Dr. Gitanjali Boruah
Department of Home Science
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Gitanjali Boruah
Assistant Professor, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam
Qualification:
- MSc, NET, Ph.D.
Area of specialization:
- Textile chemistry, Eco-friendly textile
Area of Research:
- Green nanoparticles, textiles, natural dyes
Research Degree:
| Degrees | Title | Year | University |
| Ph.D | Application of copper nanoparticles generated on plant extract for antimicrobial finish on cotton fabric | 2021 | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat |
Honours/Awards:
- Qualified UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) (Lecturer/Assistant Professor) in the discipline of Home Science, July, 2018.
Professional experience:
- Assistant Professor since 24th September, 2022 at MDKG College, Dibrugarh.
- Worked as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the project NAHEP-IDP, College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University, Sangsanggre, Tura, Meghalaya funded by World bank from 30th September, 2021 to 31st January, 2022.
Subjects handled at UG Level:
- Food and Nutrition, Dynamics of communication, Communication system and Mass Media, Human Nutrition, Life Science, Physical Science, Socio-economic environment, Textile.
IT FORTE:
- Certificate of Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
Paper presentation in National and International Seminars/Workshops/Conferences:
| Sl.
No. |
Title of the
paper presented |
Title of the Conference/Seminar/Workshop | Organiser | Sponsoring agency | Level | Date | |
| 1. | “Studies on antimicrobial activities of some of the indigenous herbs against Aureimonas altamirensis, an opportunistic human pathogen associated with cotton fabric | 70th Annual Meeting, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi, National Symposium “Plant Health Management: Embracing Eco-Sustainable Paradigm” | Assam Agricultural University | ICAR | National | February 15-17, 2018 | |
| 2. | Impact of Mass media on undergraduate students | Impact of Mass Media platform and its footprint on the post millennial Indian population | Department of Community Science, H.P.B. Girls college | ICSSR | National | October 13-14, 2023 | |
| 3. | Early Childhood: Health, Wellbeing and Nutritional Problems
|
National Education Policy, 2020 & Reinvigorating Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) | Department of Community Science & Department of Bengali,
Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya |
ICSSR | National | February 10-11, 2024 | |
| 4. | Some of the indigenous medicinal plants of Assam, India | Commercializing culinary heritage: exploring the indigenous food and beverage offerings of various communities in Assam, India | Department of Community Science, Sivsagar Girls’ College | ICSSR | National | May 3-4, 2024 |
Publications:
Published papers in Journals/Books:
| Sl. No | Title with page no, issue no and volume no. | Name of the Journal | ISSN/ISBN
No/DOI. |
Whether peer reviewed impact factor, if any? | Scopus/UGC Care | Year of publication |
| 1. | Eco-friendly Dyeing of Mulberry Silk Yarn with Bark of Artocarpus lacucha. | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science | 2319- 7692 (Print), 2319-7706 (Online) | YES | – | 2018 |
| 2. | Dyeing of mulberry silk using binary combination of henna leaves and monkey jack bark. | Journal of Natural Fibers | 1544-0478 (Print), 1544-046x (Online) | I.F-5.323 | Scopus | 2019 |
| 3. | Antimicrobial and UV protection finishing of cotton fabric with copper nanoparticles synthesized using S.cumini leaf extract | Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-02933-9 | I.F: 4.2 | Scopus | 2024 |
Abstract Published as Conference Proceedings:
| Sl.
No. |
Title with page
no, issue no and volume no. |
Name of the
Journal |
ISSN/ISBN
No. |
Whether peer
reviewed impact factor, if any? |
No. of
Co- authors |
Year of
publication |
| 1. | Efficacy on antimicrobial activities of the indigenous herbs against Candida albican, an opportunistic human pathogen associated with cotton fabric | 3rd International Conference “Global Initiatives in Agricultural and Applied Sciences for Eco Friendly Environment” Kathmandu, Nepal | – | – | – | 2019 |
Books Published:
Articles/Chapters published in Books:
| Serial no. | Title with Page No. | Book title, Editor and Publisher | ISSN/ISBN
No. |
Whether Peer reviewed? | No. of Co- authors | Whether you are the main author? | Year of publication |
|
01. |
Assessment of phytochemistry, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of Syzygium cumini L. 33-47 | Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research | 978-93-5570-040-7 | – | 03 | Yes | 2021 |
|
02. |
Colourful costume of Karbi Anglong. | Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research. | 978-93-5570-143-5 | – | 02 | No | 2022 |
Conference/Symposia/Webinars/RC/OP/FDP/STC/Training attended:
| Sl No | Name of the Programme | Duration | Organiser | Sponsoring agency |
| 1. | “Advances in applications of Nanotechnology” | 11-15th September, 2017 | ICAR- CIRCOT, Mumbai | ICAR |
| 2. | 70th Annual Meeting, Indian Phyto pathological Society, New Delhi, National Symposium “Plant Health Management: Embracing Eco-Sustainable Paradigm” | February 15-17, 2018 | AAU, Jorhat | ICAR |
| 3. | implementation of New Education Policy | 6th June, 2022 | ACTA Dibrugarh Zone and ACTA MDKG College Teachers’ Unit | |
| 4. | FDP on Academic Writing and Publication | 1-7th November, 2022 | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University | Tezpur University |
| 5. | Faculty Induction Programme | 1 February-2 March, 2023 | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University | Tezpur University |
| 6. | Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and College Teachers’ | 12- 20 June, 2023 | Indira Gandhi National Open University | UGC |
| 7. | Short term training programme on ‘Indian Knowledge systems’ | 9-14 October, 2023 | MMTTC, Gauhati University | UGC |
ACADEMIC PROJECT:
- Four months Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) at Titabar, Jorhat, Assam
- Six months Experimental Learning Programme (ELP) in Textiles and Apparel Designing, AAU, Jorhat, Assam
- In plant training programme in garment construction industry i.e Lohit Industries, Lakhtokia, Guwahati, from 9th April 2014 to 8th May 2014.
- In plant training programme covering production planning, Quality Control, Service area, purchase and accounts etc. organized by Orient Processors (P) Ltd. Unit II, Textile Division, Guwahati, from 9th– 23rd May