Academic
M.Sc. (GU), B.Ed. (GU), Ph.D. (AUS), SLET
Experiences
- 10 Years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor and Head in the dept. of zoology at West Goalpara College, Goalpara. (2010 to 2020).
- Successfully completed one Major research project as a Project fellow under UGC- MRP. (2013 to 2016).
- Working as Assistant Professor in the department of Zoology, PDUAM, Behali (2020 to till date).
Research Papers
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2013). Preliminary study on Population status and Activity budgeting of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in the Inner-line Reserved Forest of Barak valley, Assam, India. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP- an e-journal) March 2013 Edition, Vol-3: Issue 3.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2013). Survey and census of Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in the Inner- line reserve forest and the adjoining areas of Cachar district, Assam, India. Folia Primatologica 2013;84:170-179 (Impact factor=1.5)
- Islam, M., Basumatary, N., Choudhury, P., Sarma, P. K. and Das, A (2013). Studies on Land Use and Land Cover using multi-temporal satellite data in the Inner-Line Reserve forest, Barak Valley, Assam, India. NE Bio, India (ISSN 2278-2281(Online Version) ISSN 0976-3597(Print Version). 4(5): P-46-50.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2014). Canopy utilization pattern of western Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock hoolock (Mammalia: Primates: Hylobatidae) in the Inner-Line Reserve forest of Barak Valley, Assam, India. Journal of threatened taxa (ISSN Online 0974-7907 Print 0974-7893). Vol- 6(9): 6222-6229. (NAAS Rating=4.72)
- Islam, M., Ahmed, A.M., Barman, B., Dakua, S., and Debnath, D. (2014). Studies on physio-chemical properties of water in some selected sites of Deepor Beel(Ramsar site), Assam, India. The Clarion (ISSN: 2277-1697). Vol- 3(2): 25- 32.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2014). Some Aspects Of Behavioral Study And Ancillary Conservation Threats Of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) In The Inner-Line Reserve Forest, Cachar, Assam, India. Sustainable Biodiversity in the 21st Century (Ed: B. K. Dutta and P. Choudhury): (ISBN No: 978-81-920947-1-9). Pp: 217-231.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2014., Plant animal interaction: A case study in reference to Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in the Inner-line reserve forest, Cachar, Assam. in Emerging Environmental Issues in today’s society with Special reference to Northeast India (Ed: DilipSarkar and Nandini Gupta) :(ISBN No: 978-93-84471-07-01). Supriy Books, Delhi.
- Dakua S., Abujam, S. K., Islam, M. and Basumatary, N. (2015). Length-Weight relationship and Condition factor of Parluciosoma daniconius (Hamilton). Journal of Fisheries Sciences.com (E-ISSN: 1307-234X). Vol. 9(4): 121 – 124.
- Islam, M. and Choudhury, P. (2017). Threats to Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in the Inner-line Reserve Forest of Cachar District, Barak Valley, Southern Assam.” Journal of Bioresources (ISSN: 2394 – 4315). Vol 4(1): p. 23 – 34.
- Islam, M. and Hussain, M. (2018). Different types of fishing gears used by the fishermen in „Kumri Beel‟ of Goalpara district, Assam. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (ISSN: 2347-5129). Vol- 6(1): 128-133.
- Islam, M. and Choudhury, P. (2018). Activity profile of a group of Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in a fragmented forest patch of Rosekandy tea garden, Barak valley, Southern Assam, India. International Journal of Zoology Studies (ISSN: 2455-7269). Vol- 3(2): 307-313.
- Dakua, S., Abujam, S. and Islam, M. (2018). Feeding Habits of Indian Flying Barb Esomus danrica (Hamilton, 1822) From Upper Assam, India. Journal of FisheriesSciences.com (E-ISSN 1307-234X). Vol- 12(3): 008-013.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2020). Habitat characteristics of Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock (harlan, 1834)) in and around Inner-line reserve forest, Cachar, Barak valley, Southern Assam, India. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology (ISSN: 0256-971X (P)). Vol- 41(11): 40-55.
- Islam, M. (2020). Fishing gears used by the fishermen in various beels of Goalpara district, Assam. in Assam 2020 (Ed: Safiqur Rahman) : (ISBN No: 978- 81-948413-0-02). Kaziranga Printing House, Guwahati, Assam. Pp: 120- 123.
- Islam, M. (2020). Plastic: A malediction of modernity. in Frame (Book of multidisciplinary studies) (Ed: Safiqur Rahman) : (ISBN No: 978-81-948413-1-9). Kaziranga Printing House, Guwahati, Assam. Pp: 102- 106.
- Islam, M. and Choudhury, P. (2021). Food plants used by Western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in the Inner-line reserve forest of Barak Valley, Assam, India. in Advances in Animal research (Ed: Jugabrat Das) : (ISBN No: 978-93- 91166-56-4). Global Net Publication, New Delhi. Pp: 93- 104.
- Islam, M. and Alom, J. (2022). Present status of Ichthyofaunal diversity of „Chakla Beel‟ of Goalpara district, Assam, India. in Horizon of Fish Research (Ed: Sakhare, V. B., Abujam, S. and Jetithor, S. G.) : (ISBN No: 978-93-88854- 86-3). Discovery Publication House (p) Ltd., New Delhi. Pp: 217- 229.
- Islam, M., Choudhury, P. and Bhattacharjee, P. C. (2022). Diet and Feeding Ecology of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock Harlan, 1831) in the Inner-line reserve forest (ILRF) of Southern Assam, India. Primate Conservation (ISSN: 0898-6207). (In press).
Reviewed for Journals
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology (No. 02- 30.12.2021, 25.05.2022)
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change (No. 01- 02.04.2022)
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology (No. 01- 04.06.2022)
Books Published
- Islam, M. and Teronpi, V. (2022). Recent Trends in Biological Research. A. M. Publication, Guwahati, Assam. (ISBN: 978-93-93114-00-6).
- Bhuyan, S. I., Agarwal, H., Islam, M., Teronpi, V. and Baruah, D. (2022). Biodiversity: Exploration, Exploitation and Conservation. Research Culture Society and Publication, Gujarat, India. (ISBN: 978-93-92504-01-3).
Seminar & Conferences
- Participated in two day National Seminar on “Biodiversity Conservation”(N.E-forest & land resource management) organized by the Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar on March 4-5, 2010.
- Paper presented in three days International seminar on “Bio-resources and Human Sustenance” from 20th Oct. to 22nd Oct., 2011, organized by Dept. Of Zoology, Cotton College and Zoological Society of Assam (ZSA).
- Paper presented at Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI- 2011) held on 13- 16th Dec., 2011 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati.
- Paper presented in the three days International Conference on “Global Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Environmental Sustainability in the 21st Century (ICGBEnS 2012)” from 15-17th Feb., 2012, organized by the Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar.
- Participated in two days International seminar on “Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Health (BCEH-2012)” from 16-17 March, 2012, organized by the Dept. Of Life Science & Bioinformatics, Assam University, Silchar.
- Paper presented at Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI- 2012) held on 5-7th Dec., 2012 at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun.
- Paper presented in the three days International Conference on International Conference on “Glo-cal crisis and environmental Governance in North-eastern region of India” from 11 – 13th November, 2012, organized by Assam University, Silchar.
- Paper presented in the two days National seminar on “Emerging Environmental Issues in Today’s Society with Special Reference to Northeast India” held on 22 and 23rd February, 2014, organized by BBM College, Agartala, West Tripura.
- Participated in one week Webinar series on “Biodiversity and Climate Change.” From 1st to 5th June, 2020, jointly organized by Nature learning Centre, Climate Cell and Assam Climate Change Management Society, Assam, India.
- Participated in World Environment Day Webinar on “Time for Nature.” on 5th June, 2020, jointly organized by Dept. of Botany and NGC Eco Club of PDUAM, Behali, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day national Webinar on “Investigation of new treatments for diabetes, cancer and covid 19.” on 6th July, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Wildlife Crime in India: Overview and Legal Provisions.” on 25th July, 2020, organized by the Conservation and Research Biodiversity and Environment in association with Dept. of English, Kamrup College, Assam, India.
- Participated in two days International Webinar on “Covid 19 and Act East Policy: India’s opportunities and challenges in south east Asia.” on 27th and 28th July, 2020, organized by the Centre for South East Asian Studies of KBVS & AS University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Application of geospatial and molecular tools in natural resource conservation and management” on 29th July, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Ecology and Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Chemistry, the Central Science Prospects and Opportunities for a Purposeful Life” on 2nd August, 2020, organized by the P. G. Dept. of Chemistry, Handique Girls‟ College, Assam, India.
- Participated in two days International virtual Conference on “Frontiers in Health Sciences” on 7th and 8th August, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Cotton University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Scorpions: The Incredible Arachnids” on 8th August, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Epidemics and Public Health: Understanding Covid 19 challenges from the past” on 12th August, 2020, organized by the Dept. of History, Goalpara College, Goalpara, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Fish Genomics” on 29th August, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Can a piece of EriSilk conserve biodiversity, empower indigenous communities and bring economic freedom? ” on 12th September, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology and Eco-Club, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “How can we deliver more effective conservation” on 14th September, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, A. V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Genomics: Revolutionizing Agricultural and Evolutionary Research” on 17th September, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Botany, Biswanath College, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Community conservation of the Greater Adjutant Stork by Changing Perceptions and linking to Assamese Tradition” on 18th September, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Botany, Birjhora Mahavidyalaya, Bongaigaon, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Wildlife conservation in Global Local Scenarios with special emphasis on Rhinos” on 25th September, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, B. N. College, Dhubri, Assam India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Molecular insight into rare lung disorder caused by point mutation in FOXF1 transcription factor” on 6th October, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Abhayapuri College, Abhayapuri, Assam India.
- Participated in one day Webinar on “Impact of invasive alien species on biodiversity conservation” on 4th November, 2020, organized by Zoological Survey of India, Southern regional Centre, Chennai.
- Participated in two days International e-Conference on “Management of forest and wildlife under changing climate scenario” from 19-20 November, 2020, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, J. D. B. Govt. Girls College, Kota, Rajasthan, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Use of basic Bioinformatics Tools for UG and PG projects work during COVID 19 pandemic period” held on 13th June, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Shaping young minds to build future Biodiversity conservation leaders: Challenges & opportunities” held on 23rd June, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Neurodegeneration, Stem cells and the future of Brain research” held on 25th June, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Exploration the 3D architecture of the C. elegans interphase genome & its functional consequences” held on 26th June, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Drosophila as a Model for Class Room Studies” held on 28th June, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Jagiroad College, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Climate change: Lessons and Actions” held on 10th July, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Epigenetic Modulators as Chemotherapeutic Targets” held on 12th July, 2021, organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Jagiroad College, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Learning in times of Covid 19 Pandemic” held on 16th July, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Computer Application, Morigaon College, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Wildlife studies and Management: Case studies” held on 23rd July, 2021, organized by C. N. B College, Bokakhat, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar & “Interactive Session with Dr. Rubul Mout” held on 24th July, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Chaiduar College, Gohpur, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Biodiversity Management” held on 28th July, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Biofloc Technology: An Emerging Ecological Tool in Aquaculture” held on 30th July, 2021, organized by PG Dept. of Zoology, Nowgong College, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Environment, Bioremediation and Scientific Mushroom Cultivation” held on 31st July, 2021, organized by Bijni College, Bijni, Assam, India.
- Participated in Lecture series on “Entomology” held on 31st July, 2nd and 7th August, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Biodiversity Crisis: Do we have any rescue plan for nature?” on 5th August, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Rangapara College, Assam, India.
- Participated in three days Lecture series on “Cell and Molecular Biology.” Held on 14th to 17th August, 2021, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in three days International virtual Conference on “Impacts & Consequences of Environmental degradation on Animal health and human wellbeing.” Held on 2nd to 4th September, 2021, organized by Abhayapuri College in association with Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University and Aaranyak, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day International Webinar on “Understanding fundamental Marine processes linking coral reef science.” On 6th September, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India.
- Participated in the Lecture Series on “Biological Sciences: A roadmap for future career prospects.” On 20th September, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Zoology in Association with ZSA, Assam, India.
- Participated one day International Talk on “Decoding Breast cancer challenges grassroots solutions.” On 26th October, 2021, organized by the Dept. of Zoology, Bijni College, Bijni, Assam, India.
- Paper presented (oral) in the two days International virtual Conference on “Modern Zoology: Known to Unknown.” held on 28th and 29th October, 2021, organized by the PG & Research Dept. of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Autonomous), Melvisharam, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Awarded best oral paper presentation in the two days International virtual Conference on “Modern Zoology: Known to Unknown.” held on 28th and 29th October, 2021, organized by the PG & Research Dept. of Zoology, C. Abdul Hakeem College (Autonomous), Melvisharam, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Participated and presented a paper entitled “Endangered primates of North East India and issues related to their conservation” in one day International Conference on “Biodiversity: Exploration, Exploitation, and Conservation for sustainable development (ICB-01)” held on 5th January, 2022, organized by Dept. of Botany, PDUAM- Behali, Assam, India.
- Participated and presented a paper entitled “Ichthyofaunal diversity of Dudhnoi river- a hill stream in Goalpara district, Assam, India” in one day International Conference on “Biodiversity: Exploration, Exploitation, and Conservation for sustainable development (ICB-01)” held on 5th January, 2022, organized by Dept. of Botany, PDUAM- Behali, Assam, India.
- Participated and presented a paper entitled “Ichthyosecies diversity of Pantai Beel‟ of Goalpara district, Assam, India.” in one day International Conference on “Biodiversity: Exploration, Exploitation, and Conservation for sustainable development (ICB 01)” held on 5th January, 2022, organized by Dept. of Botany, PDUAM- Behali, Assam, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Wetland Conservation” held on 2nd February, 2022, organized by Discovery publishing house, New Delhi, India.
- Participated in one day National Webinar on “Bird Identification for Beginners” held on 4th April, 2022, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Jengraimukh College, Assam, India.
Training & Workshops
- “Basics of Bioinformatics” conducted by the Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility(BIF),Cotton College, Ghy, sponsored by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
- Training in Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme/Business Skill Development Programme on “biotechnology” conducted by MSME-DI (Ministry of Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise – Development Institute),Ghy.
- Training on “Geo – Spatial Technology Application Programme” (Remote Sensing & GIS) Conducted by Aaranyak,Guwahati-Assam.
- Participated in the one day Workshop on “Techniques in biodiversity Resources” organized by the Dept. of Ecology & Environmental science, Assam University, Silchar. 27th March, 2010.
- Participated in the one day Workshop on “Consultation for Preparation of State Climate Change Action Plan” organized by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Guwahati & Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar on Dec. 17th , 2010.
- Participated in the one week seminar cum Workshop on “Remote Sensing and GIS Application” organized by the Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar from 7-13 Feb., 2011.
- Participated in Training programme on “Census Technique on Gibbon population estimation” from 29th Oct. to 1st Nov., 2011 organized by Primate Research Centre, Northeast India.
- Participated in the Workshop on “Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Biological Data.” Jointly organized by Computer & Statistical service centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata and Bioinformatics Centre, Assam University, Silchar. September 2- 6, 2013.
- Participated one day Workshop on “Quantitative Ecology” on 11th June, 2016, organized by Dept. of Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences, Cotton College State University.
- Participated in National Workshop on “Application of Statistical Tools in Biological Sciences.” July 21-23, 2016, organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya.
- Participated training and Workshop on 30th AWC and 50th International water bird census & identification programme in Centre for Animal ecology and wildlife biology, G.U., from 18th January to 24th January, 2016.
- Participated in one day meeting cum Workshop on “Assam Biodiversity Portal” on 10th January, 2018, organized by Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resources and the Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar.
- Participated in one day Workshop on “A Day with tea” on 10th February, 2016, organized by Dept. of Ecology & Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar.
- Attended in two days Training programme on “Biofloc technology and its applicability in North Eastern region of India” during 15th and 16th July, 2021, conducted by National Fisheries Development Board, Dept. of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of India
- Participated in two days‟ Workshop on “High performance Computing and AI for Computational Biology” on 29nd and 30th October, 2021, organized by Indian Institute of Tehnology, Kharagpur and Tezpur University, India.
- Participated in one day State level Workshop on “NAAC Assessment and Acreditation” on 2nd November, 2021, organized by IQAC, PDUAM, Dalgaon, Assam, India.
- Participated in three days‟ Workshop on “Basics of Bioinformatics” during 6th to 8th December, 2021, organized by Department of Zoology, PDUAM, Behali, Assam.
- Attended in National one week faculty development programme (FDP) on “ICT tools for effective teaching learning” during 23rd May to 28th May, 2022, conducted by National Fisheries Development Board, Dept. of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of India.
Talks
- Delivered keynote speech in one day webinar on “ Environmental Degradation: Causes, Consequences and protective measures” on 19th June, 2021, jointly organized by IQAC and Environment & Climate cell of Hatsingimari college, Hatsingimari, Assam.