1.       Education:

1. M. Tech (Applied Geology) &  PGD (Petroleum Technology)
2. Ph. D :  Petroleum Technology

Areas of Interest/ Specialization: Petroleum Geology & Sedimentology 

Work Experience: 26 years

Sponsored Research Projects:

Ph.D Scholars (Awarded):

Publications:

1. “Factors Influencing the Sand Production in the Lakwa Oilfield of Upper Assam Basin, India” Journal  of the Geological Society of India (Springer link) Volume 100, Issue 4, April 2024 Pages (463-616) DOI: https://doi.org/10.17491/jgsi/2024/173868 Aditi Gogoi & Pradip Borgohain.

2. “Porosity variation and diagenetic evolution of Tipam Sandstone Formation of Geleki Oilfield of Upper Assam Basin” International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES) ISSN (Online) : 2320-9364, ISSN (Print): 2320-9356 Volume 12 Issue 4 ǁ April 2024 ǁ PP. 25-40 Bhargav Kashyap, Pradip Borgohain, Yadav Krishna Gogoi, Manash Pratim Gogoi & Bubul Bharali.

3. “Petrography, Diagenesis and Hydrocarbon Source Potential of the Barail and Disang Group of Rocks in Parts of the Naga Schuppen Belt and Inner Fold Belt of Assam-Arakan Basin”. Jour. The Geological Society of India (Springer link), Vol. 99, issue 7, 6th July 2023 pp. 906-916 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-023-2412-z Manash Pratim Gogoi, Pradip Borgohain, Yadav Krishna Gogoi and Devojit Bezbaruah
4. “Application of a novel organic chemical mixture to control the sand production in the oilfields of Upper Assam Basin, India”. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (Springer link), 23rd January, 2023 (online) ISSN:1866-7538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11195-6, A. Gogoi & P. Borgohain
5. Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality of Oligocene Barail Group of Upper Assam Shelf, Assam and Assam Arakan basin, India. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences: X (Elsevier) (IF: 3.449) ISSN: 1878-5786, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaesx.2022.100100. Available online 23rd May, 2022. Deepsikha Bhuyan, Pradip Borgohain, Debojit Bezbaruah.
6. “Effect of temperature on sandstone rock wettability behaviour: a study on the Barail sandstone outcrop of the Upper Assam Basin”.  Arabian Journal of Geosciences (Springer link) 10th Jan, 2022. Online ISSN:1866-7538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-09429-0. D. J. Neog &  P. Borgohain
7. “Provenance Shifts During Neogene Brahmaputra Delta Progradation Tied to Coupled Climate and Tectonic Change in the Eastern Himalaya.” Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems: (Wiley online library) (IF: 3.624) 25^th November, 2021 Online ISSN: 1525-2027, DOI: 10.1029/2021GC010026 P. Betka, S.N.Thomson, Ryan Sincavage, P. Borgohain et al.
8. “Petrography and diagenetic evolution of the Barail sandstones of Naga Schuppen belt, North East India: implication towards reservoir quality. CURRENT SCIENCE, 25^th Oct, 2021, Vol. 121, No. 8, pp1107-1113”. doi: 10.18520/cs/v121/i8/1107-1113  P. Borgohain, D. Bezbaruah, M. P. Gogoi et al.
9. Macro- mechanical characteristics and their control on the strength of sandstones of western Indo-Burmese Range, NE India. Jour:  Acta Geodyn. Geomater, Vol. 18, No. 2 (202), 241–252, 30th April, 2021 DOI: 10.13168/AGG.2021.0017 journal homepage: https://www.irsm.cas.cz/acta R. Rakshit , D. Bezbaruah, B. Bharali, P. Borgohain and K.  Rakshit
10. “Reconstruction of Middle Miocene Surma Basin as Two Arcs Derived Sedimentary Model: Evidence from Provenance, Source Rock Weathering and Paleo-Environmental Conditions" Geochemistry International (Springer link) March, 2021, vol.59, no.3, pp264-289 ISSN: 0016-7029. B, Bharali, M. F. Hussain, P. Borgohain, D. Bezbaruah et. al
11. Petrography and whole - rock geochemistry of Oligocene Barail Sandstones of Surma basin: Implication for tectono-provenance and paleoclimatic condition. Journal of Earth System Sciences (Springer link): August, 2020, 129, (179) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-020-01431-y. P. Borgohain, M.F. Hussain, D. Bezbaruah et al.
12. “Depositional Environment and Hydrocarbon Source Potential of the Barail and Disang Groups of Rocks along the Tuli–Mokokchung Road Section, Nagaland” Advances in Petroleum Technology (pp29-47). (Oct 2020). DOI: 10.1201/9781003049937-2  Manash. P. Gogoi; P. Borgohain et. al.
13. “Characterisation of Barail Sandstones of Mizoram: A Sedimentological Approach”. Advances in Petroleum Technology (pp49-75). (Oct 2020). DOI: 10.1201/9781003049937-3  Parakh. P. Phukan, P. Borgohain et. al.
14. “Chemical Consolidation as a Sand Control Method in Oilfields of the Upper Assam Basin” Advances in Petroleum Technology (pp299-308). Oct 2020. DOI: 10.1201/9781003049937-18 A. Gogoi; P. Borgohain et. al.
15.  Sedimentological characteristics of the Barail Arenaceous Unit of Makum-North Hapjan Oilfield, Assam. Int. Jour of Earth Science & Geology, 2019; 1(2)66-73, DOI:10.18689/ijeg-1000108. K. Borgohain, P. Borgohain, B. Bharali, J. Baruah
16.  A Geological study on the Upper Bhuban Formation in Parts of Surma Basin, Aizawl, Mizoram. Jour. Science Vision. Sci. vis. 17(3), pp. 128-147 (September, 2017). ISSN (Print) : 0975-6175/ (Online) 2229-6026. www.sciencevision.org. B. Bharali, P. Borgohain, D. Bezbaruah et.al
17. Grain size analysis of Naharkatiya and Jorajan Oilfields of Upper Assam Basin. Proceeding volume of International Conference on Advances in Petroleum, Chemical and Energy Challenges (APCEC), RGIPT- 2017, pp. 251-262. M. P. Phukan, P. Borgohain
18. Porous media characterization for feasibility study of oil well water production control. International Jour. of innovative research in Science, Engineering and Technology. pp.21245-21250, December, 2016 ISSN (online): 2319-8753, (print): 2347-6710. D. J. Neog, P. Borgohain et.el
19. Meteorite Fall at Komargaon, Assam, India, Journal Current Science, Vol. 110, No. 10 (25^th May, 2016). T.K. Goswami, P. Borgohain et al,
20. “Komargaon, Assam (India) witnessed a new meteorite fall” published in PLANEX; Vol 6, Issue 1; Jan, (2016); ISSN: 2320-7108. P. Borgohain, et.al.
21. Use of oil field water shut off techniques in crude oil recovery from a depleted oilfield of upper Assam basin. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 04. No.08 (August, 2014) pp. 01-04, ISSN 2249-555X. D. Neog, S. Borgohain Gogoi & P. Borgohain.
22. Remaining Oil Potential Based on 3-D Geological Model, TS-2 Sand, Lakwa Field, Upper Assam Basin, India. ONGC Bulletin , An international E&P Company, Volume 46, No. 1, June 2011, pp. 25-33. ISSN 0537-0094.  J.B. Rath, J.N. Sarma & P. Borgohain.
23. Petrography and Diagenesis of the Upper Palaeocene – Lower Eocene rocks of Nahorkatiya Oilfield, Assam. Current Science. Volume : 101,  No. 05 (10th  September, 2011), pp. 664-669. ISSN-0011-3891. P. Borgohain, S. Hazarika, G.B. Gilfellon & M.P. Gogoi.
24. Diagenetic Heterogeneity and Reservoir Quality of the Tipam Sandstone Formation in Parts of Upper Assam Shelf - Peer reviewed published paper of 17th Convention of Indian Geological Congress and International Conference NPESMD 2011, Nov 10-12, 2011, pp 141-152 ISBN: 978-81-8465-954-2. P. Borgohain, G.B. Gilfellon, B. Bharali & G. Saikia.
25. Textural Variation of the Tipam Sandstones of Digboi Oilfield. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1, No. 3 (December, 2011) pp. 118- 120 ISSN 2249- 555X.  P. Borgohain.
26. Reservoir Sandstone Diagenesis of the Barail Sandstones in parts of Upper Assam Shelf. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1,   No. 3 (December, 2011) pp.  226-228.   ISSN 2249- 555X. P. Borgohain.
27. Reservoir Rock Quality of the Lakadong Member in the Eastern Part of Upper Assam Basin, India. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1. No.4 (January, 2012) pp.203-204. ISSN 2249-555X. P. Borgohain.
28. Diagenetic Effect on the oil bearing Tipam Sandstones of Nahorkatiya Oilfield. Journal  of Frontline Research in Arts & Science volume 1, (December, 2011) pp.75-81 ISSN 2249- 9903.  P. Borgohain, G. Saikia & B. Bharali.
29. Grain size distribution of Tipam Sandstones in Tipong Pani River Section, Assam Indian Journal  of  Research, PARIPAX Vol. 1, (January, 2012) Issue 1, pp. 4-6, ISSN 2250-1991. P. Borgohain.
30. A study on Lithology and Petrography of the Tipam Sandstones Exposed along the Tipong Pani River Section of Upper Assam Basin. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1. No.7 (April, 2012) pp. 7-11 ISSN 2249-555X. P. Borgohain.
31. Tectono-Provenance and Reservoir Rock Characteristics of the Tipam Sandstones in Parts of Upper Assam Basin. International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 1, no.2 (July, 20012) pp.82-84, ISSN  2277-8179. P. Borgohain.
32. Heavy Mineral Studies of the Subsurface  Tipam  Sandstone Formation  in Parts of  Upper Assam Basin Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1. No.12 (September, 2012) pp. 01-03,  ISSN 2249-555X,  P. Borgohain.
33. Preparation of vertical lithosection and granulometric study of the Tipam Sandstones exposed along Dilli River section, Assam Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad -380006, Gujarat Volume 1. No.14 (November, 2012) pp. 01-04, ISSN 2249-555X. P. Borgohain.
34. Pore types and Reservoir Rock Characteristics of the Barail Group with Emphasis on Cementing Materials and their Relationship to Hydrocarbon Production in Eastern Assam Basin. International Journal of Development Studies and Research, Vol.-2, No.1 (January-March, 2013) pp. 86-95, ISSN 2277-8654.  M. K. Sarma, P. Borgohain, G.B. Gilfellon & M. N. Dutta.
35. How Petroleum Forms in Nature. Asian Journal of Spatial Science, Dibrugarh University, Vol-1, Issue-1, November, 2013. pp. 11-14. ISSN 2347-7636. P. Borgohain.
36. Few Characteristics of Tipam Sandstone Formation within Oilfield Areas of Upper Assam – A Study Based on Wireline log data. Jourl. of Earth Science, Special Volume, December, 2013. pp. 36-45 ISSN 2347- 8942. B. Bharali & P. Borgohain.
37. New Oil in Old Oilfield – an Orthodox Geological Approach to Reservoir Architecture in the Central Part of the Nahorkatiya Oilfield. Jourl. of Earth Science, Special Volume, December,  2013. pp. 36-45 ISSN 2347- 8942. M.K. Sarma, G.B. Gilfellon, P. Borgohain, M.N. Dutta & J. Barua.
38.  Petrography and Sandstone Chemistry of Oil Bearing Tipam Sandstone Formation in Parts of Upper Assam Shelf Jourl. of Earth Science, special volume, December, 2013. pp. 36-45 ISSN 2347- 8942.  G. Saikia & P. Borgohain.
39. Sandstone Diagenesis and Its Impact on Reservoir Quality of the Arenaceous Unit of Barail Group of an Oilfield of Upper Assam Shelf, India. Current Science. Volume :98,  No. 01 (10th  January, 2010), pp. 82-88.  ISSN 0011-3891. P. Borgohain, G. B. Gilfellon & C. Borah
40. Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality of Lower Eocene Rock Sequence of a Part of Upper Assam shelf. Indian Journal of Petroleum Geology. Vol.16, No.1 (July, 2007) pp.47-60. ISSN 0871-2542. P. Borgohain, G. B. Gilfellon & B.K. Gogoi.
41. Reservoir Properties, Provenance and Depositional Model of Lower Eocene Clastic Sequence (Lakadong + Therria) of a Part of Upper Assam Shelf. Indian Journal of Petroleum Geology. Vol. 13, No.2 (December, 2004) pp.31-51. ISSN 0871-2542. P. Borgohain, K. Gohain, D. K. Gogoi & M.K. Phukan.
42. Depositional Environments and Provenance of the Barail and Tipam Groups in Dilli-Jeypore area. Jour. Indian Association of Sedimentologists. Vol.19, No.1 & 2(2000), pp. 9-19. ISSN 0970-3268. P. Borgohain & K.D. Gogoi
43. Petrography of the oil producing horizons of Digboi Oilfield. Indian Journal of Petroleum Geology. Vol.9, No.2 (December, 2000) pp.23-36. ISSN 0871-2542. P. Borgohain & K.D. Gogoi
44. Sedimentology of the Barail Sandstones in some parts of Nagaland. Jour. Indian Association of Sedimentologists. Vol.15, No.2 (1996), pp. 131-142. ISSN 0970-3268. K.D. Gogoi & P. Borgohain

Books and Book Chapters:

• Edited a Special Volume of Research papers entitled Multidisciplinary Approach in Sedimentary Basin Research published by the Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University in December, 2013.  ISSN 2249-555X

M.Tch. (1st Sem): (i) Petroleum Geology (ii) Field /Indusrty visit

M.Tech. (2nd Sem): Exploration & Development of Oilfields

M.Tech. (3rd Sem) : (i) Petroleum Geochemistry (ii) Minor Project

M.Tech. (4th Sem) : Dissertaion