Dr. Deep Prakash Parasar

RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED

1. Deep Prakash Parasar, Hridip Kumar Sarma, Jibon Kotoky, “Exploring the Genealogy and Phenomic Divergences of Indigenous Domesticated Yeasts Cultivated by Six Ethenic Communities of Assam, India” J.Biol.Sci.,17(2), 91-105 (2017).
2. Bhaskar Jyoti Nath, Deep Prakash Parasar and Hridip Kumar Sarma, “Linking the Diversity of Yeasts Inherent in Starter Cultures to Quorum Sensing Mechanism in Ethnic Fermented Alcoholic Beverages of Northeast India” Frontiers in Sustainable Food System,5,678045 (2021).
3. Bhaskar Jyoti Nath, Deep Prakash Parasar, Ekta Verma, Hridip Kumar Sarma and Arun Kumar Mishra, “Assessing the Stimulatory Effect of Indole-3-Acetic Acid on Growth and Sustenance of Yeasts Isolated from Traditional Fermentative Sources Maintained by Six Ethnic Communities of Assam, North-East India.” J Pure Appl Microbiol, 13(2), 905-914 (2019).
4. Deep Prakash Parasar, Elancheran Ramakrishnan, Senthamarai kannan Kabilan, Jibon Kotoky and Hridip Kumar Sarma, “Characterization of β-Cryptoxanthin and Other Carotenoid Derivatives from Rhodotorula taiwanesis, A Novel Yeast Isolated from Traditional Starter Culture of Assam” Chem. Biodiversity, 17, e2000198 (2020).
5. Abhijit Das, Deep Prakash Parasar, Utpal Raychaiudhuri,Runu Chakraborty, “Studying the effect of different drying methods on phenolic content, antioxidant activity, color and antimicrobial activity in Assam tea (Camellia assamica)” Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2022).
6. Dhiman Chandra Paul,Sahil Afridi,Surjya Loying,Devabrata Saikia, Minakshi Bhattacharjee,Prasenjit Bhagawati, Manash Pratim Kashyap, Deep Prakash Parasar, “Comparative Phytochemical study of total compound of Glycyrhiza glabra(Yasthimadhu) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) and their antimicrobial activity” Eco.Env.&Cons 28, S213-S218 (2022).
7. Dhiman Chandra Paul, Minakshi Bhattacharjee, Kiran Teleng, Devabrata Saikia, Deep Prakash Parasar, “Comparative phytochemical study of total compound of Hibiscus rosa-sinesis and Tageteserecta and their antimicrobial activity” International Journal of Botany Studies, Volume 6, Issue 6, Page No. 185-188 (2021).
8. Bhanita Chutia, Surjya Loying, Deep Prakash Parasar, Devabrata Saikia, “Essential oils of plants and their action against biofilm producing food borne pathogens” International Journal of Botany Studies, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page No. 1111-1115 (2021).
9. Supratim Goswami, Devabrata Saikia, Deep Prakash Parasar, Surjya Loying, Kiran Telenga, “Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seeds”, International Journal of Botany Studies, Volume 6, Issue 6, Page No. 177-179 (2021).
10. Minakshi Bhattacharjee, Susanta Mog, Nabin Soren, Deep Prakash Parasar, “Eco-friendly approach toward preparation of plantable paper like material from organic sugarcane bagasse waste”, Eco. Env. & Cons. 28 (February Suppl. Issue), pp. (S501-S507), (2022).
11. Maya Konwar,Manash Pratim Sarma, Deep Prakash Parasar, Devabrata Saikia, Prasenjit Bhagawati, “Phytochemical Analysis of Leaves of Centella Asiatica (L)”, RRJAAS, Volume 10, Issue3, November (2021).
12. Surjya Loying, Deep Prakash Parasar, Rahul Nayak, Manash Pratim kashyap, Devabrata Saikia, “Inhibition of Food- Borne Pathogens by Pediococcus Pentosaceus Ds1 and in Silico Analysis of the Pediocin Gene”, Int J Life Sci Pharma Res., Volume12., No 3, pp L115-121 (2022).
13. Surjya Loying, Rajeev Sarmah, Devabrata Saikia, Deep Prakash Parasar, Manash Pratim Kashyap, Manash Pratim Sarma, “Plant Derived Essential Oils as Promising Antimicrobial Agents against Food Borne Pathogens”, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Vol.13, Issue 75, December, (2022).
14. Moitrayee Devi, Deep Prakash Parasar, Satyabrat Sharma, “Application of Bacterial pigments in food colour market- A review”, Indian journal of Natural science, Vol. 14, Issue 78, June, (2023).
15. Jubanlak Mary Pohsnem, Avolu Kotso, Deep Prakash Parasar, Satyabrat Sarma, “Natural Pigments and Their Applications in Cosmetics Industries”, Indian journal of Natural science, Vol.14, Issue 79, August, (2023).

16. Moitrayee Devi , Elancheran Ramakrishnan , Suresh Deka , Deep Prakash Parasar, “Bacteria as a source of biopigments and their potential applications” Journal of Microbiological Methods, Volume 219, April (2024)

BOOK CHAPTERS:

1. Traditional Fermentation by Rabha-Hasong, Mishing and Karbi Communities of Assam and Prospects of Value Addition for Enhancement of Nutritional Qualities of Ethnic Food”. In: Technologies of Value Addition In Food Product and Processes. (ISBN: 978-1-77188-798-4). Apple Academia Press. pp 271-287.
2. Improvement of Pigment Yield from Yeast Cells though Enhancement in Cellular Proliferation and Optimization of Solvent Extraction Process. In: Laboratory Techniques In Biological Sciences. (ISBN: 978-93-90417-82-7). 24by7 Publishing. Pp 22-32.
3. Phytochemical Analysis Of Selected Cannabis From Northeast India. In: Cannabis Scientific And Societal Relevance, (ISBN: 978-93-91216-80-1), AkiNik Publication. Pp 95-124.
4. Isolation and characterization of bioactive compound from Terminalia chebulla for its potent antimicrobial activity. In: A Handbook on Laboratory Techniques, (ISBN: 978-93-90942-50-3), Ashok publication, pp 19- 23.
5. Comparative Phytochemical study of total compound of Glycyrhiza glabra (Yasthimadhu) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy), In: A Handbook on Laboratory Techniques, (ISBN: 978-93-90942- 50-3), Ashok publication, pp 24-28.
6. Comparative Study on Phytochemical Contents and Antimicrobial Assay in Flowering Parts of Tagetes Erecta”, In: A Handbook on Laboratory Techniques, (ISBN: 978-93-90942-50-3), Ashok publication, pp 29-34.

EDITED BOOK:

1. A Handbook on Laboratory Techniques, (ISBN: 978-93-90942-50-3), Ashok publication

PATENT

1: International German patent on the process A System for Extraction and Characterization of β- Cryptoxanthin Carotenoid from a Pigmented Yeast Rhodotorula taiwanensis

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP ATTENDED:

1. DBT sponsored workshop on “Advance Molecular Biology Techniques”, November 19-25, 2012, Organized by Institutional Biotech hub, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati 78014, Assam India.
2. Hands on training work shop on “Real time PCR and its applications”, May 24-31, 2013, Organized by Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. Participated in Himalayan Young Researcher’s Meet-I, September 7-9.2014, organized by G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED), Kosi-Katarmal, Almora- 263643, Uttarakhand, India.
4. Participated in the Short term training program on “Analytical Instruments ( GCMS, LCMS and HPLC Systems)”, 18-20 August, 2016, Organized by Guwahati Biotech park Incubation Centre, Guwahati Biotech park, Assam, India.
5. Paper presented at 18th International conference (Post ISCBC-2012) on Perspective and challenges in chemical and Biological Sciences innovation cross Roads, 28-30 January 2012 at IASST, Vigyan Path, Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati-35, Assam, India.
6. Paper presented at International Conferences on Disease Biology and Therapeutics (ICDBT 2014), 3-5 December, 2014, Organized by IASST, Vigyan Path, Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati- 35, Assam, India.
7. Paper presented at 103th Indian Science Congress held at University of Mysore, Mysuru from January 3 to 7, 2016.
8. Paper presented at 57th Annual conference of Association of Microbiologist of India, November 24-27, 2016, Organized by Department of Botany, Gauhati University and IASST, Guwahati, Assam, India.

MEMBERSHIP

1. Life time member of Association of Microbiologist in India.
2. Life time member of Assam Science Society.
3. Life time member of Applied Forensic Research Sciences

OTHERS

Gene bank submission

A total of 35 microbial gene sequences submitted to NCBI and DDBJ data base.

THESIS/ DISSERTATION SUPERVISED/ SUPERVISING

1. Completed: 8 PG/ 16 UG students
2. Ongoing: 4 PhD scholars (1 Thesis Submitted) /2 PG and 5 UG students

RESEARCH PROPOSAL ACCEPTED/SUBMITTED

1. Seed grant proposal entitled “Extraction of carotenoid pigments from Rhodotorula Taiwanensis (Indigenous Strain) for application in food industries. [1 Year, Funding agency- Assam down town University]
2. Seed grant proposal entitled “Extraction and characterization of bacterial pigment isolated from soil and its probable application in curd” [1 Year, Funding agency- Assam down town University]
3. Seed grant proposal entitled “Extraction and characterization of pigmented yeast from natural sources and its application in cosmetic industries” [1 Year, Funding agency- Assam down town University]
4. Microbial characterization and nutritional evaluation of "Akhuni" afermented soyabean for development of value-added product. - [51770] (Submitted to DBT)
5. Standardisation of fermented process for preparing khorisa with identified beneficial microbes, high nutritional and therapeutic properties from Bambusa balcooa and its molecular profiling - [51828 ] (Submitted to DBT)
6. Investigating the Ferme to Find the Most Beneficial Nutritious Content [51886] (Submitted to DBT)

UGC-BSR Fellowship, Govt. of India

DBT- Research Associate Fellowship, Govt. of India