Dr. Nripanka Saikia
Associate Professor (Retired)
Ph.D. : IBAM (Kolkata)Research Interests:
Radio Astronomy & AstrophysicsDate of Joining : Jun 20, 1991
Phone: 9864842296
Email: nripanka.saikia@cottonuniversity.ac.in
Date of Retirement : Jan 31, 2024 Vidwan Profile
About
Career Profile/Service:
1. Assistant Professor- AAU-Jorhat (July, 1988 - Nov, 1988)
2. Lecturer, Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati (Nov, 1988 -June, 1991)
3. Lecturer, Haflong Govt. College-N.C. Hills (June, 1991 - Aug, 1997)
4. Lecturer, Assam Textile Inst.- Guwahati (Aug, 19997-June, 1999)
5. Associate Professor- Cotton University, Guwahati (June, 1999 - till date)
Activities/assignments in the University:
1. Principal Investigator, Centre for Radio Astronomy, Department of Physics, Cotton University (From 2017- till date)
Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Principal Investigator | Co Principal Investigator | Title of the Project | Period | Sponsoring Agency | Sanctioned Amount | Status |
| 1 | PI, CRA, CU | -- | Observation of Solar Microwave Radio Emission at S- Band | Ongoing | ASTEC, Department of S & T, Govt. of Assam | Rs. 10 Lakh | Ongoing |
Research Projects
| Sl. No | Name of the Project | Name of the Principal Investigator(PI) | Name of the Co-PI | Name of the Funding Agency | Type (Government/Non-Government) | Year | Funds Sanctioned (INR in lakhs) | Duration of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre for Radio Astronomy (Observation of Solar Microwave Radio Emission in S-Band and its correlation with Solar Energetic Phenomena) Status: Ongoing |
Dr. Nripanka Saikia | ASTEC | Government | Since 1993 (Ongoing) | 10.41 (For 2020-2021) | Renewed yearly |
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Spatial Correlation of flare associated Halo CME on 22 March, 2002 International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research, vol.4, Issue 9, p1670-1679
2. Multi wavelength Study of a Flare Associated Phenomena International Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Vol.6, Issue 10, p195- 302
3. Solar activity variation during solar cycles 22 and 23 International Journal of Engineering Technology, Science and Research (IJETSR), Vol. 5, Issue 5, May 18, p 286-292
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
1. General Science- by S. Chand, Delhi- ISBN- 81-219-2628-9
Book publication other than subject concerned
1. SURUJMUKHI- Collection of Short Stories written by self
2. PRATI SURE SURE- Notational Book of the Songs of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
3. MON KHANE KHANE BINAY KIYA- Notational Book of the Songs of Dr. U. Kakati
Other Information
Awards and Distinctions:
1. State Rank 4th in (10+2) Exam in the year 1980
Association with Professional Bodies:
1. Assam Science Society
2. International Society for Krishna Consciousness
3. ABGMV, Mandal, Mumbai
Any other information:
1. Organizing outreach programme for the Students of UG/PG and School level to make aware of the observational methodologies and to discuss the fundamental concepts of Radio Astronomy and its related field.
2. Facilitating the Students of UG/PG from various Colleges/Universities for dissertation project.
3. Presented three papers in International & National Conference during the period Oct, 2017 till date.