Dr. Papia Dutta

2015	Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from Tezpur University, Thesis title: “Studies of Reaction Intermediates towards the Synthesis of Xanthene Derivatives and development of safer catalytic systems for Protection of Carbonyl group”.
2009	First Class in Master of Science (Applied Chemistry) with specialization in Medicinal Chemistry from Tezpur University, Tezpur.
2007	Second Class in Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from B. Borooah College, Gauhati University.
2004	First Division in AISSCE examination from Faculty H.S. School, Amingaon, Guwahati.
2002	First Division in HSLC examination from St. Marys English High School, Maligaon.

Reading, listening to music, travelling

Year	Organization	Position	Responsibilities
Sept 2015-Present	Assam down town University	Assistant Professor	Teaching, Research

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

‘Foldscope’- A simple and economical microscope, Karabi Das, Papia Dutta, Jyotchna Gogoi. Journal of Biological Education OI: 10.1080/00219266.2019.1682641, 2019.

Boron sulfonic acid (BSA) catalyzed selective synthesis of aryl-bis(2-hydroxynaphth-1-yl)methanes and 14-alkyl and 14- aryl-14H-dibenzoxanthenes under solvent-free condition, Papia Dutta, & Ruli Borah. Current Chemistry Letters 4 (3), 93--100, 2015.

Investigation of keto-enol tautomers during the synthesis of aryl-bis(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methanes, Papia Dutta, Mrinal Saikia, Rashmi Jyoti Das, Ruli Borah. Journal of Chemical Sciences 126 (6), 1629--1634, 2014.

Dual nature of polyethylene glycol under microwave irradiation for the clean synthesis of oximes, Papia Dutta, Arup Kumar Dutta, Parishmita Sarma, Ruli Borah. Monatshefte für Chemie 145 (3), 505--508, 2014.

Investigation of efficient synthesis of 1,8- dioxo-octahydroxanthene derivatives under solvent-free grinding method, Papia Dutta, Parishmita Sarma, Ruli Borah. Current Chemistry Letters 2 (4),159--166, 2013.

P4VP-H2SO4 Catalyzed Chemoselective Protection of Aldehydes to Acylal along with Deprotection Reactions, Papia Dutta, Parishmita Sarma, Ruli Borah. Synthetic Communications 43 (10), 1378--1386, 2013.

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Poly(4-vinylpyridine)-Supported Brønsted Acid as Reusable Catalyst for Acetylation Reaction, Kalyan Jyoti Borah, Papia Dutta, Ruli Borah. Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society 32 (1), 225--228, 2011.

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / COURSES PRESENTED / ATTENDED

Presented a paper in the Regional Seminar “Science for Sustainable Development” organized by Department of Chemistry, B. Borooah College, Guwahati, 9th January, 2019.

Presented a poster in the International Conference “Frontiers in Chemical Sciences” organized by Department of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati, 6-8th December, 2018.

Presented a poster in “National Conference on Translational Drug Discovery: Current Trends and Future Interventions” organized by Assam down town University, Guwahati, 10-11th November, 2018.

Presented a paper in National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Bio-Sciences” & Annual General Meeting of Zoological Society of Assam, organized by Department of Zoology, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati, 21-22nd September, 2018.

Presented a poster in “20th National Magnetic Resonance Society Symposium Cum Annual Meeting”, organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 2-5th February, 2014.

Presented a poster in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Challenges for Chemical Research and Practices: Moulding Chemistry towards a better tomorrow” organized by Department of Chemistry, Darrang College, Tezpur, 9-10th November, 2012.

Presented a poster in “International Symposium on Chemistry and Complexity”, organized by Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, 6-8th December, 2011.

Presented a poster in “National Conference on Chemistry, Chemical Technology and Society”, organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 11-12th November, 2011.

Presented a poster in “20th National Symposium on Catalysis, Energy Conservation and Conservation of Environment”, organized by National Centre for Catalysis Research, IIT-Madras, 19-22nd December 2010.

Participated in the “Two Days Awareness Program on INTELLECTAL PROPERTY RIGHTS” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Assam down town University, Guwahati, 17-18th November, 2017.

Attended a one day symposium on “Application of Statistics in Industry” held at Assam down town University, Guwahati, 25th February, 2016. 

Participated in the “Regional Training Programme Cum Workshop on ShodhGanga and Anti-Plagiarism Software” organized by Central Library, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 28th November, 2014. 

Attended “Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Modern Trends In Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 20-22nd November, 2013.

Attended “Workshop on Spectroscopic Tools and their Applications” organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 6th April, 2013.

Attended “Indo-Finnish Symposium on Role of catalysts on production of green fuel” organized by Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 1st February, 2013.

Attended Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights “Capturing Innovations for IPR Protection in Tezpur University” organized by MHRD IPR Chair, Tezpur University, 8th August, 2012.

Attended “Workshop on Integrated Arsenic and Iron Removal from Groundwater: Arsiron Nilogon” organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 25th June, 2011.

Attended “Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights Sensitization: IPRSW-2010” organized by Tezpur University IPR Cell and Sponsored by TIFAC, DST, New Delhi, 23rd December, 2010.

Attended “Frontier Lecture Series” organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 20-22nd November 2009.

Attended “Summer School on Green Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, 2-22nd June, 2009.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1. Co-PI of “Foldscope a Tool for Evaluation of Genotoxic Effect of Food Preservatives: A Model Experiment for Students of Life Science” (DBT Funded) in Assam down town University.
2. Recipient of AdtU Internal Seed Money Grant for August, 2019.
3. Co-Supervisor of Research student of Assam down town University.
4. Guide of Students Science Project, funded by ASTEC. 

Scholarships

Year	Position	Details
Jan-2010-Jan-2013	Institutional Fellow	Research Student Fellowship for three years Research Topic: “Studies of Reaction Intermediates towards the Synthesis of Xanthene Derivatives and development of safer catalytic systems for Protection of Carbonyl group”
Nov-2013-May-2015	UGC-BSR Fellow	Research Student Fellowship for one and half years Research Topic: “Studies of Reaction Intermediates towards the Synthesis of Xanthene Derivatives and development of safer catalytic systems for Protection of Carbonyl group”