TEACHING STAFF
Name of the Faculty: Dr. Khangembam Bronson Kumar
Current Position: Assistant Professor
Dept. of Zoology, Bodoland University
E-mail ID : kbronson173@gmail.com / bronsonkh@yahoo.co.in
CAREER SUMMARY
- Completed Ph. D in ‘Digestive Enzyme Profile of Carps: Hormonal Manipulation, Biochemical Properties and In Vitro Digestibility Study" from University of Delhi in 2015 under Faculty of Sciences, University of Delhi.
- Completed M.Sc. Zoology from University of Delhi in 2009
- Completed B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology from University of Delhi in 2006
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) Meritorious award for Position Holders in HSLC, 2001 (Manipur).
- Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) Meritorious award for Position Holders and Highest Marks (Biology) in HSE, 2003 (Manipur).
- CSIR/UGC-NET in Life Sciences (Dec. 2008, Dec. 2009, June 2010, Dec. 2010).
SEMINAR PARTICIPATED
| Sl. No | Name of the Seminar | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Name of the Paper Presented |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th Indian Fisheries Forum | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi and Asian Fisheries Society, Indian Branch, Chennai, India. | 19-23 December 2011, | International | Biochemical characterization of trypsin from the viscera of rohu, Labeo rohita |
| 2 | World Aquaculture Adelaide, Australia. 2014 International Conference and Exposition. | World Aquaculture Society | June 7-11, 2014. | International | Purification and Characterization of Trypsin from Indian major carp Cirrhinus mrigala. |
| 3 | 34th Annual Session of the Academy of Environmental Biology, India & National Conference on Challenges for Sustainability of Natural Resources and Environment with Emphasis on Aquatic Ecosystem for Livelihood Security. | College of Fisheries, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology. Pantnagar-263149, Uttarakhand, India. | October 10-12, 2014. | National | Effect of exogenous cortisol and triiodothyronine bath treatments of Catla catla larvae on its digestive enzymes activity during larval development. |
| 4 | IndoUS Workshop cum International Symposium on ‘Biological Timing and Health Issues in the 21st Century | Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi (India) | February 21-24, 2017. | International | Recovery of an important digestive protease trypsin from the viscera of Indian major carp rohu, Labeo rohita and study of its biochemical properties. |
| 5 | International Conference on Recent Advances in Animal Sciences (ICRAAS-2019) | Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl -796001, Mizoram, India. | 6-8 Nov, 2019 | International | Evaluating the in vitro digestibility of some plant proteins sources in two important carp species. |
| 6 | ASTEC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Basic Researches in Northeast India at Srikishan Sarda College, Hailakandi, Assam. | Assam Science Society, Hailaknadi Branch, Hailakandi in collaboration with Teachers" Council and IQAC Srikishan Sarda College, Hailakandi, Assam | 22nd and 23rd February, 2021 | National | Current status of utilising plant proteins as replacement for animal protein in fish feed formulation. |
| 7 | International Conference on Advances in Food Science and Technology (AFSTECH-2021) A Part of CONIAPS-XXVII, | North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus, Meghalaya, India in Association with Swedish South Asian Network on Fermented Foods (SASNET-FF), Anand, Gujarat, India International Academy of Physical Sciences, Prayagraj, India.. | October 26-28, 2021 | International | pH STAT Titration method for determining protein digestibility in vitro in fish: a study in Labeo rohita and Cyprinus carpio. |
SEMINAR ORGANIZED
| Sl. No | Name of the Seminar | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Role (Convenor/ Coordinator/ Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Conference and Outreach Program On ‘Environment & Ecology: Sustainability and Challenges" | Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, at New Delhi. | 4-6 January, 2017 | International | Organizing Committee member |
| 2 | 3-day Webinar on ‘Recent Advances in Biological Research" | Department of Zoology, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam-783370. | 27, 28 and 29 May, 2020 | Regional | Convener |
FDP/ WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED
| Sl. No | Name of the FDP/Workshop | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Development Programme on ‘Behavioral Remodeling and Use of ICT tools for Classroom Delivery of Teachers" | organized by E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Govt. of India | 20th to 29th August, 2018 at Department of Commerce, Bodoland University, Assam. | State |
| 2 | Induction Training of Faculty in Universities / Colleges / Institutes” | Faculty Development Centre, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar-799022, Tripura, India | 04th September to 03rd October, 2018 | National |
| 3 | UGC-Sponsored short term course on SPSS for teachers | UGC-HRDC, Manipur University, Manipur. | 17th February to 22nd February, 2020 | National |
| 4 | Faculty Development Program on ‘e-Content development Methodology: Four Quadrant Model, OERs and Copyright Issues" | Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi | 15 May, 2020 | National |
| 5 | Faculty Development Programme On ‘Earth & Environment Responses During COVID – 19" | Savitribai Phule Pune University UGC - Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 (INDIA) | 11/07/2020 to 17/07/2020. | National |
| 6 | Two Week Faculty Development Programme Disciplinary Refresher Course (Life Sciences) | Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi and Department of Chemistry, Miranda House, University of Delhi. |
01/09/2021-15/09/2021 | National |
FDP/ WORKSHOP ORGANIZED
| Sl. No | Name of the FDP/Workshop organized | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Role (Convenor/ Coordinator/Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Day Workshop on Advanced Science and Mathematics for Senior Secondary School Students | DBT STAR Scheme, Sri Venkateswara College and LNJ Bhilwara Group. | 7-8th April, 2017 | Regional | Organizing Committee member | |
| 2 Day Workshop (as Convener) on Current Advances in Fish Biology and Aquaculture” | Department of Zoology, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam and supported by Department of Fisheries, BTC, Assam. | 7 and 8 March, 2020 | Regional | Convenor |
PUBLICATIONS
| Sl. No | Title of paper with page no. | Name of journal & year of publication | ISSN/ ISBN NO. | Publisher | No. of co-authors | Whether you are the main author | Indexed by Scopus/Web of Science/ Thomson Reuters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Purification and characterization of trypsin from the digestive system of carp Catla catla (Hamilton). 4: 9 doi: 10.1186/2008-6970-4-9. | International Aquatic Research, 2012. | ISSN: 2008-6970 (electronic version). | Springer Open. | Sharma Y. V. R. K. and Chakrabarti, R | Yes | Yes |
| 2. | Food consumption and digestive enzyme activity of Clarias batrachus exposed to various temperatures. 20: 265-272, doi: 10.1111/anu.12072. | Aquaculture Nutrition, 2014 | Online ISSN: 1365-2095. | Blackwell Publishing House. | Ahmad, T., Singh, S. P., Sharma, J. G. and Chakrabarti, R. | No | Yes |
| 3. | Trypsin from the digestive system of carp Cirrhinus mrigala: Purification, characterization and its potential applications. 175: 386-394, doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.11.140. | Food Chemistry 2015. | ISSN: 0308-8146. | Elsevier Publications. | R. Chakrabarti. | Yes | Yes |
| 4. | In vitro digestibility study of some plant protein sources as aquafeed for carps Labeo rohita and Cyprinus carpio using pH-Stat method, 54: 606-611 | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 2016 | ISSN No. 0975-1009 (Online); 0019-5189 (Print). | NISCAIR Publications, India. | J. G. Sharma, A. Kumar, D. Saini, N. L. Targay, & R. Chakrabarti. | No | Yes |
| 5. | Activities of digestive enzymes in relation to ingested natural food in three carp species of the Himalayan River Ladhiya, northern India. 22:6, 1369-1373. doi: 10.1111/anu.12351. | Aquaculture Nutrition, 2016 | Online ISSN: 1365-2095. | Blackwell Science Ltd. | Nilssen, K. J., Ngasainao, M. R., Sharma, J. G., Srivastava, S. K., Chandra, S., Moirangthem, K. S., Kumar, S. and Chakrabarti. | No | Yes |
| 6. | Effect of cortisol and triiodothyronine bath treatments on the digestive enzyme profile and growth of Catla catla larvae during ontogenic development. 48(5): 2173-2185. doi:10.1111/are.13054. | Aquaculture Research, 2017 | Online ISSN: 1365-2109. | John Wiley & Sons Pvt Ltd. | A. S. Ninawe and R. Chakrabarti. | Yes | Yes |
| 7. | Viscera of Labeo rohita: A Potential Source of Trypsin for Industrial Application. 27(10): 1078-1092. doi: 10.1080/10498850.2018.1534300. | Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 2018. | ISSN: 1049-8850 (Print) 1547-0636 (Online). | Taylor and Francis Group. | R. Chakrabarti. | Yes | Yes |
| 8. | Amelioration of immune and digestive system through weed supplemented feed against Aeromonas hydrophila in Clarias gariepinus. 115: 124-133. doi: 10.1016/J.FSI.2021.05.016 | Fish and Shellfish Immunology,2021 | ISSN: 1050-4648. | Elsevier Publications. | V. K. Verma, K. Sagar, S. Majumdar, S. Pal, A. Mehta, A. Vats, K. V. Rani, N. Sehgal and O. Prakash. | No | Yes |
| 9. | In Vitro Digestibility Study: Evaluating Plant Proteins Digestibility in Anabas testudineus and Channa punctata., 12(3): 307-315. http://dx.doi.org/10.11594/jtls.12.03.03. | Journal of Tropical Life Sciences, 2022. | ISSN: 2087-5517. | University of BrawijayaVeteran Str.Malang, Indonesia 65145 | R. Devi, M. Basumatary, B. Narzary, D. Heikham, S. Muchahary and B. K. Khangembam. | Yes | Yes |
| 10. | Studies on the feeding habit and digestive enzyme activities in three small indigenous fish species from Assam, India. 10(4): 902-911. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18006/2022.10(4).902.911. | Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 2022. | Online ISSN - 2320 8694. | Horizon Publisher India (HPI) India -341303 |
S. Roy, S. Muchahary, D. Heikham, B. Narzary and B. K. Khangembam. | Yes | Yes |
PROJECT COMPLETED
| Sl. No | Name Of the project | Duration | Funding Agency | Amount | Teacher in charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weed in feed to develop disease resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila in fish | 1 year | University of Delhi, Innovation Project (SVC-Project code 305) | Rs. 5,50,000/- | Co-Investigator |
MEMBERSHIP
- Life member: The Indian Science Congress Association, 14, Dr. Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata: 700017, India