ACADEMICS

Profile of Dr. Jyotshna Saikia

Designation: Assistant Professor

Date of Joining: 01.04.2024

Email:- jyotshnasaikianlp@gmail.com

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8841-167X

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Education:

• PhD: Spectroscopic and Computational Studies of Complex Biomolecular Systems at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), 2019-2023
• M.Sc.: Physics (Specialization in Condensed Matter Physics) at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), 2017-2019
• B.Sc. : Physics (Major), Chemistry, Mathematics at North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), 2014-2017

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Research Interests::

• DFT-based Molecular Modeling
• Spectroscopic studies of Biomolecules
• Inter-molecular interaction study
• Quantum Chemical Calculations

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Area of Teaching::

• Waves & Optics
• Classical Dynamics
• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Mechanics I Lab

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Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals::

• J. Saikia, N. Chetry, T.G. Devi, Spectroscopic characterization and quantum chemical calculations on Favipiravir-Guanine biomolecular complex, Spectroscopy Letters, (2024) DOI: 10.1080/00387010.2024.2352048
• B. Borah, J. Saikia, Computational, molecular docking and spectroscopic insights of drug-drug interaction between Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, Spectrosc. Lett. 57 (2024) 1-21

• J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, Synthesis, spectroscopic, and molecular interaction study of lead(II) complex of DL-alanine using experimental techniques and quantum chemical calculations, J. Mol. Struct. 1283 (2023) 135208.

• J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, Molecular interaction, spectral investigation, and molecular docking study of anti-inflammatory drug Hydrocortisone with amino acid: A combined spectroscopic and quantum chemical approach, J. Mol. Struct. 1286 (2023) 135546.

• D. Tripathy, J. Saikia, A. Saikia, A. Pandey, On the structure and ionic conductivity of Bi2V1-xTix/2Gdx/2O5.5-δ system, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 627 (2022) 413596.
• J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, Study of the molecular interaction between hormone and anti-cancer drug using DFT and vibrational spectroscopic methods, J. Mol. Struct. 1250 (2022) 131889.
• J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, Raman spectroscopy, AIM analysis, drug-likeness and molecular docking study of the hydrogen-bonded complex of Carmustine with Melatonin, Mater. Today: Proc. 65 (2022) 2875-2882.
• J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, DFT calculations, spectroscopic investigations, and molecular docking study of Methylprednisolone with some selective cancer proteins, Mater. Today: Proc. 2023, DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.02.454
• J. Saikia, B. Borah, T.G. Devi, Study of interacting mechanism of amino acid and Alzheimer’s drug using vibrational techniques and computational method, J. Mol. Struct. 1227 (2021) 129664.

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Awards and Recognition:

• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (Reg. No. IF190217) by the Department of Science & Technology, 2019.
• Gold Medal for securing 1st position in M.Sc., NERIST, 2019.
• Ishan Uday Scholarship, 2014.

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Book Chapters:

1. J. Saikia, Spectroscopic studies on the interaction of Aspirin with polar aprotic solvent, Physics Frontiers (Volume-I), published by Assam Science Society & Bhawanipur Anchalik College (2025), ISBN :978-81-983738-4-7.
2. J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, Structural insight, Charge transfer mechanism and spectroscopic studies of Glucorticosteroid drug, Hydrocortisone. Frontiers in Physical Sciences, (2023) 189-195. ISBN: 978-93-93092-29-8.
3. J. Saikia, T.G. Devi, T. Karlo, DFT study of the interaction between Acetylsalicylic acid and N,N-Dimethylformamide, Futuristic Trends in Chemical Material Sciences & Nano Technology, Volume 3 (2023), e-ISBN:978-93-5747-663-8

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Conferences Attended:

1. Attended and presented a poster in 14th Biennial Conference of Physics Academy of the North-East (PANE), Tezpur Unversity, Nov 12-14, 2024.
2. Presented a paper in XIII Biennial National Conference of Physics Academy of North East (PANE 2022), Manipur University, Nov 8−10, 2022
3. Presented a paper in National Conference on Physical Sciences (NCPS)-2022 organized jointly by DHSK College and Manipur University, April 29−30, 2022.
4. Presented a paper in 27TH International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS-XXVII) organized by NERIST in association with International Academy of Physical Sciences Prayagraj (U.P.)-India, October 26−28, 2021.
5. Presented a paper in XII Biennial National Conference of Physics Academy of North East (PANE 2021) organized by Tripura University, December 15−17 , 2021.