M.Sc., Ph.D.

Sanctioned

Dr. Pakiza Begum

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Catalysis

Computational Chemistry, Molecular Modelling, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Water Analysis, Natural dyes, Indian Knowledge System

• Pakiza Begum and Ramesh Chandra Deka. A Comparative Theoretical Investigation on the Activation of C-H Bond in Methane on Mono and Bimetallic Pd and Pt Subnanoclusters. In Computational Chemistry Methodology in Structural Biology and Material Sciences. CRC Press, a member of Taylor & Francis Group, Apple Academic Press Inc., 2017, pp. 243-258, USA and Canada. ISBN: 978-1-77188-568-3 (Hardcover), 978-1-315-20754-4 (eBook)
• Pakiza Begum, Pankaj Gogoi and Ramesh Chandra Deka. Chemical reactivity of atomically precise clusters towards industrial development and environmental conservation. In Air and Water Quality Assessment, Contamination and our Surroundings: Specific Analysis and Applications, Walnut Publication, 2020, pp. 70-90, ISBN: 9788194332169
• Pankaj Gogoi, Pakiza Begum, Kaustubh Rakshit and Tarun Kumar Maji. Synergistic Effect of E. crassipes Biomass/Chitosan for As (III) Remediation From Water. In Mathematics Applied to Engineering in Action: Advanced Theories, Methods & Models, Apple Academic Press Inc., CRC Press (Co-publisher), 2021, pp. 71-92, ISBN: 978-1-77188-922-3, 978-1-00305-517-4.
• Nikita Chakraborty, Pakiza Begum and Bhisma Kumar Patel. Counterbalancing common explosive pollutants (TNT, RDX, and HMX) in the environment by microbial degradation. In Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Microbial Degradation of Xenobiotics through Bacterial and Fungal Approach, Elsevier, 2022, pp. 263-310, ISBN: 9780323858397.
• Pankaj Gogoi, Pakiza Begum, Kaustubh Rakshit, Tarun Kumar Maji. Synergistic Effect of E. crassipes Biomass/Chitosan for As(III) Remediation From Water. In Mathematics Applied to Engineering in Action: Advanced Theories, Methods, and Models, Apple Academic Press, 2021, pp. 71-91, ISBN: 978-1-00305-517-4
• Nikita Chakraborty, Pakiza Begum, Bhisma Kumar Patel. Counterbalancing common explosive pollutants (TNT, RDX, and HMX) in the environment by microbial degradation. In Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, Elsevier, 2022, pp. 263-310, ISBN: 9780323858397
• Pimily Langthasa, Pakiza Begum, Sandeepa Agarwalla, Rashmi Dutta. Groundwater Contamination of Arsenic and its Toxicity. In Biological Spectrum of Northeast India (Annual Bioscience Communication), EBH Publishers, 2023, pp. 244-252, Vol. III, ISBN: 978-93-92038-58-7
• Pakiza Begum, Pimily Langthasa, Kangkana Sarma, Pankaj Gogoi. Transparent Wood: Potential Building Material of the Future. In OPEN SCIENCE: A Compilation of Science Articles, Gargaon College Science Forum, 2023, pp. 210-222, Vol.-II, ISBN: 978 81-954347-3-2
• Sandeepa Agarwalla, Pakiza Begum, Pimily Langthasa. Prodrug based nanoparticle therapeutics: challenges and future prospects. In Futuristic Trends in Pharmacy & Nursing, Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd., 2024, pp. 182-190, Volume III, e - ISBN: 978-93-6252-833-9.

• Dr. Arandao Narzary, Dr. Pakiza Begum, Dr. Chirantan Bhagawati . Environment: Climate Change and Natural Challenges. Gargaon College Publication Cell & Pubrayan Publication, ISBN: 978-93-90919-60-4, August 2021, total pages: 313
• Dr. Pakiza Begum, Ms. Pimily Langthasa, Dr. Priyanka Tamuli. WOMEN'S WELL BEING: Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, Gargaon College, ISBN: 978-81-945305-1-0, May 2023, total pages: 331

PRESENTED
• Study of the adsorption of CO, NO and O2 on faujasite supported Pd-monomer- DFT study. Current Trends in Computational Chemistry, CTCC-2012 NEHU, Shillong, 16th – 17th March, 2012
• CO oxidation on a single Pd atom supported on zeolite, Theoretical Chemistry Symposium, TCS-2012, IIT Guwahati, 19th-22nd December, 2012
• Theoretical Study of CO Oxidation Catalyzed by a Single Pd Atom Supported on Zeolite. Recent Advances in Chemical Research, RACR-14. Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, 20th-21st March, 2014
• A DFT study on the Catalytic Oxidation of Nitric Oxide by pure and bimetallic Palladium dimer. 7th HOPE Meeting, No. IN1401, Japan, Tokyo. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan, 1st-5th March, 2015
• Global Optimization Search for low lying Atomic and Electronic Structures of (CeO2)n (n=1-20) Nanoclusters. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials Science and Technology. National Institute of Technology, Nagaland, 4th-6th January, 2017
• C-H bond activation in methane over PdnPt4-n (n=0-4) subnanoclusters: A Comprehensive density functional study. International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Environment. Tezpur University, Assam, 22nd-23rd June, 2017
• Theoretical Investigation for Low Lying Stuctures of Cerium dioxide subnanoclusters using DFT Approach. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Pollution: Assessment, Awareness and Prevention. Lumding College, Lumding. 28th-29th June, 2017
• Reconsidering Science for Sustainable Development National Seminar on Atmanirbhar Bharat: Opportunities and Challenges with special focus on NE India (Hybrid Mode). IQAC, Gargaon College, 1st April, 2023
• A Hydride Assisted Pathway in the Hydrogenation of CO2 into Formic acid on small Tin dioxide clusters. 1st International Conference on Advances in Science, Gargaon College Science Forum and IQAC Gargaon College in collaboration with CSIR-NEIST, SBI and ONGC, Nazira, NEIST Jorhat, 5th and 6th May, 2023
• Ethnomedicinal Study on Crataeva nurvala Tree for Treatment of Pneumonia: A Pilot Study. National Seminar on Indian Knowledge System: Traditions & its Relevance. Sipajhar College Teachers’ Unit in Collaboration with University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), Assam Physical Society (APS), Assam College Principal’s Council (ACPC) in association with IQAC, Sipajhar College, 15th-16th November, 2024

ATTENDED
• Online Workshop on Use of ICT Tools for Effective Teaching. Teaching, Learning Centre, Tezpur University in association with IQAC, Gargaon College, (Ministry of Education, GoI), 3rd-7th May, 2021
• Week-long Online International Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights for the Promotion and Protection of Innovations. IQAC, Gargaon College, Sivasagar, Assam in collaboration with DPIIT-IPR Chair, Tezpur University & IPEG, The City Law School, City, University of London, 16th to 21st May, 2022
• NEP-Orientation and Sensitization Online Programme under the UGC Malviya Mission-Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP), NIEPA. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) under UGC- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre , 3rd-12th June, 2024

ORGANIZED
• Week-long Online International Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights for the Promotion and Protection of Innovations. IQAC, Gargaon College, Sivasagar, Assam in collaboration with DPIIT-IPR Chair, Tezpur University & IPEG, The City Law School, City, University of London, 16th-21st May, 2022
• Coordinator for Workshop on “Gender Sensitization”. Women Cell (GCTU) in association with IQAC and Dept. of Chemistry, Gargaon College, 10th December, 2022
• Joint Coordinator for “National Girl Child Day”. Department of Statiscitics & Women Cell in association with IQAC and NCC, Gargaon College, 24th January, 2023
• Convenor for “International Women Day celebration”. Women Cell (GCTU) in association with Women Cell, IQAC and NCC (Army and Naval), Gargaon College, 8th March, 2023
• Secretary for “Inter-College Women’s Badminton Tournament”. Women Cell (GCTU) in association with Women Cell, IQAC and NCC (Army and Naval), Gargaon College, 11th February, 2023
• Assistant Coordinator for “World Against Child Labor”. Dept. of Zoology, Assamese, Women Cell (GCTU), IQAC & 11 Assam Girls (I) Coy NCC, Gargaon College, 12th June, 2023
• Coordinator for “World Blood donor day”. Jointly by NCC, IQAC, NSS and Women Cell (GCTU), 14th June, 2023
• Coordinator for “Two day Online National workshop on preparation of IIT-JAM”. Career Counselling and Guidance Cell in association with Dept. of Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology and IQAC, Gargaon College, 24th and 26th August, 2023

• Part of DST-UKIERI collaboration project entitled “Hybrid Quantum Mechanics / Molecular Mechanics Calculation on Palladium Supported TiO2 for CO oxidation” under Professor Richard Catlow, FRS, UCL Faculty of Chemistry. University College London, United Kingdom.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED
• Applied Chemistry Education Award. Tezpur University, February, 2012
• Gold Medalist at University. Tezpur University, February, 2012
• DST-INSPIRE-JRF Fellowship. Department of Science and Technology, July 2012 to August 2014
• DST-INSPIRE-RRF Fellowship. Department of Science and Technology, September 2014 to June 2017
• JSPS HOPE Fellow at 7th HOPE Meeting, Tokyo, Japan. Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Japan, March 2015
• Selected for SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF). Department of Science and Technology, July 2017
• Table-Tennis single Champion. Tezpur University, 2015-16
• Champion in Women’s Inter College Badminton Tournament. Gargaon. College, Simaluguri, Assam, 4th February, 2023
• Participated in All India Civil Services Badminton Tournament 2023-24. Sports Department, Chandigarh under the aegis of Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board, DOPT, New Delhi, 3rd to 9th March, 2024

• 12th Orientation Programme in Catalysis Research. National Centre for Catalysis Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (DST, GoI), 19th November to 6th December, 2011
• 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme. TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (MHRD, GoI, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching), 26th June to 24th July, 2020

• Two-week Refresher Course in “Chemistry”. TLC Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu & Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur, Tamil Nadu, 15th-29th December, 2023

• Online Elementary FDP on “Recent Trends in Green Technologies for sustainable Development”. AICTE, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, (Government of India, AICTE), 13th-17th September, 2021
• One Week Online Faculty Development Programme Cum Workshop on Academic Reading and Writing. IQAC, Gargaon College in collaboration with Centre for Writing and Pedagogy, Krea University, 23rd-27th March, 2022
• One Week Faculty Development Program on “Scientific Language”. Department of Mathematics, School of Basic Sciences, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, India, 26th April-2nd May, 2023
• One Week Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology (Online). IQAC, Gargaon College in collaboration with Department of Economics, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, 25th-29th June, 2023
• Online one week Faculty Development Programme on “E-Content Development”. TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (Ministry of Education, GoI, PMMMNMTT), 23rd-29th November, 2023

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