Handique Girls' College
সন্দিকৈ ছোৱালী মহাবিদ্যালয়
Established in 1939, NAAC Accredited: B Grade
Celebrating 86 Glorious Years of Women´s Empowerment and Excellence!
Rajabala Das National Award NAAC LMS
ACADEMICS
Profile of Dr. Tapan Thakuria
Qualification: MSc, Ph D
Designation: Associate Professor & Head
Area of specialisation, if any : Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry
Subject/Area taught : Physical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry
Method adopted for teaching:( besides chalk and talk) : ICT, differentiated instructions (ICT/ video conferencing/ any other)
DETAILS OF ANY LEARNING MATERIAL PROVIDED TO STUDENTS THROUGH E-CONTENT (LMS) :
- ePG Pathsala modules (CHE_P10_M31, CHE_P6_M20, CHE_P6_M21, CHE_P2_M5, CHE_P2_M15)
- eGyankosh Chemistry Module (BCHCT 131 Block 1E, BCHCT 133 Vol 1 Block1)
M.Sc PROJECT STUDENTS:
| Year | Name of student | Title of Project |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dhritima Kalita | A DFT study of the CO and NO gas interactions with Boron Carbide Nano Cage Structure (ongoing) |
| Nikita Kalita | A Study of Interaction Properties of Metformin and Histidine with Selected Transition Metal Compounds (ongoing) | |
| 2024 | Prakriti Nath | A dft study of Vanadyl(II), chromium(II) and cobalt(II) mixed ligand complexes containing metformin and glycine ligands |
| 2023 | Gitimoni Kalita | A Theoretical Study of 1st Hydration Sphere of Gr II metal Ions (Be2+, Mg2+, Ca2+) using Density Functional Theory |
| 2022 | Hiya Devi | A Computational Study of Interaction of Different Solvents With Group II Metal Ions |
M.Sc PROJECT STUDENTS:
| Year | Name of student | Title of Project |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Smita Trivedi | A DFT study on simple SN2 reaction mechanism |
| Anindita Mrinalini Kashyap | A DFT study on SN2 vs SN1 mechanism of a reaction | |
| Jabeen Ahmed | A DFT study on simple SN1 reaction mechanism | |
| 2024 | Bhaswati Deka | A Review on Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Sulphur Based Antibacterial Metal Complexes |
| Chimpi Talukdar | A Review on the Sulfur Based Anti-microbial Metal Complexes: Experimental and Theoretical Studies | |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | Gitumani Talukdar | Homo and hetero transition metal Nano clusters |
| Bristi Mahanta | Computational study on the binding of drug molecules on transition metal nano clusters: A literature review |
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| Prarthana Borah | Group 13 & 15 nano-clusters in the gas phase : A computational study |
SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP/ GROUP DISCUSSION ORGANIZED :
| DATE | TOPIC | SPEAKER/ RESOURCE PERSON | NO. OF STUDENT ATTENDEES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/2021 | A Brief Introduction ToPh.DIn Overseas Universities | Ms. RinnyKuilya, Ph.D scholar, Ewha Women"s University, Seoul, South Korea | 47 |
| 10/1/2022 | Magnetochemistry | Dr. Ranjit Thakuria, Asso. Prof. Chemistry, G.U | 50 |
| 09/7/22 | How To Study ForAnd Clear Exams Such As GATE, NET | Ms. Priyanku Nath, Ph.D research scholar, IIT, Hyderabad | 39 |
| 01/9/23 | Informative Lecture OnCareer Counselling For Higher Education And Competitive Examinations | Dr. Rupam Sarma, Asst. Prof. Chemistry, Nalbari College | 54 |
| 16-17/11/23 | Good Laboratory Practices, Chemical Safety, ChemdrawUse And Data Plotting Using Origin | Dr. Hiranya K. Choudhury, Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Dr. Anup Choudhury | 25 |
| 16/9/2024 | Ozone – The Umbrella OfTheEarth | Dr. Bapan Saha, Asst. Prof. Chemistry, Handique Girls" College | 31 |
| 05/10/24 | Interactive Session On JAM/GATE/NET | Dr. Swaroop Nandan Bora, Prof. Mathematics, IITG | 45 |
ORIENTATION/ INDUCTION/ REFRESHER COURSE/ STS ATTENDED:
| PROGRAM TITLE | OC/ RC/ STC | DATE | VENUE | ORGANIZED BY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under MalaviyaMission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) | STC | 22/04/2024 to 02/05/2024 | Online | Gauhati University |
RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS:
| Sl No. | Paper title | Name of the Journal | Publication Date | Page number (from –to) | ISSN | Impact Factor | h- index | Sl No. | Scopus | Level | Care Listed/Peer reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | - Physico-chemical properties of paddy cultivated soil in some villages of Barbhag revenue circle, Nalbari district, Assam | Journal of Soils and Crops | Dec 2024 | 369-375 | 09712836(0rint) 2582-2756 (online) |
8.764 | UGC CARE | ||||
| 2. | Assessing micronutrient status and their Correlation with physico-chemical properties of Agricultural soils in some villages of barbhag Revenue circle, nalbari district, assam |
Journal of Soils and Crops | Published in June 2025 | 09712836(0rint) 2582-2756 (online) |
8.764 | UGC CARE |
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY ACADEMIC/ NON-ACAEMIC/ UNIVERSITY/ OTHER BODIES:
| Name of the Organisation/Institution | Position ( Member/ Life member) | Year | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Chemistry Teachers | Life member | 2024 | National |
| Society for Chemical Education | Life member | State | |
| Assam Science Society | Life member | State | |
| Assam Sahitya Sabha | Life member | State |
AWARD/ MEDAL/ RECOGNITION RECEIVED BY YOU:
| Name of the award/medal/ recognition | National/ International | Awarding agency | Year | ACT DR UMA SAI PRAKASH CHEMISTRY POPULARIZATION AWARD 2024 | National | Association of Chemistry Teachers | 2024 |
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RESEARCH GUIDESHIP:
| Name of the Institution | Date of recognition | Level (Guide/Co-guide, etc.) | Gauhati University | GU/AC/PhD/Guide-Recog/2014-15/4636 | Guide |
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NO. OF RESEARCH SCHOLAR UNDER YOUR GUIDESHIP:
| Name of the Scholar | Topic of research | Name of the Institution | Date of registration | PhD. awarded or ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukut Ch Baishya | A Study on Physico-Chemical Properties of Agricultural Soil of Barbhag Revenue circle of Nalbari District, Assam | Gauhati University | 31/08/2017 | Thesis Submitted |
| Payel Sarkar | A DFT study of monolayer adsorption properties of some toxic gases on metal oxides | Gauhati University | 29/01/2021 | ongoing |
| Bhaswati Sarma | Theoretical study on The binding properties between some Pharmaceutical molecules and 1st Transition series metal ions | Gauhati University | 12/01/2021 | ongoing |
NO. OF STUDENTSUNDER YOUR MENTORSHIP WITH DATE OF MENTORING SESSION HELD:
- UG IV : 03 nos: 19/03/2024
- UG VI : 03 nos. 05/04/2024
- PG II : 04 nos 21/04/2025
- PG IV : 11 nos 21/04/2025
RESEARCH COLLABORATION:
Dr Ankur Guha, Asstt. Prof, Department of Chemistry (Theoretical Chemistry Lab), Cotton University
ASSOCIATION WITH THE COLLEGE CORPORATE LIFE:
- Convenor, Finance Committee, Handique Girls" College, Guwahati (2024 to April 2025)
- Convenor, Construction Committee, Handique Girls" College, Guwahati (from April 2025- till date)
- Joint Convenor: Institutional Development Plan (IDP), Handique Girls" College (2023 to till date)
- Convenor: CHEMAGIC, A science popularization Club of Chemical Society, Handique Girls" College, Guwahati
- Coordinator, NEP Implementation Committee, Handique Girls" College, Guwahati
PARTICIPATION IN ANY EXTENSION/ OUTREACH ACTIVITIES (ACADEMIC/ NON ACADEMIC):
| Name of the Activities | Date | Place | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemagic Show | 28/04/2025 | Handique Girls´ College | Involving students |
| One Day Workshop on FYUGP Theoretical Chemistry Course under GU. It which was attended by 17 Chemistry Faculties from 15 different Colleges under Gauhati University | 04/04/2025 | Handique Girls´ College | Organiser |
ANY OTHER INFORMATION:
- Member, Departmental Research Committee, Gauhati University, Assam
- Member, UG-CCS, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Assam
- Member, PG-CCS, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Assam
- President, SMDC, Rupnagar Vidyapeeth High School, Guwahati (2017 to till date)
- Member, SMDC, Ulubari Higher Secondary School, Guwahati (2021 to till date)
AWARD:
ACT Dr Uma Sai Prakash Chemistry popularization award for 2024.