Tapas Medhi,Ph.D
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Dr. TAPAS
MEDHI
Assistant
professor
Applied
Biochemistry lab
Department of
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Tezpur University.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Head, ONGC–CPBT, Tezpur
University (March, 2011–March, 2014)
Social Activities
General Secretary, Tezpur
University Teachers Association (2008 – present)
Associated with
the community services for promotion of humane values carried out by the Art of
Living Foundation www.artofliving.org, Bangalore.
Member of State
Committee, Assam for free rural school projects of the organization.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Received Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) (Govt of India) Senior Research
Fellowship (1997–1999)
Received Institute Scholarship of Indian Institute
of Technology, Kharagpur, India (Ministry of HRD,
India)(1999–2000)
Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET)
(Agricultural Research Service, Govt. of India) for lectureship in
Biochemistry.
Qualified in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
(GATE) in Life Sciences.
Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute of
Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Science, Pharmacy and Psychology, Leipzig
University, Germany
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
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B.Sc (Agri) |
College of
Agriculture, Jorhat, Assam, Biochemistry &
Agricultural Chemistry (1991) |
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M.Sc (Agri) |
Assam
Agriculture University, Jorhat, Assam, Agril biochemistry (1994) |
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Ph.D. |
Indian
Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Enzymology
(2004) |
MEMBERSHIP
Member of Assam
Science Society
Member of VAAM
Member of
Global Meditating Doctors' Association (GMDA)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
1) Isolation and purification of
components of P450 dependent monooxygenase system and their in vitro
reconstitution study for cell free reconstitution
2) Elaboration of basic knowledge and
conditions for the construction of an enzyme reactor (biosensor)
3) Mechanism of
insecticide resistance and development
of eco-friendly pest control
4) Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery and
Bioremediation
5) Psychoneuroimmunological
discourse on yogic principles
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1. NER–DBT–TWINING PROJECT (PI)
Studies on bio-ecology of Helopeltis theivora and development of a forecasting model of its incidence for effective management. Total amount Rs 74.56 lacs,( 01/03/11– Ongoing).
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2. ONGC PROJECT (PI)
Development of phytoremediation protocol for bioremediation of crude oil contamination. Total amount Rs 5.00 lacs (June 2014–Ongoing).
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3.Mining Engineering Dept. IITK Project
Consultancy project on ‘Hydroponic vetiver treatment of effluent water in oil refinery.Total amount Rs 1.00 lacs(April 2013 – April 2014)
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4.MOPI/DST PROJECT (Co-PI)
Development of a process for effective use of acetyl choline esterase biosensor for determining the pesticide residue in produce.Total amount Rs 11.50 lacs(July 2014-July 2017)
Research Collaborations
Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
1. Dr.K. K. Sharma, Deputy Director,North East Space Application Centre.
2. Prof. N. N. Dutta, Department of
Chemical engineering, Jaypee University of
Engineering and Technology (JUET), Ex Deputy Director, NEIST (CSIR) Jorhat.
3. Dr. Mantu Bhuyan, Scientist, Department of Medicinal Aromatic &
Economic Plants, NEIST(CSIR) Jorhat.
4. Prof. Pranab Guswami, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of
Technology–Guwahati.
5. Dr. S. Deori,
LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur.
6. Dr. Sukumar Pahari, DGM–ONGC, Dehradun.
7. Dr. Santanu
Sharma, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Tezpur university, Assam