Profile
Education (Undergraduate Onwards):
1. B. E. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering from Jorhat Engineering College, Govt. of Assam
2. M. Tech. (2008) in Petroleum Technology (Petroleum Exploration & Production) from the Dept. of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University, Govt. of Assam
3. Ph.D. (2016) [Date of Viva-Voce: 05/09/2016, Date of Result: 24/10/2016] in Petroleum Technology (Topic: Design of a Non Damaging Drilling Fluid with special reference to some oilfields of Upper Assam Basin) from the Dept. of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University, Govt. of Assam
Work Experience (in chronological order):
1. Assistant Professor (Stage II) in Dibrugarh University, Govt. of Assam from 17.02.2016 to Till Date
2. Assistant Professor (Stage I) in Dibrugarh University, Govt. of Assam from 17.02.2011 to 16.02.2016
3. Lecturer (Contract) in Dibrugarh University, Govt. of Assam from 15.09.2010 to 16.02.2011
4. Driller (Trainee) in JayBee Energy Private Limited, Assam from 26.12.2009 to 14.09.2010
5. MDT Specialist in Schlumberger Asia Services Limited, MNC from 01.10.2008 to 25.12.2009
6. Assistant Project Manager in SPML Engineering Life, New Delhi from 19.08.2004 to 11.01.2006
Areas of Interest/ Specialization:
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques, Reservoir Engineering, Design of Drilling Fluids, Flow Assurance, Environmental studies, Nano Technology, Unconventional Gases, e.g. Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas, etc. in an interdisciplinary manner.
Current Area of Research:
1. Design of nanocomposite based environment friendly Non Damaging Drilling Fluid for HPHT wells, [Drilling Fluids]
2. Study on nanocomposite based pour point depressants for waxy crude oil [Flow Assurance]
3. Design of nanofluids for EOR, [EOR]
4. Estimation of CO2 sequestration potential of Shale formation, [Unconventional gases]
5. Estimation of CBM potential of Coal, etc. [Unconventional gases]
Administrative Experience:
1. Working as Assistant Officer In-Charge, Examination, DUIET from 07.01.2019 to till date in DUIET, Dibrugarh University. Conducted 6(Six) nos. of Regular, Compartmental and Special Compartmental Examinations during this period. [Type of Work: To conduct/execute the examination related activities under the guidance of the Director (Officer In-Charge), DUIET]
2. Worked as Nodal Officer (Academic), TEQIP-III (MHRD, Govt. of India) in DUIET, Dibrugarh University from 01.10.2017 to 30.09.2018. [Type of Work: To conduct and manage the academic activities under TEQIP-III]
3. Worked as Associate Training and Placement Officer, DUIET in DUIET, Dibrugarh University from 06.06.2018 to 05.06.2019. [Type of Work: To carry out the Training and Placement related activities of the institute; to encourage, lead and supervise the activities of the student members of the T & P cell, DUIET]
4. Worked as HOD (i/c), Department of Petroleum Engineering, DUIET in DUIET, Dibrugarh University from 17.07.2017 to 06.01.2019. [Type of Work: To plan, execute, lead the academic and administrative works of the department]
5. Worked as Assistant Officer In-Charge, Examination, DUIET in DUIET, Dibrugarh University from 10.01.2012 to 23.12.2014. Conducted 12(Twelve) nos. of Regular and Compartmental Examinations during this period. [Type of Work: To conduct/execute the examination related activities under the guidance of the Director (Officer In-Charge), DUIET]
6. Worked as Convener of DUIET Academic Committee from 01.10.2017 to 30.09.2018 to promote, encourage, plan and execute the academic activities in DUIET and to look after any other academic activities in DUIET.
7. Worked as Convener of DUIET NBA Committee from 01.10.2017 to 30.09.2018 to promote, encourage, plan and execute NBA activities in DUIET
8. Worked as Convener of DUIET Research Committee from 01.10.2017 to 30.09.2018 to promote, encourage the research activities in DUIET, to formulate the guidelines and to evaluate the research proposals under TEQIP-III and to look after any other research related activities in DUIET.
9. Worked as the organizer of the 24th National Children's Science Congress, a programme of National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in 2016.
10. Worked as the Session Chairman and Rapporteur in the National Conference 'RESTS-2020' organized from 14th to 15th of July, 2020 in DUIET, DU.
11. Worked as the Faculty Marshal in the XVI and XVII Convocation of Dibrugarh University
Awards:
1. Best Paper (Poster) award in 2014 from/in the National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Fundamental and Applied Chemical Sciences’ organized by Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University
2. Best Teacher award (2012) from/in the Department of Petroleum Engineering DUIET, Dibrugarh University
3. Merit Fellowship (2006-2008) in M.Tech. programme from Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Govt. of Assam
Short Term Courses/workshops/seminar etc. organized/attended:
1. ‘Gender Stereotyping: Issues And Challenges’ Jointly organized by Engineering College Bikaner, Rajasthan and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra on 9th august 2020 under TEQIP—III: Mentoring/Twinning Activity; Participant; (One day)
2. International Webinar on Social Cost Benefit Analysis of Projects under the aegis of UGC - UKIERI Joint Research Programme in collaboration with Dibrugarh University SPE Student Chapter and organized jointly by Department of Commerce, Dibrugarh University, India and the University of Edinburgh, UK; Participant [27th July – 1st August, 2020 at Dibrugarh University] (One Week)
3. A National conference on Recent Advancement and Emerging challenges in Science and Technology for sustainable development (RESTS-2020), organized by DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam in collaboration with DR. SSBUICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh; Organizer cum Participant [14th - 15th July, 2020 (Online Conference supported by CODETANTRA) (Two Days)]
4. “Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, Conducted by DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Assam; Organizer cum Participant [02 - 06 September, 2019 (One Week)]
5. “Linear Algebra and its applications in engineering sciences”, Conducted by DUIET, Dibrugarh University.; Organizer cum Participant [12 - 16 August, 2019 (One Week)]
6. “NBA Accreditation, NBA SAR Filling and Research Methodology”, Conducted by DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Assam; Organizer cum Participant [03 - 07 June, 2019 (One Week)]
7. “Well Testing: Design and Interpretation”, Conducted by DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Assam; Organizer cum Participant [01 - 05 April, 2019 (One Week)]
8. “Advanced Experimental Techniques”, Conducted by DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Assam; Organizer cum Participant [28th May to 1st June, 2019 (One Week)]
9. “Pedagogy to Andragogy” DUIET, Dibrugarh University; Organizer cum Participant [17.12.2018 To 21.12.2018 (One Week)]
10. Research Methodology in Technical Education and Documentation using LaTax at DUIET, Dibrugarh University by NITTTR, Kolkata; Coordinator cum Participant [25.09.2018 To 06.10.2018 (Two Weeks)]
11. Reservoir Modelling and Simulation in EOR perspective, Department of Petroleum Engineering, DUIET, Dibrugarh University, Organizer cum Participant [18.06.2018 To 22.06.2018 (One Week)]
12. Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering” Department of Mechanical Engineering, DUIET, Dibrugarh University; Organizer cum Participant [22.05.2018 To 26.05.2018 (One Week)]
13. Advances in Reservoir Simulation and Drilling Technology, Department of Petroleum Engineering, DUIET, Dibrugarh University; [Coordinator cum Participant 24.03.2018 To 29.03.2018 (One Week)]
14. NBA-SAR filling and Preparedness for Assessment, DUIET, Dibrugarh University; Organizer cum Participant [07.03.2018 To 09.03.2018 (Three Days)]
15. A Short Term Training Programme on “Fundamentals and Applications of Nanomaterials” at NITTTR, Kolkata; Participant [01.01.2018 To 12.01.2018 (Two Weeks)]
16. Three days Lecture Workshop on ‘Air Pollution, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change: Global and Regional Perspective’ organized by the Centre for Atmospheric Studies and Department of Physics, Dibrugarh University; Participant [27th to 29th April, 2017. (Three Days)]
17. One-day Faculty Development Programme on ‘GST and Students’ Employability’ organized by the Centre for Management Studies, Dibrugarh University; Participant [6th March, 2017 (One Day)]
18. A Short Term Training Programme on “Role of Pedagogy in Engineering education and Curriculum Developmentat” at DUIET, Dibrugarh University by NITTTR, Kolkata; Organizer cum Participant [06.02.2017 To 16.02.2017 (Two Weeks)]
19. Two days National Workshop on ‘Research Paper and Project Proposal Writing’ organized by DURSA, Dibrugarh University; Participant [24.10.2016 To 25.10.2016 (Two Days)]
20. Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Gauhati University, Assam; Result: Grade A; Participant [26.02.2015 To 25.03 2015 (One Month)]
21. A Short Term Training Programme on “Research Methodology in Technical Education” at DUIET, Dibrugarh University by NITTTR, Kolkata; Organizer cum Participant [16.02.2015 To 28.02.2015 (Two Weeks)]
22. A Short Term Training Programme on “E-governance, Eco-preneurship and Green IT in Technical Institutions through ICT” at Dibrugarh University by NITTTR, Chandigarh; Participant [09.02.2015 To 13.02.2015 (One Week)]
23. Three days National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Fundamental and Applied Chemical Sciences’ organized by Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University.; Participant[19th to 21st November, 2014. (Three Days)]
24. A National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Oil and Gas Production Technology’ organized by ONGCL at Sivasagar; Participant [04.02.2013 To 08.02.2013 (One Week)]
25. Two days National Workshop on ‘Water (low saline) and Gas Injection for Improved Oil Recovery in oilfields of Upper Assam Basin’ organized by Department of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University; Participant [23rd to 24th March, 2012 (Two Days)]
26. Two days Seminar on ‘Hydrocarbon Industry Growth: Prospects & Challenges in North East’ organized by PETROTECH & IOCL at Guwahati, Assam; Participant [8th to 9th December, 2011. (Two Days)]
27. Three days Industry-Academia Workshop on ‘Upstream Petroleum Technology’ organized by PETROFED & OIL.; Participant [30th May to 1st June, 2011. (Three Days)]
Professional body Membership:
1 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Student Member (Annual)
2 Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IICHE), [Institutional] (Lifetime)
3 Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), [Institutional] (Annual)