DR. LIZA HANDIQUE BHATTACHARYYA    

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR                                         
J.B.College, Jorhat, Assam, India                                           

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Date of Birth: 15-12-1988

PRESENT OCCUPATION

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat, Assam, India (working since, 2017 till date)

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

DR. LIZA HANDIQUE BHATTACHARYYA

Assistant Professor

Jagannath Barooah College,

Baruah chariali, Kakoti Gaon, Tarajan, Jorhat, Assam 785001

 EDUCATION  

  2016:  Ph.D. (Forest Botany)  Nodal Centre : Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam

 University:Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun, India

2012: Master of Science, Botany (Hons.)     College                     :Hansraj College, University      :University of Delhi, Delhi

2010: Bachelor of Science, Botany (Hons.)   College                     :J.B. College, Dibrugarh University, Assam

2007: Higher Secondary Science stream      College                     :Saltbrook Academy, Dibrugarh Board            : AHSEC, ASSAM / 

2005  Matriculate Exam School            :Sacred Heart School, Board            :SEBA

Others           

2010: Diploma in computer application                  MICE, Jorhat, ASSAM, India 

 2013: Cleared SLET/ SET (State Lectureship Eligibility Test)       SLET Commission,  Guwahati, India

Awards and honours

2005: Anandaram Baruah award for securing star marks in 10^th exams

2010: Secured 1^st Class !st Position in Botany Major, Dibrugarh University

2010: Best Graduate in science from Dibrugarh university

2010: Manik Lal Phookan Memorial Award for Best Graduate in TDC Science examination, 2010, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat, Assam

2020: “InSc Institute of Scholars” Research Excellence Award in Nov, 2020

2020: SADHNA “Young achiever award”, 2020.

Academic Editor

1. Academic Editor of Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition from 10-05-2024 to 09-05-2028
2. Assistant editor of “Srotaswini,” An UGC care listed journal (2023-2024).

Papers published in Journals

1. Liza Handique, Vipin Parkash and Arunima Das Hazarika (2013) Phylogeny of Musa paradisiaca, Ravenala madagascariensis and Heliconia rostrata based on morphological, biochemical, amino acid sequences of rbcL protein and matK DNA sequences. International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 5(2): 69-78.
2. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash (2014) Nodular micro-endosymbiontic and endomycorrhizal colonization in Elaeagnus latifolia: A noble host of symbiotic actinorhizal and endomycorrhizal association. International journal of Science and Research, 3(7): 1713-1717.
3. Borah, L. H. Bhattacharyya, Parkash Vipin and P. N. Bhattacharyya (2015) Rhizospheric Fungal Diversity Associated with Meyna spinosa Roxb.: A Threatened and Ethno-Medicinally Important Plant of North-East India. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci 4(11): 295-303.
4. Bhattacharyya PN, Bhattacharyya LH (2015) Identifying and formulating the keys of ideal research strategies. International Journal of Applied Research 2015; 1(13): 371-376.
5. Liza Handique Bhattacharyya, Pranaba Nanda Bhattacharyya (2016) Indigenous knowledge on the exploitation and utilization of medicinal plants by the Thengal Kachari tribe of Jorhat district, Assam, North-east India. Current Life Sciences 2 (4): 92-101.
6. P.N. Bhattacharyya, M. P. Goswami, L. H. Bhattacharyya (2016) Perspective of beneficial microbes in agriculture under changing climatic scenario: A review. Journal of Phytology 8: 26-41. doi: 10.19071/jp.2016.v8.3022.
7. Aatreyee Nath, Liza Handique Bhattacharyya, Pranaba Nanda Bhattacharyya, Vipin Parkash, Bijay Sharma. Comparative assessment of arbuscular mycoorhizal fungi (AMF) associated with Oroxylum indicum (Kurz.)- an ethno-medicinal plant of N. E. India. Annals of Plant Sciences 5.9 (2016): 1428-1431. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21746/aps.2016.10.004.
8. L.H. Bhattacharyya, Gayatree Borah, Vipin Parkash, P. N. Bhattacharyya (2017) Fungal endophytes associated with the ethnomedicinal plant Meyna spinosa Roxb. Current Life Sciences 3(1): 1-5.
9. Vipin parkash, Liza Handique, Priya Dhungana (2019) Diversity and Distribution of Endomycorrhizae and Dark Septate Endophytes of some Economically Important Bamboos of Assam, India. Not Sci Biol 11(3):447-454. doi: 10.15835/nsb11310343
10. L. H. Bhattacharyya (2020) Ethno-medicinal aspects of certain weeds collected from the Paddy fields of Jorhat district, Assam, India. Pragyanjyoti 10: 177-184.
11. P.N. Bhattacharyya, S.R. Sarmah, Somnath Roy, Bhaskar sarma, Bharat Chandra Nath & L.H. Bhattacharyya (2022). Perspectives of Beauveria bassiana, an entomopathogenic fungus for the control of insect-pests in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]: opportunities and challenges. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Volume 43, pages 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-022-00932-1
12. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash (2023). Locational variation in rhizospheric mycobiota associated with Elaeagnus latifolia , an endemic plant species of N.E. India. Nova Geodesia 3(4):158. https://doi.org/10.55779/ng34158
13. Liza Handique (2024). Phytochemical Analysis of Methanolic Extracts of Leaves of Some Selected Medicinal Plants of Jorhat District, Assam, India. Volume 13 (3):348-353. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24301160251.
14. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash (2024). Bioinoculation Effect of Frankia sp. and Microbial Bioagents on Growth and Development of Elaeagnus latifolia L. seedlings: An Endangered Plant Species of North East India. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10(3), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i3316
15. Pranaba Nanda Bhattacharyya, Bhaskar Sarma, Satya Ranjan Sarmah, Bharat Chandra Nath, Sangeeta Borchetia,       Azizur Rahman, Mausomi Madhab,       Liza H. Bhattacharyya, Clerissa Handique, Muhammed Khairujjaman Mazumder, Ashok Bhattacharyya (2024). “Entomopathogen-based biological control of looper pests (old looper, Biston (= Buzura) suppressaria and emerging looper, Hyposidra Talaca): an in vitro sustainable approach for tea pest management. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-024-01268-8

 Book chapters:

1. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash Endomcorrhizal diversity and colonization in rhizosphere and root cortical region of Gnetum gnemon Assam, India. In: Das, K. (eds.), Interdisciplinary approach to Biological sciences Research and sustainable development, ISBN: 978-93-8320-03-07.
2. Liza Handique, Vipin Parkash and Ankur Jyoti Saikia (2015) Indigenous Conservation Of Aquilaria Malaccensis In Assam: A Historical Perspective With Present Scenario.” In: Das, K. (eds.), BIOTIK, pp. 131-142.
3. Sudeshna Dutta, Liza Handique, Gayatree Bora and Vipin Parkash (2015) Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizae associated with the natural populations of Meyna spinosa of upper Brahmaputra valley, India. In: Das, K. (eds.), BIOTIK, pp. 143-154.
4. Pranab N. Bhattacharyya, Songita Sonowal, Liza Handique Bhattacharyya, Ram Prasad, Hemen Sharma, “ Bioremediation of Cytostatic pharmaceutical and personal care products and emerging technologies.”, Emerging Contaminants in the environment (Challenges and sustainable practices), 2022, Pages 579-601, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85160-2.00019-6

5. Gogoi and L. Handique, (2023) “Traditional utilization of medicinal plants by the Mising tribe of Sivasagar, Assam.” Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability, 2023, pages 47-54.
6. Bora, J. Gogoi and L. Handique.”Diversity of ethnomedicinal plant used by the people of Mishing community of Nasonipara village of Golaghat district, Assam, India. Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability, 2023, pages 187-194.
7. Chayanika Borah, Tina Bora, Zeenat Ahmed and L. Handique. “Diversity of ethnomedicinal plant used by the Deori Community People of Jorhat district, Assam.” Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability, 2023, pages 195-206.

Book:

1. L.H. Bhattacharyya P. N. Bhattacharyya (2021) Actinorhizal plants, Elaeagnus latifolia L. conservation: Perspectives in reclamation of degraded land including tea soil. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Omniscriptum Publishing Group, Chisinau 2068, Republic of Moldova Europe, pp 1-125. (ISBN 978-620-3-85481-7).
2. Liza Handique and Lalsanlevis Nampui. (2023). “Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainability.” Mohan Chandra Mahanta Adhyayan Gobesona Kendra (A social science research centre in collaboration with Cinnamora College), Cinnamara, Jorhat, 785008, Assam. PP 1-250, (ISBN 978-939512434-8).

Translated books in 5 different languages :

1. Conservation d'Elaeagnus latifolia L: Perspectives dans la mise en valeur des terres, Publisher ‏ : ‎ Editions Notre Savoir (23 October 2021), Language ‏ : ‎ French, ‎ 136 pages, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 6204174916.

2. Elaeagnus latifolia conservação: Perspectivas na recuperação terra Paperback Portuguese Edition , Publisher ‏ : ‎Edicoes Nosso Conhecimento (23 October 2021), ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎6204174932, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-6204174938
3. Elaeagnus latifolia L. conservazione: Prospettive nella bonifica dei terreni, Publisher ‏ : ‎Edizioni Sapienza (23 October 2021), Language ‏ : ‎Italian, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 6204174924, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-6204174921
4. Erhaltung von Elaeagnus latifolia: Perspektiven für die Landrückgewinnung, Publisher ‏ : ‎Verlag Unser Wissen (23 October 2021), Language ‏ : ‎German, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 6204174894, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-6204174891
5. Sohranenie Elaeagnus latifolia L: Perspektivy v melioracii [Russian], ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎6204174940, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎978-6204174945

Publications/ Seminars / Workshops

Research paper presentation (Oral):

1. National Seminar
2. Liza Handique, Vipin Parkash and Arunima Das Hazarika, “ Phylogeny of Musa paradisiaca, Ravenala madagascariensis and Heliconia rostrata based on morphological, biochemical amino acid sequences of rbcL protein and matK DNA sequences.” Nov, 2012 in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “ Recent Challenges for Chemical Research and practices moulding chemistry towards a better tomorrow.” Organized by Department of Chemistry, Darrang College, Tezpur.
3. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash. “ Education status and Socio-economic scenario of Kakojan Aranadhara Village: A case study.” Dec, 2012 in National Assessment and Accreditation council sponsored National seminar on “ The impact of assessment in the improvement of higher education” organized by Internal Aquality Assurance Cell, DCB College, Jorhat.
4. Vipin Parkash Liza Handique, Ankur Jyoti Saikia, Debajyoti Bora, Nita Basumatary. “Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization in wild medicinal plants of Nongkhyllem Reserve Forest, Nongpoh Meghalaya, India.” March, 2013 in DBT Star College scheme and Mizoram University Sponsored National Conference on Bioresource Inventory and Emerging Conservation strategies with special reference to North-East India.” Organized by Department of Environmental Science and Department of Botany, Pachunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl.
5. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash. “ Elaeagnus latifolia : A new host of symbiotic actinorhizal association.” May, 2013 in UGC sponsored national seminar on “ Research in Biological Sciences for sustainable development with the application of mathematics and allied branches.” Organized by Department of Botany, Mathematics and Computer science, Bahona College , Jorhat in Collaboration with Assam Science Society, Bahona Branch.
6. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash, “ Fungal endophtes associated with Bambusa bambos Voss.” February 2014 on National Seminar on Recent advances on Bamboo research and Development in India, organized by RFRI, Jorhat
7. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash, “Rhizospheric micro-fungi associated with Elaeagnus latifolia” March, 2014, in National Symposium on Himalayan Biodiversity: Prospects and Challenges organized by Centre for advanced studies in Botany, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill university, Shillong.
8. Liza Handique,“ Aquilaria malaccensis and Assamese culture : A review post colonial period.” September, 2018, in National Seminar on Political, Social and Cultural scenario of Post colonial Assam: Changing Perspectives and Values organized by Cinnamara College, Jorhat, Assam.
9. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash, “Effect of bioinoculation on the secondary metabolites production of Elaeagnus latifolia seedlings.” January, 2022, in National Conference on Recent discoveries in aromatic and medicinal plant research and its sustainable development in north East India, Organized by Dept. of Herbal Science technology , ADP College, Nagaon, Assam.
10. Liza Handique, “Frankia- a potential novel biofertilizer”, March, 2023, in National Seminar on “Environmental, Protection, Conservation and Sustainability” organized by ECO CLUB, J.B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam in collaboration with Assam Science Technology and Education Council, Guwahati, Assam.
11. Liza Handique, “GC-MS analysis of Elaeagnus latifolia” November, 2023 at the national seminar on Ethnopharmacology for bioeconomy: The new paradigm (EBNP, 2023) organized by CSIR- North east Institute of science and technology, Jorhat, Assam.

1. International Seminar
2. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash. “Nodular micro-endosymbiont and endomycorrhizal association in Elaeagnus latifolia” April, 2013 in 17^th International Conference on Frankineae and Actinorhizal Plants organized in Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya
3. Vipin Parkash and Liza Handique. “Induced rhizospheric arbuscular mycorrhization affects biovolume, quality and plastochron indices in Aquilaria agallocha” oral presentation in 1^st International Scientific Symposium on Agarwood (ISSA), 3-5 September, 2013 organized by Faculty of Forestry, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
4. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash. “ “ Endomycorrhizal diversity and colonization in rhizosphere and root cortical region of Gnetum gnemon Assam, India .” oral presenatation in International Conference on Glocal crisis and Environment Governance in North Eastern Region of India, organized by Assam University, Silchar, Assam ,India.
5. Liza Handique Bhattacharyya, Participated in International Webinar on Community, Culture and Conflict in Globalised world held in 23^rd January, 2021 as Committee member.
6. Liza Handique and Vipin Parkash. “ Bioinoculation effect of microbial bioagents on growth and development of latifolia seedlings.” Oral presentation in International conference on Biodiversity : Exploration, Exploitation and Conservation for sustainable development, organized by PDDUAM, Behali.
7. Liza Handique. “ Phytochemical analysis of Magnolia champaca.” , May, 2024, Oral presentation in ICSSR sponsored Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development organized by N.N. Saikia College, Titabor, Jorhat, Assam.

Research paper Presentation (Poster) :                                           

1. Liza Handique, Vipin Parkash and Ankur Jyoti Saikia. “Indigenous Conservation Of Aquilaria Malaccensis In Assam: A Historical Perspective With Present Scenario.” December, 2012 in the First national Biodiversity Congress India organized by Kerala State Biodiversity Board in collaboration with National Biodiversity Authority, India.

 Workshops and Training programmes attended:

1. DBT sponsored National Workshop cum training programme on “Advanced Techniques and Technologies in Sericulture.” March, 2013 , organized by Institutional Biotech Hub Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute, Jorhat, Assam, India.
2. DBT, CSIR and UGC, Government of India sponsored National Workshop on “Advance Biological Tools and Techniques.” April- May, 2013, organized by Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India.
3. Two days Science academies Lecture Workshop on “ Biodiversity and Human Welfare.” 2018, Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Science Club Kakojan College, Jorhat, Assam.
4. RRC Zonal level Re-orientation cum HIV/AIDS awareness workshop organised by Assam State AIDS control society in collaboration with J.B. College Red Ribbon Club, J.B. College (Autonomous) Jorhat, Assam, 19^th February, 2021 as committee member.
5. 4 week Induction/Orientation programme for “Faculty in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education.” From may 18-17 June, 2021 organized by Teaching learning centre , Ramunajan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching and Got Grade A+.
6. Completed two week refresher course in Botany, 18 February to 04 March 2023 and obtained Grade A organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.

 Articles in College magazine:

1. “Know the amazing plant species Elaeagnus latifolia and its conservation using modern biological tools and techniques” 103-104,       JBIAN, 82^nd edition, 2019-2020, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam.
2. Published an article, “Nanoparticles and sustainable agriculture.” 158-159, Nandanian, 26^th edition, 2022-2023, N.N. Saikia College, Jorhat, Assam.

 Editorship: Probah: J.B. College Newsletter published by J.B. College Publication Cell.

 As Organizer of National seminars and workshop:

1. Organized a National Seminar on “Environmental, Protection, Conservation and Sustainability” as Chief Co-ordinator in collaboration with Assam Science Technology and Education Council, Guwahati, Assam.
2. Organized a National seminar on “Recent Trends of Research in Biological Sciences and Allied Branches for the well-being of People and Nature” as Asst. coordinator in collaboration with Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat on 24th March, 2022
3. A National seminar on “Understanding of Carbon –di-oxide, green house gases and climate change.” in blended mode, i.e. both online and offline mode as coordinator of ECO CLUB, J.B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam, India.
4. Organized a 9-Days Workshop cum Skill Development Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation and Agarbatti Production. As coordinator of ECO Club along with Career Counselling Cell, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat in collaboration with Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat.
5. Organized a 07 days Skill development training programme on Biofertilizer production as co-ordinator (A certificate training programme carried out by ICFRE-Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat for B.Sc Student of Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat).

 Life memberships

1. InSc, Institute of Scholars
2. SADHNA (Society for advancement of Human and Nature)
3. DUBS (Delhi University Botanical society)
4. BSA (Botanical society of Assam)
5. Indian Botanical society

Committee members in college

1. Hostel committee (member) 2018-2019.
2. Publication committee (2022-2023)
3. Assistant Jt. secretary , JBCWC, (2021-2023)
4. Co-ordinator ECO CLUB, 2021-2024
5. Co-ordinator, CMIPP Programme (2023-2026)
6. Co-Ordinator, Environment and Green audits, (2022-2024)
7. Member, Waste management committee, 2022-2024
8. Member, Consultancy service cell, 2022-2024

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