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Mr. Nilave Bhuyan, M.Sc.

Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat, Assam, India
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Contact No: +91 9954476920

 

Date of Joining: 01-08-1997

Permanent Address: House No. 03, Arunudoy Path, Dwarakanagar, PO: Khanapara, Dist: Kamrup (Metro), Assam-781022

Present Address: Jagannath Barooah University Boys’ Hostel Superintendent’s Quarter, KK Barooah Road, Behind JB Commerce, Jorhat, Assam-785001

Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc., Zoology, Gauhati University, 1996
  • M.Sc., Zoology (Hons.), Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati, 1993

Work/Teaching Experience: [reverse chronological order (please indicate the most recent work experience first). (Year—from-to, Designation, Name of the organization:

  • 01.08.2011-Till Date- Associate Professor - J.B. College, Jorhat
  • 01.08.2008-31.07.2011- Lecturer (Selection grade scale) – J.B. College, Jorhat
  • 01.08.2003 - 31.07.2008 - Lecturer (Senior Scale) - J.B. College, Jorhat
  • 01.08.1997-31.07.2003- Lecturer - J.B. College, Jorhat

Area of Specialization: Animal Physiology 

Total Number of Research Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals: (Provide only total numbers; to verify provide your ORCID Id, Scopus Id, Vidwan Id, Google Scholar ID.):

  • Das, S. K., Mahanta, S., Boruah, J., Rajkumari, R.G., Bhuyan, N. “Isolation and Characterization of Oil Hydrocarbon Degrading Microorganisms”. Biotech (2018)  (ISSN: 2230-9098).
  • Saikia, D., Gogoi, P.K., Phukon, P., Bhuyan, N., Borchetia, S., Saikia, J. “Green synthesis of silver nano particles using Asiatic Pennywort and Bryophyllum leaves extract and their anti-microbial activity”. Advance Materials Letters. 2015, 6(3), 260-64. DOI: 10.5185.5655.

Total Books published as author or co-author or editor: Nil

Total Book chapters published as author or co-author or editor: 7

  1. Bhuyan, N. Vermicomposting: A Key Driver of Sustainable Agriculture & Waste Management. In: Novel Technologies for the production of Biofertilizers. Handique L (Ed.). Mahaveer Publications, Dibrugarh (2025). Pp. 102-109.
  2. Rahman, A., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Buragohain, A.M., Bhuyan, N. “Estimation and antimicrobial activity of capsaicin in cell cultures of Capsicum chinense”. In: Durlav Narayan Singha, Natural Resources: Utilizing and Conserving for Human Welfare and Sustenance, pp 110-120, Global Publishing House, Vishakhapatnam (2016). ISBN: 9789381563755
  3. Sarmah, P., Das, S.K., Borchetia, S., Buragohain, A.M., and Bhuyan, N. “Estimation of Tea seed Saponins and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity”. In: Durlav Narayan Singha, Natural Resources: Utilizing and Conserving for Human Welfare and Sustenance, pp 95-103 Global Publishing House, Vishakhapatnam (2016). ISBN: 9789381563755
  4. Das, S.K., Puzari, M., Borchetia, S., Bhuyan, N. Molecular Assessment of Parental Genetic Diversity in Muga Breeding Populations. In: Kalyan Das, Interdisciplinary Approach to Biological Science Research and Sustainable Development, pp 217-231, Maharathi Prakashan, Jorhat, Assam, India (2014). ISBN: 9789383230037
  5. Devi, K., Hazarika, A.D., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Screening Antibiotics to Control Endogenous Bacterial Contaminants from the in vitro Cultures of Clerodendrum colebrookianum”. In: Kalyan Das, Interdisciplinary Approach to Biological Science Research and Sustainable Development, pp 232-243, Maharathi Prakashan, Jorhat, Assam, India (2014). ISBN: 9789383230037
  6. Das, K., Saha, A., Deka, D., Duarah, P., Borchetia, S. Bhuyan, N. Mining Genetic Data on Muga Silk Worm Diversity: A Comparative Study of Differences Inferred from Morphology and DNA Marker. In: Ajit Kumar Roy, Information and Knowledge Management-tools, techniques and practices. pp: 559-576, New India Publishing Agency, 101 Vikas Surya Plaza, Pitampura, New Delhi. xv+665 (2013). ISBN: 9789381450628
  7. Bhuyan, N., Hazarika, P., Saikia., J. On the nature of surface water quality of Tocklai rivulet and vehicular pollution caused by manual traffic signaling in Jorhat town. In: Nilima Bora, Environmental Awareness: A great challenge to control environmental pollution. Pp. 549-561. Unika Prakashan, Jorhat (2011). ISBN: 978-8192186962

 Total Publications in conference proceedings/seminar as author or co-author or editor: 12

  1. Mahanta, S., Das, S.K., Rajkumari, R.G., Bhuyan, N. Isolation and Characterization of Hydrocarbon degrading Microrganisms, National Conference on Interdisciplinarity: Prospects and Challenges. Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021, April 5-7, 2017.
  2. Boruah, J., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Standardization of A non-lethal DNA extraction method in Antherea assamensis, National Conference on Interdisciplinarity: Prospects and Challenges. Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021, April 5-7, 2017.
  3. Handique, R.M., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Molecular Characterization of Chilobrachys furnosus using mitochondrial Cox 1 gene sequence, National Seminar on Integrated Approach in Zoological Research & Biennial conference of Zoological Society of Assam, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam and Zoological Society of Assam, 30th & 31st March, 2017.
  4. Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Rice landrace varieties of Majuli and Karbi Anglang Districts of Assam and their possible utilization in economic upliftment of rural community, National Seminar on Socio-Economic Development in Rural Area. Department of Political Science, J.B. College, Jorhat, and NITI Aayog, Govt of India, New Delhi. 29th and 30th April, 2015.
  5. Saikia, S., Rangpipi, A., Das, S.K., Rajkumari, R.G., Bhuyan, N. Agro-morphological characterization of rice landraces variety (Oryza sativa) of Jorhat and Karbi angling districts of Assam. UGC sponsored International seminar on Environmental degradation, sustainable development of poverty: issues and policy Implications. Department of History & Department of Economics, C.K.B. College Teok, Jorhat, Assam in collaboration with Assam College Teachers’ Association. 21st – 23rd August 2014.
  6. Sarmah, P., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Buragohain, A.M., Bhuyan, N. Estimation of tea saponins and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental degradation and its impact on germplasm with special reference to north East India. Department of Botany, D.K. College, Mirza. 23rd and 24th January, 2014.
  7. Devi, K., Hazarika, A.D., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Screening antibiotics to control endogenous bacterial contaminants from the in vitro cultures of Clerodendrum colebrookianum. National Seminar on Research in Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development by the application of Mathematics and allied brances. Department of Botany, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bahona College, Jorhat, 10th & 11th May, 2013.
  8. Puzari, M., Das, S.K., Borchetia, S., Bhuyan, N. Molecular marker-based evaluation of parental genetic diversity and optimizing parental selection in muga silkworm breeding populations: a case study in Jorhat district of Assam. National Seminar on Research in Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development by the application of Mathematics and allied brances, Department of Botany, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bahona College, Jorhat, 10th & 11th May, 2013.
  9. Baruah, S., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Diversity and cellulose activity in the gut microflora of Eri Silkworm. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bio-resource of North East India and their conservation. Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza, Assam, 22nd-23rd March, 2013.
  10. Das, S.K., Borah, H., Puzari, M., Borchetia, S., Bhuyan, N. Genetic characterization of Tarantulas of Assam. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bio-resource of North East India and their conservation. Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza, Assam, 22nd-23rd March, 2013.
  11. Saha, S., Deka, D., Dwarah, P., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Molecular Diversity analysis of Muga silkworms collected on the basis of body weight and feeding habit. DBT Sponsored National Seminar on Biotechnological Research in Sustainable Development. Centre for studies in Biotechnology, Dibrugarh University, Feb 27-28, 2012.
  12. Bhuyan, N., Saikia, J., Barua, P. On the nature of surface water quality of Tocklai rivulet and Vehicular pollution caused by manual traffic signaling in Jorhat town. Department of Economics, Jorhat College. Feb. 11-12, 2011. 

FIP Activities/Participation in FDP (Organizer, Mode, Date):

  • NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by MMTTC, Gauhati University from Nov. 04-14, 2025.

Intellectual Property Rights (Patents/Copyright): Nil

Membership of Professional Bodies: 3

  • Life member, Assam Science Society, Guwahati
  • Life member, Zoological Society of Assam, Guwahati
  • Life member, Assam College Teachers Association (ACTA), Guwahati

Awards/Fellowships/Distinctions/Achievements: (National/ International):

Best Poster Award: 

  • Saha, A., Sarma, S., Somani, J., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Identification and Molecular Characterization of Wild sericigenous insects of Assam. Presented at IIT Guwahati Research Conclave, March 08-11, 2018. Awarded 1st Best Poster in the Bioscience and Bioengineering (BSBE) section.
  • Mahanta, S., Boruah, J., Rajkumari, M., Rajkumari, R.G., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Isolation and Characterization of Hydrocarbon degrading Microorganisms. Presented at IIT Guwahati Research Conclave, March 16-19, 2017. Awarded 2nd Best Poster
  • Daga, J., Sandilya, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Standardization of a non-lethal DNA extraction method in Antheria assamensis. Presented at IIT Guwahati Research Conclave, March 16-19, 2017. Awarded 3rd Best Poster
  • Borah, N., Borchetia, S., Das, S.K., Bhuyan, N. Molecular identification of indigenous and Exotic Carp species of Assam. Presented in the 18th International Conference, Perspective and challenges in Chemical and Biological sciences: Innovation crossroads at IASST Guwahati, 28th-30th Jan 2012. Awarded Best Poster.

Best Oral Presentation Award:

  • 1st best Students research presentation (Oral) award in the National Conference on ‘Interdisciplinarity: Prospects and Challenges’ held at Maitreyi College, New Delhi during April 05-07, 2017.

Published Cox1 Sequence of Chilobrachys assamensis at NCBI with Accession Number MG765456.

National/International Fellowship/Financial Support: Nil

Research Projects: 4 (Completed)

Title: Establishment of Institutional Biotech Hubs (IBT hubs) by DBT under special programme for NE states of India

  • PI: Nilave Bhuyan
  • Sanction Order No. BT/04/NE/2009 dated Sept. 21, 2010.
  • Sponsor: DBT
  • Duration: Sept. 21, 2010- June 19, 2019.
  • Sanction Cost: Rs. 82.85 lacs

Title: Identification of Pharmaceuticals in Stem Cell machinery of Tea

  • Co-PI: Nilave Bhuyan
  • Sponsor: DBT-AAU Centre
  • Duration: 2013-2015
  • Sanction Cost: 3.5 lakhs

Title: Standardization of non-invasive DNA extraction methods and identification of functional SSR regions of Antherea assama for QTL based molecular breeding approach.

  • Co-PI: Nilave Bhuyan
  • Sponsor: DBT-AAU Centre
  • Duration: 2013-2015
  • Sanction Cost: 2.3 lakh

Title: Earthworm Populations of Forest and Agricultural Ecosystems in the Sonitpur district of the Northern Brahmaputra plains.

  • PI: Nilave Bhuyan
  • Sanction Order No. DST No: SR/S4/ES-21/Brahmputr-II/2005(P-4) dated 26/02/2007
  • Sponsor: DST
  • Duration: Feb. 26, 2007 – Apr. 30, 2010
  • Sanction Cost: Rs. 9.72 lakh

Invited talks/lectures at professional or scientific meetings and conferences:

  1. Contributed as a resource person in the 5-days national workshop on ‘Novel Technologies for the production of Biofertilizers for a sustainable environment’ held from Dec. 15-19 at JB University, Jorhat. And delivered a talk on Vermicomposting: A Key Driver of Sustainable Agriculture & Waste Management.
  2. Delivered the Key-note address in the one-week FDP on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology organized by NIELIT, Guwahati Centre in the DCB Girls College, Jorhat on 15.12.2025
  3. Hands-on-training on ‘Creating Table Relationship using MS Access’ at of Botany, Bahona College on March 16, 2018
  4. Delivered an invited guest lecture on the local wildlives to the North Jorhat Senior Citizen’s Association on the eve of World Environment Day, June 05’ 2017
  5. Popular talk on ‘Theoretical and Applied aspects of Advance Biology’ at Balya Bhavan School, Jorhat on March: 4-5, 2016
  6. Hands-on-training on ‘Database creation using MS Access’ at Tea Research Association, Tocklai, Jorhat on Mar. 25, 2015
  7. Hands-on-training on ‘Principles and Practices in Bioinformatics’ at Kakojan College on March: 12, 2014
  8. Delivered an invited guest lecture on ‘In-breeding depression in the brood fish-stock’ in the One-day district level intensive campaign under the scheme EGS. Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Assam. Bistu Ram Barua Hall. Jorhat on Sept. 23, 2013.

Professional responsibilities/College committee assignments:

  • Administrator: Hostel Module at Samarth Portal
  • Member, Purchase Committee
  • Member, Hostel Committee

Professional development/continuous learning: 

Some of My learnings in iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) portal:

Name of the Course_Date of Completion

  • Understanding-Cashbook_22.06.2025
  • Basics-of-Financial-Accounting_22.06.2025
  • Vermicomposting_30.11.2025
  • R-Python_04.12.2025
  • Personal-Finance_08.12.2025
  • Personal and Professional Effectiveness_24.03.2026
  • AI-for-Karmayogi_01.04.2026
  • Introduction to AI_10.04.2026
  •  Core areas of AI_10.04.2026
  • Tiger-Conservation_11.01.2026
  • Networking Fundamentals_11.01.2026
  • AI applications in Govt._21.09.2026