Prof. Lakhon Kma joined the Department of Biochemistry, NEHU as a faculty in 2002. He did his Post-Doctoral Research in the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA (2009-2010). Prof. Kma was also awarded the BOYSCAST Fellowship, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, to undertake research in Florida International University, Miami, USA.

Prof. Kma has been teaching M. Sc. Biochemistry theory papers and conducting practical classes for more than 20 years. He has also been teaching the Pre-Ph.D. courses since its introduction in NEHU. Prof. Kma has also been involved in examination related matters for Under-graduate, Post-graduate and Pre-Ph.D. courses since 2002. He is actively involved in research in the field of cancer and radiation countermeasures for more than 17 years. One of the research focus of Prof. Kma is on early detection of cancer and has contributed immensely in making poly-ADP-ribosylation of blood lymphocyte proteins as a reliable marker of initiation of cancer in mouse model, which has been tested in human blood lymphocytes as well. Other field of research interest includes chemical radioprotectors that can be used in radiation countermeasure strategy. Currently, Prof. Kma is also focussing on research involving natural products. He is working on using herbal products in radiation countermeasure strategy and also in radiosensitization of cancer cells. Prof. Kma has 62 publications which include papers in National and International journals, book chapters, edited books and magazines. His works are highly cited and has an h-index of 12 and i10-index of 13. He had research projects from various funding agencies-ICMR New Delhi, UGC New Delhi, BRNS-DAE Mumbai & SERB-DST, New Delhi. Currently, an IAEA-funded project is on-going. He has also guided doctoral students. Prof. Kma has applied for one Indian patent along with other investigators. He has presented his research work in several National and International conferences/seminars in India and abroad and several webinars. He is also life members of several professional bodies, editorial board member and reviewers of many journals.

Prof. Kma has actively contributed to corporate life and management of the Institution. He has been Teacher-in-charge of various administrative and academic committees of the Department of Biochemistry and the University in general since 2002. He has been a member of Departmental Research Committee and Board of Studies of Biochemistry and School Board member, School of Life Sciences, NEHU. Prof. Kma is also the Radiation Safety Officer of the University since 2015. He has been part of the Organising Committee of several important seminars/conferences/symposia in the Department, School and University which includes the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and 96th Indian Science Congress. Prof. Kma has also participated and organized several professional development activities.

Prof. Kma is also very interested in extension programmes and co-curricular activities. He has represented NEHU in the Meghalaya Inter-Office Badminton Tournament. He is also the Winner of NEHU Open Marathon 2013 and Badminton Tournament 2014. He has been the Programme Coordinator, National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell, NEHU (2013-2016; 2016-2019). As Programme Coordinator, he has helped several villages across the State of Meghalaya by providing them with dams for drinking water, solar street lights, washing sheds, bus sheds, community toilets, footpaths, classrooms, etc. through the NSS Cell NEHU and its Units across different colleges in Meghalaya. He has also empowered villagers and students by providing them with hard and soft skill development programmes for employability and self-sustenance.

Prof. Kma has contributed immensely to the growth of NEHU Teacher’s Association (NEHUTA). He was the General Secretary and Vice-President on different occasions and Member of the Executive Committee for 3 terms. He has drafted the Constitution of NEHUTA which was approved by the General Body and the University’s statutory bodies and is being used currently. Currently, he is the President of NEHUTA. He was also the Joint Secretary of Meghalaya Tribal Teacher’s Association (MeTTA-NEHU) and currently holding the post of the President and has contributed immensely in drafting the Constitution of MeTTA-NEHU.

Prof. Kma is also a freelance writer and has contributed more than 25 articles in ‘The Shillong Times’ and other dailies on different socio-political and developmental fronts. He has also been a member of different socio-cultural bodies.