Dr Devajani Boruah

M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph. D
Joined Silapathar Science College on 09 Sep, 2010
EDUCATION: 1. B.Sc in Chemistry, B. Borooah College, Gauhati University, 2002. 2. M.Sc in Physical Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, 2004. 3. M.Phil: Awarded from Dibrugarh University in 2008 on the topic "Spectrophotometric Study of the Interaction of some Amino Acids with Transition Metal Ions in Aqueous Solution". 4. Ph.D: Awarded from Dibrugarh University in 2014 on the topic "Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Platinum Metals Complexes of Multifunctionalized P,N-Donor Ligands".
Research Interest:
Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis, Oxidation, Reduction
Specialized Courses:
Physical Chemistry

Publication in Research Journal with ISSN

1. Geetika Borah*, Podma Pollov Sarma and Devajani Boruah, “Synthesis and Characterization of Rhodium(I) Complexes with P,N donor Ligand and Their Catalytic Application in Transfer Hydrogenation of Carbonyl Group”, Bull. Korean Chem. Soc., 2015, 36, 1226-1230.

Impact Factor: 0.969

2. Geetika Borah*, Devajani Boruah, Gayatri Sarmah, Saitanya K. Bharadwaj and Utpal Bora “Development of Pd(II) complexes with P,N and N-donor ligands as catalyst for room temperature Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction”, Appl. Organometal. Chem., 2013, 27, 688–694.

Impact Factor: 4.105

3. Geetika Borah* and Devajani Boruah, “Ruthenium(II) and Rhodium(I) Complexes with [p-(N,N-dimethylamino)phenyl]diphenylphosphine Ligand, [p-(C6H4NMe2)PPh2]: Synthesis, Molecular Structure and Rhodium-Catalysed Carbonylation of Methanol”, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 52A, 334-341.

Impact Factor: 0.491

4.  Geetika Borah* and Devajani Boruah, “Coordination chemistry of the multi-functionalized 3-(diphenylphosphino)-1-propylamine ligand with ruthenium(II)”, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 2012, 51A, 444-452.

Impact Factor: 0.491 

5. Devajani Boruah, ‘Interaction of Cobalt(II) and Nickel(II) ions with Amino acids in Aqueous solution: A Spectrophotometric Study’ International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2012, 8, 380-383.                             

Impact Factor: 7.662

Participation and Paper Presentation in Seminar/ Conference

1. Presented a paper entitled “Spectrophotometric Study of the Interaction of Copper(II), Nickel(II) and Cobalt(II) ions with Amino Acids in Aqueous   Solution” in the National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” held at the Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University during March 26-27, 2009.   

2. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis, Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Catalytic Study of Novel Ruthenium(II) Complexes with the Multifunctionalized 3-Diphenylphosphino 1-propylamine Ligand” in the International Conference on “Emerging Areas of Chemistry”, held on 12th-14th January, 2011, at the Dept. of Chemistry, Tripura University, Tripura. 

3. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis, Molecular Structure and Catalytic Study of Novel Rhodium(I) Complexes with the Multifunctionalized 4-(dimethylamino)phenyldiphenylphosphine Ligand” in the National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Synthesis and Catalysis” held on 10th-12th February, 2011, at the Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Assam.

4. Presented a paper entitled “Development of Pd(II) complexes with P^N and N-donor ligands as catalyst for room temperature Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction” in the 18th International Conference (Post ISCBC-2012) on “Perspective and Challenges in Chemical and Biological Sciences Innovation Cross Roads”, held on 28th-30th January, 2012 at IASST, Guwahati, Assam.

5. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Study of Novel Ruthenium(II) Complex with the Multifunctionalized 2-[2(diphenylphosphino)ethyl]pyridine Ligand in the International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on “Biodiversity, Climate Change, Physical and Life Sciences”, held on January 21-22, 2019 at DHSK College, Dibrugarh, Assam.

6. Attended the National Seminar on “Materials and Minerals: Past, Present and Future (MMPPE 2006)” held at Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Jorhat, Assam on 30th & 31st August, 2006

7. Attended the National Seminar on “Urban Waste Disposal and Its Impact on Environment & Public Health: Quest for Solutions” held at Sibsagar College, Joysagar, Assam, on 24th-25th September, 2010

8. Attended the one week lecture series organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Silapathar College, Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam, 6th-11th June, 2022.

9. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Iridium(I)-Complexes with P,N and N-Donor Ligands” in the International Conferencer on “Recent Advances in Materials Chemistry and Catalysis” organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University held during 1st -3rd March, 2023.

Book/ Edited Book

1. Book Name: Interaction of Amino Acids with Transition Metal Ions

    Publisher: Mittal Publications, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002, India

    ISBN: 81-8324-811-X, 2017

2. Edited Book Name: Recent Advances in Scientific Research

    Editors: Devajani Boruah and Archana Borah

    Publisher: Grin Verlag, Germany

    ISBN-978-3668801608, 2018

3. Edited Book Name: Recent Developments in Chemical Research

    Editors: Devajani Boruah and Maloika Borah

    Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Europe, February' 2022

    ISBN: 978-620-4-74543-5

Chapters in Edited Book

1. Title of the Chapter: Recent Development of Ruthenium(II) Complexes with P,N-Donor Ligands 

    Book Name: Recent Advances in Scientific Research

    Publisher: Grin Verlag, Germany, 2018

    ISBN-978-3668801608, 2018.

2. Title of the Chapter: Recent Development of Rhodium Complexes with P,N-Donor Ligands 

    Book Name: Recent Developments in Chemical Research

    Editors: Devajani Boruah and Maloika Borah

    Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Europe, 2022

    ISBN: 978-620-4-74543-5

Faculty Development Programme (FDP)

 1. Two-week online Faculty Development Programme (equivalent to Refresher Course) on “Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating Moocs 3.0”, 25th-10th August, 2020 under the MHRD-sponsored Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching  (PMMMNMTT), organized by Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), Ramanujan College in association with Research Development and Services Cell, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (Grade obtained: A).

2. Two-week online Faculty Development Programme (equivalent to Refresher Course) on “Chemistry-The Catalyst for Change”, 14th-28th July, 2021, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College in collaboration with Department of Chemistry, Miranda House, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (Grade obtained: A+).

3. One-week online Faculty Development Programme on “Academic Administration” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from 3rd-9th August, 2021 (Grade obtained: A+).

4. One-week online Faculty Development Programme on “Academic Research Writing” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching from 16th-22th November, 2023 and obtained (Grade obtained: A).

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Workshop (National/ International)

1. Participated in the UGC sponsored Workshop on “Green & Sustainable Chemistry” held on 28th March, 2008, at the Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Assam.

2. Participated in the UGC sponsored Workshop on “Prospects of Natural Product Research in North-East India” held at the Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Assam on 13th March, 2009.

3. Participated in the Workshop on “Drug Precursors from Natural Resources” under UGC-SAP (DRS-I) held on 29th March, 2011, at the Dept. of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Assam.

4. Participated in the Workshop on “Application of NMR in Chemical and Biological Sciences” (20th-23rd March, 2012) organized by Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF), sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India. 

5. Participated in the One Day Online National Workshop entitled “ICT Tools For Chemistry Teachers” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education on 22nd February, 2021.

6. Participated in the Online Workshop titled “Psychological Skills For Handling Covid Pandemic By Community Engagement” organized by Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National mission on Teachers and Teaching (TLC) in collaboration with National Service Scheme (NSS), Ramanujan College, University of Delhi on 1st July, 2021.

7. Participated in the Workshop on "Introductory Methods in Computational Chemistry" organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Dhemaji College, Dhemaji, Assam on 2nd April, 2022.

8. Participated in the Two-Day National Workshop on "Preparative Process for NAAC Assessment and Accreditation" (1st-2nd July, 2022) organized by IQAC, Sadiya College, Chapakhowa-786157, Assam.

Webinar(National/ International)

1. Participated in the NationalWebinar on the topic “Research  Methodology”  on 14th July 2020, organized by the Department of Zoology in collaboration with Internal Quality AssuranceCell (IQAC) of Debraj Roy college, Golaghat-785621 (Assam).

2. Participated in the Webinar conducted by Royal School of Applied and Pure Sciences, Royal Global University, Guwahati, on the topic “Avoiding Plagiarism in Academic Writing” on 20th July 2020.

3. Participated in the NationalWebinar on “NanoScience and its Prospects” on 20th July, 2020, organized by the Department of Chemistry in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of DebrajRoy  College,  Golaghat-785621 (Assam).

4.  Participated in the  International Webinar titled "Insights into the Research in Chemistry" held on 25th July, 2020, organized by B. N. College, Dhubri, Assam.

6.  Attended a two days International Webinar on “Open Education Resources & Google Site Creation” on 27th & 28th July of 2020, organized by DMI-St. John the Baptist University, Republic of Malawi, Central Africa.

7.  Participated in the National level Online E-quiz on “Nature   Inspired  Chemical  Sciences” organized by  Sir   C.  V.  Raman   Science Club-Neil   Gogte  Institute of   Technology  (NGIT),   Department of  Science   & Humanities, Uppal, Hyderabad, India, held on 28-7-2020 with a score of 65%.

8.  Attended the  International  Webinar on  Women in Science”, organized by the Department of Chemistry, SRMIST, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai-89 & Association Chemistry Teachers (ACT), Mumbai on 28th July, 2020.

9.  Participated in the two-day International Webinar, “COVID-19: Coping with the Pandemic  &  Challenges in an  Outbreak” organized by  Debrajian Society for Chemistry&  Environment,  Department of Chemistry in collaboration with  IQAC, Debraj Roy College, Golaghat, Assam, India on 28 & 29 July 2020.

10.  Participated in the  Webinar on the topic  “Nanotechnology Approaches for COVID-19 Challenges”, 31st  July 2020, organized by the Department of Chemistry, SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

11.  Participated in the  International  Webinar on  “Chemistry,  the  Central  Science- Prospects and Opportunities for a Purposeful Life” on 2nd August 2020 organized by P. G. Department of Chemistry in association with Chemical Society and IQAC, Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati, Assam.

12.  Participated in the  National Webinar on the topic  “DBT  Star  College  Scheme, Govt.  of  India-Its  Importance and Process of  Implementation”  on  18th  August 2020, organized by the Silapathar Science College, Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam.  

13.  Attended the Webinar on “Emerging Trends & Future Prospects in Chemistry” on  21st   August of  2020, organized by the Department of Chemistry, Tinsukia  College Tinsukia, Assam.

14. Participated in the National Webinar entitled "Environmental Status of Majuli District and It’s Conservation Strategies" on 25th August 2020, organized by the Department of Botany in collaboration with IQAC, Majuli College, Majuli, Assam.

15.  Participated in the Webinar on the topic “Matlab: An Effective Multi-Paradigm Environment for  Researchers”  on  27th  August,  2020,  conducted by the  Aristocrat Research,4,2nd   Floor,   Sri   Durga   Enclave   Natesan   Avenue, OMR,   Karapakkam, Chennai-600097, India.

Professioal Experiece:

1. June' 2005-March' 2006, Lecture in the Department of Chemistry, Dhakuakhana College, against M.Phil (FIP) deputation vacancy and contract basis.

2. June' 2008-July' 2009, Lecture in the Department of Chemistry, Moran College, against Ph.D (FIP) deputation vacancy.

Faculty Induction/ Orientation Programme

  1. Four-week Faculty Induction/ Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” from 18th May-17th June, 2021 held under Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (Grade obtained: A+).










Refresher Course

1. Two-week online  Refresher Course in “CHEMISTRY”, from 29th November–13th December, 2022, organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (Grade obtained: A+).

Award/ Fellowship

UGC-BSR-RFSMS Fellowship

Membership

1. The Indian Science Congress Association.

2. Member of Asom Sahitya Sabha