Dr Chandana Shyam

M. Sc., PhD
Joined Silapathar Science College on 29 Sep, 2010
Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology. Did B.Sc (Zoo) from Dhemaji College in 2001. Passed M.Sc (Zoo) in 2003 from Cotton College, G. U., Guwahati with a specialization in Animal Ecology & Wildlife Biology. Awarded the Ph.D degree on the topic " Studies on the diversity of squirrel species and ecology of Malayan Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolor ( Sparrmann, 1778) in Hollongapar Gibbon WLS, Jorhat, Assam" from Gauhati University, Ghy.
Research Interest:
Animal Biodiversity.
Specialized Courses:
Animal Ecology & Wildlife Biology

Seminars


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Sl. No.StatusTitle of the paper presentedOrganized byDate
1.NationalA case study on the effect on morphometric development of muga silkworm, Antheraea assama Westwood, Family Saturniidae by air pollutants in the Doba and Kasumari oil field area of Moranhat.Environmental Degradation Risk & Management, Moran College, Moran8th - 9th Jan, 2006
2.NationalA study on the present status of solid waste management in Moranhat town, Sivasagar Assam.Environmental Issues in North East India : Past, Present and Challenges Ahead, Gargaon College, Simaluguri10th - 11th May. 2008
3.NationalNesting sites of Malayan Giant Squirrels in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam.Sustainable Management and Conservation of Environment, Moran College, Moranhat3rd - 4th June, 2010
4.International ConferenceDiversity and distribution of squirrel species in different forest fragments of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, IndiaSustainable Development : Global Trends, Cotton College, Guwahati29th - 31st January, 2014
5.NationalFood and feeding habits of Malayan Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolor in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam.Integrated Approach in Zoological Research & Biennial Conference of Zoological Society of Assam, Deptt. of Zoology, Gauhati University.30th & 31st March, 2017
6.International Multidisciplinary Research ConferenceHabitat Utilization Pattern of Malayan Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolor in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India.Biodiversity, Climate Change, Physical and Life Science, DHSK College, Dibrugarh in association with International Academy of Science and Research, Kolkata in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi.21st - 22nd January, 2019































Research Publications

  1. Nesting habitat characteristics and food habits of Malayan Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolor (Sparrmann, 1778) in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India. The Ecoscan Journal, ISSN : 0974 - 0376, Vol - 6, No. 1 & 2, 2012.
  2. Diversity and distribution of squirrel species in different forest fragments of Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India, International Journal of Science and Research ( IJSR), ISSN (Online) : 2319 - 7064, Vol - 6, Issue 8, August 2017.




Webinars


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1.NationalTurtle conservation in IndiaDebraj Roy College, Golaghat, Department of Zoology in collaboration with IQAC6th July, 2020
2.NationalWildlife Conservation and Management with special focus on threatened species of IndiaZoological Survey of India, Kolkata & Chaman Lal Mahavidhyala, Landhaura, Haridwar14th July, 2020
3.NationalCovid - 19 Pandemic and it's impact on human and environmentDepartment of Zoology in association with IQAC15th July, 2020
4.NationalGrassland Ecosystem - it's significance, conservation & managementZSA unit & IQAC of Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza18th July 2020
5.InternationalCovid 19 Pandemic and Biodiversity - The Good, The Bad and The UglyZoological Society of Assam20th July 2020
6.International"Becoming Eco - Literate : How Scientists & the Public can better understand each other"Zoological Society of Assam, Guwahati30th July 2020
7.InternationalThe plastic problem : taking a transdisciplinary approach to sustainable solutionsZSA branch of Nowgong College and ZSA in association with Alumni Association of the Department of Botany, Guwahati College ( AADBGC)31st July, 2020
8.InternationalCovid - 19 in PerspectiveDeptt. of Zoology, D.K.D. College, Dergaon, Assam & ZSA1st August, 2020
9.NationalVector borne diseases in NE India and their public health implications.Zoological Society of Assam9th August, 2020
10.InternationalHumans as an intelligent species - Where have they come from ? Where are they going ?Zoological Society of Assam21st August, 2020
11.InternationalEducational Prospects in Japan : Teaching Strategies and Learning Models Amidst Covid - 19 Pandemic.Zoological Society of Assam25th August 2020.

Faculty Development Programmes ( FDP)


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1."E - contents and ICT tools for innovative and effective teaching"IQAC & Department of Education, Nandalal Borgohain City College, Dibrugarh, Assam in collaboration with BSVS Educational Learning Centre, Nagpur, India.6th July to 12th July, 2020.



2."Moodle Learning Management System"Majuli College and Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay17/05/2021 - 23/05/2021



Training and Workshops




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1.3rd Annual Field Course in Conservation Biology & Global HealthGibbon Conservation Centre, Assam, India5 - 9th November, 2012

2.Techniques in Molecular Biology and BioinformaticsInstitutional Level Biotech Hub, Deptt. of Botany, Moran College23rd - 28th July, 2016

3.31st AWC & 51st International Waterbird Census & Identification ProgrammeCentre for Animal Ecology & Wildlife Biology, Deptt. of Zoology, G.U.11th Jan - 17th Jan, 2017

4.Papathecary - 2017 : North Eastern Regional Conference and Exhibition on Promotion and Protection of Traditional Health Care Remedy ( Translational Approaches for Novel Drugs and Drug Intermediates)Institutional Biotech Hub, Deptt. of Biotechnology, G U. (IBH-GU) in association with IASST, USTM, NEBA and IITG.24th March - 26th March, 2017.

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DST - SERB Sponsored Workshop ( Under Social Responsibility Policy) on Techniques in Research for insects of medical importance



3 days International Training cum Workshop on "Agripreneurship: Opportunities and Current Challenges "

Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam







Organized by Agriculture Forum For Technical Education of Farming Society (AFTEFS) and Vital Biotech as delegate

March 19 - 20, 2021










From Nov 20th - 22nd, 2023.



Faculty Induction Programme (FIP)

  1. Successfully completed a 4 week Induction / Orientation Programme for " Faculty in Universities / Colleges / Institutes of Higher Education from 19th October - 18th November, 2021 and obtained Grade A+ held under Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS) under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  2. Successfully completed an online Inter - Disciplinary two week Refresher Course in " Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS" from 06-20 August, 2023 and obtained Grade A held under Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Bareilly College, Bareilly, U.P. under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching.

Other activities

 (1.) Treasurer of Silapathar Science          College Teacher's Unit               (SScCTU) affiliated with Dhemaji - Dhakuwakhana Zone (DDZ), ACTA from the session 2021 - 2022 till date.

(2.) Narrator in the Women's Cell Unit of Silapathar Science College, Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam from the session 2021 - 2022 till date.

(3.) Assistant Co - ordinator of IQAC, Silapathar Science College for the session 2022 -. 2023.

(4.) Co - ordinator of Vermicompost Unit Cell, Silapathar Science College established in the year 2022.

(5.) Assistant Editor of "Rupangkan" - a Souvenir published on the occassion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Silapathar Science College held on 27th - 29th December, 2022.

Published Books

(1.) "Ecology of Malayan Giant Squirrels in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, Assam, India" by Dr. Chandana Shyam. 

Published in India by BFC Publications Private Limited, CP - 61, Viraj Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Published on 12.02.2023

 ISBN - 978-93-5632-696-5.

Book Chapters

1. Vermiculture - an article published on the Souvenir 'Rupangkon" on the occassion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Silapathar Science College held on 27th - 29th December, 2022.

2. "Rhynchostylis retusa - a medicinal important orchid"  - an article published on the Souvenir named "Aranyakeru" on the occassion of Orchid Festival 2023 celebrated by Orchid Society of Assam held on 1st & 2nd April, 2023 at Digboi, Tinsukia, Assam. ISBN no. : 987-93-5813-611-1

3. Topic on - " Importance and benefits of Vermiculture " - a chapter published on the Book "Emerging Research Trends in Bio - Sciences", published by Ashok Publication, Jaswanta Road, Panbazar, Guwahati - 781001, Assam ; Editors - M. Islam, B.K.Das, M.C.Das ; ISBN : 978-93-89491-88-3 ; Page No. : 238 - 245, Published :  September,2023.

4. Topic on - "A checklist of birds in the Dhemaji district of Assam" - a chapter published on the Book entitled "Science, Society and Culture - it's progession in the Millenium" published by Global Net Publication ( An Imprint of Asian Humanities Press), 3rd Floor, 4736/23 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002. Editors - Dr. J. Das, Dr. A.H. Barbhuiya , Dr. D.K. Borah, Department of Zoology, Goalpara College, Assam & Dr. U. Das, Department of Assamese , B. Barooah Colege, Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam; ISBN - 978-81-19948-00-0, Page No. ; Published on: 22.12.2023.