Dr. N Nirjanta Devi
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. : Periyar University, Salem, Tamil NaduResearch Interests:
Microbial Biotechnology, Medicinal plants and its bioactivity. Environmental BIotechnologyDate of Joining : Nov 24, 2015
Phone: 08132057177
Email: nndevi@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
B.Sc. (2003): Zoology Honours, First Class, DM College of Science, Manipur University.
M.Sc. (2005): Biotechnology, First Class, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu
M.Phil. (2008): Biotechnology, First Class, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu
PGDBI (2009): First Class, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Ph.D.(2013):Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu
SET(2014-2015): Life Science, NE Region
Teaching
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 8 Years and 8 Months
From 24/11/2015 - till date: Assistant professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam
Research Projects
| Sl. No | Name of the Project | Name of the Principal Investigator(PI) | Name of the Co-PI | Name of the Funding Agency | Type (Government/Non-Government) | Year | Funds Sanctioned (INR in lakhs) | Duration of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Curiosity to Discovery: Enhancing Science Engangement through Foldscope in Schools Status: Ongoing |
Dr. Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi (Co-PI) | Dr. Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi | Cotton University | In House | 2024 | 100000 | 18 months |
| 2 | Green wastes as effectual biosorbents of commonly used laboratory dyes Status: Ongoing |
Dr. Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi | Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem, Assistant Professor, Dept of Zoology | Cotton University | In House | 2024 | 100000 | 18 months |
| 3 | Study of the functional diversity and community dynamics of earthworm gut microbiota in heavy metal contaminated agricultural soils Status: Ongoing |
Dr. Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi | Prof. Eeshan Kalita | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) | Government | 2023 | Rs 2834700 | 3 years |
Research paper publications
2024
1. Pinky Bora · Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi, Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Lead (Pb) by Enteric Bacteria and Metagenomic Analysis of an Endogenic Earthworm Metaphire nanaoensis Found in the Semi‐urban Paddy Fields of Kamrup District, Assam, Water Air Soil Pollution, 367, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07170-w
2023
1. Pinky Bora and Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi, Exploration of the chemical constituents and its antioxidant, antibacterial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from the medicinal plant Dillenia indica, Archives of Microbiology, 2023
2021
1. Dipannita Deka, Pinky Bora, Nameirakpam Nirjanta Devi, Mayuri Chabukdhara , Biosorption of Cadmium by fungi isolated from Bharalu river, Assam, Journal of Tropical Life Science, vol. 11, 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.11594/jtls.11.03.04
2020
1. Sangeeta Agarwal, Manisha Gogoi, Smritirekha Talukdara, Pinky Bora, Tarun Kumar Basumatary and N. Nirjanta Devi, Green synthesis of silver nanoplates using the special category of plant leaves showing the lotus effect, RSC Advances, 36686-36694, 2020 DOI: 10.1039/D0RA06533A
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Devi NN and Singh MS. 2015. Endophytic fungi associated with traditional medicinal plants of Manipur. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 33(1), July – August 2015; Article No. 25, Pages: 127-132.
2. Devi NN and Prabakaran, JJ. 2014. Bioactive metabolites from an endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. isolated from Centella asiatica. Current Research in Environmental and Applied Mycology 4 (1): 34–43 (2014) ISSN 2229-2225.
3. Devi NN, Huirem Reena Devi, Satyavama D Asem, Ishworani Chongtham, Koijam Solenia Chanu. 2014. Antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of leaves and rhizomes of Acorus calamus L.World Journal of pharmaceuticl Research. 3(3):4871-4875. ISSN-2277-7105.ii871
4. Devi NN and Singh MS.2014. Bioactivity of Endophytic Fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Isolated from Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus Nees. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 3(10):97-99.
5. Devi NN and Femina W.2012. GC-MS analysis of Gloriosa superb medicinal plant of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Pharmacy Research.5(1):343-345.
6 . Devi NN and Femina W.2012. Antimicrobial properties of endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal plant Camellia sinensis.International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences.3(3):420-427.
7. Devi NN, Dheeban Shankar P, Femina W and Paramasivam T.2012. Antimicrobial efficacy of green synthesized silver nanoparticle from medicinal plant Plectranthus amboinicus. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research.12(1):164-168.
8. Devi NN, Dheeban Shankar P and Sutha S.2012. Biomimetic synthesis of Silver nanoparticles from endophytic fungus and their antimicrobial efficacy. International Journal of Biomedical and advance research.3(5):409-413.
9.Devi NN., Prabakaran, JJ and Femina W.2012. Phytochemical Analysis and enzyme analysis of endophytic fungi from Centella asiatica. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine.S1280-S1284.
10. Devi NN, Jeeva P and Femina W. 2012. Screening for phytochemical, antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of medicinal plant of Tamil Nadu.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Bioscience.1(1).
11. Prabakaran, JJ, Devi NN and Femina W.2012. Antibiogram pattern of endophytic fungi isolated from medicinal plant Centella asiatica. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5(1),205-207.
12. Devi NN and Singh MS.2013. GC-MS Analysis of Metabolites from Endophytic
Fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioidesIsolated from Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus Nees. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 23(2), Nov – Dec 2013; n? 63, 392-395. Impact factor-2.19.
13. Gene submitted to NCBI (Accession number. HQ214674, HM068965, KC662170)
Research Scholars
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Roll No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinky Bora | Microbiology | MBB1891006 |
| 2 | Zeenat Anar Hussain | Microbiology | MBB1891010 |
| 3 | Nikita Devi | Environmental Microbiology | MBB2391001 |
Other Information
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
DBT- Research Associateship program – 10/01/2013 – 23/11/2015.
TRAINING/ WORKSHOP/ SEMINAR ATTENDED:
1. Participated in the workshop on “Analytical Instruments and their Applications” (GCMS &HPLC), 13-15th June, 2019, organized by Department od Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Anurachal Pradesh.
2. Participated a workshop on Prospects and Practices of Horticulture and Nursery development on 7th and 8th November, 2019, organised by Botanical Hobby Centre, Department of Botany, Cotton University.
3. Participated in the Conference cum Workshop in “Host Microbe Interaction” on 1st - 2nd February 2019, organised by Institute of Advanced study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam.
4. Participated in the National Seminar on “ Contemporary Visual Culture, Practice and Possibilities of North East India”, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, REgional Center, Kolkata and Pragjyotish Centre for Cultural REsearch, GUwahati in Collaboration with the DEpartment of Archaeology, Cotton University, GUwahati on 4th and 5thy January 2019.
5. Participated in the “Orientation Program on Assam Biodiversity Portal”, organised by Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environmental(ATREE) in collaboration with Department of Botany, Cotton University on 25th May, 2018.
6. Presented a paper on “National Seminar on Contemporary Anthropology and Northeast India and Forty-eight annual conference of the Indian Anthropological Society”, Kolkata,November 1-3, 2018, organised by Department of Anthropology, Cotton University, Guwahati.
7. Participated in the “Cotton University Symposium 2017” an Annual symposium, organised by Cotton College State University, Guwahati, Assam, 27 -28th January, 2017.
8. Participated in the “National Seminar on REcent Advances in Zoological Research and Integrative Biology”, 27-28th February, 2017, organised by Department of Zoology, Cotton College, Guwahati, Assam.
9. Participated in the “ International Conference on Sophisticated Instruments in Modern Research”, held at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati during 30th June-1st July, 2017.
10. Participated in the “Participated in the Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Biotechnology, organised by Guwahati Biotech Park, Technology Complex, IIT Guwahati on 10th March, 2017.
11. Participated in the workshop on “Capacity building in grant writing skills and effective management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Biotechnology by University, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam from December 28-30,2016, organised by Biotech Consortium India Limited(BCIL), New Delhi.
12. Participated in the 3 days National Semibar on the focal theme” Scieneces & Technology for HUman DEvelopment” during 21st-23rd January, 2015, Indian Science Congress Associetion, hosted by Manipur UNiversity.
13. Participated in the National Workshop on “ Sustainable Development of medicinal plants sector in Northeastern India: held on 16-17th Febraury, 2015, organised by Forest Department , Government of Manipur and National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Givernment of India.
14. Presented a paper in the “National Seminar on advances in Life Sciences, organised by the Center of Advanced study in Life SCiences, Manipur University on March 23-24, 2015.
15. Poster presentation in the “ International Conference on Biotechnological Advances in Environmental Health and Biodiversity Conservation (EHBC) May 21-23, 2015, organised by Manipur University, Manipur.
16. Presented Poster in the National SEminar on Redox Biology on 28-29th March, 2014, organised by Center of Advanced study in Life Sciences, Manipur University
17. Presented a poster in the Workshop -V entitled” Biotechnology Research IN North East India: Present & Future” hekd during 18th-20th September, 2014, organized by the DBT-AAU Centre, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat,