M. Sc., Ph. D

Sanctioned

Dr. Anurag Protim Das

M. Sc., Ph. D

Fish and Fisheries

Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Entrepreneurship in Aquarium Trade

1. Das, A.P. & Biswas, S.P. (2016): Carotenoids and Pigmentation in Ornamental Fish. Journal of Aquaculture & Marine Biology 4(4): 00093. DOI: 10.15406/jamb.2016.04.00093. 2. Das, A.P. & Biswas, S.P. (2019): Improvised protocol for quantitative determination of crude fat in fish feeds. Journal of Aquaculture & Marine Biology. 2019; 8(4): 144-146.DOI: 10.15406/jamb.2019.08.00253. 3. Das, A.P. & Biswas, S.P. (2020): Efficacy of Ipomoea batatas L. on Body Pigmentation and Growth Performance in Banded Gaurami (Trichogaster fasciata) Nebio| www.nebio.in | March 2020 | 11 (1): 35-39 4. Das, A.P. (2020): Achieving everlasting happiness in life through Bhagawad Gita. Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry. 11(5):137. DOI: 10.15406/jpcpy.2020.11.00687 5. Das, A.P. & Biswas, S.P. (2020): The effect of ripe papaya, Carica papaya, as natural carotenoids meal on body pigmentation and growth performance in banded gourami, Trichogaster fasciata. International Journal of Aquatic Biology. 8(2): 83-90. 6. Das, A.P. (2022): Elevating the level of Life “Steps towards Megaliving’’ through Bhagawad Gita. Journal of Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry. 13(1):1. DOI: 10.15406/jpcpy.2022.13.00704 7. Das, A.P., Boruah, A., Tanti, R. & Das, J.P. (2023): Distribution and Occurrence of White-Winged Wood Duck (Asarconis scutulata) in and around Digboi Region, Assam, India. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 0256-971X (P).

1. Efficacy of Marigold Oleoresin Petals as Natural Carotenoids Sources on Skin Pigmentation and Growth Performance in Ticto Barb Puntius ticto. Spectrum Science and Technology. ISSN: 2349-2937. Vol. 5, 2018 2. Marigold Oleoresin Petals as Natural Carotenoids Meal on Pigmentation and Body Indices in Pool Barb Puntius sophore, Glimpse of Biological Research in Upper Brahmaputra, ISBN: 978 81 946922 01. 2021 3. Evaluation of Dietary Carotenoids on Body Pigmentation and Growth Performance of Banded Gaurami. Horizons in Fish Research, Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-88854-86-3. 2022 4. Depensation of Fish Diversity of Bogibeel; an Important Stretch of Upper Brahmaputra Basin. Open Science, Gargaon College Science Forum. ISBN: 978-81-954347-3-2. 2023 5. Empowering Women through Edible Mushroom Industry. Women’s Well-Being Gargaon College Women Cell ISBN: 978-81-945305-1-0. Vol. 01, 2023 6. Industrialization of Mulberry Silk Culture in North East India: Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment Women’s Well-Being Gargaon College Women Cell ISBN: 978-81-945305-1-0. Vol. 01, 2023 7. Traditional Healing Practices of North East India – From the Perspective of Ethnozoology. Biological Spectrum of Northeast India ISBN: 978-93-92038-07-5 Vol. 03, 2023 8. Inventorization of Fish Germplasm of Dikhow River; Current Threats and Conservation Status Compendium of Life Sciences Researches in Northeast India Tinsukia College, ISBN: 978-98-954411-1-0. Vol. 01, 2023

1. Reviews on Environmental Issues ISBN: 978-81-2028-827-0, printed and published by Jagaran Sahitya Prakashan, Dhing Nagaon-782123. 2017

1. Presented a paper entitled “Application of carotenoids for therapeutic measure and colour enhancement of Trichogaster fasciata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)” in 2nd National Symposium on Fish Parasitology Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, on 23-24 November, 2015. 2. Presented a paper entitled “Assessment of Certain Ephemeral Streams of Northeast India and Prospect of Aqua Ecotourism as Conservatory Mega Tool” in International Symposium on Biodiversity and Biobanking, BIODIVERSE 2018, at IIT Guwahati, was organized by ADNAT and supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, North Eastern Council Ministry of DoNER and Indian Council for Medical Research held from 27-29 January 2018. 3. Presented a paper entitled “Benchmarking the Fish Diversity and Bionomic Adaptations to Climate Change: Threats and Conservation Strategies for Ephemeral Stream Fish Species” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Biology organized by Department of Zoology, Digboi College, In collaboration with Aaranyak on 24th & 25th February, 2018. 4. Presented a paper entitled “Efficacy of Natural Carotenoids meal on Feed Conversion Ratio, Growth, Survival, Pigmentation and gonadal Development of Trichogaster fasciata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) in Confined Environment” and secured Best Presenter in National Conference on Recent Advances in Zoological Research in North East India, jointly organized by the Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and The Zoological Society, Kolkata, during April 19 -20, 2018 at NEHU, Shillong. 5. Presented a paper entitled “Current Status of Piscine Diversity of Dobakhutia Beel a closed Wetland of Sivasagar District” in International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change, Physical and Life Sciences organized by DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam in association with International Academy of Science & Research, Kolkata in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi held on 21-22 January 2019. 6. Presented a paper entitled “Simulation of Natural Beta carotene meal and Improvised Ecological Parameters on Body Pigmentation and Captive Maturity of Trichogaster fasciata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)” in National Seminar on Trends in Biological Sciences and Sustainable Development organized by Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University on 5th & 6th of February, 2020. 7. Presented a paper entitled “Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship in Ornamental Fish Culture” in the Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Skill Development sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi organized by Sarat Chandra Singha College of Agriculture, Assam Agriculture University, Dhubri, Assam on 7th March, 2020. 8. Presented a paper entitled “Entrepreneurship Through Ornamental Fish Culture and Aquarium Trade in Northeast India” in the National Seminar on Atmanirbhar Bharat Opportunities and Challenges with Special Focus on North East India, organised by IQAC Gargaon College on 1st April 2023. 9. Presented a paper entitled “Synergistic Effects of Natural Carotenoids and Light Sources on Body Pigmentation of Banded Gourami (Trichogaster fasciata): Conversion of Potential Plant-derived Bio-resources into Dietary Carotenoid Supplement” in the 1st International Conference on Advances in Science organized by Gargaon College Science Forum with IQAC Gargaon College in collaboration with CSIR NEIST on 5th & 6th March, 2023. 10. Presented a paper entitled “Small Indigenous Fish (SIF) diversity of Disang River of Dikhowmukh area of Upper Brahmaputra Basin” and secured 2nd Best Presenter in the DHTE, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges & Prospects of Life Sciences Research in Northeast India” jointly organized by Departments of Botany & Zoology, Jawaharlal Nehru College Pasighat, in collaboration with the College of Agriculture, Pasighat, Central Agricultural University (Imphal) on 3rd April 2024.

Workshop Attended as Resource Person 1. “Technique of Induced Breeding and its Utility in Indigenous Fish Culture” organized by Department of Fishery, Dibrugarh Office, Govt. of Assam on 10th July, 2014. 2. Training on Pen Culture in Flood Plain Wetland of Assam Under Neh Component of CIFRI held on 24th July, 2014, organized by Department of Fishery, Dibrugarh Office, Govt. of Assam on 10th July, 2014. 3. “Entrepreneurship Development in Aquarium Trade, Small Scale Argi-business as a Source of Livelihood in NE India” part of the one-week workshop on Skill Development and Career Opportunities in Biological Sciences jointly organized by Department of Botany and Zoology, B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 19th to 24th July, 2021. 4. “Prospect of Entrepreneurship in Aquarium Trade: With an Overview of Ornamental Fishery of Northeast India” organized by Department of Zoology, in Collaboration with IQAC Digboi College, Dated 29/09/2021 at Saraipung. 5. “Cost Effective Culture of Indigenous Magur to Boost Rural Economy” for the Saraipung Forest Village, an adopted model village of NSS Digboi College unit organized by NSS Digboi College unit, Department of Zoology, in collaboration with IQAC Digboi College & Digboi Forest Division, Dated 19/11/2021 at Saraipung. 6. Awareness Programme cum workshop on Air Quality Improvement under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) from 21st– 25th March, 2022, organized by Pollution Control Board Assam, RLO- Sivasagar. 7. Training program on Composite Fish farming of residential training programs (five days each) for the beneficiaries of the FMS-CMSGUY scheme. Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University with the financial support of the Fishery Mission Society, Govt. of Assam under the scheme Chief minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (FMS-CMSGUY) on 24th February, 2023. 8. Delivered a talk on Awareness Programme cum workshop on “We Need Food, not Tobacco” on the eve of “World No Tobacco Day-2023” organized by NSS Unit, S.P.P. College, Namti on 31st March, 2023. 9. Training program on Fishery and Aquaculture to Livelihood Beneficiaries in Order to Provide Alternative Livelihood Opportunities to People Affected by Human-Elephant Conflict organized by Aaranyak on 27th July. 10. Workshop on Entrepreneurship in Aquarium Trade organized by Institutional Hub Namrup College on 20th February 2024. 11. One Day Workshop & Hands on Training on Aquarium Fabrication organized by IQAC Gargaon College in collaboration with Department of Zoology & Department of Botany, Gargaon College on 27th March, 2024 Workshops participated 1. Workshop on “Intellectual Property, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship” at Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh held on 18th February, 2013 organized by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) in association with Dibrugarh University. 2. 45 days Training programme on “Ornamental Fish Breeding & Culture” held from 8th January 2015 to 21st February 2015 organized by Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Versova, Mumbai, India. 3. National Workshop on “Coldwater Endemic Fishes of North Eastern Himalaya: Avenues and Challenges” held from 5th to 6th November, 2015 organized by ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Nainital, Uttarakhand. 4. Workshop on Latex held from 4th to 6th January, 2016 organized by the Centre for Computer Studies, Dibrugarh University. 5. Workshop on “Statistical and Computing Methods for Life Science Data Analysis” held from 8th February to 12th February, 2016 organized by the Biological Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata at Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University. 6. National Training Workshop on Fauna of Hotspots-3: Eastern Himalaya held from 17th to 21st March, 2016 at North Eastern Regional Centre, Zoological Survey of India, Shillong, as part of the Centenary celebration of the Zoological Survey of India. 7. Workshop on Important Methodologies in Genomics and Proteomics Research held from 22nd to 27th September, 2016 sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India organized by Institutional Biotech Hub and Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility, Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dibrugarh University. 8. National Interactive meet on “Mahseer in Recreational Fisheries and Eco-tourism in North East India: Scientists- Stakeholders – Entrepreneurs Meet & Angling Festival held from 1st to 2nd October, 2016 organized by ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand & Jasingpha Aqua Tourism Resort, Nagaon, Assam & Coldwater Fisheries Society of India. 9. Two days National Workshop on “Research Paper and Research Paper and Project Proposal writing” held from 24th to 25th October, 2016 organized by Dibrugarh University Research Scholar Association, Dibrugarh University. 10. National Workshop on “Ornamental Fishes for Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Development in Northeast India” held from 8th to 9th November, 2016 organized by Department of Fishery Science, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in collaboration with NFDB, Hyderabad & Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Meghalaya held at Department of Fishery, Meghalaya. 11. Workshop on “Capacity building in grant writing skills and effective management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Biotechnology by universities and research institutions in North East Region” held from 16th to 18th November, 2016 at Dibrugarh University sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, organized by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi. 12. Training programme on “Ornamental Fish Farming” held from 16th to 17th March, 2017 sponsored by Indian Council for Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture organized by Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University in collaboration with Jeeva-Suraksha, Sivasagar, Assam. 13. Workshop on “Bioinformatics: Current Approaches and Application in Biomedical Research” held from 28th to 29th, 2017 organized by the Biomedical Informatics Centre of ICMR, RMRC, Dibrugarh. 14. Orientaion program on Assam Biodiversity Portal held on March 24th, 2018. organized by Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in Collaboration with Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University. 15. Workshop on “Bioinformatics: Tools & Applications held from 23rd – 29th April, 2019 organized by Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh- 786004, Assam, India. 16. Workshop on “Patenting Innovations and Intellectual Property Rights” held from 29th to 30th March, 2022 organized by the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell, Dibrugarh University.

1. "4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” from 22nd January-20th February. 2024 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Ministry of Education.

1. Online Weeklong Faculty Development Program on Academic Writing and Publication from 10th-16th May. 2023, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University in association with Doomdooma College, Tinsukia and Raha College, Nagaon. 2. One-Week Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology (Online) from 25th June - 29th June, 2023, organized by IQAC Gargaon College in collaboration with Department of Economics, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya.

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