Dr. Luk Bahadur Chetry, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Teaching Experience:

• Assistant Professor [15^th June, 2020 to Present]: Dept. of Zoology, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam.
• Assistant Professor [22^nd February, 2016 - 20^th June, 2017]: Dept. of Zoology, Apex Professional University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh.

Research Profile:

• Post-doctoral Research Associate (Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) [2018-2019]: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
• Ph.D. thesis: 'Inhibitory Efficacy of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts on Testosterone induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Albino Rat’
• M.Phil. dissertation: ‘Effects of Green Tea Extract (GTE) Supplementation on Acetaminophen-induced Liver Injury in Mice’
• M.Sc. dissertation: ‘Effects of Tamoxifen on Liver Histology of Female Albino Rat’

Academic Qualification:

• Ph.D. [2018]: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
• SLET [2014]: N.E. Region, SLET Commission, Assam
• M.Phil. [2011]: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
• M.Sc. [2010]: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
• B.Sc. [2008]: Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh

Area of Specialization:

• Cell & Molecular Biology

Research Area/ Interest:   

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Preclinical Research on Herbal Drugs
• Toxicology
• Phytotherapy & Medicinal Plants
• Ethnobiology & Ethnopharmacology

Research Papers Published in Scopus/ Web of Science/ UGC-CARE Indexed Journals:

• Wangpan T, Wangpan A, Chetry LB, Tangjang S (2021). Anti-proliferating activity of some toxic and medicinal plants used by Wancho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Natulae Scientia Biologicae, 13(2): 10894. 

• Chetry LB, Sarma HN, Bharali MK (2018). Inhibitory effect of Dillenia indica L. bark extract on testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rat. NeBIO 9(1): 117-123.

• Chetry LB, Bharali MK, Basar K, Taye K, T Tapi, Tsering J, Wangpan T (2018). Medicinal plants used against gastrointestinal disorders among the Adi Tribe of Eastern Himalaya. NeBIO 9(1): 93-101. 

• Tapi T, Wangpan T, Chetry LB, Tesia P, Giba J, Tangjang S (2018). Isolation of cellulolytic fungi from the litter of Phyllostachys bambusoides from Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya. NeBIO 9(1): 144-149. 

• Wangpan T, Chetry LB, Tsering J, Tapi K, Tangjang S (2016). Anti-malarial plants of Jonai, India: An ethnobotanical approach. Natulae Scientia Biologicae, 8(1): 27-32.

• Bharali MK, Chetry LB (2014). Aqueous methanolic bark extract of Oroxylum indicum inhibited testosterone induced prostate hyperplasia in rat. Pharmacognosy Journal, 6(3): 79-85. 

• Chetry LB, Bharali MK (2014). Effect of Oroxylum indicum crude bark extract on experimentally induced prostatic hyperplasia in Sprague Dawley rats. Journal of Bioresources,1(1): 33-37. 

• Bharali MK, Chetry LB (2013). Hepatoprotective role of green tea extract in acetaminophen induced liver injury in mice. South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology, 3(2): 84‐91. 

Research Papers Published in Peer-Reviewed/ Refereed Journals:

• Chetry LB, Bharali MK (2018). Antiproliferative effect of aqueous bark extract of Oroxylum indicum L. on Vigna radiata L. (Green gram) seedlings. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 7(2): 175-179. 

• Bharali MK, H Konya, Chetry LB (2014). Protective effect of Oroxylum indicum on acetaminophen induced liver injury in rat. International Current Pharmaceutical Journal, 3(2): 223-227.

• Bharali MK, K Aran, G Arangham, Chetry LB (2013). Cytogenetic effect of lead acetate exposure on root tip cells of Allium cepa L. Journal of Global Biosciences, 2(6): 217-221. 

Book Chapters Published in Edited Volume:

• Chetry LB, Sarma HN, Bharali MK (2019). Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Therapeutic Approach. Current Research in Biology (Volume 1), Akinik Publications, Rohini, Delhi, India. Page No. 83-98. ISBN: 978-93-5335-5.

• Chetry LB, Panyang F, Doming S, Taka T, Wangpan T (2018). Medicinal Plnats Used Against Malaria: A Case Study Among Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Advances in Botanical Research in North East India, EBH Publishers (India), Panbazar, Guwahati, India. Page No. 215-225. ISBN: 978-93-86302-52-6.

Seminar/ Conference/ Webinar Presentations/ Participations:

International:

• “3^rd International Conference and Buyers Sellers Meet for Medicinal Plants Used in Lifestyle Products” and presented a paper on “Evaluation of Testosterone-Induced Prostate Enlargement with Ageratum conyzoides Leaf Extract” organized by Jadavpur University, Kolkata in technical assistance with Regional-cum-Facilitation Centre (RCFC), Eastern Region, National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India held on 6-8 December, 2023.

• International Conference on Biomedical and Clinical Research and presented a paper on “Experimental Validation of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts on Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Progression” organized by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka in association with Association of Pharmaceutical Research (APR) held on November 21-22, 2022.

• Participated in the International Conference on “Long-tailed Macaques: Getting to Know Their Current Status and Roles in Environment and One Health” organized by Primatology Study Program Graduate School IPB University, Indonesia in collaboration with Primate Research Center IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia held on October 29, 2022.

• International Conference on “START HERB: Journey from Innovation to Entrepreneurship in Herbals” and presented a paper on “Dillenia indica Bark Extract Inhibits the Experimental Induction of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats”, organized by D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai and Association of Pharmaceutical Research (APR) held on October 14-15 2022.

• International Webinar on “Recent Trends in Environmental Education and Research” held on August 12-13, 2022 through Google Meet as Plenary Speaker & presented a paper on “Ethnomedicinal Uses of Plants for the Treatment of Malaria in Jonai Sub-Division, Dhemaji, Assam”, jointly organized by International Academy of Science and Research (IASR), Kolkata, Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi & Scientific and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Kolkata, West Bengal.

• Participated in the International Seminar on “Molecular Approaches in Zoological Research” organised by Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on February 24, 2022.

• SPER 10^th Annual International Conference & Exhibition (SPER 2021), Theme: ‘Innovations in healthcare: Integrating academia & industry’, presented a paper on‘Effects of Oroxylum indicum L. bark extracts on testosterone induced prostate enlargement’, jointly organized by Society of Pharmaceutical Education and Research & Ganpat University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mehsana (Gujarat) India on October 8-9, 2021.

• 3^rd Indo Oncology Summit, presented a paper on ‘Phytotherapeutic approaches of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)’, organized by International Association of Oncology (IAO) in collaboration with United Innovators, Bioleagues Worldwide & Sparsh Hospitals and Critical Care (P) Ltd., Odisha held on September 24-26, 2021.

• International Conference on ‘Impacts & Consequences of Environmental Degradation on Animal Health & Human Wellbeing’ & presented a paper on ‘Effect of Ocimum sanctum L. Leave Extracts on Testosterone induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rat’, organized by Abhayapuri College in association with Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University & Aaranyak, Assam held on September 2-4, 2021.

• ‘The 2^nd Hericure-UKZN: A Hybrid International Conference & Webinar’ on “Recent Progress in Bioactive Compounds & Molecules against Respiratory Diseases & Comorbidities: Theranostics & Future Challenges” and awarded 2^nd prize for the presentation titled “Effects of Ocimum sanctum L. plant extracts on prostate enlargement” in "Innovative Research Award" Category, organized by HeriCure Healthcare Ltd, Pune, India in collaboration with CPRU, School of Health Sciences, & College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, held on May 15-16, 2021. 

• International Conference on "New Challenges and Dimensions on Ecology and Environment" held on 02- 03 April, 2021 through Google Meet as a Plenary Speaker and delivered a talk on "Anti-benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Effect of Ageratum conyzoides L. Plant Extract in Rat Model" jointly organized by International Academy of Science and Research (IASR), Kolkata, West Bengal, Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment, New Delhi, Department of Zoology, Govt. Degree College, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir & Scientific and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Kolklata, West Bengal.

• International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Trends in Agriculture, Aquaculture. Environment and Sustainability and presented a paper entitled “Amelioration of Acetaminophen Induced Hepatotoxicity by Oroxylum indicum L. bark extract in Sprague Dawley Rat” through Google Meet held on 29-30 January, 2021, jointly organized by International Academy of Science and Research (IASR), Kolkata, West Bengal, Scientific and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Kolklata, West Bengal, and Gurukul Edutech Education and Research Foundation, Kolkata, West Bengal.

• International Conference on ‘Global Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICBCS-2016)’, presented a paper on “Inhibitory Effect of Dillenia indica (L.) Bark Extract on Testosterone induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats”, organized by the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Rajiv Gandhi University on October 15-18, 2016.

National:

• National Seminar on “Challenges and Prospects of Life Science Research in North East India” and presented a paper on “Traditional Medicine Approaches for Liver Problems: A Comprehensive Review” organized Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, (Imphal), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh held on 3^rd April, 2024.

• National Seminar on “Environmental Protection, Conservation and Sustainability” and presented a paper on “Herbal Medicines for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia” organized by ECO Club, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat in collaboration with Assam Science Technology & Environmental Council (Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Assam) held on 16^th March, 2023.

• Participated in the National Seminar on “Dignity, Equality & Freedom for All” on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, organized by Faculty of Law & Forensic Sciences, Apex Professional University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh held on December 10, 2022.

• National Seminar on “Recent Trends of Research in Biological Sciences & Allied Branches for the Well-being of People and Nature”, presented a paper on “Hepatoprotective Effect of Green Tea Extract Against Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury In Mice” organized by Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam in collaboration with Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat, Assam held on March 24, 2022.

• Participated in the online Seminar on “Beyond Boardroom Governance: From Sustainability to Integrated Reporting’’ organized by the School of Management Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam (A Central University), under the aegis of the National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCC) held on March 11-12, 2022.  

• National Seminar on ‘Plant Taxonomy and Traditional Knowledge in the Himalayas and North-East India & Annual Conference of East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy (EHHST)’, presented a paper on ‘Anti-Gastrointestinal Medicinal Plants used by the Adi Tribe of Eastern Himalayan region, Arunachal Pradesh’, jointly organized by Dept. of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, East Himalayan Society For Spermatophyte Taxonomy & Botanical Survey of India on February 21-22, 2021.

• 3^rd National Seminar on ‘The North-East India: Issues, Dynamics & Emerging Realities’, presented a paper entitled “Herbal Medicines for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An Overview”, organized by the Rajiv Gandhi University Research    Scholar’s Forum (RGURSF) in collaboration with Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University on October 7-8, 2016.

• Participated in the “4^th Indian National Seminar of Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants (ANRAP), Plants in Diabetes: Prospects and Challenges”, jointly organized by the Dibrugarh University & Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Bangladesh on March 13, 2015.

• National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Bioresource Management & Biodiversity Conservation’, presented a paper entitled “Oroxylum indicum Extract Inhibited Testosterone induced Benign Prostate Hyperplasia in Rat”, organised by the Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Rajiv Gandhi University held on October 17-19, 2013.

• Participated “1^st National Symposium on Fish Parasites” organised by Deparment of  Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University held on March 19-20, 2012.

Workshops/ Training/ Orientations/ Faculty Induction Programme/ Refresher Courses/ Faculty Development Programmes Participated:

• Participated in the 5^th 'NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme' under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission organised by MMTTC, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (India) from 5-14 February, 2024.

• Participation in the Three Days Faculty Improvement Programme on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Role of Biotechnology” at D.K.D. College, Dergaon, Assam, organized by Institutional Level Biotech Hub, D.K.D. College, Dergaon from 20-22 March, 2024.

• Participated in the 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education (OBE) organized by S.E.S College, Sreekandapuram in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) from 18-25 January, 2023.

• Participated in the Online Two-Week Refresher Course in “ZOOLOGY” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Ganpat Parsekar College of Education, Goa under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from 16 - 30 September, 2023 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated in the National Workshop on “National Academic Depository – Academic Bank of Credits” organized by Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Udaipur & Digital India Corporation, National e-Governance Division Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India held on March 24, 2023.

• Participated and completed the 7 Days National Level Online Faculty Development Program on “Outcome Based Education (OBE)” organized by S.E.S College, Sreekandapuram, Kerala in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) from January 18 – 25, 2023.

• Participated and completed the UGC approved short term Professional Development Programme (PDP) on “Implementation of NEP ­2020 for University and College Teachers”  organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) held from September 21- ­29, 2022 and obtained 'A' Grade.

• Participated in the One Day "International Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights" organized by IQAC, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam held on September 3, 2022.

• Participated in the 9 Days Workshop Cum Skill Development Training Programme on “Mushroom Cultivation and Agarbatti Production”, organized by ECO CLUB along with Career Counselling Cell, Jagannath Barooah College (Autonomous), Jorhat, Assam in collaboration with Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat, Assam from 5 – 12 August, 2022.

• Participated in the Online Two-Week Refresher Course in “ZOOLOGY” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Department of Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from 15 – 29 December, 2021 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated in the One-Week Online Capacity Building Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/ Workshop on “Enhancing Administrative Efficiency in HEIs” (For both Faculty & Non-Teaching Staff ) organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from 16 - 22 November, 2021 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated in the Online Two-Week Refresher Course in “LIFE SCIENCES” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Miranda House, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from 01–15 September, 2021 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated in the One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Qualitative Data Analysis” organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from April 27 - 03 May, 2021 and obtained Grade A+.

• Participated in the Four-Week Orientation/ Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” organized by Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), from March 15 –14 April, 2021 and obtained Grade A.

Any Other Publication:

• Chetry LB. Courses after Bachelor of Science in Zoology. Cocoon, A Biennial Publication of Dept. of Zoology, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat. Vol. IV July 4, 2022. Page No. 10-12.

• Chetry LB. Nutrition and Sports. Shourjyam, A Souvenir - Published on the occasion of Dibrugarh University Inter-College Weight Lifting, Power Lifting & Best Physique Competition, held on 20-22 December, 2021. Page No. 68-70.

Research Journal Reviewer: 

• Asian Journal of Biology
• Asian Journal of Biotechnology & Bioresource Technology
• Asian Journal of Ethnobiology
• Asian Journal of Research in Medical & Phamaceutical Sciences
• Asian Oncology Research Journal
• European Journal of Medicinal Plants
• International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review
• International Research Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Journal of Applied Life Sciences International
• Journal of Biology & Nature
• Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
• Natulae Scientia Biologicae
• Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology

Teaching Responsibilities (UG Level):

• Semester-I: ZOOMJ-011: Animal Diversity & Systematics (TH)
• Semester-I: EEVAC-01:2- Environmental Education (TH+PR)
• Semester-I: ZOOSK-011: Aquarium Fishkeeping (PR)
• Semester-I: CHMVA-101: Health & Wellness (TH)
• Semester-III: ZOOC-303: Fundamentals of Biochemistry (TH+PR)
• Semester-IV: ZOOC-403: Biochemistry of Metabolic Processes (TH+PR)
• Semester-V: ZOOC-501: Molecular Biology (TH+PR)
• Semester-V: ZOOD-502: Animal Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (TH+PR)
• Semester-VI: ZOOC-601: Developmental Biology (TH+PR)
• Semester-VI: ZOOD-601: Animal Behaviour & Chronobiology (TH+PR)

Professional Responsibilities/ College Committee Assignments:   

• Coordinator, Green Plus Society, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
• Member, Board of Studies (BoS), Dept. of Zoology, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
• Member, Website Update Committee, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat 
• Member, Academic Calendar Committee, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
• Member, Environment & Green Audits, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
• Member, Swayam Advisory Committee, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat
• Member, Research Programme & Policy Development, J. B. College (Autonomous), Jorhat

Membership of Professional Bodies:

• Life Member, Society of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER/LM/AS/006)
• Life Member, The Indian Science Congress Association (L40783)
• Life Member, Zoological Society of Assam (ZSA)
• Life Member, Assam Science Society (ASS/LM6466)
• Member, Assam College Teachers' Association (ACTA)
• Professional Member, International Society for Renal Research (PM76501243)
• Professional Member, Association of Pharmaceutical Research (PM78125439)
• Professional Member, International Association of Oncology (PM42817965)
• Professional Member, International Society of Environmental Relationship and Sustainability (PM84169072)
• Professional Member, Universal Society of Food & Nutrition (PM12645397)