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Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College for GirlsAffiliated to University of Calcutta | NAAC Accredited with B+ Grade; CGPA:2.7 (Cycle-1) | (Recognised under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956)

An Institution for Undergraduate Studies in Science & Humanities
Under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal

Faculty Profile

Dr. Rajarshi Roy W.B.E.S

Qualification

PhD: University of Calcutta, 2004

M.Sc., Ballygunge Science College, University of Calcutta. Specialization: Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, 1997

B.Sc.: BSc in Botany Honours from Asutosh College, University of Calcutta, 1995

Contact Details :

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD
Department of Botany
E-Mail: rajarshiroy2011@gmail.com

Teaching Experience :

  1. Associate Professor in Botany, Sister Nibedita Govt. General Degree College for Girls, 05/07/2016  till date
  2. Assistant Professor in Botany Taki  Govt. College 13/06/2016 to 04/ 07/ 2016
  3. Assistant Professor in Botany Maulana Azad College 18/12/2008 to 10/6/2016
  4. Full time Lecturer & Senior Lecturer Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Contai21/06/2004 to 17/12/2008
  5. Guest lecture Jogmaya Devi College, 2001-2003
  6. Guest lecture Asutosh College, 2000-2003
  7. Guest lecture Barasat Govt. College, teaching postgraduate botany, 2001-2002

Academic Achievement:

MSc, GATE, SLET, PhD  

Specialization & Research Interest :

  • Plant Physiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

Research Experience and Interest:

  • PROJECT

  1. Study of chalcone synthase gene in three castor plant varieties in East Midnapore Regions. 06/07/2005
  2. Correlation of Phenotype and genotype variations in Isoetes protocorm in East Midnapore.11/12/2006
  3. Growth of Ricinus communis and Jatropha  sp as soil binder in sea shore of east Midnapore.09/06/2007
  4. To Study Genetic Diversity of Local castor plant (Ricinus communis, L) varieties of Kolkata through DNA and protein markers.03/08/2011  to 03/02/2014
  • LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

  1. A variation in Phenotype & Genotype of five castor bean lines. Rajarshi Roy,  Scientific Vistas, Vol: 2, Issue: 1, April: 2019.
  2. Genetic diversity observed in Castor plant (Ricinus communis, L.) Germplasm. Rajarshi Roy, Scientific Vistas, Vol: 1, Issue: 1, November- 2017. 
  3. “DNA, an alternative Energy replacing Conventional Computing in next era” Paper published in Proceedings, September 28, 2016 to February 21, 2017. Interdisciplinary State Level Seminar Series. SNGGDCG. ISBN: 978-81-933395-0-3.
  4. Demonetization, e-Monetization & Conservation, State Level Interdisciplinary Seminar cum Science Exhibition, 2016.
  5. DNA , An alternative energy replacing Conventional Computation in next era. State Level Interdisciplinary Seminar cum Science Exhibition, 2016.
  6. Isolation of chalcone synthase (chs) gene from lamda DNA cloned in a c DNA library and from genomic DNAs of local castor plants. International Symposium on “Trends in Plant Science Research. Feb 15&16, 2014.
  7. Study about methylation in DPC-9 and DCS-9 parental lines with two Isoschizomers (Mbo1, Sau3A1, and Msp1, Hpa11), Rajarshi Roy, MAC Journal of Basic and Applied  Sciences,  Vol 1, Nov 1, 2013, ISSN-2347-5366.
  8. Genetic diversity in pistillate lines of castor plant (Ricinus communis, L.)  Journal Of Botanical Society of Bengal, 67 (2) 30/12/2013, ISSN-0971-2976.
  9. “Nano Biotechnology”  UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Microbes To Higher Plants for Human Health and Society in The Post Genome Era” on 20 and 21  December, 2013, ISBN- 13:978-81-928627-1-2 at Department of Botany, Uluberia College, Howrah.
  10. R K Chaudhuri, R Roy and I Chaudhuri. Molecular cloning and characterization of superoxide dismutase gene from Ricinus communis L. Plant, Animal and Microbe Genomes X Conference, San Diego, CA, January,18-24,2004.
  11. Chaudhuri, R.K., Banerjee, R. and Roy, R.  2003. Transposon tagging for isolation of chalcone synthase (CHS-A) gene in VP-1 line of castor bean plant. Apomixis   Newsletter. 22.
  12. DNA markers can resolve male flower development in castorbean  inflorescence.Rajarshi Roy, Rajat Chaudhuri, Rajib Bandopadhyay, Kunal Mukhopadhyay, ,Ila    Chaudhuri. Plant, Animal and Microbe Genome X Conference, San Diego,CA,January 12-16 ,2003.
  13. Isolation and purification of a few castor beans genes from a lamda cDNA Library by repeated amplification. Rajarshi Roy, Ila Chaudhuri, Rajib Bandopadhyay,   R.K. Chaudhuri .Plant, Animal and Microbe Genomes X Conference, San Diego,CA, January 12-16, 2002.
  14. *Castor bean (Ricinus communis,L) , a twenty first century plant.  Abstract published in “Scientific programme and abstracts, International Symposium and Workshop, December, 28, 2002 at CRRI, Cuttack, Orissa.
  15. Evidence for vertical and horizontal movement of rice- specific transposon element in castor DNA. Rajarshi Roy, Ila Chaudhuri, Rajib Bandopadhyay, R.K. Chaudhuri. Plant and animal genome IX conference, San Diego,CA, January 13-17, 2001.
  16. “ Ricin, a potent poison”. Rajarshi Roy. Published in Agriculture for all, Eastern   India Horticulture and Biotechnology Centre, Volume1, No.1, August, 2001.
  17. *Chaudhuri, R.K., Banerjee, R., and Roy, R. 2001. Manifestation of hybrid vigor in F1s during early seedling stages. Indian Oilseeds J. 8 (3) : 145-51.
  18. Study of following rice accessions with PCR-amplified DNA probes.Rajarshi Roy, Manoj Prasad, Anup Das, and R.K. Chaudhuri. Abstract:4th Agricultural Science Congress, February, 21-24, 1999, Jaipur.

SEMINAR/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDED

  1. “One day workshop for faculties on “Horticulture techniques”, Bethune College, 07/01/2025.

  2. Attend Seminar on Sir Biren Roy Memorial lecture Delivered by Sri Ritendra Roy, MD, Oppenheimer, Dec,19, 2023.

  3. Attend Seminar on Sir Biren Roy Memorial lecture on topic, “The global economy at a turning point : What should India do. “delivered bu Dr. Kaushik Basu, Professor of Economics, Cornell University.  Dec,20, 2024.

  4. Poster presented and Abstract on “Demonetization , e- Monetization and Conservation”. State Level Seminar. Dept. of Botany, Zoology, Food & Nutrition &  Microbiology of SNGGDCG, Kolkata. 15/12/2016.

  5. Published in Proceedings, “DNA, An alternative energy replacing Conventional Computation in next era”. State Level Interdisciplinary Seminar cum Science Exhibition. September 28, 2016 – February 21st, 2017.

  6. Poster & Abstract on “Isolation of Chalcone Synthase (chs) gene from Lamda DNA  Cloned in a c DNA Library and from genomic DNAs of local castor plants”. International Symposium – Trends in Plant Science Research.. University of Calcutta  February, 15 to 16, 2014

  7. Centenary Celebration, Work Shop  “ Taxonomy & Biosystematics of Vascular Plants”.Dept of Botany, C.U.  14 th July to 22nd July, 2014, UGC, DST.

  8. Delivered Lecture on “Importance and Scope of Learning Botany”, Interdisciplinary  Seminars.  organized under DBT Star College Scheme, DBT Star College Depts. of Life Science,  Maulana Azad College. 15/11/2013 & 16/11/2013.

  9. Chairing the Session of Seminar “ Radiation Induced Breast Cancer Progression” by   Prof Debasish Roy, City Univ.Of New York, Hostos Campus, Dept. of Natural  Science. Interdisciplinary DBT Star College Scheme. Dept. of Botany, Maulana Azad  College. 16/01/2015.

  10. Attended Workshop on BSc Botany Honours Part III Practical Syallabus for College Teachers on 24th and 25th October, 2013.

  11. Chairing the Session of Seminar on  “Gemini virus, an excellent model to study eukaryotic DNA replication”.Interdisciplinary DBT Star College Scheme, Dept. of Botany, Maulana Azad.  College.  20/2/2015.

  12. Attended UGC Sponsored Two days Seminar at Uluberia College on “Microbes to Higher Plants for Human Health and Society In the post Genome Era” on 20 and 21st Oct, 2013.

  13. Attended workshop on “ Seminar-cum workshop on the existing syllabi of B.Sc. Hons & General courses in Botany. 22nd &23rd, January, 2010.

     

  14. Attended UGC Sponsored Seminar, “Administrative & Politics in Medieval India : Concept of Kingship and Responsibilities of Muslim Rulers”. Maulana Azad College, 12/01/2010.

  15. Acted as Resource person in Seminar “ Importance of Botany in different fields of West Bengal Services.” Dept. Of Botany, Asutosh College, I0th September, 2010.

  16. Attended UGC Sponsored SeminR on “Organic farming for green and clean world”, N.L Khan Womens College, Paschim Midnapore , 24/09/2008.

  17. Attended UGC Sponsored Seminar on “Recent trends in Green chemistry”. Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, 17th January, 2007.

  18. Workshop on “ The revised UG Syllabi of Botany Hons & Gen for 3- Tier Examination pattern.” Dept. Of Botany, Garhbeta College, Midnapore, 10/01/2006

  19. Attended UGC Sponsored Seminar on “ Nano particles and its applications”, P.K College , Contai, Purba Medinipore, 29/01/2005.

  20. Attended UGC-sponsored seminar on “ Recent Trends in Plant Science,” Dept. of Botany, Asutosh College, Kolkata, 04/03/2005.

  21. National Seminar on “ Classical Cytogenetics and Modern Biotechnology, Centre of Advanced study in cell and chromosome research, Dept. Of Botany, C.U, 24th & 25th January, 2005

WEBINARS  ATTENDED

  1. “Choosing Plants for Future Urban Population : Lets think Smart.” State Level Webinar organised by Shibpur Dinobundhoo Institution (College), Dept. Of Botany, 21/07/2020.
  2. “Living with the “perfect beast”, the new Mixoplankton paradigm in marine ecology.” International Webinar, Barasat College, ), Dept. Of Botany, 23/7/2020.
  3. “Physiological well-being during the COVID 19 pandemic”, Krishnanagar Govt. College, 10/7/2020.
  4. “Recent advances in Biology”, Dept. Of Botany, Lady Brabourne College, 30/6/2020.
  5. “Recent  trends in Science and Technology” Dept. Of Botany, Chemistry, Physiology and Zoology, Netaji Nagar Day College, 17/7/2020.
  6. “ Tropical cyclones- Lessons Learnt from Amphibians”, National Webinar, Narasinha Dutta College, 17/7/2024.
  7. ” Life in Universe and diversity” International Webinar, Ranaghat College, 15th and 16th July, 2020.
  8. “Coastal areas of west Bengal : Botany and beyond, “, Bethune College, 18/7/2020.
  9. “ How to overcome stress during Covid-19 situation.”, SNGGDCG, Kolkata, 25/6/2020
  10. “Anatomy is Destiny” , Bethune College, 12/7/2020.
  11. “Genesis and Trajectory of Tropical Cyclone over Bengal Delta and planning for mitigation of consequent natural disaster”, Seacome Skills University. 24/7/2020
  12. “CAS and new regulation of UGC”, Khudiram Bose Central College. 18/7/2020.
  13. “Gene expression- the momentous keyword during the century”. Bangabasi College. 25/7/2020.
  14. “Exploring the Environmental crisis and Pandemic Health care in Nightingale bicentennial”. SNGGDCG, Kolkata. 22/7/2020.
  15. “Experience in Mountaineering”, Narasinha  Dutt College, 26/7/2020.
  16. “Urban and Mangrove plantation : A post amphibian inspection”, Charuchandra College. 28/7/2020.
  17. “Home management of COVID- 19 patients”,Charuchandra College. 30/7/2020.
  18. “Environment and present crisis: The steps forward”.National Webinar. Serampore College. 25, 26th July, 2020.
  19. “NAAC Assessment and accreditation process”, UGC. Si. Xaviers College. 30 & 31st July, 2020.
  20. “Psycho-spiritual Symbiosis. A well being tool for the New normal.” Barasat Govt. College, 31/7/2020.
  21. “Understanding plant-Environment interaction through redox biology : New trend and opportunities. Indas Mahavidyalaya, Bankura. 01/08/2020.
  22. “Violation of woman rightsduring pandemic. “.International Webinar. Narasinha Dutt College. 05/08/2020.
  23. “The emerging pandemic Crisis: Physiological and Socio-environmental imperatives”. SNGGDCG, Kolkata. 03/8/2020.
  24. “Structure and function of proteins using X-Ray crystallography”. International Webinar.Dept. of Biochemistry, Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur. 05/8/2020
  25. ”Host –Microbe interactions : Present and Future Perspectives.” School of biochemistry, Dept. Of Life Sciences, Presidency University. 06 &07 August, 2020.
  26. “Sustainability amidst the COVID – 19 Pandemic”, International Webinar. Charuchandra College. 12 & 13, August, 2020.
  27. “Ethnobotanical Study of traditional knowledge: The key to better future”.Vivekananda College,06/08/2020.
  28. “New normal lifestyle under the clouds of COVID-19 pandemic”. Dept. Of Biosciences, Symaprasad College. 18/8/2020.
  29. “Reading lecture: Critiquing literary art.” Dept of English. Krishnagar Govt. College. 31/07/2020.
  30. “Covid 19 Pandemic : A search of relief”. International Webinar. Dept. of Chemistry Charuchandra college. 22/8/2024.
  31. “Immunological and Psychospectrum of COVID119”. International Webinar. Dept. Of Physiology, Krishnagar Govt. College. 23/8/2020.
  32. “Neoteric approaches in applied sciences”, International Webinar. . Dept. Of Botany & Physics. Darjeeling Govt. College. 24 & 25/8/2025.
  33. “Science, Biology and the Worlds’ future”. International Webinar. Dept. of Botany,  Dinabandhu Andrews College. 25/8/2020.
  34. “Rethinking sustainable development in post Covid  period: From the Economist Desk” International Webinar.  Dept. Of Economics, Haldia Govt. College. 22/9/2020.
  35. “ Journey to the system and beyond”. Bidhannagar College. 21/8/2020.
  36. “Significance of Palaeoenvironment and its impact in present scenario”.  National Webinar. Dept. Of Botany  & Anthropology.  Shyampur Siddeswari Mahavidyalaya. 09 & 10th Sept, 2020.
  37. “Role of indigenous traditional knowledge and herbal drugs in combating against pandemic COVID19”. National Webinar. Maulana Azd College. 11/9/2020.
  38. “Beyond the Pandemic – Emerging opportunities for skill development and employability.” Barasat Govt. College. 06/9/2020.
  39. ”Rethinking sustainable development in post COVID period : from the Economist desk.”Dept. of Economics, Haldia Govt. College. 22/9/2020.
  40. “Journey to the System and beyond.” State Level Webinar. Bidhannagar College. 21/8/2020.
  41. “Mucormycosis: The Black fungus, infecting maiming Covid- 19 patients in India.” Govt. General Degree  College, Chapra. 03/06/2021.
  42. “Biodiversity and habitat restoration.” Narsinha Dutt College. 05/6/2021.
  43. “Recent trends in climate change and its impacts on mankind and its biosphere.” .” Govt. General Degree  College, Chapra. 05/06/2021.
  44. “Relevance of Sunderlal Bahuguna : Past, Present & Future.” .” Narsinha Dutt College. 13/6/2021.
  45. “Cyber Security centre of Excellence, West Bengal.” Dept of Information technology and electronics, Govt. Of West Bengal. 28/1/2022.
  46. “Anatomy is destiny.” Bethune College. 12/7/2020.

H.MEMBERS IN PROFESSIONAL  BODY

Life member of Botanical Society of Bengal. Department of Botany, Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunje Circular Road, Kolkata- 700019.