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MIDNAPORE CITY COLLEGE
Information System
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Name : Prof. Nirmal Kumar Sarkar (Retd.)
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Designation : Professor |
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Qualification : M.Sc, PhD |
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Subject : Zoology |
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Department Name : Biological Science |
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Email ID : dr.nksarkar@yahoo.com |
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Address : 42, K. N. Mukherjee Road, P.O. Talpukur, Kolkata-700123, West
Bengal, India. |
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Educational qualification
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| Degree Name |
Institute name |
Year of passing/awarded |
| Higher Secondary |
Ramkrishna Mission Boys’ Home Higher Secondary Multipurpose School |
1973 |
| B.Sc (Honours in Zoology) |
Presidency College |
1976 |
| M.Sc (Zoology) |
University of Calcutta) |
1978 |
| Ph.D (Science) |
University of Calcutta |
1991 |
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CAREER PROFILE / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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- Pre-retirement Designation: Professor in Department of Life Science, Presidency University, Kolkata.
- Post-retirement Involvement in Teaching: (i) Guest Faculty (2017), Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata. (ii) Guest Faculty (2017 to now), Postgraduate Study Centre of Vidyasagar University (Directorate of Distance Educatio
- Present Designation: Honorary Professor (2018 to now), Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Midnapore City College, Midnapore.
- Colleges and University served before retirement: (i) Darjeeling Government College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (17.07.1985 – 11.03.1991, then transferred to Presidency College). (ii) Presidency College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (14.0
- Postgraduate-teaching Experience: Sustained experience of 34(+) years.
- Areas of Teaching at Postgraduate level: (i) Life Science (Biophysics; Biochemistry; Tools and Techniques in Biological Studies). (ii) Zoology (Animal Physiology; Haematology). (iii) Molecular Biology and Genetics (Human Genetics; Biotechnology).
- Honorary Postgraduate-teaching Activities in Other Institutions: Occasionally extended honorary teaching activities to: (i) University of Calcutta (Department of Zoology: Haematology Special Paper). (ii) University of Calcutta (Department of Genetics: De
- Past Recognition as Supervisor of Ph.D/M.Phil Course: Presidency University and Kalyani University.
- Membership in Postgraduate Board of Studies: At different times, acted as Member of: (i) Postgraduate Board of Studies in Zoology, North Bengal University. (ii) Postgraduate Board of Studies in Zoology, University of Calcutta.
- Paper Setter / Examiner / Moderator: Acted as / Acting as Paper Setter / Moderator / Examiner in Postgraduate and Undergraduate Examinations of: (i) University of Calcutta. (ii) North Bengal University. (iii) Kalyani University. (iv) Burdwan University.
- Head Examinership in Public Examination: 5 years’ experience as Head Examiner in Madhyamik (Class X level) Examination, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
- Participation in Design and Development of Curricula: Actively participated in: (i) Revision of Postgraduate Syllabus of Zoology, University of Calcutta. (ii) Preparation of B.Sc Zoology (Honours) Question Bank, University of Calcutta. (iii) Framing of P
- Extension of Academic Support to Students: Acted as: (i) Co-ordinator, Special Tutorship (for NET), Presidency College/University. (ii) Deputy Coordinator, DBT Star College Programme, Presidency College/University. (iii) Trainer in Workshops, DBT Star Co
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SPECIALIZATION / RESEARCH AREA
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| Field of Specialization |
Research Area/ Areas of Interest |
| (i) Life Science (Biophysics; Biochemistry; Tools and Techniques in Biological Studies). (ii) Zoology (Animal Physiology; Haematology). (iii) Molecular Biology and Genetics (Human Genetics; Biotechnology). |
(1) adverse physiological effects (haematotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity and anti-spermatogenic action) of the aromatic hydrocarbon (Benzene) in murine model, (2) microbial biodegradation of Benzene, and (3) efficacy of Wheat plant extract in e |
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COURSE/ SUBJECT TAUGHT
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- (iii) Molecular Biology and Genetics (Human Genetics; Biotechnology).
- (ii) Zoology (Animal Physiology; Haematology).
- (i) Life Science (Biophysics; Biochemistry; Tools and Techniques in Biological Studies).
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CONFERENCE/ SYMPOSIUM /JOURNAL PAPER / BOOKS PUBLISHED
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International Publication |
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Title |
Author |
Journal Name |
ISBN/ISSN |
Page No/Internet DOI |
Impact Factor |
Year |
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Inhibitory role of a smart nano-trifattyglyceride of Moringa oleifera root in epithelial ovarian cancer, through attenuation of FSHR-c-Myc axis. |
A. Ghosh, T. Roychowdhury, R. Nandi, R. Maiti, N. N. Ghosh, S. A. Molla, S. Mukhopadhayay, C. Prodhan, K. Chaudhury, P. Das, N. K. Sarkar et al. |
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, (Elsevier, Amsterdam) |
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2021 |
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Aerobic Degradation of Benzene by Escherichia spp. from Petroleum-contaminated Sites in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
S. Mukherjee, A. De, N. K. Sarkar and N. C. Saha. |
Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology |
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2019 |
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Isolation and characterization of Benzene utilizing Bacillus spp. from petroleum contaminated soil in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. |
S. Mukherjee, A. Dey, N. K. Sarkar and N. C. Saha. |
Asian Journal Of Microbiology, Biotechnology And Environmental Science (E. M. International) |
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2019 |
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Fenugreek, a potent hypoglycemic herb can cause central hypothyroidism via leptin – A threat to diabetes phytotherapy. |
J. Majumdar. P. Chakraborty, A. Mitra, N. K. Sarkar and S. Sarkar. |
Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes (Thieme-Verlag, Germany) |
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2017 |
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Mugineic acid, active ingredient of wheat grass: an oral novel hexadentate iron chelator in iron overloaded diseases. |
P. Das, S. Mukhopadhyay, N. K. Sarkar, S. Mandal, M. Kar and A. Mukhopadhyay. |
Journal of Biochemistry (Oxford University Press, London) |
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2016 |
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PH. D. THESIS GUIDENCE
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Scholar name |
Thesis Title |
Co Supervisor |
Status |
Complete in Year |
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3 Scholars |
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PROJECT WORK
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Project title |
Worked as |
Funding Agency |
Amount in Rs. |
Duration in years |
Period |
Status |
| 1 |
UGC Minor Project [No. F-26-1 (2560)/86]: Studies of the Chromosomal and Mutagenic Effects of Some Tea-garden Pesticides. |
Conductor/Supervisor |
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Ciba-Geigy Project [No. 1994-HR/ras/29.05.1994]: Studies of the Physiological Effects of Some Drugs Producing Analgesia and Euphoria. |
Conductor/Supervisor |
Ciba-Geigy |
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CSIR Project [No. 8/155[2]/96-EMR-I/12.03.1996]: Studies of Physiological Effects of Some Abused Psychoactive Drugs. |
Conductor/Supervisor |
CSIR |
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Labonya Prova Bose Trust Project [No. LPBT-3/SS-1/96-97/11.06.1996]: Studies of the Effects of Some Non-Conventionally Abused Drugs on Mammalian Male Reproduction. |
Conductor/Supervisor |
Labonya Prova Bose Trust |
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CSIR Project [No. 8/155[5]/99-EMR-I/15.10.1999]: Assessment of Physiological Effects of Arsenic. [at Presidency College]. |
Conductor/Supervisor |
CSIR |
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INVITED LECTURES
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Title |
Organized by |
Venue |
Year |
| 1 |
Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars |
Brainware University (Barasat) |
Online (Remotely) |
2021 |
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Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars |
Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya (East Midnapore) |
Online (Remotely) |
2021 |
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Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars |
Egra S.S.B. College (East Midnapore) |
Online (Remotely) |
2021 |
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Radio-talks on popular Science Topics |
All India Radio |
Kurseong Station. |
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Radio-talks on popular Science Topics |
All India Radio |
Calcutta Station |
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MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETY
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- Fellow of Institute of Landscape, Ecology & Ekistics (F.I.L.E.E.), Kolkata.
- Fellow of Society of Environmental Sciences (F.S.E.Sc.), Dumka.
- Fellow of Zoological Society (F.Z.S.), Kolkata.
- Honorary Membership by New York Academy of Sciences (1997-98).
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ASSOCIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
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Type of Professional Activity |
Period |
| 1 |
Professor in Department of Life Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (Pre-retirement). |
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Honorary Professor, Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Midnapore City College, Midnapore (Present Designation) |
2018 to now |
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Guest Faculty, Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata (Post-retirement). |
2017 |
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Guest Faculty, Postgraduate Study Centre of Vidyasagar University (Directorate of Distance Education) at Kolkata-700029 (Post-retirement). |
2017 to now |
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Darjeeling Government College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (Before retirement). |
17.07.1985 – 11.03.1991 |
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Professor in Department of Life Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (Pre-retirement). |
20.07.2012 – 30.11.2016 |
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Professor in Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Presidency College, Kolkata (Pre-retirement). |
14.03.1991 – 19.07.2012 |
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Darjeeling Government College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (Before retirement). |
17.07.1985 – 11.03.1991 |
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CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP - ATTENDED/ORGANISED
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Title |
Year |
Role |
Held at and Organiser |
Funding agency |
| 1 |
National Symposium on Current Trends in Zoological Research |
2007 |
Organising Secretary |
Presidency College |
UGC |
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Workshop on Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology |
2008 |
Organising Secretary |
Presidency College |
Higher Education Department (Govt. of West Bengal) |
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National Symposium on Dimensions of Animal Science Researches and Human Need |
2009 |
Organising Secretary |
Presidency College |
DST (Govt. of India) and Higher Education Department (Govt. of West Bengal) |
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Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology |
2010 |
Organising Secretary |
Presidency College |
Higher Education Department (Govt. of West Bengal) |
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Sir J. C. Bose Memorial National Symposium on Modern Trends in Animal Science Research and Challenges of the Day |
2011 |
Organising Secretary |
Presidency University |
DST (Govt. of India) |
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AWARDS
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Award name |
Awarded by |
Year |
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Indira Priyadarshini Gold Medal Award |
Global Economic Progress and Research Association, New Delhi |
2017 |
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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award |
Global Economic Progress and Research Association, New Delhi |
2018 |
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Personality of the Year 2018 Award |
Reguerdon Inc., New Delhi |
2019 |
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Biographical Note in Asia Pacific Who’s Who, Vol. XVII |
Rifacimento International, New Delhi |
2019 |
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