Ph. D. (Zoology), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 2007
M. Sc. (Zoology), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 2000
B.Sc. (Zoology), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 1998
Other qualifications:
NPTEL ONLINE Certificate 2 credit course on “Body Language: Key To Professional Success” offered by IIT, Roorkee from August – September, 2023 (60% score in the final proctored examination).
NPTEL ONLINE Certificate 3 credit course on “Developing Soft Skills and Personality” offered by IIT, Kanpur from July – September, 2023 (87% score in the final proctored examination).
UGC-SWAYAM ONLINE Certificate 4 credit course on “Academic Writing” offered by HNB Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar Garwhal, Uttarakhand from July – October, 2019 (94% score in the final proctored examination).
3 months certificate course in Computer Applications, NIIT, Shillong.
Area of Specialization/Interest:
Biochemical Adaptation and Metabolic Regulation
Soft Skills and Personality Development in Higher Education
ICT tools in Higher Education
Professional Experiences:
Guest Faculty, Department of Zoology, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 2020-2021 & 2021-2022.
Assistant Professor, UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (formerly UGC-Human Resource Development Centre), North Eastern Hill University, Shillong since March 2009.
Research Associate, under the “University with Potential for Excellence (UPE), North Eastern Hill University, Shillong from June, 2007 – March, 2009.
Life member (D-1158/2020) of Indian Society for training and development, India.
Life Member of Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), India.
Awards:
ISCA Young Scientist Award, Indian Science Congress Association – 2007
M.Sc. (Zoology) 1st class 2nd position – 2000
NEHU Post-Graduate Scholarship 1998-2000
B.Sc. (Zoology) 1st class 2nd position – 1998
Publications: 12 (International – 7 & National – 5)
Das K.B., Sharma N. and Mishra M. (2021) Insight into Origin of COVID-19 & Focus on New Opportunities in the New Normal Life. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics 9(1): 23-29. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.9121.3
Khongsti K., Das K.B. and Das B. (2021) MAPK pathway and SIRT1 are involved in the down-regulation of secreted osteopontin expression by genistein in metastatic cancer cells Life Sciences, 265: 118787 (Elsevier, Amsterdam). Impact Factor 6.78
Choudhury M.G., Kumari S., Das K.B. and Saha N. (2018) Lipopolysaccharide causes NFĸB-mediated induction of inducible nitric oxide synthase gene and more production of nitric oxide in air-breathing catfish, Clarias magur (Hamilton) Gene, 18-27(Elsevier, Amsterdam). Impact Factor 3.913
Das K.B., Kharbuli Q. and Rynjah B. (2017) Knowledge of ICT and Computer Proficiency in College and University Teachers: A survey The NEHU Journal Vol. XV (2), 113-126 (NEHU Publications, Shillong).
Saha N., Jyrwa L.M., Das, M. and Biswas, K. (2011) Influence of increased environmental water salinity on gluconeogenesis in the air-breathing walking catfish, Clarias batrachus Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 37: 681-692(Springer Link, Netherlands). Impact Factor 2.794
Biswas K., Jyrwa L.M., Häussinger D. and Saha N. (2010) Influence of cell volume changes on protein synthesis in isolated hepatocytes of air-breathing walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 36: 17-27 (Springer Link, Netherlands). Impact Factor 2.794
Biswas K., Khongsngi J.L., Häussinger D. and Saha N. (2009) Influence of cell volume changes on autophagic proteolysis in the perfused liver of air-breathing walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) Journal of Experimental Zoology, 311A: 115-124 (Wiley InterScience, New York). Impact Factor 2.693
Kharbuli Z.Y., Biswas K. and Saha N. (2007) Mitochondrial citrulline synthesis from ammonia and glutamine in the liver of ureogenic air-breathing catfish, Clarias batrachus (Linnaeus). Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 45: 1073-1079 (CSIR, New Delhi). Impact Factor 0.944
Saha N., Datta S., Kharbuli Z.Y., Biswas K. and Bhattacharjee A (2007) Air-breathing catfish, Clarias batrachus upregulates glutamine synthetase and carbamyl phosphate synthetase III during exposure to high external ammonia Comparative Biochemistry andPhysiology, 147B: 520-530 (Elsevier, Amsterdam). Impact Factor 2.495
Kharbuli Z.Y., Datta S., Biswas K., Sarma, D. and Saha N. (2006) Expression of ornithine-urea cycle enzymes in early life stages of air-breathing walking catfish Clarias batrachus and induction of ureogenesis under hyper-ammonia stress. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 143B: 44-53 (Elsevier, Amsterdam). Impact Factor 2.495
Goswami C., Datta S., Biswas K. and Saha N. (2004) Cell volume changes affect gluconeogenesis in the perfused liver of the catfish, Clarias batrachus. Journal of Biosciences, 29: 337-347 (Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore). Impact Factor 2.795
Saha N., Datta S., Biswas K. and Kharbuli Z.Y. (2003) Role of ureogenesis in tackling problems of ammonia toxicity during exposure to higher ambient ammonia in the air-breathing walking catfish Clarias batrachus. Journal of Biosciences, 28: 733-742 (Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore). Impact Factor 2.795
Seminars/Conferences/ Training Programmes/Webinars attended: 39
Orientation Programmes/Faculty Induction Programmes/ Refresher Courses /Workshops/ Short Term Courses coordinated/organised in HRDC: 63
Participants Trained: 2283
Lectures Delivered as Resources Persons in various Programmes, Courses, Workshops, etc.: 237
Lectures/hands-on sessions delivered in programmes/courses on areas:
Soft Skills in Professional Development
Personality Development & Management in Work Place
ICT tools in the Teaching-Learning Environment
MOODLE Environment
Professional Contribution:
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on National Credit Framework organized by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (Formerly UGC-Human Resource Development Centre), NEHU, Shillong on 1st March, 2024.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 12th February, 2024.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Office for International Affairs” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 11th December, 2023.
Chairperson in the National Conference on “National Education Policy 2020 and Teacher Education” organized by Radhanath Institute of Advanced Study in Education (RNIASE) Cuttack, Odisha and Council of Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), Odisha Chapter, on 18th October, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Fostering Social Responsibility and Community Engagement in HEIs in India 2.0” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 3rd October, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 29th September, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Transformation of HEIs into Multidisciplinary Institutions” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 5th July, 2023.
Coordinator in the One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Academic Bank of Credit” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 25th May, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 14th March, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Languages, Culture and Values” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 24th February, 2023.
Resource person in Workshop on “Faculty Improvement on Teaching and Learning with Special Emphasis on New Education Policy 2020” organised by Departments of History and Political Science and IQAC, Ri Bhoi College, Nongpoh from 13th – 17th February, 2023.
Resource person in Teacher’s Orientation Programme for LP School Teachers, organised by Ramakrishna Mission, Higher Secondary School, Sohra, on 6th February, 2023.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Global Outreach of Higher Education, Indian Perspective”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 3rd November, 2022.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Information Communication Technology (ICT) Applications in 21st Century”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 19th October, 2022.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Academic Leadership in Higher Education Institutions in India”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 23rd September, 2022.
Coordinator for the Shikshak Parv Lecture Series, on the theme “National Education Policy 2020: Changing Role of Teachers, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong from 5th – 9th September, 2022.
Coordinator for the Two Day National Workshop on the theme “Vocational Education, Experiential Learning and Skilling” on 29th & 30th August 2022, held at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, organized by Faculty Development Centre, Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, GOI.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on NEP 2020: “Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 20th July, 2022.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Basic Statistical Techniques in Research Methodology”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 22nd February, 2022.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Leadership Development for Academic Administrators of Higher Education Institutions”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 8th February, 2022.
Chairperson in the International Conference on “Gender Equity for Sustainable Development” organized by the Department of Education, NEHU, Shillong in collaboration with the Council of Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), India, from 11th – 12th November, 2021.
Resource person in the 5th International Workshop on “Personality Development in the Digital World” jointly organized by Department of Education, IQAC & Department of Adult and Continuing Education, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong in collaboration with the Department of Lifelong Learning, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India and the Department of Psychology, Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati, Assam on 30th October, 2021.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Future e-Learning”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 26th October, 2021.
Convener in the One Day National Webinar on “Role of Media in Different Spheres during the COVID-19 Pandemic”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 13th August, 2021.
Chairperson in the National Webinar on “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Education” organized by the Department of Education, NEHU, Shillong under the MHRD-PMMMNMTT Scheme, from 18th – 19th March, 2021.
Resource person in the Three-Day Online Regional Workshop on “Online Education: A New Normal Approach to Teaching” organised by the IQAC, Shillong Commerce College, Shillong from December 9-11, 2020.
Moderator in the Webinar on “Role of Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) in Adopting the New Normal Techniques to Sustain Quality in Higher Education” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong on 31st October, 2020.
Resource person in IITTM-Camp, Institute of Hotel Management, Shillong on 7th and 10th June, 2019.
