TEACHING STAFF
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Dulur Brahma
Current Position: Assistant Professor
Dept. of Zoology, Bodoland University
Mobile No. : 9101348701
E-mail ID : brahmadulur@gmail.com
Date of Birth : 05-03-1984
Area of Research : Cell and Molecular Biology, Insect physiology, Genotoxicity, Seiculture
Work Experience : 10 Years
Teaching Interests : Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
| Title of the Paper | Name of the Journal | Indexed by Scopus/ Web of Science/UGC Care (Yes/No) | Impact Factor | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predicting the probable distribution and threat of invasive Mimosa diplotrichaSuavalle and Mikania micranthaKunth in a protected tropical grassland. | Ecological Engineering | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 3.8 | 2016 |
| Human-wildlife conflict in the forest fringe villages of Barak Valley, Assam, India. | Journal of Human Ecology | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | - | 2016 |
| Butterfly (Lepidoptera) Diversity in Barail Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India. | Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies | - | - | 2016 |
| Traditional honey harvesting by the Pnarcommunity of South Assam, India. | Our Nature | Web of Science | - | 2016 |
| Tree Diversity and Population Structure of a Protected Lowland Tropical Forest in Barail Hill Range, Northeast India | International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences | Scopus, UGC | 0.1 | 2016 |
| Whiskered Tern: Sighting of Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrid (Pallas, 1811) in Sone Beel, Assam. | Zoo"s Print | Web of Science | - | 2018 |
| First report on the presence of Amydacartilaginea(Boddaert, 1770) from Assam, India. | Hamadryad | Scopus, UGC | - | 2016 |
| Human-Wildlife Interspecific Interaction in Barak Valley, Assam, India. | Journal of Bioresources | - | - | 2018 |
| Student Perceptions of, and Attitudes toward, Bats in Barak Valley, Assam, India. | Anthrozoös | Scopus, UGC | 1.6 | 2018 |
| Structure and composition of a protected dry savanna in the northern Brahmaputra floodplains of Assam, Northeast India. | Range Management & Agroforestry | Web of Science | 0.2 | 107 |
| Human-Elephant Conflict in Patheria Hills Reserve Forest along the Indo-Bangladesh Border in Northeast India. | Gajah | Web of Science | - | 2018 |
| Seediness as an invasive trait in Mimosa diplotrichaSauvalle in a tropical grassland. | Current Science | Web of Science | 0.7 | 2019 |
| A nest of the Indian Spotted Eagle Aquila hastata in Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, Assam. | Indian Birds | Web of Science | - | 2017 |
| Sparrows in urban complexity: macro and micro-scale habitat use of sympatric sparrows in Guwahati City, India. | Urban Ecosystems | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 2.9 | 2019 |
| Bird Community of Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. | Journal of Pacific-Asia Biodiversity | Scopus | 0.8 | 2019 |
| Sighting of Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga in Assam University, Silchar Campus with its current distribution in Assam, India. | Zoo"s Print | Web of Science | - | 2019 |
| First record of Symbrenthiasilana (de Nicéville 1885) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from Barail Hill Range, Assam, India and its significance. | Journal of Bombay Natural History Society | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | - | 2019 |
| Correlation does not imply causation: decline of house sparrow overshadowed by electromagnetic radiation. | Urban Ecosystems | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 2.9 | 2022 |
| How many sparrows are there in a city of million people? Understanding the population of sympatric sparrows in the urban gradient of a tropical city in Southeast Asia. | Urban Ecosystems | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 2.9 | 2022 |
| Ecological correlates of giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) microhabitat use in a lowland tropical forest: implications for matrix management. | Mammalian Biology | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 1.6 | 2022 |
| Identification of phytocompounds as potent inhibitors of sodium/glucose cotransporter-2 leading to diabetes treatment. | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics | Scopus, Web of Science, UGC | 4.4 | 2024 |
| First record of the genus Chinattus Logunov 1999 with the description of a new species from India (Araneae: Salticidae: Hasariini) | Acta Arachnologica | Yes | IF=0.236 | 2020 |
| Redescription of the net-casting spider Asianopis goalparaensis (Tikader et Malhotra, 1978) comb.n. (Araneae: Deinopidae) from India | Arthropoda Selecta | Yes | IF=0.89 | 2020 |
| First Record of the Genus Vailimia Kammerer, 2006 from India, with the description of two new species (Araneae: Salticidae: Plexippina) | Zootaxa | Yes | IF=1.079 | 2020 |
| A new species of Paraplectana Brito Capello, 1867 (Araneae: Araneidae) from north-east India | Arachnology | Yes | IF=0.484 | 2019 |
| A new species of the genus Meotipa Simon 1895 (Araneae: Theridiidae) from India | Acta Arachnologica | Yes | IF=0.236 | 2019 |
| On a new species of the orb-weaving spider genus Eriovixia (Araneae: Araneidae) from India | Arachnology | Yes | IF=0.484 | 2019 |
| New record of Cyrtarache nagasakiensis Strand, 1918(Araneae: Araneidae) from India | Arachnology | Yes | IF=0.484 | 2018 |
| New record of Hyllus diardi (Walckenaer 1837)(Araneae: Salticidae) from India | Acta Arachnologica | Yes | IF=0.236 | 2018 |
| Checklist of spiders from Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India | International Journal of Zoology Studies | Yes | N/A | 2017 |
| Phytochemical, antioxidant, andtrace element analysis of anthelmintic plants of northeast India | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Yes | N/A | 2017 |
| Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of Hodgsoniaheteroclita (Roxb.) | Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Yes | IF=0.97 | 2017 |
| Effect of Rearing Seasons on theEconomic Parameters of Crossbreed Silkworm between Samia ricini and Samiacanningi | InternationalJournal of Pharma and Bio Sciences | Yes | N/A | 2015 |
| A comparative study on morphologyand rearing performance of Samia ricini and Samia canningi crossbreed withreference to different food plants | Journalof Entomology and Zoology Studies | Yes | N/A | 2015 |
| Eri Spinning: Revolution in Assamduring XI Plan | IndianSilk | Yes | N/A | 2014 |
| A Promising Silk Designer fromAssam | IndianSilk | Yes | N/A | 2012 |
BOOKS
| Title of the Book | Publisher | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Spectrum of Northeast India (Infestation of flacherie disease in Ericulture sector of Kokrajhar District, BTR, Assam: A survey report, 143-154) | EBH Publication, Guwahati ISBN: 978-93- 920385-8-7 | 2023 |
| Recent Advances in Biological Science: Biodiversity and Human Welfare (Influence of different food plants on the gut α-amylase activity of eri silkworm Samia ricini, 302-309) | Global Net Publication & Darrang College Publishing House ISBN: 978-81-960385-4-0 | 2023 |
| Recent Trends in Basic Science Researches in North-East India (Different food plants adopted by rearers for Ericulture in Titaguri Block of Kokrajhar District, BTR, Assam: A Survey Report, 55-67) | Assam Science Society, Hailakhandi Branch ISBN: 978-81-953494-5-6 | 2021 |
| Research Methodology (Diversity of Beetle, Grasshopper and Spider Fauna in the Campus of Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, India, 81-96) | AkiNik Publications, New Delhi ISBN: 978-93-90541-08-9 | 2020 |
| Reflection (Comparative study on the effect of different food plants on hemocyte count, scavenging activity and enzymatic activity of Samia ricini, 114-125) | Purbayon Publication, Guwahati ISBN: 978-93-88593-16-8 | 2019 |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree/Course | Name of the Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Gauhati University | 2014 |
| M.Sc (Zoology) | Gauhati University | 2007 |
| B.Sc.(Zoology) | Kokrajhar Govt. College | 2005 |
| H.S (CBSE) | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kokrajhar | 2002 |
| Metric (CBSE) | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kokrajhar | 2000 |
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED
a) Workshops attended as participants
| Name of the Workshop | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| Three Days Hands-on Training on in-silico drug designing during 21, 22 & 23 March, 2024 | Department of Zoology, Bodoland University, Pharmacology & Bioinformatics Laboratory |
| UGC-Approved Short Tearm Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and College Teachers during 12-20 June, 2023 | Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi |
| Six Day"s Online Faculty Development Programme on Design, Development and Deliver Online/Blended Learning Courses during May 01-06, 2023 | National Institute of Education Planning and Administration (NIEPA) at NIEPA, New Delh |
| Online weeklong Faculty Development Program on Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education Institutions during 26 April-02 May 2023 | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University |
| One week online Short Term Program on E-Content Development and MOOCs during 13th to 18th March, 2023 | Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad |
| Awareness workshop on “Access & Benefit Sharing (ABS) and Peoples" Biodiversity Register (PBR) during May 18, 2022 | Assam State Biodiversity Board and Department of Zoology, Bodoland University |
| 30 days International Online Workshop on Academic Writing and Communication Skills, Research Methodogy, Reference Management, and Academic Publishing during 23 November-31 December 2021 | National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Social Justice Department, Govt. of Kerela, in association with Mahatma Gandhi University Library, Kottayam and Lore & Ed Research Associates |
| Lead Auditor Course on “Environmental Management System, Green Campus Audit, Energy Audit and Hygiene Audit” to Educational Institutions and Industries during 31st May to 4th June, 2021 | Science Foundation, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Indi |
| Six weeks Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “Cancer in the 21st Century: The Genomic Revolution during October-November, 2020 | The University of Glasgow, Scotland |
| 21 days Virtual Course on ‘Research Methodology during 5th June to 25th June 2020 | by K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu and Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Orientation Programme, in Guwahati during 15th December, 2018 to 11th December, 2019 | UGC-HRDC Gauhati University |
| Two weeks Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on “Searching and Researching” during December, 2018 | University of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Sixteenth Training Course of Collection, Preservation and identification of insects and mites of economic importance during 23rd to 26th November, 2010 | Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, Kolkata |
| Regional Workshop on “Non-Mulberry Silkworm and silk of NE Region and Natural Dyeing Process on Silk” during 18th - 21st February, 2009 | Maiwa Handprints Ltd. Vancouver, BC Canada and Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati |
| SPSS Training during 7th to 11th September, 2009 | North Eastern Centre for Research and Development (NECRD), IGNOU, Guwahati |
| “Cellular and molecular approaches for Genotoxicity Assessment in Fishes” in ICAR, Lucknow during 21st to 28th February, 2008 | National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resource (NBFGR), Lucknow |
b) Seminar/Conference attended as participants
| Name of the Conference | Sponsoring Agency | Title of the Paper |
|---|---|---|
| International Conference on Emerging Trends in Biochemistry (ICETB-2024) | Department of Botany, Chemistry & Zoology in association with IQAC, Nalbari College | Causative agents of bacterial flacherie in commercial saturniids of India: A review |
| National Seminar on “Climate Change and Environmental Issues (2023) | Bijini College, Bijni in collaboration with District Administration, Chirang, Kajalgaon | Castor added artificial diet: An innovation over Ericulture |
| National Conference on “Science & Technology for sustainable development (STSD-2022) | Science College, Kokrajhar & Vijnana Bharati, NNESM in collaboration with IASST, Guwahati Assam & NECTAR, Shillong, India | Diversity assessment of residential gut bacteria in Eri silkworm (S. ricini) larvae through 16S metagenomic approach |
| National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Basic Science Researches in North East India (RTBSREI 2021) | ASTEC, Assam Science Society, Hailakandi Branch, Hailakhandi in Collaboration with Teachers; Council and IQAC Srikishan Sarda College, Hailakandi | Different food plants adopted by rearers for Ericulture in Titaguri Block of Kokrajhar District, BTR, Assam: A survey report |
| 1st Bodoland National Seminar-cum Workshop on “Sericulture Industry and its role in the Socio-Economic Upliftment in Rural Society (2013) | Directorate of Sericulture, BTC, Govt. of Assam in collaboration with Department of Economics, Bodoland University at BU Campus | Probability of a new host plat Evodia fraxinifolia (Payam) in Kokrajhar District |
| National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Research & Development in Muga Culture- Ideas to Action (2012) | Central Silk Board, Govt. Of India at Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati | - |
| International Conference on “Climate Change, Forest resource and Environment (ICCFRE-2011) | National Environmental Association, Ranchi, India at Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram | Morphological and productivity differences between Samia ricini, Samia canningi and their Cross |
| International Seminar on “Bioresources and Human Sustenance (2011) | Department of Zoology, Cotton College, Guwahati & Zoological Society of Assam | - |
| National Symposium on “Biodiversity Status and Conservation Strategies with special reference to North-East India (2011) | Department of Life Science, Manipur University in Manipur, India | Foraging behaviour of pollinating insects on wild plants in Rani Reserve Forest, Assam |
| National Seminar on “Plant Resource Management and conservation Strategies in NE Region (2011) | ASTEC & Department of Botany, Cotton College at Guwahati, Assam, India | An experimental study of the probability of Evodia fraxinifolia (Payam) plantation in Kokrajhar, Assam |
| National Seminar on “Seri-Biodiversity of North East India and its Conservation & Prospects (2011) | UGC, Department of Zoology, Dhing College, at Nagaon, Assam | A comparative Study of the production and silk quality of the Samia ricini and the Crossbreed of S. ricini and S. canningi |
| XXXIV Indian Social Science Congress (2010) | Indian Academy of Social Science, Ranchi in collaboration with Gauhati University at Guwahati | Diversity of Insects visiting Acacia concinna Wall and its interaction with the plant |
| 19th All India Congress of Zoology on “Biodiversity & Human welfare (2008) | Zoological Society of India and Department of Zoology, Gauhati University | Detection of Cytogenetic alteration and blood cell changes in Natural populations of two selected Puntius species |
c) Workshop/Seminar/conference attended as resource person:
| Name of the Conference | Sponsoring Agency | Title of the Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop cum orientation programme on undergraduate syllabus & examination for college teachers on 29th December, 2022 | Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam | BU Syllabus for B.Sc. Zoology |
| “One Day Training Programme on Microscopy for teachers of Ultapani M.E. School” on 22nd May, 2019 | Department of Zoology, B.U. | Basics of Handling Microscope |
| “SeriTech 2017” organized by Centre for the Environment, IIT Guwahati on 24th January, 2017 | Unit of Excellence on Seri-Biotechnology | Sericulture: Diseases and its immune system |
| “10 Days Teacher"s Training Programme” on Environment, Sustainability & Challenges | Department of Geography, Bodoland University on 4th to 13th July, 2016. | Environmental Toxicology |
| “Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme” organized by Business Management and Biotechnology Department, Bodoland University on 30th and 31st March, 2015 | DBT, Govt. of India | Basics of Sericulture for Entrepreneurs |
| International Seminar on “Exploitation of Seri-Biodiversity for Novel product development at IIT, Guwahati on 29th -30th November, 2014 | Unit of Excellence on Seri-Biotechnology, DBT, Govt. of India | Prospects of introducing the crossbreed of S. ricini and S. canningi in Kokrajhar District Assam |
WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
| Name of the Conference | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| Three Days Hands-on Training onin-silico drug designing | Department of Zoology, BodolandUniversity, Pharmacology & Bioinformatics Laboratory21, 22 & 23 March, 2024 |
| International Day for Biological Diversity, 2019 on theme “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health | Department of Zoology in collaboration with Department of Forest, Haltugaon Division, BTC; Directorate of Sericulture, BTC and Unified Forest Conservation Network (UFCN), BTC on 22ndMay, 2019. |
| One Day Training Programme on Microscopy for teachers of Ultapani M.E. School | Department of Zoology, B.U. on 24th January, 2019 |
| Students" Orientation Programme on “Building of Biodiversty Information System for the State of Assam-Assam Biodiversity Portal (ABP)” | Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology andthe Environment (ATREE) in collaboration with Department of Zoology, B.U. on 9th April, 2018. |
| Organizing Committee Member of 1stBodoland National Seminar-cum-Workshop | Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textile,DoS, BTC and Department of Economics, Bodoland University on 10th -11thAugust, 2013. |
AWARDS/ HONORS/ FELLOWSHIPS
| Name of the Award | Sponsoring Agency |
|---|---|
| SRF-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme 2011 | UGC |
| JRF-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme during 2008-10 | UGC |
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
| Name of the Assignment | Duration |
|---|---|
| HoD | 11/09/2014 to 10/09/2017 |
| Chairperson, Board of Studies | 05/05/2015 to 04/05/2018 |
| DRC Chairperson | 2016-17 |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
| Nature of Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Duties | Head Examiner, B.Sc. 2nd Semester 2016 (Zonal) Head Examiner, B.Sc. 3rd Semester, 2016 (Zonal) Invigilation duty in Grade III and IV Written Examination, 2017 Technical Team for conducting online PG Examination, 2020 (held in 2021) Technical Team for conducting online UG, B.Ed., M.Ed., B. Music., Fine Arts Examination, 2020 (held in 2021) Invigilation duty in Written test Examination for Recorders Certificates Class Course (RCCC) Training held on 18th November, 2023 Invigilation duty in Written Test of selection for appointment of Grade III (JAA) and Stenographer Grade III at BTC Kokrajhar held on 10th December, 2023. |
| BUSU Election | Polling Officer, BUSU Election, 2015 Counting Officer-BUSU Election, 2019 Counting Officer-BUSU Election 2020 Polling Officer, BUSU Election 2022 Polling Officer, BUSU Election, 2023 |
| Inspection Team | Aronai College for Opening BSc Degree Under BU, 2016 Anundoram Borooah Academy Degree College, Pathsala For Opening Honours Course |
| PHD Guide | SINCE 22/11/2016 |
| PG Admission Committee Member | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 |
| Evaluator | National Children"s Science Concress, 2017 held at Kokrajhar Govt. HS School and Kokrajhar Girls" H.S. School, Kokrajhar during 25-28th October 2017 |
| Committee Member | BU, Internal Complaint Committee, 2017 Design and Preparation of Convocation dress and Preparation of Medals of 1st convocation of BU, 2020 Academic Procession of 1st Convocation BU, 2020 B.Ed and M.Ed. admission Committee, 2020-21 16th November Bodo Literary Day Observance Bodoland University Institutional Laboratory Safety Committee preparation of Syllabus for UG Zoology under NEP 2020 Plagiarism and Publications (CPP) Checking Committee member. NAAC Curricular Aspect Committee |
| Organizing Committee | Three Days Hands-on Training on in-silico drug designing. 2-Day Workshop on Current Advances in Fish Biology and Aquaculture One-Day workshop on PG syllabus |
| Green Audit | Lead auditor to conduct “Green Audit” at St. Joseph"s College, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 30th October, 2023 Lead auditor to conduct “Green Audit” at Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, 13th December, 2023 |
| Educational Tour | With M.Sc. 3rd Semester, 2015 to Shillong With M.Sc. 3rd Semester, 2018 to Delhi With M.Sc. 3rd Semester, 2019 to Shillong |
MEMBERSHIP OF VARIOIUS COMMITTEE/ SOCIETIES
- Member of the Institutional Laboratory Safety Policy Committee, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar.
- External Subject Expert of Board of Studies, Department of Zoology, Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, Senapati, Manipur.
- Member of Project Formulation Committee of Integrated Sericulture Development Scheme for North Eastern States during XII Plan (2012-2017) under Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India
- Scientist Member in Institutional Animal Ethical Committee, Bodoland University