Dr. Jayati Das
Associate Professor
Ph.D. : USTMResearch Interests:
Plant Ecology with a specific focus on Ruderal Ecology, Invasive Ecology and Restoration Ecology.Joined the University in Sep 3, 2003
Phone: 8638964521
Email: jayatidas@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Dr. Jayati Das is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, Cotton University, Assam. She holds her PG and M.Phil degrees with specialization in Plant Ecology from Gauhati University, Assam. Her research at the M.Phil level focused on pollution studies in an urban area. However, her area of research for her doctoral thesis was Bloom Ecology. The degrees not only equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of her field but also instilled in her a strong analytical mindset and critical thinking abilities. Her area of interest is Plant Ecology with specific interest on Ruderal Ecology, Invasive Ecology and Restoration Ecology.
In addition to her M.Phil & Ph.D degrees, Dr. Das holds a B.Ed degree, which further enhances her expertise as an educator. This qualification provides her with a solid foundation in pedagogical methods, educational psychology, and curriculum design. It equips her with the necessary tools to effectively engage students, tailor instructional approaches, and create meaningful learning experiences. Through her work, she seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice, exploring ways to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in various educational contexts.
As an Associate Professor, she continues to inspire and shape the minds of future educators, leaving an indelible mark in the field of education.
Teaching
Teaching Experience
She has a teaching experience of 24 years in total till date.
Current Teaching Experience
From September 2003 till date.
She is engaged in teaching Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Energy & Environment and Biodiversity & Conservation Biology both in UG and PG.
Previous Teaching Experience
She served as an Assistant Professor in B P Chaliha College, Nagarbera, Assam for a period of 4 years from September 1999 to August 2003.
Research paper publications till 2021
- Das, J., & Das, M. (2022). Comparative analysis of bloom phytoplankton community composition and environmental factors in selected lentic ecosystems of Assam, India. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 5298–5314.
- Das, J., & Das, M. (2022). The variability of algal blooms and the trophic state index for Dighalipukhuri in Guwahati, Assam. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 5315– 5329.
- Das, J., & Das, M. (2022). A comparative analysis of the ecology of cyanobacterial bloom and water parameters in two lentic ecosystems of Kamrup district of Assam, India. 7(2), 269-274
- Das, J., & Das, M. (2021). Ecological observation on the seasonal diversity and succession of algal bloom in a lentic water body in Assam, India. 6(4), 07-11
- Das, J., & Das, M. (2020). Influence of physico-chemical parameters of water on the seasonal variations in algal bloom in Dora beel, Assam, India. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2(4), 478-483
Other Informations
International/National Seminars/ Webinars/Awareness Programs /Faculty Development Programmes Attended
1. 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on ChatGPT & AI Tools for Educators held from 14th June to 21st June, 2023 and organised by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous) in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council.
2. National webinar on ‘Linking Ecosystem Services with Sustainable Development’ organised by Dept. of Botany, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on 30th June, 2021
3. Webinar on ‘Strategies for writing quality research paper’ organised by Dept of Commerce, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on 14th and 15th June, 2021.
4. ‘Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Microbial Infection’ jointly organised by Advanced Research Centre and Dept, of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya on 26th May, 2021.
5. State Level Online Awareness Programme on PDS-ShodhShuddhi in North-East (8 States)" as held on 6th Aug, 2020 organised by organised by INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC).
6. International webinar on ‘Plant identification: Need of time’ organised by Milind College of Science, Aurangabad on 27th July, 2020.
7. Webinar on ‘Users awareness of National Digital Library of India (NDLI)’ jointly organised by Surya Kumar Bhuyan Library & IQAC, Cotton University in collaboration with NDLI-NERC, IIT Guwahati on 14th July 2020.
Professional Membership of Societies
1. Life member of Indian Botanical Society
2. Life member of Indian Ecological Society
3. Life member of Botanical Society of Assam
4. Life member of Assam Science Society
5. Life member of University Women’s Association of Assam (UWAA)