Prof Bolin Kumar Konwar
Senior Professor
| Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Tezpur University
Assam
Expertise:
Biology
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Scopus Citations
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40 Years 2 Months Total Experience
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Professional Recognition
LPL Stipend Exam. 2nd topper of Sibsagar dist.Assam
1968
Govt of Assam
Monthly stipend on HSLC result
1975
Towkok TE, Jayashree Tea Co
Selected for Post Metric National/ICAR/State Merit scholarship
1975
GoI/ICAR/Govt of Assam
Selected for ITA/TBI scholarship
1978
Indian Tea Assoc/ Tea Board of India
Gold medal in B Sc (Argi
1981
Assam Agril University
Merit Grade I Scholarship from AAU, Jorhat for M Sc (Agri) degree
1982
Assam Agril University, Jorhat
Distinction (above 80% marks) in M Sc Agri (PBG
1984
Assam Agril University, Jorhat
State Overseas Scholarship, Govt of India to Imperial College, London, UK
1988
Govt of India
St Gregory Fund support to participate in Int. Conf. In Netherland
1991
St Gregory Trust, UK
Citizens recognition of Cheraideo Sub-division, Sibsagar dist, Assam
1992
Cheraideo Nagarik Sanstha
Distinguished Teacher Award
2012
DMSBM
Sadbhavana Gold Medal Award
2013
GEPRA
Life Time Achievement Award – 2014 in Int. Conf. TIAS-2014
2015
Society for Recent Dev in Agriculture
Outstanding contribution to the field of Genomics Education, Ocimum
2010
Pioneers of Genomics Education
Young Scientist
1998
Marquis World’s Who’s Who
Community & Membership
Organizing Com, National Seminar on ‘Hydrocarbon degrading microbes”, Dec
ScretaryOrganizing Com. of the National Workshop on ‘Science & Technology for regional development
MemberOrganizing Com. DNA double helix Golden Jubilee National Seminar-cum-Exhibition, Tezpur Un
Organizing SecretaryFirst National Symposium on “Muga Silkworm Biochem., Mol. Biol. & Biotech. to improve silk
MemberOrganizing Com. National Seminar on “Medicinal Plant and Microbe Diversity and their Pharm
Secretary GeneralRAC, CMERTI, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textile, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat, Assam 2011-14
MemberNomination Council, Infosis Awards
MemberBoard of Governors, NIT Nagaland, Dimapur
Board MemberResearch Council of CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (RRL), Jorhat 2014
MemberExecutive Council, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi 2012-15 & 2015-17, 2 terms
EC MemberSelection Committees in CSIR-NEIST (RRL), Jorhat, Assam 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016
Expert MemberNational Research Institute on Rain Forests and Deciduous Trees, ICFR, Jorhat, Assam DRL (
Expert MemberSession IV of NATPAS, School of Sci & Tech, Tezpur Univ, Napaam, Assam, 2011 and 2013
ChairmanResearch Advisory Committee, 2014-17, Central Muga and Eri Research & Training Institute,
ChairmanBoard of Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat from Aug
MemberScientific Advisory Committee, and Agricultural Sub-Committee, Tocklai Expt. Station, TRA,
MemberBoS, DRC, T&P Cell, QCC, Q Allotment Com, Training and Placement Committee, Univ Campus Be
ChairmanBoS, DRC, T&P Cell, QCC, Quarter Allotment Com, Training and Placement Committee, Univ Cam
ChairmanResearch Committee, Insurance Investment Committee, Purchase Improvement Committee, Secur
MemberIQAC (NAAC), TU, Napaam (May 2005-2010)
Coordinator cum DirectorNAAC Peer Teams visit to Tezpur University for reaccreditation in 2010
Organizing Committee MemberTraining Programme at NAAC Head Office, Banlgalore in 2012
ChairmanNAAC Peer Team visit to Kekri College, Rajasthan in 2015
ChairmanNAAC Peer Team visit to Moridhal College, Lakhimpur, Assam in 2014
ChairmanCrop Improvement Society of India
Life MemberIndian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Life MemberIndian Society of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Life MemberGreen Plus Society
Life MemberTezpur University Alumni Association
Associate MemberNagaland University Alumni Association
Associate MemberAssam Science Society
Annual MemberUnion Public Service Commission
ExpertPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
1992
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Senior Professor
Sep 2018 – Present
Tezpur University
| Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Vice Chancellor
Sep 2011 – Sep 2016
Nagaland University
Professor
Apr 2008 – Mar 2011
Tezpur University
| Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Professor
Mar 2002 – Mar 2008
Tezpur University
| Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
Mar 1995 – Mar 2002
Tocklai Tea Research Institute
Associate Professor
Jan 1994 – Mar 1995
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Assistant Professor
Mar 1984 – Jan 1994
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Biological Sciences
Scholarly Work
Bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil
CompletedMedicinal plants of NE India
CompletedStudies on functional genomics of tea, mentha and ashwagandha (New Millenium Techno Initiative: NMITLI
CompletedRecycling of tea and other organic wastes to value added compost
CompletedCollection, conservation and evauation of tea germplasm
CompletedPetroleum Biotechnology
CompletedAdvanced work on Plant Biotechnology
CompletedCollection, evaluation and improvement of Azolla-Anabaena symbiosis
CompletedEmbryo rescue and haploidy for cold tolerant rice improvement
OtherBreeding tomato for fruit size and resis tance/tolerance to late blight
CompletedStructural elucidation of major bioactive compounds and genome analysis of Spondias pinnata Kurz and Streblus asper Lour
Floral biology, karyotype, biochemical and genomic study oF Etlingera species – A medicinal and aromatic plant
Biochemical and molecular characterization of certain bacteria for application in bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soil
Assessment on biodiversity of medicinal plants: cytological, biochemical and molecular characterization of a few major plants
Biochemical and molecular genetic assessment of yeast strains used by certain tribal communities of Assam in alcohol production
Molecular and Biochemical characterization of four Araceae species
Biochemical and molecular genetic assessment of bacterial biopolymer
Bioremediation of Crude oil contaminated soil
Phytopharmaceuticals for Hair Growth
Biomass and biofuel characterization of some microalgal species of Assam, India
Cloning and expression of a lipase coding gene from a soil metagenomic library
Medicinal compound isolation and diversified use of Musa balbisiana
Metagenomics in the production of industrially important cellulase
Metagenomics through bioinformatics tools
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Scholarly Publications
Determination of genome size of bhim kol (Musa balbisiana)
Bioprospecting of indigenous biosurfactant-producing oleophilic bacteria for green remediation: an eco-sustainable approach for the management of petroleum contaminated soil
Gut Metagenomics of Pati Hanh (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)
BACTERIAL BIOSURFACTANTS: Isolation, Purification, Characterization, and Industrial Applications
Scopus: 1
The distribution, economic aspects, nutritional, and therapeutic potential of swamp eel Monopterus cuchia: A review
Bacterial biopolymers
Open AccessPurification, and characterization of detergent-compatible serine protease from Bacillus safensis strain PRN1: A sustainable alternative to hazardous chemicals in detergent industry
Soil Nutrient Imbalance and Trace Metal Stress Associated With Citrus Decline in Mandarin Orchards of North-Eastern India
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