TEACHING STAFF
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Hemen Sarma
Current Position: Associate Professor and Head
Dept. of Botany, Bodoland University
.JPG)
Mobile No: +91-9864560259
E-mail ID : hemen@buniv.edu.in
Date of Birth : 01-03-1977
Area of Research : Emerging contaminants surveillance in soil and water, Antibiotic resistance genes, Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Biochar, Microbial surfactants, Nanobiotechnology, Plant-microbe technology, Waste and Biomass Valorization
Work Experience : Teaching and Research Experience: 18 Year
Teaching Interest : Plant Physiology, Environmental Biotechnology
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
| Title of the Paper | Name of the Journal | Indexed by Scopus/ Web of Science/UGC Care (Yes/No) | Impact Factor | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nitro-PAHs: Occurrences, ecological consequences, and remediation strategies for environmental restoration | Chemosphere | Scopus | 8.8 | 2024 |
| 2. | Impact of petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal pollution on coral reefs and mangroves: a review | Environmental Chemistry Letters | Scopus | 15.7 | 2024 |
| 3. | Development of FRET-based optical sensors using N-doped carbon dots for detection of chromium (VI) and manganese (VII) in water for a sustainable future | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering | Scopus | 7.7 | 2024 |
| 4. | Unraveling the mechanisms of free radicals-based transformation and accumulationof potentiallytoxic metal(loid)s in biochar- and compost-amended soil-plant systems | Journal of Cleaner Production | Scopus | 11.1 | 2024 |
| 5. | Biosurfactant- Enhanced Bioremediation of Petroleum Sludge: Unveiling the Potential of Enterobacter cloacae AR-IASST (01) | Next Sustainability | Scopus/ Elsevier | -- | 2024 |
| 6. | Soil treatment using a biosurfactant producing bacterial consortium in rice fields contaminated with oily sludge´ a sustainable approach | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2023 |
| 7. | Exploring eco- friendly approaches for mitigating pharmaceutical and personal care products in aquatic ecosystems: A sustainability assessment | Chemosphere | Scopus | 8.8 | 2023 |
| 8. | Metal-organic frameworks/cellulose hybrids with their modern technological implementation towards water treatment | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | 8.9 | 2023 |
| 9. | Valorization of agro- industrial biowaste to biomaterials: An innovative circular bioeconomy approach | Circular Economy | Scopus | -- | 2023 |
| 10. | Metal pollution in freshwater fish: A key indicator of contamination and carcinogenic risk to public health | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | 8.9 | 2023 |
| 11. | Enhancing secondary metabolitesand alleviating environmentalstress in crops with mycogenic nanoparticles: A comprehensive review | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology | Scopus | 4 | 2023 |
| 12. | Assessment of environmental and carcinogenic health hazards from heavy metal contamination in sediments of wetlands | Scientific reports | Scopus | 4.6 | 2023 |
| 13. | Caffeic acid recarbonization: A green chemistry, sustainable carbon nano material platform to intervene in neurodegeneration induced by emerging contaminants | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2023 |
| 14. | Value addition and bioprospecting of indigenous ethnic food, Amorphophallu s bulbifer (Roxb.) Blume (Araceae) for sustainable livelihood | Journal of Agriculture and Food Research | Scopus | 3.8 | 2023 |
| 15. | Bioinspired Approaches for Central Nervous System Targeted Gene Delivery | Applied Biomaterials | Scopus | 4.7 | 2023 |
| 16. | Nanoplastics and lithium accumulation in soil–plant systems: Assessing uptake, toxicological effects, andpotential synergistic interactions | Current Research in Biotechnology | Scopus | 5.6 | 2023 |
| 17. | A Review on Magnetic Nanobiochar with Their Use in Environmental Remediation and High-Value Applications | Journal of Nanomaterials | Scopus | 3.791 | 2023 |
| 18. | Antibiotic resistant genes in the environment- exploring surveillance methods and sustainable remediation strategies ofantibioticsand ARGs, 114212 | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2022 |
| 19. | Exploring the significance of nanomaterialsand organic amendments ´ Prospect for phytoremediationof contaminated agroecosystem, | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | 8.9 | 202 |
| 20. | Fungi-derived agriculturally important nanoparticles and their application in crop stress management– Prospectsand environmental risks, | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2022 |
| 21. | Microplasticsin marine and aquatic habitats:sources, impact,and sustainable remediation approaches. | Environmental Sustainability | Scopus | 2022 | |
| 22. | Green production of noncytotoxic rhamnolipids from jackfruit waste: process and prospect | Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery | Scopus | 4.1 | 2022 |
| 23. | Biodegradation of hazardous naphthalene and cleaner production of rhamnolipids´Green approaches of pollution mitigation. | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2022 |
| 24. | Biosurfactant-assisted phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements in soil: Green technology for meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | Pedosphere | Scopus | 5.7 | 2022 |
| 25. | SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens in municipal wastewater,land fill leachate, and solid waste:A review aboutvirus surveillance, infectivity,and inactivation | Environmental Research | Scopus | 8.3 | 2022 |
| 26. | Fermentedfish products in South and Southeast Asian cuisine: indigenous technology processes, nutrient composition, and cultural significance | Journal of Ethnic Foods | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 27. | Ethnic preparation of Chubitchi,an alcoholic beverage of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya: a sociocultural analysis | Journal of Ethnic Foods | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 28. | Environmental antibiotics and resistance genes as emerging contaminants: methods of detection and bioremediation | Current Researchin Microbial Sciences | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 29. | Selenite bioreduction and biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by Bacillus paramycoides SP3 isolated from coal mineoverburden leachate | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | 8.9 | 2021 |
| 30. | Utilization of distillers dried grains with solubles as a cheaper substrate for sophorolipid production by Rhodotorula babjevae YS3 | Journalof Environmental Chemical Engineering | Scopus | 7.7 | 2021 |
| 31. | Editorial: Micropollutants in the Environment: Challenges and Bioremediation Strategies, https://openbiotechno logyjournal.com/VOL UME/15/PAGE/68/ | The Open Biotechnology Journal | 2021 | ||
| 32. | Enhancing phytoremediation of hazardous metal (loid) s using genome engineering CRISPR– Cas9 technology | Journalof Hazardous Materials | Scopus | 13.6 | 2021 |
| 33. | Integrated remediation approaches for selected pharmaceutical and personal care products in urban soils for a sustainable future | Energy, Ecology and Environment | Scopus | 4.4 | 2021 |
| 34. | Fungal-mediated electrochemical system: Prospects, applications and challenges | Current Research in Microbial Sciences | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 35. | Genetic Polymorphisms and Pesticide-Induced DNA Damage: A Review | The Open Biotechnology Journal | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 36. | Efficient synthesis and characterization of non-toxic glyphosate derivatives as eco- friendly herbicides | Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry | Scopus | 2021 | |
| 37. | Understanding the holistic approach to plant-microbe remediation technologies for removing heavy metals and radionuclides from soil | Current Research in Biotechnology | Scopus | 5.6 | 2021 |
| 38. | Metagenomics combined with stable isotope probe (SIP) for the discovery of novel dehalogenases producing bacteria | Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology | Scopus | 2.7 | 2020 |
| 39. | Plant-microbiome assisted and biochar- amended remediation of heavy metals and polyaromatic compounds─a microcosmic study | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety | Scopus | 6.8 | 2019 |
| 40. | Biodegradation of bisphenol A by bacterial consortia isolated directly from river sediments | Environmental Technology& Innovation | Scopus | 7.1 | 2019 |
| 41. | Mechanistic understanding and future prospect of microbe-enhanced phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil | Environmental Technology& Innovation | Scopus | 7.1 | 2019 |
| 42. | Metabolic Engineering of Rhizobacteria Associated With Plantsfor Remediation of Toxic Metals and Metalloids | Transgenic Plant Technology | 2019 | ||
| 43. | Biosurfactants for oil recovery from refinery sludge: Magnetic nanoparticles assisted purification | Industrial and Municipal Sludge | Scopus | 2019 | |
| 44. | Bacteria enhanced lignocellulosic activated carbon for biofiltration of bisphenols in water | Environmental Science and Pollution Research | Scopus | 5.8 | 2018 |
| 45. | C3 and C4 plants as potential phytoremediation and bioenergy crops for stabilization of crude oil and heavy metal co-contaminated soils-response of antioxidative enzyme | TROPICAL PLANT RESEARCH | 2018 |
BOOKS
| Title of the Book | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology of Emerging Microbes | ElsevierScience & Technology | 2023 |
| Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies | Springer | 2023 |
| Engineered Nanomaterials for Innovative Therapies and Biomedicine | Springer International Publishing AG | 2022 |
| Emerging Contaminants in the Environment | Elsevier | 2022 |
| Biotechnology for Sustainable Environment | Springer | 2021 |
| Biobased Nanotechnology for Green Applications | Springer International Publishing AG | 2021 |
| Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Future | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated | 2021 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
| Degree/Course | Name of the Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Botany) | Gauhati University | 1999 |
| M.Sc (Botany) | Gauhati University | 2001 |
| Ph.D (Botany) | Gauhati University | 2008 |
SEMINAR PARTICIPATED
| Sl. No. | Name of the Conference | Sponsoring Agency | Title of the Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 8th Asia Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development November 3-5 | Sapporo, Japan, 2023 | sponsored by iNehc, IJESD and technically supported by Yokohama National University, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University and Japan International Cooperation Agency | Assessing the Impact of Lithium Chloride on Maize (Zea mays L.) Seedling: Implications for Environmental Toxicity and Crop Production |
| 2 | Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, 2016 | Australian Society for Microbiology | Quaternary mixture of PAHs degradation potential of bacterial consortia–significance for bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil |
| 3 | International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry-39, Environment and Food Monitoring, 2016 | International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Regionalized concentration of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metals is surface soil of Asia"s oldest oil and gas drilling site: Implication for bio-economy of India"s North East |
| 4 | International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry-39, Environment and Food Monitoring , 2016 | International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and Heavy metals tolerant plants from surface soil of Asia"s oldest oil drilling site: Potential for remediation of co-contaminants |
| 5 | International Conferenceon Environment and Bio-Science, 2011 | World Academy of science, Engineering and technology | Solanum nigrum L., a Nutraceutical Enriched Herb or Invasive Weed? |
| 6 | ICER-11 International Congress of Environmental Research, 2011 | Journal of environmental research and development, SVNIT and Gujrat pollution control board | Impact of aerial ammonia depositions on camellia sinensis (l.) kuntze in industrial area. |
| 7 | Assessment and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resource Under Changing Environment. 2009 | Department of Botany, NEHU, Shillong | Tree species composition in forest fragments at Cherrapunjee landscape of Meghalaya, Assessment and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resource Under Changing Environment. |
| 8 | 94th Indian Science Congress. 2006 | Annamalai University, | The Effect of Air Pollutants on Foliar Biochemical Aspects of Plants in the Industrial Areas of Namrup, Asom. |
| 9 | Third international conference of plants and environmental pollution, 2006 | International society of environmental botanist | Toxicity effect of Nitrogenous fertilizer factory effluent on Plant physiology. |
| 10 | 75th National Academy of Sciences | National Academy of Sciences | mpact of Namrup fertilizer factory effluent on Native vegetation. 75th National Academy of Sciences, India, Annual Session, Pondicherry University |
WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED
| Sl. No. | Name of the Workshop | Organized By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGC-Orientation Courseat JNU | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| 2 | Biology Olympiad Exposure Camp 2015 Mumbai | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,TIFR |
| 3 | Workshop on Amplicon Sequence Analysis(Quotative insights into Microbial Ecology | UWA Health Campus and Queen Elizabeth IIMedical Centre Perth, Australia |
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS/ CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS
| Project Title | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| Production of Nancarbon Fertilizer from Biomass for Sustainable Agriculture | Sanction Order No SUR/2022/000960 Sanction Date 04 October, 2023 PI Name Dr. Hemen Sarma Rs 2648730/ (ongoing) |
| DBT-NER Institutional Biotech Hubs at N.N. Saikia College, Titabor, Jorhat, Assam (Phase-II): No. BT/NER/143/SP44344/2021 | Co-PI (ongoing) |
| Development of plant-microbe consortia for removal of heavy metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soil of Assam. | Department of Biotechnology, GOI (NER Twining project) Total Cost 43.19 Lakh INR) (2014-2017). Grants # BT/489/NE/TBP/2013 dated-16-04-2014); duration: (16-04-2014 to 20-04-2015 |
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
| Sl. No. | Name of the Conference | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodoland International Knowledge Festival Theme: Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) | BTR Government, Assam, India |
| 2 | Emerging Frontiers in Biological Sciences: Focus on Climate Change, Agrotechnology and Entrepreneurship | Department of Botany, USTM, Meghalaya |
AWARDS/ HONORS/ FELLOWSHIP
| Name of the Award | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| IASc-INSA- NASI-Summer Research fellowship, 2008 | Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru [ Project: Trace element composition of some traditionally used medicinal plants of north-eastern India National Academy of Sciences, India, 2008] |
| Dr. D S Kothari Postdoctoral fellowship, 2009 | University Grants Commission, New Delhi [Mapping and Quantitative Assessment of Plant Community Structure in Subtropical Forest Fragments in Exceptionally High Rainfall Areas of Cherrapunjee University Grants Commission / F.4-2/2006(BSR)/13-117/2008(BSR) 12-10-2010 |
| IISc-RA fellowship, 2009 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore [ Fellowship declined] |
| DBT Research Associateship, 2010 | DBT, Govt. of India [Evaluation of possible candidate species for phytoremediation of vanadium and Chromium Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, 2011] |
| DBT Overseas Associateship, 2015 | DBT, Govt. of India [Identification of BPA- degrading microbes using high-end molecular techniques and characterization of metabolites produced when BPA is used as the sole carbon source Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (Grants No BT/20/NE/2011). February 2017- 2018] |
| UNESCO-TWAS Visiting Expert | University of Dodoma and University of Nairobi |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
| Nature of Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Popularization of science in Esat Africa Under the UNESCO-TWAS Visiting Expert Program | The TWAS Visiting Expert Program at the University of Dodoma, held from December 16 to December 30, 2023, witnessed a series of impactful sessions and initiatives that have laid a robust foundation for future collaborations between Bodoland University and the University of Dodoma. The program commenced with an introductory session on December 18, 2023, led by the Head of the Chemistry Department. This session played a pivotal role in establishing the groundwork for collaboration, offering valuable insights into the academic landscape of both institutions. It set the tone for the subsequent sessions, fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange. One of the key highlights was the Establishment of Academic Collaborations on December 19, 2023. This significant meeting focused on in-depth discussions regarding potential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and postgraduate supervision. The deliberations paved the way for formalizing academic partnerships and enhancing academic research between the two universities. Navigating the World of Academic Writing on the same day aimed at elevating academic writing skills. The session emphasized ethical considerations, excellence in writing, and the impact of research writing. This was crucial in nurturing a culture of high-quality academic output among participants. On December 20, 2023, the Writing Skills and Research for Beginners session offered practical workshops on writing skills tailored for research and funded projects. Discussions also centered around research group contributions to sustainability, providing a holistic approach to academic work. The specialized session on December 21, 2023, focused on Writing and Research Skills for Beginners, utilizing Antibiotic-Resistant Genes as a case study. This hands-on approach offered participants practical insights into conducting research and developing writing skills, particularly beneficial for those new to the field. The program concluded on December 22, 2023, with a day devoted to Finalizing Academic Collaborations and Career Exploration. This included concluding academic collaborations with the Chemistry Department and an event unveiling opportunities in Biomedical Science and Environmental Science. The culmination of these collaborative efforts and career explorations showcased a comprehensive approach to academic and professional development. Moreover, the program extended beyond the academic sphere, incorporating Cultural and Research Exploration. The exploration of Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, studying biodiversity and wildlife, enriched discussions on potential research avenues. This added a unique dimension to the collaboration, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the environments in which research takes place. |
MEMBERSHIP OF VARIOUS COMMITTEE/ SOCIETIES
- Elected as a fellow of the Linnean Society of London
- Life Member of the Botanical Society of Assam