014 (26, 27, 28 & 29^th October).
7. Attended one day Orientation programme on assessment of API on November 29, 2014.
8. Attended National level Seminar on "New outlook to the Challanges of Higher Education" organized by DHSK College, Dibrugarh.15th June,2017.
9. Attended National Seminar on "Recent studies on Orchids of Eastern Himalaya",19th December 2022, organized by The Orchid Society of Eastern Himalaya- Assam Circle.

11. Paper Published                 :

1. “Cytogenetic relationship Between two Locally grown Cultivars of Chilli (Capsicum annum L.)", Perspective of Cytology and Genetics, 8 (1995), 521- 527.
2. Cytological Study on two locally grown Cultivars of Chilli (Capsicum annum L.)", Bull. Life-Sciences, ISSN, 0971-5746, 1996.
3. “Meiotic studies in some locally grown cultivars of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)”, Proceedings of Recent Advances in Life-Sciences, 1994, Dibrugarh University, l: 137-142.

4. Somatic Chromosome study of six locally grown cultivars of Chilli (Capsicum annuum         L.),        J. Assam Science Society, 36(2),104-111,1994.
5. Influence of Karyotype on the Ecotype formation of Chilli (C. annuum L.), J. Hum . Ecol. Special issue No.6:97-100(1997).
6. Chilli (C. annuum L.) -The Wonder Drug, Chirantan Chinton, ISSN 2278-4756, vol. 1,No.1,78-81,2012.
7. Effects of different types of water and salt water on seed germination, Chirantan Chintan , 2013,Vol. l1, No. 2, ISSN 2278- 4756,Pp 22-24.
8. Allelopathic effects of aqueous extracts of some Medicinal plants on seed germination and seedling length of Mung Bean(Vigna radiata L. Wilczek). Indian J. of Plant Sciences, ISSN 2819- 3824(online), 2013.
9. Haemoglobin Disorders. Wak, the word , ISSN 2347-6508, Vol. 4: 91-93,2013.
10. A study on the nature of fluorescence intensities of leaf chlorophyll of so1ne medicinal plants of the genus Clorodendron. Proceedings of National Conference of Physical Science.2014,Pp.192-194, ISBN 978-93- 82746-02-7.
11. “Cytogenetical studies of some chilli cultivars(Capsicum annuum L.) and assessment of their phylogenetic relationship.” Summary of Doctoral Theses, Published by Ass am Teacher's Association,2 014. Vol.Vl,Pp.3 9-41,1SBN-978-81- 920635-5-4.
12. "Phytoremediation- a method of using plants to combat a stressed environment" -a review. Vak-the word, 2015,Vol.V,Pp.117- 123,ISSN- 2 347-6508.
13. “Coservation of plants through religious and cultural beliefs in India.” 2015,Chirantan Chintan, Journal of ACTA, Dibrugarh Zone, Vol. IV, N o.1,Pp.47-51,ISSN 22 78-4756.
14. “Estimation of Capsaicin of nine cultivars of chillies(Capsicum    annuum   L.)."Advances   in Plant Research,2015,Pp.95-100,ISBN :978-93-83252-61-9.
15. “Positive and Negative aspects of GM food on Human health- a review." Vak-the word, journal of ACTA, DHSK College Unit, Dibrugarh, Vol.VI, ISSN 2347-6508, Pp.44-47, 2016.

16. “Plants as Natural Antioxidant- A review, 2017, Wak- the word, vol. VII, ISSN 2347-6508,Pp67-72.
17. Effects of elevated CO₂ on land plants, 2018. Wak- The word, Page-98-100, ISSN: 2347-6508, Vol-VIII.
18. “A comparative study of stomatal densities of two citrus species in relation to atmosphere CO₂ conceatration. RJSLS, March, 2019, Volume-XXVII-III, ISSN 0973-3914, Page 51-56.

19. Dr. Alakananda Baruah, Natural Insecticides: A step towards cleanliness, Wak- The Word, vol-IX, Year-2018-2019, ACTA, DHSK College Unit, Dibrugarh, Assam, ISSN- 2347-6508. 

20. Dr. Alakananda Baruah, Dr. Ranjan Changmai,Climate change and its impact regional level, pg-236, Biodiversity and Climate Change, 2022,Manveer publications, jain Mandir Road, Graham Bazar, Dibrugarh, Assam ISBN: 978-93-94095-44-1. 

21. " Pollution that caused by Festivals". Wak-the word,Vol. IX, ISSN 2347-6508,Pp.16-19, 2022.
22. "Estimation of antioxidant activity of two varieties of Brassica juncea(L.)Czern. by spectrophotometry method". Frontiers in Physical Sciences,2023,ISBN:978-93-93092-29-8,Pp 24-28.
23. Carbon sequestration- a step forward to mitigate climate change".  Wak-the word,Vol. X, ISSN 2347-6508,Pp.161-174, 2023.

Books Edited:

1. Dr. Alakananda Baruah, Wak- The Word, vol-IX, Year-2018-2019, ACTA, DHSK College Unit, Dibrugarh, Assam, ISSN- 2347-6508.

2. Moromi Talukdar, Dr. Alakanda Baruah, Current Research Trend: A Multidisciplinary Bouquet. DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam ISBN-978-81-952976-7-2.

3. Dr. Alakananda Baruah, Dr. Ranjan Changmai, Biodiversity and Climate Change, 2022,Manveer publications, jain Mandir Road, Graham Bazar, Dibrugarh, Assam ISBN: 978-93-94095-44-1

12. Workshop:

1. Attended a Workshop on "Statistical and Computing Methods for Life-Sciences data analysis" Organised by Biological Anthropology Unit, 2007, February 09-14,Dibrugarh University.
2. Attended a Regional Workshop on Semester System ..........setting and Evaluation, 8th Jan.,2011, Dibru College.
3. UGC Sponsored Workshop on Biological Techniques for College Teachers. Organized by Dept. of Life- Sciences, Dibrugarh University,   2012,   16-22nd March.
4. Participated in a workshop on 'Protiomics',    held on 26th ,27thand28th May,2014.
5. Participated in a DBT Sponsored Workshop on- Biochemical and Molecular Techniques in Biology Teaching and Research. Feb.23-28,2015.
6. Participated in a one day Workshop on Choice based Credit System(CBCS).28TH May,2016.
7. Participated in a National Workshop on "Financial Planning for Empowering Woman in India." 18th June,2016.
8. Participated National Workshop on "Traditional Knowoledge- Its Values and Conservation" on 29th & 30th August,2017.
9. Participated as a delegate in the “13^th Annual Conference of A.C.T.A. Dibrugarh Zone” held at Khowang college on 14^th June, 2019.
10. Participated in   the   Annual   Academic   Talk   of A.C.T.A. on “Future of Public Funded Education in India vis-à-vis National Education Policy 2019” held on 15^th October, 2019, at DHSK College Dibrugarh.
11. Workshop on “Different Techniques for soil analysis with special Reference to Tea. Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam. 5^th Nov,2019.
12. National Workshop on “National Education Policy, 2019 – Its prospects and challenges” held on 6^th Nov. 2019 at DHSK Law College, Dibrugarh, Assam.
13.   Attended one week workshop on “ Gene cloning and its Expression to produce Genetically Modified Organism.”Organized by Cytogene Research and Development, Lucknow, from 26 June to 02 July, 2021.
14.   Attended 2 days workshop on “DNA Barcoding : A challenge to Linnaeus Classification”. Organized by Cytogene Research & Development, Lucknow, on 10^th and 11^th July. 2021.
15. Ten days Workshop on Yoga, 6th to 15th December, 2022. Organized by Yoga and Meditation Centre & Yoga Club DHSK College, Dibrugarh.
16. One day National workshop on "Artificial Inteligence", 29th April,2023, DHSK College.
17. National workshop on "NEP 2020 and Role of Higher Educational Institutions" on 1/11/2023,DHSK College.
18. 68th Annual Conference, Assam College Teachers Association, from 27th to 30th January, 2024.
19. International workshop on "Competencies Development for Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to NE India". March 27,2024, DHSK College.