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- Assistant Professor & Head of the Department
Raktim Ranjan Saikia, M.Sc. Ph.D
Assistant Professor and Head of the Department
Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous)
Jorhat 785001, Assam, India
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Teaching responsibilities
Earth System Science, Palaeontology, Metamorphic Petrology, Fuel Geology, Earth and Climate
Research projects
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Sl No. |
Title of the project |
Name of the funding agency |
Duration/status |
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A Study on the Paleo-channels of Dihing River and its impact on the Pre-Ahom inhabitant of Upper Assam (Principal Investigator) |
INSA (Indian National Science Academy) |
2022-24 |
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2 |
A Study on Salt Production in ancient Assam (Principal Investigator) |
INSA (Indian National Science Academy) |
2017-19 |
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3 |
A Study on river channel modification of Jorhat District of Assam. (Principal Investigator) |
INSA (Indian National Science Academy) |
2013-15 |
PUBLICATIONS (latest first)
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Saikia, R.R., Taye, C.D., Amin, N., Konwar, S., Panzeri, L., Galli, A. 2024. Chronological and Archaeometric Evaluation of Bricks from Archaeological Sites of Upper Assam, Northeast India: Estimation of the Firing Temperature and Civilization History. Applied Sciences. vol-14, 6271. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146271
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Saikia, R. R., Taye, C. D., Amin, N., & Konwar, S., 2024. Physico-chemical parameters of traditional salt producing springs of Ancient Assam, Northeast India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol-23 (2), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i2.3161
- Kishor Goswami and Raktim Ranjan Saikia., The Making of Jorhat: Understanding the Patterns of Migraton and Settlement (2500 BC to 1947 AD), Journal of Politics, Vol. XXI, pp. 219-236.
- Raktim Ranjan Saikia., Economics of Ancient Pragjyotish-Kamarupa (In Assamese), Aitihya, The Heritage, XII (1), pp.155-177.
- Goswami, K., Saikia, R. R. and Gogoi, M., 2021. The Tradition of Manuscript Writing and the Development of Libraries in Pre-Colonial Assam. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 5985. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5985
- Saikia, R. R. and Goswami, K. 2021. Technology in historical study: Iron culture and History of Assam. Academia Letters, Article 1332. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL1332
- Raktim Ranjan Saikia, and Nurul Amin, A Study on the Salt Production of Ancient Assam. Indian Journal of History of Science, Vol-54(4), e-ISSN: 2454-9991, P-ISSN 0019-5235.
- Raktim Ranjan Saikia and Nurul Amin., 2016. A Study of River Channel Modifications of Jorhat District of Assam, Indian Journal of History of Science, Vol-51(3), 556-559, e-ISSN: 2454-9991, P-ISSN 0019-5235.
- Raktim Ranjan Saikia, Nurul Amin, and Yogesh Chand Nagar., 2016. Dating of Paleochannel Sediment of Jorhat District of Assam, North Eastern India, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol-3(11), 156-164, eISSN: 2395-0056, PISSN 2395-0072.
- Chattarjee, N., Saikia, R. R., Mazumdar, A. C. and Bhattacharya, A., 2007. Mesoproterozoic granulites of the Shillong–Meghalaya Plateau: Evidence of westward continuation of the Prydz Bay Pan-African suture into Northeastern India. Precambrian Research. 152 (1-2), Pp. 1-26.
- Mazumdar, A. C., Saikia, R. R. and Sharma, B. B., 2005. PT path history of the Ajagarh Hill Granulites and its implication in the crustal evolution of the Gneissic Complex of the Shillong plateau. Journal of Geoscience, Vol.7, Pp. 1-5.
Book Chapters:
- Saikia, Raktim Ranjan and Amin, Nuril, The Migration of the Dimasas in North East India, in Book Studies on Dimasa, History, Language and Culture (Vol. 2), Edited by Monali Longmailai, DVS Publishers, H B Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, ISBN-978-93-85839-32-0, 2019
- Migration Pattern of Jorhat, in Book Jorhat, Compiled and Edited by Samiran Goswami, Published by Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Dispur, Guwahati-6, ISBN-978-81-929727-4-9, 2013
- Technology in Historical Study: Iron Culture and History of Assam, in book Atavika-A Dialouge Between Present and Past, Volume 2. Edited by P. k. Dandasena and Gitanjali Routa, Published by B. R. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2023, ISBN- 9789391123185
- ৰাজনৈতিক চিহ্নৰ পৰা উপাস্য দেৱতালৈ চোমদেউৰ পৰিক্ৰমা, ডঃ গিৰিন ফুকন সম্পাদিত “টাই ভাষা সাহিত্যৰ জিলিঙণি, DVS Publishers, H B Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-781001, ISBN-978-93-85839-80-1, 2023
Book:
- প্ৰাক-ঔপনিৱেশিক অসমৰ অৰ্থনৈতিক ইতিহাস, অসম পাবলিচিং কোম্পানী, পানবজাৰ, গুৱাহাটী-১, ২০২২, ISBN-978-93-92305-41-2
Participation in Workshop/Seminar/Fieldwork
- A National Training Course on “Inductively coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry and Associated Analytical Techniques for Geochemical, Mineral exploration and environmental Studies” at NGRI Hyderabad From 21st-25th July 2003.
- A Regional Workshop on “X-ray Diffraction and X-Ray Fluorescence: Procedures and Applications,” at USIC, GauhatiUniversity from 10th-13th November 2003.
- A workshop on “Application of Statistical techniques in Basic and Social Science Research” organized by Assam Science Society, from 9th-10th May 2004.
- workshop on “Application of Remote sensing, GIS, and GPS in Geography and allied sciences” at Department of Geography, Gauhati University, from 9th –11th April, 2004.
- Successfully completed Geological modeling of TS-3A Sand of Geleki oil Field, in Upper Assam which leads to release 3 Development wells and one Water Injection well in the field.
- Successfully completed Geological modeling of TS-2 Sand of Geleki oil Field, in Upper Assam which leads to release 4 Development wells and one Water Injection well in the field.
- NACC sponsored National Workshop on Post Accreditation Initiative on Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement, Organized by J B College on 23rd-24th August, 2013.
- Completed a short term course on “Basics of Python Programming” conducted by NIELIT from 22 to 28 July, 2020
- Present a paper on the Topic “Geological Parks, Eco Tourism and Sustainable Development” in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Sustainable development of tourism in North-East India with Special reference to World Heritage site Kaziranga National Park, organized by Department of Commerce, JDSG College, Bokakhat on 26-27 April, 2019.
- Present a paper on the Topic “Domestic Violence against women in Assam: Causes and Impact on Family” in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on “Shielding Women from Violence and Search for Newer Avenues, organized by Department of Political Science, THB College, Jamugurihat on 2nd-3rd March, 2019.
Participation as resource persons in refresher courses/orientation course/ summer schools/ workshops/ seminars/ symposia etc. including open university courses/M.Phil., Ph.D.
- Invited to Deliver a lecture on “History of Salt-A precious Commodity of Medieval Assam, to North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) on 4th April, 2023.
- Invited to Deliver a lecture on “Economy of Medieval Assam” at Department of History, Dibrugarh University on 14th October, 2022.
- Invited to Deliver “Rontu Sharma Memorial Lecture” on the topic –Study of History from interdisciplinary point of View” on 12th September, 2022, to Dr Nobin Bordoloi College, Jorhat.
- Invited as a resource person by Sahitya Academy to discuss the topic-Liturature and Assam History, on 3rd March, 2021 at Jorhat.
- Invited as a resource person by C. K. B. College, Teok, to discuss the topic-“the Application of Science and Technology in the Study of History, on 19th April, 2018.
- Invited to Deliver “Punaram Mohan Phukan Endowment Lecture” on the topic –“Chomdeo” on 5th March, 2017, organized by Institute of Tai Studies and Research, Moranhat, Assam.
- Invited as Chairperson to the Seminar associated with Nomami Brahmaputra Mahotsav, organized by District administration, on 2nd April, 2017
- Invited as resource person for historical field work by Dept. of History, Jorhat College, on 31-10-2011.
- Invited as resource persons to a National symposium on History and Archaeology of Doiyang Valley, organized Jorhat College, on 27-04-2015.
- Invited as resource persons to an orientation programme of Science and Mathematics teachers of Upper Primary level under “Bijnan Jagaran Jatra, organized by Jorhat District Administration on 14th - 15th November, 2012.
- Invited as Chief Panelist by ONGCL on 31st Oct., 2014 on the occasion of ‘Combating corruption- Technology as an enabler’.
- Invited as Expert to a symposium on “Geography, Geology and History of Numaligarh area”, organized by Department of Assamese, J B College, on 14th March, 2013.
- Assistant Professor
Sorat Konwar, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor
Mobile.No. +919706844123
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Successfully qualified UGC-CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET), June, 2015 and December 2015.
- Successfully completed M.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Gauhati University, securing First Class first (9.56 CGPA) in 2015
PUBLICATIONS
- Saikia, R.R., Taye, C.D., Amin, N., Konwar, S., Panzeri, L., Galli, A. 2024. Chronological and Archaeometric Evaluation of Bricks from Archaeological Sites of Upper Assam, Northeast India: Estimation of the Firing Temperature and Civilization History. Applied Sciences. vol-14, 6271. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146271
- Saikia, R. R., Taye, C. D., Amin, N., & Konwar, S., 2024. Physico-chemical parameters of traditional salt producing springs of Ancient Assam, Northeast India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol-23 (2), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i2.3161
SEMINAR/POSTER PRESENTED
- Presented a poster in Poster Presentation event at the Research Conclave’ 17 organised by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati on “Geotechnical Assessment of Stability of Large Granite and Gneiss Boulders occurring on hillslopes at Kotabari, Guwahati, Assam, INDIA”.
- Presented a seminar at National Seminar on Advances in Electronic and Allied Science and Technology (NaSAEST) 2017, organized by Electronic Scientists and Engineering Society (ESES) and Gauhati University, on, “Morphometric Analysis of Gai River Basin using Remote Sensing and GIS, NE Himalaya, India”.
- Presented a seminar at UGC – Sponsored National Saminer on Impact of Pollution: Assesment, Awareness and Prevention, Lnmding College, on “Geotechnical Risk and Site Investigation of Boulders occurring in Hillslope of Guwahati, Assam, India”.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED
- A workshop on “Space Technology Inputs for Disster Risk Reduction in North Eastern region with Special Emphasis on Early Warning, Preparedness and Mitigation” conducted at NESAC, Umiam during March 16 – 17, 2017.
- One week workshop on “Petrography” organised by Department of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University from 27th of March tp 1st of Aprail, 2017.
- One weak workshop on “Advance Petrography” organized by department of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University from 26th June, 2018 to 1st July, 2018.
- Assistant Professor
Chaitra Dhar Taye, M.Sc. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Website: www.jbu.ac.in
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Ph. D. in Applied Geology (2009-2016):
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Thesis Title: “Petrography and Geochemistry of the Volcanic and Metavolcanic Rocks of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India”.
Supervisor: Prof. Pramathesh Bhattacharyya, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Master of Science in Applied Geology (2005-2007):
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Dissertation Title: “Petrographic characteristics of basement rocks encountered in a few boreholes in Upper Assam Basin”
Supervisor: Prof. Pramathesh Bhattacharyya, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Bachelor of Science in Geology (2002-2005):
Department of Geology, Sibsagar College, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
OTHER qualification
PGDCA (2015-2016)
Directorate of Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Diploma in Museum Studies (2014-2015)
Distance Learning Program Conducted by the Commonwealth Association of Museum, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sl. No |
Institution/ Organization Name |
Designation |
Duration |
1 |
Department of Geology, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat |
Assistant Professor |
14th September, 2019 to Present |
2 |
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University |
Laboratory Assistant |
15th June, 2012 to 12th September, 2019 |
3 |
SEW Energy Ltd, in Tawang Basin, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
Geologist (Four different projects) |
August, 2010 to June, 2012 |
4 |
Department of Geology, Dibru college, Dibrugarh, Assam |
Part time lecturer |
Three months during 2009-2010 |
RESEARCH AREAS
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Igneous Petrology
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Geochemistry and Geochronology
- Tectonics
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Geology of Northeast India
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Sl No. |
Title of the project |
Name of the funding agency |
Grant amount |
Duration/status |
1 |
Mineral Chemistry and Petrography of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Abor Volcanics, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India: Implications for Magmatic Processes and Tectonic Setting |
Research Seed Money Scheme, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat |
30,000/- |
Completed |
2 |
Provenance (i.e., origin and Source) and depositional history of sediments of Brahmaputra basin |
Dibrugarh University |
4,50,000/- |
Ongoing |
| 3 | Provenance and depositional environment of Yinkiong Group of Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh and its relationship with Abor volcanics, with special emphasis on chemostratigraphy and economic prospects | SERB-SURE | 26,84,000/- |
Ongoing |
PUBLICATIONS
Journal publications (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed)
- Gogoi, B., Saikia, A., Chauhan, H., Taye, C. D. & Saikia, S. 2025. Geochemical characterization of a possible siderite deposit in the Abor volcano-sedimentary sequence of the Eastern Himalayan Syntaxis. International Journal of Earth Sciences. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00531-025-02492-4
- Kachari, D.M., Taye, C.D. & Chutia, A. 2024. Provenance and depositional setting of the Disang Group exposed in the north-easternmost part of Assam-Arakan Basin, India: insights from petrography and clay mineralogy. Journal of Sedimentary Environments. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43217-024-00199-1
- Saikia, R.R., Taye, C.D., Amin, N., Konwar, S., Panzeri, L., Galli, A. 2024. Chronological and Archaeometric Evaluation of Bricks from Archaeological Sites of Upper Assam, Northeast India: Estimation of the Firing Temperature and Civilization History. Applied Sciences. vol-14, 6271. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146271
- Chutia, A., Kachari, D. M., & Taye, C. D., 2024. Petrography and Geochemistry of the Lower Sylhet Sandstone Member (Therria Sandstone) of Jaintia Group Exposed Along Jowai-Badarpur Road Section, Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya: Implication for Provenance and Palaeoclimate. Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol-100 (5), 661-673, ISSN: 0016-7622, https://doi.org/10.17491/jgsi/2024/173889
- Saikia, R. R., Taye, C. D., Amin, N., & Konwar, S., 2024. Physico-chemical parameters of traditional salt producing springs of Ancient Assam, Northeast India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol-23 (2), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i2.3161
- Bordoloi, A., Chutia, A., & Taye, C. D., 2023. Reservoir characterization and rock eval pyrolysis of clastic sedimentary rocks in the Geku Formation, Arunachal Pradesh, North-eastern India. Journal of The Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Vol-40 (I), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.51710/jias.v40iI.284
- Chutia, A., Gogoi, M. P., Taye, C. D., and Bordoloi, A., 2022. Petrography and clay mineral study of Siwalik Group, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh: Implications for tectonic setting and depositional environment. Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol-76 (4), 371-384, eISSN: 2582-3485.
- Bordoloi, A., Chutia, A., Taye, C. D. and Gogoi, M. P., 2022. Petrography and geochemistry of Palaeogene sandstones of Geku Formation, Yinkiong Group, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India: implications on provenance and tectonic setting. Journal of Sedimentary Environments, Vol-7 (4), 691-709, ISSN: 2662-5571, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43217-022-00116-4
- Chutia, A., Taye, C. D., Daimari, J. and Chutia, D., 2020. Petrography and Clay Mineralogical Study of the Siwalik Group of Rocks Exposed along Pasighat-Mariyang Road Section, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol-95 (3), 263-272, ISSN: 0016-7622, 10.1007/s12594-020-1424-1
- Chutia, A., Taye, C. D., Nath, D., and Chutia, D., 2019. Provenance of the Yinkiong Group exposed along Pasighat-Mariyang Road section, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh: A petrographic, heavy mineral and clay mineralogical approach. Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol-73 (4), 253-264, eISSN: 2582-3485.
- Taye, C. D. and Rakshit, R., 2018. Morphotectonic Study of Tawang River Basin, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. Earth Science India, Vol-11 (1), 11-22, eISSN: 0974-8350.
- Taye, C. D. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2017. Mineral Chemistry and Thermobarometry of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Yamne Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Applied Geochemistry, Vol-19 (4), 400-415, ISSN: 0972-1967.
Book Chapters
- Taye, C., 2021. The Rock Cumulates of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India: Representing an Ophiolitic Signature. In. Rao, B.V. (Ed), “Recent Trends in Earth Science Research in North East India”, South eastern book agencies, Nagaland University, India, 204-228, ISBN: 978-93-89262-08-7.
- Rakshit, R. and Taye, C., 2021. Morphotectonic Aspects and Their Relationship with Vulnerable Features in and Around SeLa Synclinorium, Western Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. In. Rao, B.V. (Ed), “Recent Trends in Earth Science Research in North East India”, South eastern book agencies, Nagaland University, India, 335-348, ISBN: 978-93-89262-08-7.
Conference Proceedings
- Chutia, A. and Taye, C., 2014. Geoscientific methodologies and their role in climate change governance, Pre-convention volume-19th convention of Indian Geological congress and International conference on “climate change & natural resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region”, 73-74, ISBN: 978-81-920724-4-9.
Other publications (Journals with ISSN number)
- Taye, C. D. and Chutia, A., 2016. Physical And Chemical Characteristics of a few Hot Springs of Tawang and West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Journal of Assam Science Society, Vol-57 (1 & 2), 47-55, ISSN: 0587-1921.
- Taye, C. D. and Rakshit, R., 2016. A GIS based Study on Drainage Anomalies of Gang River Basin, Western Arunachal Pradesh, NE, India. Asian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol-4, 55-60, ISSN: 2347-7636.
- Taye, C. D. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2016. Geochemical characteristics and Geotectonic setting of the plutonic rocks of Lower Siang and Yamne valley, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. South East Asian Journal of Sedimentary Basin Research, joint Vol-2-3-4(1), 23-27, ISSN: 2320 – 6829.
- Bhattacharyya, P., Bhagawati, C. and Taye, C., 2013. The Fission Track Ages of Some Co-Genetic Minerals in the Granitic Rocks From Nongstoin Area of Central Assam-Meghalaya Plateau, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-3(9), 35-39, ISSN: 2249-555X.
- Taye, C., 2013. Museology and Contribution of Museums in the Field of Geology, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-3(8), 335-337, ISSN: 2249-555X.
- Taye, C. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2013. Petrographic Characteristics of Basement Rocks in A few Bore Holes of Upper Assam Basin, Global Research Analysis, Vol-2(2), 116-118, ISSN: 2277 – 8160.
- Bhattacharyya, P., Goswami, T. K. and Taye, C., 2012a. Petrography of the Volcanic and Metavolcanic Rocks of Middle Siang Valley, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-1(8), 4-8, ISSN: 2249-555X.
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Bhattacharyya, P., Taye, C. and Patra, L., 2012b. The Plutonic and Hypabyssal Rocks in Lower Siang Valley-A Petrographic Investigation, Global Research Analysis, Vol-1(4), 35-37, ISSN: 2277 – 8160.
PRESENTATIONS
Conference presentations
- Chaitra Dhar Taye, Ananya Chutia, Namik Aysal and Anannya Bordoloi (2024) Relationship between Abor volcanics and Yingkiong Group of Eastern Himalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. Poster presentation at National conference on Sustainable Development of North Eastern India- A Geoscience Perspective Organized by Ministry of Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of India, North Eastern Hill University, and Krishnanunni Memorial Charitable Trust, Shillong and Arunachal Pradesh, November, 15-16, 2024.
- Chaitra Dhar Taye (2024) Possible existence of Mesozoic sediments in the Siang Valley, Eastern Himalayan Syntaxial Bend, NE India, Insight from Detrital zircon U-Pb geochronology. Oral presentation at the International Symposium and Workshop organized by Department of Geology, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat, 27th - 29th March, 2024.
- Raghupratim Rakshit and Chaitra Dhar Taye (2017) A Study on Access in Academic Institutions: A big Challenge for Specially Abled Persons. Poster presentation competition at the National Science Day Celebration on the theme “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons” organized by Dibrugarh University Research Scholars’ Association (DURSA), Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 28th February, 2017.
- Ananya Chutia, J N Sarma and Chaitra Dhar Taye (2016) A study on the concretions of the Tipam Sandstone Formation exposed at Dilli Ghat, Upper Assam Basin, India. Oral presentation at the National Conference and 33rd Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists with Emphasis on Energy Resources and Climate Change” organized by Department of Geology, Centre for Advanced Study, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 12-14th November, 2016.
- Chaitradhar Taye and Pramathesh Bhattacharyya (2016) Mineral Chemistry and Thermobarometry of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Geology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Energy and Mineral Resources of North East India” organized by Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, 9-11th November, 2016.
- C Taye and P Bhattacharyya (2014) Geochemical Characteristics of the Mafic and Felsic Volcanic Rocks of Yamne Valley, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Geology, Tectonics, Geo-Hazards & Natural Resources of North East India” organized by Department of Geology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, 3-4th November, 2014.
- C Taye, P Bhattacharyya and R Chakrabarti (2014) Evidences of Subduction related volcanism in the Abor volcanics of Yamne Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the National Seminar on “Rock Deformation Structures” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 29-30th October, 2014.
- Rupjyoti Hazarika, Nandita Dutta and Chaitradhar Taye (2013) Enhanced Oil Recovery: its Opportunities and Techniques. Poster presentation competition at the Petro Conclave, organized by Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 7-8th October, 2013.
- C Taye (2012) Hot Spring Zones Observed in Himalayan Region in and Around Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye (2012) Studies on the petrography of metavolcanic rocks of Pugging Area East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye and L Patra (2012) The plutonic and hypabyssal rocks in the Lower Siang valley – A Petrographic Investigation. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye and L Patra (2011) Petrographic study of plutonic and hypabassal rocks in and around Siang-Yamne river confluence of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the International Conference on “Indian Monsoon and Himalayan Geodynamics” organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, 02-05th November, 2011.
- Chaitradhar Taye and Pramathesh Bhattacharyya (2008) Petrographic Characteristics of Basement rocks encountered in a few boreholes in Upper Assam Basin. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Frontier areas of Research in Geology of NE India” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 11-12th November, 2008.
Short Term Courses/Workshop/Training Program Attended
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One week workshop on “Petrography” organized by Department of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University, Guwahati from 27th March to 1st April, 2017.
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Regional workshop on “Wellbore Stability, Principles of Analog Models-Dynamic Scaling & Cross Section Balancing” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 20-21st September, 2016.
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Regional workshop on “Access in Museums in South Asia” organized by Commonwealth Association of Museums (CAM) and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II museum (MSMS-II), City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 25th-28th March, 2016.
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3rd Geophysical workshop on “Exploring shallow subsurface problems by electrical methods of geophysical investigations” organized by SPG Dibrugarh University Chapter, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 5th to 7th October, 2015.
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DST sponsored training program on “Construction of balanced cross sections and structural profiles in deformed terrains.” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 31th October, 2014.
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Participated and attend the field trip at the First Meet of Himalayan Young Researchers, organized by G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand, 7-9th September, 2014.
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Participated in the National Conference on "Sedimentation and Tectonics with Special Reference to Energy Resources of North-East India and 30th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists" organized by Department of Earth Science, Manipur University, Imphal, 28-30th November, 2013.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR)
GEOLOGY (CORE):
Paper-GEOC-101: Earth System Science
Paper-GEOC-301: Igneous Petrology
Paper-GEOC-401: Metamorphic Petrology (Practical)
Paper-GEOC-403: Hydrogeology and Oceanography
Paper-GEOD-501: Exploration Geology
Paper-GEOC-601: Engineering Geology
Paper-GEOD-601: Fuel Geology (Practical)
GEOLOGY (GENERIC):
1. First Semester
Paper-GEOG-101: Essentials of Geology
Paper-GEOG-201: Rocks and Minerals (Practical)
Paper-GEOG-301: Physics and Chemistry of Earth (Practical)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member:
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- Curricular Aspects Committee, J.B. College (May, 2022 to Present)
- Research Committee, J.B. College (November, 2021 to Present)
- Sports Cell Committee, J.B. College, (November, 2021 to Present)
- Academic Calendar Committee, J.B. College (October, 2021 to Present)
- Red Ribbon Club, J.B. College Unit, (February, 2021 to Present)
- Phanidhar Sharma Memorial Lecture Committee, J.B. College (October, 2020)
- Assistant Professor
Raghupratim Rakshit, M.Sc., Ph. D.
(Assistant Professor)
(Department of Geology)
Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous)
Jorhat 785001, Assam, India
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Website: http://sites.google.com/view/rakshitsgeosite (link to personal website, if any)
Education/ Academic qualification (latest first)
- Details of Ph.D. : Ph. D. in Applied Geology (CSIR-UGC NET SRF)
Title: Study of Morphotectonics and Hazard Vulnerability in and around Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Supervisor: Dr. Devojit Bezbaruah, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Details of Master’s : M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Details of Bachelor’s Degree: B.Sc. in Geology (Major), Department of Geology, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat, Assam.
Professional/Teaching Experience (latest first)
- Guest Faculty (Post-Graduate and Graduate courses) in Department of Geophysics, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram (Duration: 01-08-2021-23-09-2022)
- Teaching Assistant (Post-Graduate courses) in Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam. (Duration: 01-01-2021 to 31-07-2021)
Teaching responsibilities (current academic yesr/semester only)
- 2nd Semester Geology (Honours) Structural Geology (GEOC-202) Theory and Practical
- 3rd Semester Geology (Honours) Sedimentary Geology (GEOC-302) Theory and Practical
- 5th Semester Geology (Honours) River Sciences (GEOD-602) Practical
- 1st Semester Geology (Generic) Practical
- 2nd Semester Geology (Generic) Theory & Practical
Research areas
- Tectonic Geomorphology
- Natural Hazards
- Terrestrial Cosmogenic Nuclide and Thermochronologic Study
- Engineering Geology
- Structural Geology
- Field Geology
- Quaternary Studies
Research projects (if any) (latest first)
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Title of the project |
Name of the funding agency |
Grant amount |
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1 |
Tectono-sedimentary evolution of Champhai block of Mizoram Northeast India and its implications on the closure of the paleolake. |
IUAC-UGC New Delhi |
3.5 Lakhs |
On-going |
PUBLICATIONS (latest first)
Journal publications (please note that the journal must be recognized by UGC)
- Study of 28th April, 2021 Mw 6.0 Assam Earthquake in a part of Eastern Himalayan Foreland Region, Northeast India. Kaustubh Rakshit and Raghupratim Rakshit (2022). Environmental Earth Sciences. (ISSN: 1866-6299) Vol. 81:368 1-10p. doi.org/10.1007/s12665-022-10496-5
- Towards identification of sediment sources, and processes of sediment production, in the Yarlung-Tsangpo-Brahmaputra River catchment for reduction of fluvial sediment loads. R.J. Wasson, Shukla Acharjee and Raghupratim Rakshit (2022). Earth-Science Reviews. (ISSN: 0012-8252) Vol. 226: 103932, doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2022.103932.
- Locked crustal faults associated with the subducting Indian Lithosphere and its implications in seismotectonic activity in the Central Indo-Burmese Ranges, Northeast India. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Farha Zaman, Bubul Bharali and Sowrav Saikia (2022). Geofizika (ISSN: 1846-6346). Vol. 39 (1), 163-178p. doi.org/10.15233/gfz.2022.39.5.
- The 2020 Mw 5.5 Mizoram earthquake and associated swarm activity in the junction of the Surma Basin and Indo‑Myanmar Subduction Region. Bubul Bharali, Raghupratim Rakshit, Lal Dinpuia, Sowrav Saikia and Santanu Baruah (2021). Natural Hazards (ISSN: 1573-0840). Vol. 109, 2381-2398p. doi:10.1007/s11069-021-04924-1.
- Macro-mechanical characteristics and their control on the strength of sandstones of western Indo-Burmese Ranges, NE India. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali, Pradip Borgohain and Kaustubh Rakshit (2021). Acta Geodynamica et Geomaterialia (2336-4351). Vol. 18 (2). 241–252p. doi: 10.13168/AGG.2021.0017.
- Reconstruction of Middle Miocene Surma Basin by Two Arcs Derived Sedimentary Model as Evident by Provenance, Source Rock Weathering and Paleo-Environmental Conditions. Bubul Bharali, M. Faruque Hussain, Pradip Borgohain, Devojit Bezbaruah, V. Vanthangliana, Raghupratim Rakshit and Parakh Protim Phukan (2020). Geochemistry International (ISSN: 1556-1968). Vol. 59. 265-289p. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016702921030022.
- Variability of orographic architecture of Indo-Burmese Ranges NE India, constraint from morphotectonic and lineament. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Farha Zaman and Bubul Bharali. (2020). Geological Quarterly (ISSN: 1641-7291), Vol. 64 (1). 130–140p. http://dx.doi.org/10.7306/gq.1522.
- Oblique slip faulting associated with evolving central Indo-Burmese region from Early Pleistocene deformational sequences. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah and Bubul Bharali. (2018). Solid Earth Sciences (ISSN: 2451-912X). Vol. 3 (3). 67-80p. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sesci.2018.04.002.
- Morphotectonic Study of Tawang River Basin, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. C. Taye and Raghupratim Rakshit. (2018). Earth Science India, (ISSN: 0974-8350). Vol.11 (1).11-22p.
Books and Book Chapters
- A Comparative Study on The Tectonic Activeness of The Indo-Burmese Ranges: Comprising Naga Hills, Cachar Hills And Mizoram Fold Belt. Farha Zaman, Devojit Bezbaruah and Raghupratim Rakshit. (2021). New Frontiers in Earth Sciences: An Insight into the Indo-Burmese Ranges (ISBN: 978-93-89262-09-4), Chapter 5. 53-66p.
- Geo-historical Significance of Rih (Dil) Lake in Lushai Hills, NE India: A Conservational Approach by Ethnic Hill People. Farha Zaman, Ajanta Sharma and Raghupratim Rakshit. (2021). New Frontiers in Earth Sciences: An Insight into the Indo-Burmese Ranges (ISBN: 978-93-89262-09-4), Chapter 35. 416-427p.
- A Sedimentological Study on Middle Bhuban Formation of Surma Basin, Mizoram, India. Bubul Bharali, Parakh Protim Phukan, Raghupratim Rakshit, Pradip Borgohain, Devojit Bezbaruah, V. Vanthangliana and Lalhmingsangi. (2021). New Frontiers in Earth Sciences: An Insight into the Indo-Burmese Ranges (ISBN: 978-93-89262-09-4), Chapter 15. 185-214p.
- Morphotectonic aspects and their relationship with vulnerable features in and around Se La Synclinorium, western Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. Raghupratim Rakshit and C. Taye. (2020), Recent Advances in Earth Science Research in North East India (ISBN: 978-93-89262-08-7), Chapter 22. 335-348p.
Conference Proceedings
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Sowrav Saikia and Bubul Bharali (2020) “Seismotectonic Analysis of Active Faults and their role in recent Mizoram Earthquakes in Central Indo-Burmese Ranges, NE India.” Virtual National Seminar on Sedimentation, Tectonics and Metallogeny of North-East India jointly organized by North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Geological Society of India, Bengaluru
- Karl A. Lang, Paul Betka, Mong-Han Huang and Raghupratim Rakshit (2020) “Active faulting along the Noa Dihing River.” AGU 2020.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Robert J. Wasson and Devojit Bezbaruah (2020) “Slab deformation in the Bengal Basin due to uplift of the Shillong Plateau and Indo-Burmese Ranges since the Pliocene, constrained by a Dynamic Topo-Tomographic technique.” EGU 2020, Vienna, Austria.
- Raghupratim Rakshit and Devojit Bezbaruah, (2018) “Study of Active tectonics using geomorphic indices in and around Aizawl, Mizoram, India.” 30th National Conference of Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI), New Delhi.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2017) “Morphotectonic Study in and around Aizawl, Mizoram, India.” 9th International Conference on Geomorphology, New Delhi.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2017) “Natural and Human Induced Landslide Hazards in and around Aizawl city, Mizoram, India” 14thAOGS International Conference, Singapore.
- Raghupratim Rakshit and Chaitra Dhar Taye (2017) “Morphotectonic Study of the Gang River Basin, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India.” 9th International Conference on Geomorphology, New Delhi.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2017) “Environmental Hazards, Their Effects and Mitigations: A case study of Aizawl city, Mizoram, India” RAER-2017, Centre for the Environment, IIT-Guwahati.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2017) “A Morphotectonic Study in a part of Indo-Burmese Range in Champhai district of Mizoram, India.” National seminar. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology,
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2017) “Natural and Human-induced environmental hazards; a challenge for sustainable development of Aizawl City” International Earth Science Conference on Challenges in sustainable resource management and way forward. USTM.
- Raghupratim Rakshit and C. Taye. (2016) “Identification of Morphotectonic Aspects and Their Relationship with Tectonic Features In And Around Sela Synclinorium, Western Arunachal Pradesh, NE India.” National seminar on Geology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Energy and Mineral Resources of Northeast India, Nagaland University.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Bubul Bharali (2016) “Identification of lineaments and active tectonic features in a part of Champhai district of Mizoram, India.” Developments in Geosciences in the Past Decade - Emerging Trends for the Future and Impact on Society, National Seminar. IIT-Kharagpur.
- Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, (2014) “Morphotectonic studies in and around Aizawl, Mizoram” presented during the National seminar on Geology, Tectonics, Geo-Hazards & Natural Resources of North-East India held in Mizoram University, Mizoram.
Other publications (any journal/magazine)
- Morphotectonic and sedimentological aspects in delineating the relationship with ancient failure surfaces in southern part of Aizawl anticline, Mizoram, India. Raghupratim Rakshit, Lalhmingsangi, Devojit Bezbaruah and Bubul Bharali. (2017). Science Vision. (ISSN: print 0975-6175/ online 2229-6026). Vol. 17(4), 204-216p. https://doi.org/10.33493/scivis.17.04.04.
- Morphotectonic Aspects and Their Relationship with Landslide Prone Areas of Sairang River Basin, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Richard Lalrinzuala and Bubul Bharali (2017). Senhri Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, (ISSN 2456-3757), Vol. 2 (2) 19-36p.
- Sedimentological Approach to Understand Evolution of Mizoram Fold Belt. Raghupratim Rakshit, Devojit Bezbaruah, Pradip Borgohain and Bubul Bharali. (2017). Journal of Assam Science Society. (ISSN: 0587-1921). Vol. 57 (1). 67-81p.
- Rockfall hazard and risk assessment along Aizawl- Durtlang road section, Mizoram, India. Raghupratim Rakshit and Bubul Bharali (2017). Senhri Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. (ISSN 2456-3757), Vol. 3 (1). 19-31p.
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