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Prof. Nirmal Kumar Sarkar (Retd.)'s profile

Name : Prof. Nirmal Kumar Sarkar (Retd.)


Designation : Professor
Qualification : M.Sc, PhD
Subject : Zoology
Department Name : Biological Science
Email ID : dr.nksarkar@yahoo.com
Address : 42, K. N. Mukherjee Road, P.O. Talpukur, Kolkata-700123, West Bengal, India.

Degree name Institute 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
  • 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
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
Sl no. Subject
1 (iii) Molecular Biology and Genetics (Human Genetics; Biotechnology).
2 (ii) Zoology (Animal Physiology; Haematology).
3 (i) Life Science (Biophysics; Biochemistry; Tools and Techniques in Biological Studies).

International Publication


Sl no. Title Author Journal Name ISBN/ISSN Page No/Internet DOI Impact Factor Year Link
1 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) 2021 View Link
2 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 2019 View Link
3 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) 2019 View Link
4 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) 2017 View Link
5 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) 2016 View Link
Sl no. Scholar name Thesis title Co-Supervisor Status Completion year
1 3 Scholars
Sl no. 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
2 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
3 CSIR Project [No. 8/155[2]/96-EMR-I/12.03.1996]: Studies of Physiological Effects of Some Abused Psychoactive Drugs. Conductor/Supervisor CSIR
4 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
5 CSIR Project [No. 8/155[5]/99-EMR-I/15.10.1999]: Assessment of Physiological Effects of Arsenic. [at Presidency College]. Conductor/Supervisor CSIR
Sl no. Title Organized by Venue Year
1 Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars Brainware University (Barasat) Online (Remotely) 2021
2 Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya (East Midnapore) Online (Remotely) 2021
3 Science Topics (mainly related to COVID-19 pandemic) in webinars Egra S.S.B. College (East Midnapore) Online (Remotely) 2021
4 Radio-talks on popular Science Topics All India Radio Kurseong Station.
5 Radio-talks on popular Science Topics All India Radio Calcutta Station
  • 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).
Sl no. Type of Professional Activity Period
1 Professor in Department of Life Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (Pre-retirement).
2 Honorary Professor, Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Midnapore City College, Midnapore (Present Designation) 2018 to now
3 Guest Faculty, Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata (Post-retirement). 2017
4 Guest Faculty, Postgraduate Study Centre of Vidyasagar University (Directorate of Distance Education) at Kolkata-700029 (Post-retirement). 2017 to now
5 Darjeeling Government College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (Before retirement). 17.07.1985 – 11.03.1991
6 Professor in Department of Life Science, Presidency University, Kolkata (Pre-retirement). 20.07.2012 – 30.11.2016
7 Professor in Postgraduate Department of Zoology, Presidency College, Kolkata (Pre-retirement). 14.03.1991 – 19.07.2012
8 Darjeeling Government College: Postgraduate Department of Zoology (Before retirement). 17.07.1985 – 11.03.1991
Sl no. Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop Year Role Venue Funding agency
1 National Symposium on Current Trends in Zoological Research 2007 Organising Secretary Presidency College UGC
2 Workshop on Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology 2008 Organising Secretary Presidency College Higher Education Department (Govt. of West Bengal)
3 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)
4 Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology 2010 Organising Secretary Presidency College Higher Education Department (Govt. of West Bengal)
5 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)
Sl no. Award Name Awarded By Year
1 Indira Priyadarshini Gold Medal Award Global Economic Progress and Research Association, New Delhi 2017
2 Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award Global Economic Progress and Research Association, New Delhi 2018
3 Personality of the Year 2018 Award Reguerdon Inc., New Delhi 2019
4 Biographical Note in Asia Pacific Who’s Who, Vol. XVII Rifacimento International, New Delhi 2019