Areas of Interest/Specialization:
Organic Chemistry
Research Interest:
- Synthesis of pharmacologically important Heterocycles: Synthetic approaches to Oxygen, Nitrogen and Sulphur Heterocycles via green protocols and studies on their biological properties.
- Synthesis of Nanoparticles and organo-nanocatalysts: Preparation of metal (ferromagnetic as well as non-ferromagnetic) nanoparticles via chemical methods, and investigation on its catalytic properties in organic synthesis. Development of coated/ hybrid organo-nanocatalyst for advanced synthesis
Experience: 20 Years
PhD Awarded/Supervised:
- Awarded: 16
- Dr. Aiborlang Thongni
- Dr. Tyrchain Mitre Lipon
- Dr Kmendashisha Wanniang
- Dr. Ibakyntiew Marpna
- Dr. Arup Dutta
- Dr. George Kupar Kharmawlong
- Dr. Noimur Rahman
- Dr. Ridaphun Nongrum
- Dr. Jims World Star Rani
- Dr. Geetmani Singh Nongthombam
- Dr. Chingrishon Kathing
- Dr. ShokipTumtin
- Dr. Satyapati Devi
- Dr. Tovishe Phucho
- Dr. Madhushudhan Saha
- Dr. Milan Chandra Dutta
- Result Awaited: 2
- Ms Munmee Goswami
- Ms Pooja Paul
Ongoing: 5
- Ms Ridahunlang Nongkhlaw
- Ms Mebalari Thangkhiew
- Ms Naphisabet Nongkhlaw
MSc. Project Students Supervised: 45
Administrative responsibilities undertaken:
- Dean, Students’ Welfare (Shillong Campus), NEHU: March 2021-onwards.
- Warden, Ranggira Hostel, Hostel No 19: From August 2008 till September 2015.
- University Proctor (Shillong Campus), NEHU: 2015- Feb, 2021.
- Convener of the Anti-Ragging Committee.
- Convener of the Anti-Ragging Squad.
- Member of Election Commission of NEHUSU.
- Member of the University Level Disciplinary Council.
- Member of the Residential Allotment Committee for Hostel allotment.
- Member of the Students Counselling Cell.
- Member of the Committee for University Memorabilia.
- Chairman of “The Chemistry Club, Department of Chemistry” from 2012 onwards.
- Nodal Officer for the Awareness programmes on Drug abuse and prevention in Colleges and central Universities.
Academic affiliations :
- Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
- Life member of the Indian Council of Chemists
- Life member of The Chemical Research Society of India
- Member, Board of Under Graduate Studies in Chemistry, NEHU
- Member, Board of Post Graduate Studies in Chemistry, NEHU
- Member, Board of Post Graduate Studies in Biochemistry, NEHU
- Member, School Board of Physical Sciences, NEHU
- Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, NEHU
- Member, Admission Committee for PhD and MSc.
- Member, Meghalaya Medical Entrance Test (MMET)