Dr. Saikat Sen

Dr. Saikat Sen

Dean of Faculty

  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science

About

Name: Specialization:
Dr. Saikat Sen Pharmaceutical Science (Pharmacology)

Qualification

Qualification College/University/Board Year
Ph.D (Doctor in Philosophy) in Pharmaceutical Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Feb 2014
M. Pharmacy in Pharmacology College of Pharmacy, SRIPMS, Coimbatore, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai March 2008
B. Pharmacy J.S.S. College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai August 2005
D. Pharmacy .S.S. College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Tamil Nadu under the Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai, Chennai, March 2002
XII Standard  Khowai Govt. Class XII School, Khowai, Tripura, under Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Agartala, Tripura 2000
X Standard Khowai Govt. Class XII School, Khowai, Tripura, under Tripura Board of Secondary Education, Agartala, Tripura. 1998

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Personal Interest

Reading, travelling

Working Experience

Total Teaching and Research Experience > 12 years

Institute/University Period Designation
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam. Since April 2019 till now Professor
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam. Oct 2014 - March 2019 Associate Professor
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam. Sep 2012 to Sep 2014 Assistant Professor
Creative Educational Society’s College of Pharmacy, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Feb 2010 to Sep 2012 Assistant Professor
Acharya Narendra Deo College of Pharmacy, Bahbnan, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh Oct 2008 to Feb 2010 Lecturer
Vishwa Bharathi College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh April 2008 to October 2008 Lecturer

 

Research

Sponsored Projects

Principal Investigator (PI) for a DBT networking Project on the theme “DBT Project on ‘Scented Rice of North Eastern Region’. Title of the Project: “Chemical profiling of Joha and black rice of NER for Nutritional, Nutraceutical Parameters and Aromatic Compounds” (Completed).

 

Supervisor of projects

Working as PhD guide for a number of students registered under Assam down town University. Guided a number of UG projects and PG project.

 

Book Authored

  • N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, Biplab De. Tribal Medicinal Plants of Tripura, India: A Scientific Search. Serial Publications: New Delhi (ISBN: 978-81-8387-657-5), 2014.
  • Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, Biplab De. Diabetes Mellitus in 21st Century. Springer Publication. Singapore (ISBN 978-981-10-1541-0), 2016.

 

BOOK EDITED

  • Biplab De, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty (Editors). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019.
  • Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty (Editors). Herbal Medicine in India: Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value [ISBN 978-981-13-7247-6; e-book ISBN 978-981-13-7248-3]. Springer Nature. Singapore, 2020.
  • SC Mandal, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, (Editors). Evidence Based Validation of Traditional Medicines, A comprehensive Approach [ISBN 978-981-15-8126-7; e-book ISBN 978-981-15-8127-4]. Springer Nature. Singapore, 2020. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-8127-4.

Book Chapters

  1. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. The role of antioxidants in human health (DOI: 10.1021/bk-2011-1883.ch001). In: Andreescu Silvana, Hepel M (editors), Oxidative Stress: Diagnostics, Prevention, and Therapy (ACS Symposium Series 1083) (ISBN13: 9780841226838; eISBN: 9780841226845). American Chemical Society: Washington DC, 2011, pp. 1-37.
  2. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, Biplab De, N Devanna. Biomarkers of diabetes: Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. In: Surender Singh (Guest editor), Disease and Theranostics (vol 9 of Biotechnology Book series, executive editor JN Govil) (ISBN: 1-62699-024-7, Series ISBN: 1-62699-015-8). Studium Press LLC, USA, 2014, pp. 1-30.
  3. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Antioxidant supplements: Friend or foe?. In: Vibha Rani, Umesh Chand Singh Yadav (editors), Free Radicals in Human Disease and Health (ISBN: 9788132220343; eISBN: 9788132220350). Springer Publication: New Delhi, 2015, pp. 293-322.
  4. Biplab De, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, Ratna Choudhury. In search of a potent antioxidant ingredient from Phyllanthus acidus Skeels, - A medicinal plant used by the ethnic people of North-East India. In: Supratim Biswas, Biraj Kanti Shome (editors), Health for Development (ISBN: 978-93-5074-187-0). Abhijeet Publications: New Delhi, 2015, pp. 64-71.
  5. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Food in health preservation and promotion: A special focus on the interplay between oxidative stress and pro-oxidant/antioxidant. In: Hossain Uddin Shekhar, Zakir Hossain Howlader, Yearul Kabir (editors), Exploring the Nutrition and Health Benefits of Functional Foods (ISBN: 9781522505914; eISBN: 9781522505921, doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-0591-4.ch013). IGI Global: USA, 2017, pp. 265-300.
  6. MK Deka, CC Candar, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen. A short review on Alangium chinense (Lour.) Harms and its antioxidant evaluation. In: Niranjan Das (editor), Natural Products’ Chemistry (ISBN: 9789386283542). Write & Print Publications: New Delhi, 2017, pp.  150-161.
  7. Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen. Drug discovery – Traditional medicine enthused approach. In: Niranjan Das (editor), Natural Products’ Chemistry (ISBN: 9789386283542). Write & Print Publications: New Delhi, 2017, pp.  190-205.
  8. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Herbs, gastrointestinal protection, and oxidative stress. In: Jordi Gracia-Sancho and Josepa Salvado (editors), Gastrointestinal Tissue, Oxidative Stress and Dietary Antioxidants (ISBN: 978-0-12-805377-5). Academic Press: London, UK, 2017, pp. 259-2774.
  9. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Pharmacology of oral hypoglycemic agents. In: Surender Singh (volume editor), Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes, Part I (Vol 45 of ‘Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants’ book series, chief editor JN Govil) (ISBN: 1-62699-082-4, Series ISBN: 0-9656038-5-7). Studium Press LLC, USA, 2018, pp. 63-87.
  10. Saikat Sen, Pratap Kalita, Raja Chakraborty, H B Saikia, A Khalek, R Kalita. In vitro antioxidant and anti-hyperglycemic potential of banana flower (Musa balbisiana Colla). In: Bapan Banik (Ed.) Recent Discoveries in Medicinal & Aromatic Plants in North East India. (ISBN: 9789388881135). EBH Publishers. 2019, pp. 115-121.
  11. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakrabory, B De. Biochemical approach to diagnose diabetes. In: B De, S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019, pp. 24-30.
  12. Rajat Ghosh*, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, B De. Impact of Indian food dishes in diabetes. In: B De, S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019, pp. 70-124.
  13. Biplab De, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, Swarnali Nath Choudhury*. Chemical agents that can play a role in the treatment of diabetics. In: B De, S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019, pp. 151-169.
  14. Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, B De, K Choudhury. Structure-activity relationship of drugs used in diabetes mellitus. In: B De, S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019, pp. 170-182.
  15. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakrabory, B De. Protocol to proceed with anti-diabetic research. In: B De, S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Diabetes Mellitus Analysis and Advancement. CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd. New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-88108-48-5), 2019, pp. 183-189.
  16. Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen,NR Chanu,AB Singh, P Kalita. An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by ethnic people of Thoubal and Kakching District, Manipur, India. In: S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Herbal Medicine in India : Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value. Springer Nature, Singapore (ISBN 978-981-13-7247-6). 2020, pp 41-50.
  17. Tridip Bhattacharjee*, Saikat Sen,Raja Chakraborty, PK Maurya,A Chattopadhyay. Cultivation of medicinal plants: Special reference to important medicinalplants of India. In: S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Herbal Medicine in India : Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value. Springer Nature, Singapore (ISBN 978-981-13-7247-6). 2020, 101-118.
  18. Saikat Sen*. Food grains of India: A brief note on their therapeutic potential. In: S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Herbal Medicine in India : Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value. Springer Nature, Singapore (ISBN 978-981-13-7247-6). 2020, pp 489-508.
  19. Atanu Bhattacharjee*, Raja Chakraborty, and Saikat Sen. Scientific Basis for Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants Against Alzheimer’s Disease In: S Sen, R Chakraborty (Eds). Herbal Medicine in India : Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value. Springer Nature, Singapore (ISBN 978-981-13-7247-6). 2020, pp. 51-68.
  20. Atanu Bhattacharjee, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, Kunal Bhattacharya and Nongmaithem Randhoni Chanu.Phytoextracts and Their Secondary Metabolite with Anti-Diabetic Potential: A Review Focusing Traditional Medicinal Plants of Indian Subcontinent.  In: Manzoor Hussain (Eds) Research Trends in Medicinal Plant Sciences (Volume - 6). AkiNik Publications, New Delhi (ISBN: 978-93-89680-53-9). 2020, pp. 153-177.

 

Journal Articles

1. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B De, J Mazumder. Plants and phytochemicals for peptic ulcer: an overview. Pharmacognosy Reviews (ISSN: 0973-7847, UGC Approved Journal) 2009, 3(6), 270-279.

2. J Mazumder, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, S Vadra, B De, TK Ravi. Synthesis and biological evaluation of some novel quinoxalinyl triazole derivatives. Der Pharma Chemica (ISSN: 0975-413X, UGC Approved Journal) 2009, 1(2), 188-198.

3. A Verma, GK Jana, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, S Sachan, A Mishra. Analgesic activity of various leaf extracts of Saraca indica Linn. Der Pharmacia Lettre (ISSN: 0975-5071, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 2(3), 352-357.

4. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, C Sridhar, YSR Reddy, B De. Free radicals, antioxidants, diseases and phytomedicines: Current status and future prospect. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research (ISSN: 0976-044X, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 3(1), 91-100.

5. T Ganesh, Saikat Sen*, E Thilagam, G Thamotharan, T Loganathan, Raja Chakraborty. Pharmacognostic and anti-hyperglycemic evaluation of Lantana camara (L.) var. aculeate leaves in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN: 0975-7538, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 1(3), 247-252.

6. A Verma, GK Jana, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, S Sachan, A Mishra. Pharmacological evaluation of Saraca indica leaves for central nervous system depressant activity in mice. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (ISSN: 0975-1459, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 2(6), 338-343.

7. B De*, T Debbarma, Saikat Sen, R Chakraborty. Tribal life in the environment and biodiversity of Tripura, India. Current World Environment (ISSN: 0973-4929, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 5(1), 59-66.

8. T Ganesh, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, SV Sureshkumar, HG Raghavendra, SG Krishan, J Majumder, B De. In/ vitro antioxidant activity of Meyna laxiflora seeds. International Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN: 0976-9390, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 1(1), 5-8.

9. B Parameshappa, NV Rao, TS Gouda, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, Md Ali Basha, SA Reddy, SMS Kumar. A study on drug-drug interaction between anti-hypertensive drug (propranolol) and anti-diabetic drug (glipizide). Annals of Biological Research (ISSN: 0976-1233) 2010, 1(3), 35-40.

10. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B De, T Ganesh, HG Raghavendra, S Debnath. Analgesic and anti inflammatory herbs: a potential source of modern medicine. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (ISSN: 0975- 8232, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 1(11), 32-44.

11. S Debnath*, M Kannadasan, S Ghosh, N Saha Ghosh, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen. Antiepileptic activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of Erythrina fusca Lour. bark against the animal models of MES, PTX and PTZ induced epileptic seizure models. International Journal of Chemistry Research (ISSN: 0976-5689) 2010, 1(2), 6-10.

12. B Naga Sudha, C Sridhar, YSR Reddy, K Swathi, S Joythi, EVS Prasad, P Naresh, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen. Synthesis and characterization of several valinamide derivatives. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research (ISSN: 0975- 7384) 2010, 2(4), 410-414.

13. B De*, ZC Momin, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, BB Goswami. Evaluation of in vitro antispermogenic activity of isolated glycoside and methanolic extract of Mangifera indica L. roots. Oriental Journal of Chemistry (ISSN: 0970 - 020X, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 26(3), 1067-1071.

14. G Thamotharan, G Sekar, T Ganesh T, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, NS Kumar. Anti-ulcerogenic effects of Lantana camara linn. leaves on in vivo test models in rats. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (ISSN: 0974-2441, UGC Approved Journal) 2010, 3(4), 57-60.

15. S Ghosh*, NS Ghosh, S Debnath, GG Kumar, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen. Formulation and evaluation of sustained release dosage form of Nifedipine hudrochloride using multi-unit chitosan treated alginate. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological Research (ISSN: 0976- 285X) 2010, 1(4), 124-131.

16. HG Raghavendra, Saikat Sen*, YSR Reddy, C Sridhar, Raja Chakraborty, B Suchitra, B Nagaiah, BA Jyothi, KA Babu, PM Babu, T Viswanadhan, D Sujatha. Synergistic activity of Tribulus terrestris and Annona squamosa extracts against alloxan induced diabetes and hyperlipidemia in rats. Pharma Science Monitor (ISSN: 0976-7908, UGC Approved Journal) 2011, 2(2), 12-23.

17. S Sachan, PM Paarakh, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, A Verma, C Sridhar. Evaluation of analgesic activity of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. leaf extracts. Journal of Pharmacy and Chemistry (ISSN: 0973-9874) 2011, 5(1), 22-26.

18. SA Reddy, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, B Parameshappa. Spectrophotometric determination and validation of acyclovir. Archives of Applied Science Research (ISSN: 0975-508X) 2011, 3(1), 328-332.

19. SA Reddy, Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B Parameshappa. Effect of Gokhru plant extract on intestinal absorption of aspirin using Everted Sac Technique. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives (ISSN: 0976-3333, UGC Approved Journal) 2011, 2(1), 549-553.

20. J Mazumder, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, S Vadra, B De, TK Ravi. Evaluation of the effect of an electron withdrawing group and physical parameters in biological activity of some quinoxaline-oxadiazoles derivatives. Inventi Impact: Med Chem (ISSN: 0976-7541, UGC Approved Journal) 2011, 2011(1), 22-25.

21. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B De, N Devanna. Plant wealth and indigenous knowledge of Tripura with reference to ethnobotany and its importance. Inventi Impact: Ethnopharmacology (ISSN: 0976-7568) 2011, 2011(1), 12-16.

22. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B De, N Devanna. An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by ethnic people in West and South district of Tripura, India. Journal of Forestry Research (ISSN: 1993-0607, IF: 0.774, Springer Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2011, 22(2), 417-426.

23. Saikat Sen­*, Raja Chakraborty, B De. Challenges and opportunities in the advancement of herbal medicine: India’s position and role in global context. Journal of Herbal Medicine (ISSN: 2210-8033, IF: 1.327, Elsevier Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2011, 1(3-4), 67-75.

24. B Parameshappa, MSA Basha, Saikat Sen­*, Raja Chakraborty, GV Kumar, G Vidyasagar, L Sowmya, K Kantha Raju, PKRS Kumar, AVSML Kumari. Acetaminophen - induced nephrotoxicity in rats: Protective role of Cardiospermum halicacabum. Pharmaceutical Biology (ISSN: 1744-5116, IF: 1.916, Informa Healthcare Publication/Taylor & Francis, UGC Approved Journal) 2012, 50(2), 247-253.

25. Raja Chakraborty*, B De, Devanna N, Saikat Sen. North-East India an ethnic storehouse of unexplored medicinal plants. Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources (ISSN: 2231-3184) 2012, 2(1), 143-152.

26. Raja Chakraborty*, B De, N Devanna, Saikat Sen. Antiinflammatory, antinociceptive and antioxidant activities of Phyllanthus acidus L. extracts. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (ISSN: 2221-1691, Elsevier Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2012, S953-S961.

27. Raja Chakraborty*, B De, N Devanna, Saikat Sen. Total phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant capacity of Marsilea minuta L., an Indian vegetable. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research (ISSN: 0976-044X, UGC Approved Journal) 2012, 16(1), 79-84.

28. Saikat Sen*, B De, N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty. Anthelmintic and in vitro antioxidant evaluation of fractions of methanol extract of Leea asiatica leaves. Ancient Science of Life (ISSN: 2249-9547, UGC Approved Journal) 2012, 31(3), 101-106.

29. B De*, SR Deb, S Chakraborty, U Namasudra, M Rudrapal, R Choudhury, BB Goswami, S Pal Datta, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty. Antibacterial and antidiabetic evaluation of bile content of Catla catla & Labeo rohita. Central European Journal of Experimental Biology (ISSN: 2278–7364) 2012, 1 (2), 53-61.

30. Raja Chakraborty*, B De, N Devanna, Saikat Sen. Antitussive, expectorant activity of Marsilea minuta L., an Indian vegetable. Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research (ISSN: 0976-2094, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 4(1), 61-64.

31. B Naga Sudha, C Sridhar, VG Sastry, YSR Reddy, O Sreevidya, S Lavanya, VA Jyothi, V Nagesh, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty*. Synthesis, characterisation and anthelmintic activity of 3-(4-acetyl-5-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)- 2h-chromen-2-one derivatives. Indian Journal of Chemistry (ISSN: 0376-4699, IF: 0.353, NISCAIR Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 52B (March), 422-427.

32. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B Rekha, D Revathi, SC Ayyanna, G Hemalatha, GAK Reddy, S Hyndavi, PJI Babu, P Ravi Prakash, C Sridhar. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant activities of Pisonia aculeata: Folk medicinal use to scientific approach. Pharmaceutical Biology (ISSN: 1744-5116, IF: 1.916, Informa Healthcare Publication/Taylor & Francis, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 51(4), 426-432.

33. Saikat Sen*, B De, N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty. Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effect of fractions of Meyna spinosa in normal and high fat diet-alloxan induced type 2 diabetic rats. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology (ISSN: 1991-0088, IF: 0.671, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 8(2), 181-185.

34. Saikat Sen*, B De, N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty. Total phenolic, total flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity of leaves of Meyna spinosa Roxb., an Indian medicinal plant. Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (ISSN: 1875-5364, Elsevier Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 11(2), 149-157.

35. Saikat Sen, K Asokkumar*, M Umamaheswari, AT Sivashanmugam, V Subhadradevi. Antiulcerogenic effect of gallic acid in rats and its effect on oxidant and antioxidant parameters in stomach tissue. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science (ISSN: 0250-474X, IF: 0.66, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 75(2), 149-155.

36. Saikat Sen*, B De, N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty. Cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in mice: Protective role of Leea asiatica leaves. Renal Failure (ISSN: 1525-6049, IF: 0.790, Informa Healthcare Publication/ Taylor & Francis, UGC Approved Journal) 2013, 35(10), 1412-1417.

37. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, A Verma, B De, N Devanna, BK Dey. Evaluation of antioxidant activity of Saraca indica leaves extracts using in vitro and ex vivo models. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research (ISSN: 0975-1084, IF: 0.557, NISCAIR Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 73(March), 157-162.

38. Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, MK Deka, B Rekha, S Sachan. Anti-microbial evaluation of Saraca indica leaves extracts by disk diffusion method. Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemical and Biological Sciences (ISSN: 2348 -7658, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 1(1), 1-5.

39. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL): a distinctive approach to protect and promote Indian indigenous medicinal treasure. Current Science (ISSN: 0011-3891, IF: 0.843, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 106(10), 1340-1343.

40. K Asokkumar, Saikat Sen*, M Umamaheswari, AT Sivashanmugam, V Subhadradevi. Synergistic effect of the combination of gallic acid and famotidine in protection of rat gastric mucosa. Pharmacological Reports (ISSN: 1734-1140, IF: 2.587, Elsevier Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 66(4), 594-599.

41. Saikat Sen*, B De, N Devanna, Raja Chakraborty. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Leea asiatica leaves against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. TANG Humanitis Medicine (ISSN: 2233-8985, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 4(3), e18 1-5.

42. Saikat Sen, Devanna N, Raja Chakraborty, Ratna Chaudhury, Biplab De*. A fatty alcohol with antioxidant potential isolated from Leea asiatica. Journal of Indian Chemical Society (ISSN: 0019-4522, IF: 0.145, UGC Approved Journal) 2014, 91, 1317-1319.

43. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B Borah, BK Dey, B Ray Sarkar, BJ Sahariah. In vitro anthelmintic and antioxidant potential of fruits of Momordica charantia: A comparative study. Indian Journal of Health Sciences (ISSN: 23894-2363) 2014, 7(2), 113-117.

44. B De, Saikat Sen*, Devanna N, Raja Chakraborty, R Chaudhury. Antioxidant activity of a flavonoid isolated from Meyna spinosa leaves. Asian Journal of Chemistry (ISSN: 0970-7077, IF: 0.355, UGC Approved Journal) 2015, 27(1), 389-390.

45. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, Towards the integration and advancement of herbal medicine: a focus on Traditional Indian Medicine. Botanics: Targets and Therapy (ISSN: 1179-9897) 2015, 5, 33-44.

46. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, B De, N Devanna. Trends in diabetes epidemiology in Indian population in spite of regional disparities: A systemic review. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries (ISSN: 1998-3832, IF: 0.366, Springer Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2015, 35(3), 264-279.

47. Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, T Ganesh, L Sivakumar. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Karisalai Karpam, a polyherbal Siddha formulation against acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in rats. Ancient Science of Life (ISSN: 2249-9547, UGC Approved Journal) 2015, 34(4), 198-202.

48. Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, N Maramsa, M Basak, S Deka, BK Dey. In vitro anti inflammatory activity of Amaranthus caudatus L leaves. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources (ISSN: 0976-0512, UGC Approved Journal) 2015, 6(4), 326-329.

49. Koushik Choudhury, R Choudhury, R Ghosh, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty, ZC. Momin, BB Goswami, B De. Antispermogenic activity of triterpenoids isolated from Dioscorea glabra tuber. Der Pharma Chemica, (ISSN 0975-413X, UGC Approved Journal) 2016, 8(11), 76-82.

50. Saikat Sen*, T Passah, K Thubru, Raja Chakraborty. Comparative evaluation of nutritive value of some fruits available in North-East India. Journal of North East India Studies (ISSN 2278-1455, UGC Approved Journal) 2016, 6(1), 88-94.

51. MK Deka, Raja Chakraborty*, Saikat Sen, CC Kandar. Anti-Inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects of methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of Alangium Chinense (Lour.) Harms. CIBTech Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN 2319–3891) 2016, 5(3), 52-57.

52. P Kalita*, Saikat Sen, CC Kandar. Assessment of antimicrobial and in vitro antacid activities of kolakhar: an indigenous herbal soda of Assam, India. Journal of Medical Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences (ISSN 2320-7418) 2016, 5(10), 252-258.

53. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Revival, modernization and integration of Indian traditional herbal medicine in clinical practice: Importance, challenges and future. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (ISSN: 2225-4110, Elsevier Publication, UGC Approved Journal) 2017, 7, 234-244.

54. P Goswami, R Islam, E Khongmalai, B Ray Sarkar, Saikat Sen, BK Dey. Pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical screening of leave of Polygonum muricatum. International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN: 2455-698X, UGC Approved Journal) 2017, 2(3), 6-10.

55. Pallab Kalita*, Saikat Sen, CC Kandar. Traditional beliefs and scientific experiments on Kolakhar: A short review. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences (ISSN: 0975-8585) 2017, 8(5), 186-188.

56. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty. Meyna spinosa Roxb.: An unexplored ethnomedicinal plant. International Journal of Green Pharmacy (ISSN: 0973-8258, UGC Approved Journal) 2017, 11(3)(Suppl), S332-S337.

57. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, P Kalita. Dillenia indica fruit prevents cisplatin induced kidney injury in experimental rats through modulation of oxidative stress, marker enzyme, and biochemical changes. Nutrire (ISSN: 2316-7874, BioMed Central) 2018; 43:15 (DOI: 10.1186/s41110-018-0074-1).

58. Saikat Sen*, J Ara, Raja Chakraborty, P Kalita. Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of Meyna spinosa Roxb – A folk medicinal plant of North East India. Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices (ISSN 2278–5906, UGC Approved Journal) 2018;06(1), 132-136.

59. Pratap Kalita*, PK Roy, Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, AB Ahmed, CM Devi. Historical Development, Preparation, Characterization, and Pharmacokinetics of Nanoparticles: A Review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics (0973-8398, UGC Approved Journal) 2018 (Suppl), 12 (4), S1-S9.

60. Lingaraj Nayak*, B.K. Dey, Saikat Sen. Milkweed - A Potential Sustainable Natural Resource. Journal of Pharmaceutical Advanced Research (e – ISSN: 2581-6160) 2018; 1(8): 352-354.

61. Raja Chakraborty, Pratap Kalita, Saikat Sen*. Natural Starch in Biomedical and Food Industry: Perception and Overview. Current Drug Discovery Technologies (ISSN: 1570-1638, UGC Approved Journal- Bentham Science Publication). 2019, 16, 355-367.

62. Biplab De, SR Das, Raja Chakraborty, K Choudhury, P Kalita, Saikat Sen*. Nutritional assessment of certain dry fishes consumed by the tribal people of Tripura, India. Annals. Food Science and Technology (ISSN: 2065-2828) 2019, 20(4), 887-893

63. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, P Kalita. Rice - not just a staple food: A comprehensive review on its phytochemicals and therapeutic potential. Trends in Food Science & Technology (ISSN: 0924-2244, Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor 11) 2020,97, 265-285.

64. Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed, Himal Barakoti*. Evaluation of in vitro anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant potential of Acorus calamus rhizome.  Indo Global Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN 2249- 1023, UGC Care Listed Journal) 2020, 10(3), 35-40.

65. K Bhattacharjee*, Saikat Sen, BK Dey, DK Deka, S Bora. Anthelmintic activity of extracts of Azadirachta indica and Andrographis paniculata and their pharmacological analysis. International Journal of Chemical Studies (ISSN: 2349–8528) 2020, 8(6), 1160-1163.

66. Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen*. Nephroprotective activity of Pisonia aculeata L. leaf extract against cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity and renal dysfunction in experimental rodents. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (ISSN 0975-1009, Impact Factor: 0.783) 2020, 58, 770-776.

67. Sudhir Kumar, Harikesh Maurya, Sandeep, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty. Protective Effect of Natrium Diethyldithiocarbamate Trihydrate (NDDCT) on Lead Induced Neurodegeneration in Rats. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (ISSN:0019-5464; IF: 0.425), 2021; 55(1):126-135

68. Jishu Kalita, Krishnanu Dutta, Saikat Sen, Biplab Kumar Dey, Pal Gogoi*. Perceived benefits and risk of NSAIDs in relation to its association with cancer: A comprehensive review. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (ISSN: 2456-9119) 2021; 33(40B): 236-244.

69. Pal Gogoi, Moksood Ahmed Laskar, Saikat Sen, Biplab Kumar Dey, Rejwan Ahmed Choudhury, Republica Borgohain and Sajidul Hoque Ansari*. Ethno medicinal plants used for wound healing properties in Tinsukia district, Assam: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (ISSN: 2456-9119) 2021; 33(43A): 270-292.

70. Mrinmoy Basak, Pal Gogoi, Sajidul Hoque Ansari, Biplab Kumar Dey, Saikat Sen, Moksood Ahmed Laskar. Evaluation of anti-oxidant and anti-pyretic activity of leaf of Dendrobium chrysanthum. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (ISSN: 2456-9119) 2021; 33(43A): 389-394.

71. Raja Chakraborty, Saikat Sen, NR Chanu, AB Singh, C Lyngkhoi, S Kharlyngdoh, P Kalita. An Ethnomedicinal Survey of Antidiabetic Plants and Preliminary Evaluation of Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic Activity Maesa indica Leaves, a Folk Antidiabetic Plant of Manipur, India. Current Traditional Medicine (ISSN: 2215-0838). 2021, 7(2):286-94.

71. Biplab De, Saikat Sen*, Ratna Choudhury, Raja Chakraborty. Comparative theoretical analysis on respiratory tract infection caused by different microorganisms with reference to Covid-19. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research (ISSN: 0976-9595, UGC Care Listed) 2021;23(3) Suppl 2: 57-63

72. Saikat Sen*, Raja Chakraborty, P Kalita, MP Pathak. Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: Understanding the association in light of current evidence. World Journal of Clinical Cases (ISSN: 2307-8960, IF: 1.337) 2021; 9(28):8327-8339.

73. Pratap Kalita, AB Ahmed, Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty. A comprehensive review on polysaccharides with hypolipidemic activity: Occurrence, chemistry and molecular mechanism. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (ISSN: 0141-8130, IF: 8) 2022; 206:  681–698.

74. Sen S, Kalita P, Chakraborty R. Evaluation of hypolipidemic, antioxidant, atherogenic index and cardiac risk suppressing effects of unpolished maniki madhuri rice extract and HPLC analysis of phenolics compounds. Journal of Cereal Science. 2022 Nov 1;108:103581

75. Barbhuiya PA, Laskar AM, Mazumdar H, Dutta PP, Pathak MP, Dey BK, Sen S. Ethnomedicinal Practices and Traditional Medicinal Plants of Barak Valley, Assam: a systematic review. Journal of Pharmacopuncture. 2022 Sep 30;25(3):149-85.

76. Chakraborty R, Borah P, Dutta PP, Sen S. Evolving spectrum of diabetic wound: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic targets. World Journal of Diabetes. 2022 Sep 15;13(9):696-716.

77. Manoj Kumar Deka, Raja Chakraborty, Chandi Charan Kandar, Saikat Sen and Bhargab Jyoti Sahariah. Alangium chinense (Lour.) Harms Leaves with Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant Property: in vitro and in silico StudyAsian J. Chem.  2022, 34(9) 2211-2216

78. Kalita P, Ahmed AB, Sen S, Chakraborty R. Citric acid esterified Glutinous Assam bora rice starch enhances disintegration and dissolution efficiency of model drug. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. ISSN: 0141-8130, IF: 8) 2023 Feb 1;227:424-36.

79. Dutta PP, Marbaniang K, Sen S, Dey BK, Talukdar NC. A review on phytochemistry of Paederia foetida Linn. Phytomedicine Plus. 2023 Jan 5:100411.

80. Chakraborty R, Sharma D, Kapoor DU, Dwivedi A, Khabiya R, Sen S. Implications of metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease in COVID-19. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(6): 1275-1286

Editorial

Saikat Sen, Raja Chakraborty. Treatment and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and its complication: advanced approaches. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry (ISSN: 1875-5607, IF: 2.9) 2015, 15(14), 1132-1133.

Awards & Achievements

Achievements, Recognition, Honour & Award (Professionals & Academics)

  • Best Teacher in Responding and Executing Task’ (BTRET) of Assam down town University, Guwahati for academic year 2021-22.
  • Award of Appreciation for “Most punctual faculty member” of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Guwahati by of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University in 2019.
  • Sushruta Best Young Scientist Award” for Pharmaceutical Sciences by Bose Science Society (established under Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation, affiliated to DST, Govt of India), Tamilnadu in 2019.
  • "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Young Scientists – 2018” by Marina Labs, Chennai in 2018.
  • Best Faculty Award’ in The Science & Technology Awards -2018 (STA-18) by Education Expo TV (EET) CRS, Greater Noida, India in 2018.
  • Bibliography published in Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2016.
  • Rewarded by Journal of Forestry Research- An International Journal published by North East Forestry University (China), Springer and Ecological Society of China in 2014.
  • Appreciation Award from CES College of Pharmacy, Kurnool for achieving 100% results in different subjects like Pharmacology –II, Remedial Biology, Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics (in the end semester examination of JNTU Anantapur) during the academic year 2010-11.
  • Invitee speakers, Chairing the session in different national/international conferences.
  • Fellow Life Member of Indian Chemical Society
  • Fellow Member of Bose Science Society (FBSS)  
  • Appointed as Research Advisor of Nan Yang Academy of Sciences (NASS – Singapore) in 2018.
  • Research Consultant of Innoscience Research Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia. In 2019
  • Bentham Ambassador (Bentham Science Publisher) for 2019-2020.
  • Qualified in GATE 2007
  • Awarded 3rd rank & scholarship for M.Pharm project work by Tamilnadu Pharmaceutical Sciences Welfare Trust.

Invited Lectures & Chairing Session

  • Invited lecture as session speaker in 2nd International Conference of Traditional and Complementary Medicine on Health 2015, held in GIS NTU Convention Centre, Taipei, Taiwan between 24th to 27th October 2015. Organized by Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine & Taiwan Association for Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Topic of the speech “Revival, Modernization and Integration of Indian Herbal Traditional Medicine in Clinical Practice – An Approach to Address the Unfulfilled Promise of Health for All’.
  • Invited lecture & Chaired a session in Sixth Euro-India International Conference on Holistic Medicine (ICHM 2016), Kottayam, Kerala, India (9-11th September 2016). Organized by Institute for Holistic Medical Sciences, Kerala & Ayurveda-und Venen-Klinik, Austria. Topic of the speech “Folk Medicine and Mordanity: Opportunity, Challenges and Future (A Special Reference To North-East India)”.
  • Invited lecture in National Conference entitled “Translational Drug Discovery: Current Trends and Future Interventions” (10th & 11th November 2018) in Guwahati, Assam organized by Assam down town University, Guwahati. Topic of the speech “Insights into Drug Discovery from Herbal Sources: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Pharmacology Enthused Approach”.
  • Speaker in ‘ADTU PHARMACON 2019’ a nation seminar on ‘Advancement in Healthcare Management : Traditional Knowledge to Contemporary Drug Technology’ (29th & 30th March 2019) in Assam down town University organized by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam down town University, Guwahati. Topic of the speech “Antioxidant molecule in food & their role health preservation and promotion with special focus on rice”.
  • Invited  speech in Fourth International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases (INCD-2019) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam, India during September 23rd - 25th September 2019 on the topic “Antioxidant molecules in Pigmented Rice & Their Role in Metabolic Disorders – A Special Focus on Rice of North East India”.
  • Guest Lecture in Himalayan Pharmacy Institute (HPI), Majhitar, Sikkim on the topic ‘Rejuvenation of interest in utilizing food as medicine: Tradition to innovation” for B.Pharma Students (25/22/2019)
  • Resource person in Continuous Education Programme (CRP) for working pharmacists at North Lakhimpur Guwahati (23/02/2020) organized by Assam Pharmacy Council supported by APSA, Assam.
  • Evaluator of Poster/Oral presentation in ‘Pharmagyanav-2022’ – A national Conference organised by Pratiksha Inst of Pharma Scie, Guwahati in collaboration of Assam Science Society and IPA (2nd & 3rd June 2022).
  • Resource Person in AICTE sponsored FDP on "Innovative Teaching Methods and Application of Statistical Software in Advanced Research in Science and Technology organized by Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Guwahati (19th August – 1st September 2021).
  • In-House Lecture on to the topic “Mother Nature and Modern Therapeutics : Lesson, Transition & Perspective” in Assam down town University (13.2.2021).