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1 Physics Instrument Development and Service Center (IDSC) Dr. Abhijit Barthakur ASTEC, Govt. Of Assam Government Since 19976(Ongoing) 15 lacs( For 2020-2021) Renewed yearly
2 Physics Centre for Radio Astronomy (Observation of Solar Microwave Radio Emission in S-Band and its correlation with Solar Energetic Phenomena) Dr. Nripanka Saikia ASTEC Government Since 1993 (Ongoing) 10.41 (For 2020-2021) Renewed yearly
3 Computer Science & IT AI-based Automated Decision Support System for the Detection and Grading of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma from H&E stained Biopsy (Histopathology microscopic images using Machine Learning, Deep learning, and image processing approach) Dr. Kangkana Bora Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Government of India under the Core Research Grant Scheme (CRG) Government 2023 Rs 33,49,849/- 3 Years
4 Physics Synthesis of multilayer inorganic and organic semiconductor thin films for fabrication of selective UV sensing device Dr Jitumani Kalita UGC-DAE CSR Government 2023 2,43,240/- Per year 1+1+1
5 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences Evaluation of ecosystem services provided by the wetland and the forests to the local communities in three villages adjoining Deepor Beel, Guwahati Narayan Sharma Assam Science Technology and Environment Council Government 2023 0.75 Three monhts
6 Physics Studies on electrical transport and electrochemical properties of graphitic carbon nitride based 2D nanocomposites Dr. Anup Kumar Nath UGC-DAE Government 2023 195000 3
7 Chemistry Unconventional Structure Guiding Non-Covalent Contacts in Metal-organic Compounds: An Unexplored Zone of Inorganic Crystal Engineering Manjit Kumar Bhattacharyya Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Government 2023 Three years
8 History Ashoka Fellowship in Ancient and Medieval Indian History/Archaeology with the Center for Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research (CIAR) Dr Preetee Sharma Ashoka University Non-Government 2023 3 Lakhs 18 months
9 Economics A study on the impact of flood damages on rural community of Assam Anusmita Das (student) Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
10 Economics Health cost of air pollution in Guwahati Farhanur Rahman (student) Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
11 Economics Solid waste management in urban areas Tanushree Sharma (student) Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
12 Economics Maternal health in Assam Kashmita Choudhury (student) Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
13 Economics Expenditure patterns of students pursuing higher education: A study in Guwahati city Prantar Buragohain (student) Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
14 Economics Impact of Star cement factory on the lives of people of Dimoria Sneha Dasgupta Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
15 Economics Impact of air pollution on human health: A case study in Changsari area Tanuja Rahman Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
16 Economics Out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure among households: A comparative study with special reference to Kamrup (M) district, Assam Puja Koirala Cotton University In House 2023 0.03 1 Month
17 Economics Impact of Star cement factory on the lives of the people of Dimoria Block of Kamrup Metropolitan district Sweta Singhal Cotton University In House 2023 0.03
18 Economics Estimation of Farm and Farmers’ Income in Assam Prof. Daisy Das DES, Assam Government 2022-2023 49.98 11 months
19 Physics Designing of solid-state active ionizing radiation dosimeter using wide band gap semiconductors Dr Jitumani Kalita Cotton University Government 2022 (Ongoing) Rs 1 Lac 1 Year
20 Physics Multi-view information fusion based decision support system using biomedical signal for possible implementation in portable healthcare monitoring and computer aided diagnosis system Dr. Anil Hazarika Cotton University In House 2022 (Ongoing) 1 lac 1 Year
21 Physics Biodegradable organic- inorganic nanocomposites for energy harvesting and rechargeable battery applications Dr. Anup Kumar Nath Cotton University In House 2022 (Ongoing) 1 Lac 1 Year
22 Chemistry Chemodynamic Immunotherapy: Employing ROS generating nanoparticles as immunomodulators to reprogram tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) for cancer therapy Dr. Bhabatosh Banik Department of Science (DST), India Government 2022 Rs. 34,75,560 3 years
23 Geography Modeling tropospheric ozone and its precursor pollutants N02 and HCHO over South Asia Ujjal Deka Baruah SERB Government 2022 35.48 3 years
24 Physics Synthesis and development of high sensitivity photo-sensor for real-time radiation dosimetric applications Dr Jitumani Kalita UGC Government 2022 Rs 10.00 L 2 Years
25 Mathematics Construction of distance measures and its application in decison-making Dr. Rituparna Chutia Cotton University Non-Government 2022 1 L 1 Year
26 Zoology A study on the structure and properties of silk fibres from the sericigenous insects in Assam for their promotion in the global market. Dr. Tarali Kalita Cotton University In House 2022 100000/- 1 year
27 Mass Communication Journalism and Media Studies Media as an Influencer and Catalyst of Change for Children’s Rights Dr Sayanika Dutta UNICEF Non-Government 2022 29,87,600 7 months
28 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology DBT-BUILDER - Cotton University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education Dr Raju Bharalee (Co-PI) DBT, Govt. of India Government 2022 43262238 5 years
29 Zoology DBT-BUILDER: Cotton University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education focusing Medicinal Plant Research and Biodiversity Conservation. Dr. Akalesh K Verma DBT Government 2022 5 Cr 5 Years
30 Zoology Design of positively charged biomaterial/biopolymer coated pearl nucleus, and implantation into freshwater pearl oyster followed by survivability study and pearl quality assessment. Dr. Akalesh K Verma Cotton University (In house) In House 2022 1L 1 year
31 Education Comparative Study on Mental Health of the Covid workers between the Males and Female. (In House Project) Cotton University In House 2022 1 year
32 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences DBT-BUILDER: Cotton University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education focusing Medicinal Plant Research and Biodiversity Conservation Dr. Akalesh K Verma DBT, Govt. of India Government 2022 43262238 5 years
33 Geology Evaluation of geohazard risks due to climatic and geologic factors in the Cachar-Tripura-Mizoram (CTM) fold belt of northeast India: A coupled hydromechanical and geotechnical modelling Dr. Ratan Das DST-SERB Government 2022 33 Lakh 2 Years
34 Library & Information Science Design and Development of a Digital Research Repository at Cotton University Dr Deepjyoti Kalita Cotton University In House Research Project In House 2022 Rupees One Lakh 2022-2023
35 Chemistry Designing Platinum(IV)-based combination therapeutics by conjugating glycolysis inhibitors to Cisplatin Dr. Bhabatosh Banik UGC-DAE Government 2022 Rs. 1,35,000 3 years
36 Chemistry Purely Organic Molecular Container Based On Redox Active Expanded Porphyrin Tridib Sarma SERB (DST) Government 2022 3252379 2 years
37 Chemistry In-House Research Grant Tridib Sarma Cotton University In House 2022 100000 1 year
38 Chemistry Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Biomimetic Vanadium Complexes involving N and O-donor Ligands Dr. Anshuman Gogoi In House 2022 100000 1 Year
39 Chemistry Synthesis, structural studies and anticancer evaluation of coordination compounds of transition metals Manjit Kumar Bhattacharyya Assam Science Technology and Environmental Council (ASTEC) Government 2022 7,60,000/- Three years
40 Physics Radionuclides in minerals of Assam: An assessment on their uses and related health implications Dr. Debajyoti Barooah ASTEC, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati Government 2022 Rs. 5,12,000.00 2 years
41 Economics Cafe culture in and around Cotton University Parinita Sarma (Student) Cotton University In House 2022 0.03 1 Month
42 Economics A study on the pattern in the use of library: an empirical study at Cotton Chimi Boruah (student) Cotton University In House 2022 0.03 1 Month
43 Economics Analysis of street vendors: Special Reference to Covid-19 and Lockdown Arijit Das (student) Cotton University In House 2022 0.03 1 Month
44 Economics Public transportation services in Guwahati: perspectives of college students Jyotshnakshi Nath (student) Cotton University In House 2022 0.03 1 Month
45 Archaeology Ancient Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa: An Archaeological Investigation Dr. Manjil Hazarika Indian Council of Historical Research Government 2021 0.4 2 years
46 Computer Science & IT Enhancing Security using Lightweight Cryptography in IoT with OneM2M as the Service Platform and 3GPP-5G as the Underlying Communication Network Dr. Hiten Choudhury Ministry of Information Technology (MeitY) Government 2021 48.50 Lakhs 3 years
47 Geography Floods and impacts on livelihood in rural Assam: To what extent floods have expanded the poverty trap Kalyan Das State Innovation and Transformation Aayog, Assam Government 2021 30.954 Two Years
48 Anthropology ICSSR Special Call for Studies Focusing on Social Science Dimensions of Covid-19 Corona Virus Pandemic Dr. Teresa L Khawzawl, Dr. Gangotri Bhuyan (Pragjyotish College, GU) ICSSR Government 2021 3.000 10 Months
49 Computer Science & IT Development of software for automated identification of gamusa loom type using artificial intelligence Dr. Lipi B. Mahanta (IASST) North East Center for technology application and research (NECTAR), DST, Gol Government 2021 15,29,000.00 1 year
50 Economics Integrated disaster management in urban areas : examining a global issue via a local case study with special reference to flood in Guwahati Sagartirtha Chakraborty (Student) Cotton University In House 2021 0.03 1 Month
51 Chemistry The missing link in gold nanocluster research: systematic study on the role of ligands in gold nanocluster luminescence Dr. Apurba Kr Barman DST Government 2020 36.124 3 years
52 Geology On the origin of rhyolites and associated granites and dolerites in the Proterozoic Shillong Basin Dr. Bibhuti Gogoi DST-SERB Government 2020 34,92,205 3 years
53 Computer Science & IT Improved Security for IoT in 4G Mobile Network Dr. Hiten Choudhury Cotton University under IHRP Scheme In House 2020 1 Lakh 1 Year
54 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Optimization of nanocatalysts for sustainable conversion of food wastes into value added products” (Under Scheme for Transformational and Advanced Research in Sciences [STARS] Dr Eeshan Kalita Ministry of Human Resource Development, [MHRD], Govt. of India Government 2020 53.8 Lakh 3 years
55 Bengali The History of Bengali Literature in Northeast India: Sixteenth Century to Pre-Independent Era Prasun Barman CU In House 2020 INR 50000.00 12 Months
56 Economics Crop loss and farmers vulnerability to poverty in Assam: The role of institutions and safety nets Prof. Daisy Das ICSSR, New Delhi Government 2019-21 11.00 2 years
57 Economics Use of mobile phones among students for learning : empirical evidence from Assam Prof. Daisy Das Cotton University In House 2019-20 0.50 1 year
58 Chemistry Milk quality assessment, with special emphasis on melamine in Guwahati and neighboring areas and development of a colorimetric detection system for melamine Dr. Akashi Baruah DST Women Scientist Government 2019 11.7847 3 years
59 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences Investigation of the impacts of climate change on food and livelihood security of Assamese farmers and their adaptive responses- a study from North East India Dr. Leena Borah ICSSR Government 2019 4.00 1 year
60 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences Estimation of greenhouse gas fluxes (methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide) from Deepor Beel, a Ramsar wetland site of Assam, and identification of associated environmental factors Leena Borah SERB Government 2019 52.17564 3 years
61 History An Ethnographical Survey of Pottery Traditions From the Lower Brahmaputra Velly (Kamrup, Nalbari, Goalpara and Dhubri Districts of Assam) Dr. Preetee Sharma ICHR Government 2019 2 Lakhs 2 years
62 Sociology Forests & Forest Dwellers in Assam: searching for a sustainable relationship Dr. Indrani Sarma (PI), Prof. Chandan Kumar Sharma (Co-PI) ICSSR - IMPRESS Government 2019 8.000 2 years
63 Zoology Study of traditionally used dyes yielding plants for staining cells and cellular components and identification thereof: An eco- friendly and non- toxic alternative method Dr. Akalesh K Verma ASTEC Government 2019 1.40L 2 years
64 Zoology Biodiversity, Nutritive Value and Conservation Strategies of Aquatic Insects in the Wetland Ecosystem of Manipur Dr. Karobi Saikia (PI), Dr. Rezina Ahmed (Co-PI) DBT (NER-BPMC) Government 2019 65.0736 3 years
65 Anthropology Minor Research Project Scheme Dr. Tiluttama Baruah ICSSR Government 2019 4.000 1 Year
66 Zoology Outreach Programme in rural schools Dr. Tarali Kalita Assam Science Technology and Environment Council Government 2019 1,45,000/- 1 year
67 Zoology Popular talk on scientific topics Dr. Tarali Kalita Assam Science Technology and Environment Council Government 2019 15000/- 6 months
68 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Generation of DNA barcode for molecular identification of bamboo species of North East India Dr Raju Bharalee In house In House 2019 1 Lakh 1 year
69 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Evaluate the role of oxidative stress in HEV related pregnancy complications and outcome: A hospital based study from northeast India Dr Purabi Deka Bose ICMR, Govt of India Government 2019 29.32 Lakh 3 years
70 Zoology Study of toxicological potential of certain plant extracts for the control of Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem Cotton University In House 2019 1 Lakhs 1 year
71 Zoology Structure-based pharmacophore modeling and biological evaluation of novel CCR9 inhibitor(s) for the treatment of prostate cancer Dr. Akalesh K Verma Cotton University (In house) In House 2019 1L 1 year
72 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences Investigation of the impacts of climate change on food and livelihood security of Assamese farmers and their adaptive responses – a study from North East India Leena Borah ICSSR Government 2019 4.00 1 year
73 Physics Pushing the Frontier of Monsoon predictability Prof. (Retd.) B. N. Goswami SERB Government 2018 (Ongoing) 138.000 5 years
74 Anthropology Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiencyamong Three Tribes of Assam, India and its significance for Antimalarial Therapy Dr. Maishnam Rustam Singh NER-BPMC, DBT Government 2018 35.592 3 years
75 Chemistry Molecular dynamics simulation technique to understand structural and functional changes during processing of food proteins Dr. Gargi Borgohain DST, Govt. Of India Government 2018 35.00 5 years
76 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences An Exploratory Assessment to identify the Ecosystem Services and Alternative Livelihood options and to design advocacy and campaigning programme for the conservation of Deepor Beel- an Urban Ramsar Site, Guwahati, Assam Dr. Narayan Sharma Wipro Foundation Non- Government 2018 7.35 3 years
77 English Where women make another tribe. Mobilisations and Narratives from Nagaland Dr. Rakhee Kalita Moral HOB, IIAS-Mellan Program Non-Government 2018 13.79314 (8120 USD + 11,000 USD) 4 years
78 Geography Geoenvironmental Problem & its impact on sustainable development of lower Kulsi river basin, Assam Dr. Gitika Thakuria SERB Government 2018 28.738 lakh 4 years
79 Physics Variable stars as Astrophysical Laboratories Dr. Sukanta Deb CSIR Government 2018 20.5024 3 years
80 Geography Floods and Impacts on Livelihood in Rural Assam: To what extent floods have expanded the Poverty trap SERB Government 2018 28.74 4 years with ex
81 Zoology Study and comparison of heteropteran diversity in two areas of Guwahati region Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem DBT Government 2018 Rs. 8 Lakhs 1 year
82 Botany Nano zinc Mediated regulation of Arsenic stress in rice (oryza sativa L.) Dr. Thounaojan Thorny Chanu DST Government 2017 34.7978 3 years
83 Chemistry Theoretical studies on metal free activation of small unreactive molecules Dr. Ankur Kanti Guha SERB Government 2017 28.85 3 years
84 Chemistry Electrochemical and photophysical studies of singlet fission materials based on indigo derivatives Dr. Abdul Wahab SERB Government 2017 41.052 3 years and 3 m
85 Chemistry Isolation and characterization of potent anti-fertility compounds obtained from a few folklore medicinal plants of North east India and study of their mode of action Dr. Mausumi Ganguly DBT Government 2017 49.01 3 years
86 Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences Investigation of heavy metals in soil-rice systems in northeast India: food safety implications and evaluation of best management practices Dr. Mayuri Chabukdhara SERB Government 2017 3027950 3 years
87 Geology Role of multiphase flows in controlling the dynamics of melts and other geological fluids: a theoretical and experimental investigation Dr. Amiya Baruah SERB Government 2017 50.672 4 years
88 History The Socio Cultural life of the Mizor: A folkloristic observation Dr. Ritu Thaosen National Security Council, Govt.of India Government 2017 3.60 3 years
89 Chemistry Stimuli-responsive nano-constructs for targeted delivery, site-selective release and activation of combination drugs Dr. Bhabatosh Banik Department of Science (DST), India (under DST-INSPIRE Faculty Scheme) Government 2017 35,00,000 5 years
90 Geography Asia monsoon rainfall change evaluated by a rescued tea garden's observational data and future simulation Azusa Fukushima Sumitomo Foundation Non-Government 2017 2 years
91 Sociology Witchcraft and Witch-hunting as Gendered Violence: A Comparative Sociological Analysis of Tribes of Assam Dr. Draghima Basumatary ICSSR Government 2016 10 Lakhs 2 years
92 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Delineation of the chromosomal and molecular endocrinological alterations leading to RPL in NE India (Recurrent Pregnancy Loss) Dr Purabi Deka Bose DBT, Govt of India Government 2016 74.73 lakh 3 years
93 Zoology Study of anticancer potential of North East Indian propolis and isolation of possible active principle(s) Dr. Akalesh K Verma DST Government 2016 20.35L 3 years
94 Geography Adaptation of tea garden workers of Assam and Japan Azusa Fukushima Kobe Gakuin University, Japan In House 2016 2 years
95 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Screening of Genetic and Immunological Factors in Human Papilloma Virus Infection Induced Cervical Cancer: A North East India Based Study Dr. Purabi Deka Bose DBT, Govt of India Government 2014 33.35 Lakh 3 years
96 Geography Influence of Television and Internet on Dtudents' Lives in Assam: A Social Geographical Study Parijat Borgohain ICSSR Non-Government 2014 Rs 8,00,000 2 years
97 Chemistry Synthesis, structural investigations and applications of transition metal supramolecular Co-ordination solids involving N- and O- donor ligands Manjit Kumar Bhattacharyya University Grants Commission (UGC) Government 2013 10,13,300/- Three years
98 Bengali The Bengali Writings of Non-Bengali’s of the Northeast India: Nineteenth Century Context Prasun Barman UGC In House 2012 INR 120000.00 18 Months
99 Geography Occupation and Health: A socio-economic study of tea garden labourers in Upper Adsam Parijat Borgohain UGC Non-Government 2011 Rs.1,50,000 2 years
100 Physics Study on 222Rn levels using LR-115 (II) nuclear track detectors across Kopili Fault, Assam Dr. Debajyoti Barooah Cotton University In House 2 Rs. 1,00,000.00 2022
101 Physics Measurement of natural Radioactivity and associated radiological hazards in rocks and soil from Kopili Fault Zone, Assam Dr. Debajyoti Barooah UGC-DAE CSR Government 2 Collaborative project with UGC-DAE CSR Kolkata 2022
102 Hindi Promotion of Hindi Language in NE region Dr Kusum Kunja Malakar North East Council, Ministry of DoNER, Govt of India Government
103 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology In House
104 Statistics Trend and Forecasting of Level of Ambient Air Pollution in Guwahati City Dr Ruma Talukdar Cotton University In House 100000 1 Year