Research Projects



Ongoing Projects
(Rs.229.41 Lakh)
Title Funding Agency Amount
(Rs.in Lakh)
Duration Remarks
1. A Conservation approach for Structural Heritage of the Ahom Dynasty through the intervention of Science & Technology (CASHAD) , N. Sarmah (PI), R. Kataki (Co-PI) IKS, MoE 13.64 2023-2025
2. Sustainable rural community development, D. C. Baruah (PI) IEEE - SV 58.36 2023-2024
3. Water quality baseline survey and follow-up monitoring assessment of hydrological and biological status of streams in upper watersheds for Water Resource Conservation (COSFOM), R. Kataki (PI) Govt. of Manipur 58.98 2022-2027
4. Development of Spatial Air Quality Monitoring System using Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), B. K. Kakati (PI) AICTE 17.6 2022-2025
5. Applied Research and development for industrial realization of lignin recycling and conversion to value-added international market product, D. Deka (PI) DST (Indo-Hungary) 48.39 2021-2024
6. Waste biomass characterization & valorization through production of biochar and its application as soil amendment and other uses, R. Kataki (PI) PT. Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper, Indonesia 12.44 2022-2023
7. Off-grid Solar Power Plant at Tezpur University, S. Mahapatra (Coordinator) AICTE 20 2021-2023



Completed Projects
(Rs.1254.21 Lakh)
Title Funding Agency Amount
(Rs.in Lakh)
Duration Remarks
38. E4T Microgrid Project with 100kW BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), 12 smart air conditioning controllers, 36 automatic hostel room controllers @TU Campus, D. C. Baruah (PI) Swedish Energy Agency, Sweden 56 2021-2023
37. Development of A Smart Platform for promotion of Renewable Energy in Assam, D. C. Baruah (PI) SITA, Govt of Assam 29.81 2020-2022
36. Multi crop Residue Processing Technology Package for Production of Fuel and Fertiliser, D. C. Baruah (PI) SERB-IMPRINT 216 2019-2022
35. Design and development of an all-purpose smart biogas reactor for household applications, D. C. Baruah (PI) AICTE 11 2019-2022
34. Biomass conversion to Fuels and chemicals, R. Kataki (PI) AICTE 23 2019-2023
33. Women empowerment and skill development through technological interventionin cooking stove, R. Kataki (PI) DSIR 5 2019-2020
32. Strengthening education, research and innovation for climate smart crops in India AdaptNET, D. C. Baruah (PI) Erasmus 84 2018-2022
31. INDIA-UK Center for education and Research in clean energy (IUCERCE), N. Sarmah (PI) DST 74.6 2017-2021
30. Up-gradation of Lab and Library facilities to Tezpur University, D. Deka (Coordinator) MNRE 30 2017-2020
29. Bioenergy from waste: exploring the multiplier benefits to poor communities of medium-scale technology interventions, D. C. Baruah (PI) HEFCE Newton fund 30.65 2017-2018
28. Enhancing Food Security in Rural India, D. C. Baruah (PI) EPSRC 3 2017-2018
27. Integrated Biorefinery Approach towards production of sustainable fuel and chemicals from  Algal biobased systems, D. Deka (PI) DBT (Indo-Brazil) 100.46 2016-2020
26. Biochemical and Biofuel production using Green Catalytic Processes, D. Deka (PI) DST (Indo-Hungary) 34.42 2016-2020
25. One-pot synthesis of Nitrogen and Sulphur co-doped biomass derived graphene based cathode catalyst for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, B. K. Kakati (PI) DST-SERB 36 2016-2019
24. Synthesis of novel dual doped biomass derived graphene based Oxygen Reduction Reaction catalyst for potential application in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, B. K. Kakati (PI) UGC 6 2016-2018
23. Development and validation of a spectrum dependence integrated optical-thermal-electrical model to evaluate the performance of high concentrating photovoltaic module, N. Sarmah (PI) UGC 6 2015-2017
22. Development of a test setup for solar thermal collector with air as working fluid and design a  microcontroller-based mechanism for controlling the collector output, P. K. Choudhury (PI) ASTEC 1.25 2014-2017
21. Development of a fuel efficient all purpose biomass cook stove, D. C. Baruah (PI) ASTEC 1.75 2014-2016
20. Capacity building for mitigation of climate change using precision agriculture, D. C. Baruah (Co-PI) APN 4.3 2014-2015
19. Rural Hybrid Energy Enterprise Systems, D. C. Baruah (PI), S. Mahapatra (Co-PI) DST-RCUK 198 2013-2022
18. Production of biochar from various bio-wastes and its soil application for sustainable soil  management and mitigation of GHG emission, R. Kataki (PI) UGC 12.95 2013-2017
17. Study of performance, combustion and emission characteristics of a turbocharged diesel engine fuelled with some indigenous tree seed based biodiesel; available in North Eastern region of India., D. Deka (Co-PI) DST 33.6 2013-2015
16. Optimizing phosphate recovery from community bio-energy system: low cost sustainable  fertilizer production for rural community, D. C. Baruah (PI) UGC-UKIERI 15.72 2013-2015
15. Instrumented solar hot air generator (ISHAG) for optimum thermal load in tea processing, D. C. Baruah (PI) DST 28.54 2012-2016
14. Strengthening Networking on Biomass Research and Bio-waste conversion - Biotechnology for  Europe India Integration (SAHYOG), R. Kataki (PI) Indo-EU 44.79 2012-2015
13. Utilization of Bio-energy By-product for value addition and nutrient enhancement, D. C. Baruah (PI) EPSRC(Indo-UK) 4.39 2012-2013
12. Synthesis of platform biofuels from Renewable sources using acid modified supported ionic liquid catalysts, D. Deka (PI) DST ( Indo-Finland) 34.61 2011-2014
11. Assessment and analysis of plant oil feedstock available in North-east India for biodiesel  production, D. Deka (PI) UGC 9.25 2011-2014
10. Development of AFC electrode incorporating CNMs, S. K. Samdarshi (PI) AICTE 17 2009-2011
9. Production and characterization of Bio-diesel from indigenous non-edible plant seed oils of North-eastern region of India using Modern Bio-diesel Plant, S. K. Samdarshi (PI), D. C. Baruah (Co-PI) AICTE-MODROBS 13 2009-2010
8. Agro-Climatic Zone Based Mapping of Renewable Energy Resources in Assam, D. C. Baruah (PI) DST 17.88 2008-2011
7. Synthesis and characterization of CNM as Fuel Cell electrode, S. K. Samdarshi (PI) DST-SERC 25.69 2008-2011
6. Design and development of a Renewable Energy Hybrid Tea Drier for fossil fuel substitution in Tea Industry, D. C. Baruah (PI) AICTE 12.5 2008-2010
5. Preparation, characterization and performance analysis of the catalyst in the fixed bed solar photocatalytic reactor for degrdation of Azo-dyes, S. K. Samdarshi (PI) AICTE 16.5 2004-2005
4. Demonstration of bamboo-based biomass gasification technology at Tezpur University, S. Mahapatra (PI) NMBA 1 2004-2005
3. Design optimization of a bamboo fan used as forced-air paddy cleaner, K. K. Sasi (PI) GIAN-NE 0.6 2003
2. Production of bio-diesel from Mesua ferra L seed oil, D. Konwer (PI) MNES 8.79 2000-2004
1. Utlization of kitchen waste for production of biogas and mannure in the rural areas of Assam, D. Konwer (PI) MRA&E 6.16 1999-2005