Academic Qualifications: MSc, PhD, NET

Research & Publications: Papers in refereed journals

1. Sharma, D. and Kayang, H. 2017. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with tea growing under two different agricultural intensities. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research 7 (4): 31-38.

2. Sharma, D. and Kayang, H. 2017. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze under greenhouse conditions. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences 5(2): 235-241.

3. Sharma, D. and Kayang, H. 2017. A comparison of two different techniques to obtain monospecific culture of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Agricultural and Biological Research 33(2):236-245.

4. D. Sharma, S. Upadhyaya and M.N. Pegu. 2024. Artificial intelligence (AI) in Phytopathology: Detecting and mitigating plant diseases. Fuzzy systems and Soft computing 19(2): 27-31.

5. P. Borah, S. Upadhyaya, D.K. Bora and D. Sharma. 2025. Weed flora of tea plantation of Golaghat, Assam with special emphasis on life form classification. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science 37(3): 335-341.

Chapters in edited books

1. Sharma, D. 2014. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Agriculture. Rengani 186-192 ISBN No. 978-93-244-0448-0.

2. Sharma, D. 2021. Women and plant wealth. “Gorima”, Women’s Cell, DKD College, Dergaon, ISBN: 978-93-93890-01-6.

3. Sharma, D. 2022. Studies on diversity of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze and its influence on plant growth. Summary of Doctoral Theses Vol-X. ISBN: 978-93-93864-13-0

4. D. Sharma and S. Upadhyaya. 2024. E.K. Janaki Ammal: A pioneering woman botanist. Jyotirmoyee. ISBN: 978-81-963743-7-2

5. D. Sharma. 2024. Mahila ra Vanaspati. Bijnan Prabandha Bibidha. ISBN: 978-93-5860-784-0.

6. S. Upadhyaya and D. Sharma. 2024. Assamese women in the field of sports. Jyotirmoyee. ISBN: 978-81-963743-7-2

7. D. Sharma, S. Upadhyaya and M.N. Pegu. 2025. Occurrence and Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Trap Cultures: A Review. Frontiers on Recent Developments in Plant Science. ISBN: 978-93-48070-78-4

Books authored

1. Dr. D. Sharma, Dr. S. Upadhyaya and Mr. M.N. Pegu. 2024. Fundamentals of Biofertilizers. ISBN: 978-93-48199-20-1

Teaching & Research Experience: 4 years
Professional Memberships & Certifications: 2. Life Member, Assam Science Society, Guwahati, Assam.

3. Life Member, Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI).

Awards & Achievements: 1. Best Paper Award by Transstellar Journal Publication & Research Consultancy (TJPRC) for the paper entitled “Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with tea growing under two different agricultural intensities” published in International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 2017.

Seminar/Workshop/FDP/FIP/RC : PAPERS PRESENTED/PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

• Presented a paper entitled “Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity and total phenolic contents of certain folk medicinal plants from Jorhat, Assam” in the Two-Day National Conference on “Frontiers in Chemical Sciences” held on 11th and 12th March, 2025 at Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune.

• Presented a paper entitled “Nutrient content and phytochemical analysis of some selected herbs used in Assamese cuisine” in the International Seminar on “Interdisciplinary approaches for a Sustainable world” held on 6th and 7th January, 2025 at CNB College, Bokakhat, Assam, India.

• Presented a paper entitled “Ethnobotanical survey and biochemical evaluation of some selected plants used by the Tea garden community of Golaghat, Assam” in the Assam Botany Congress (ABC)-03 and International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate change: Challenges and opportunities for Nature-based solutions, held at Dibrugarh University from 11-13 November, 2024.

• Presented a paper entitled “Antifungal activity of some ethnomedicinal plants of Jorhat, Assam” in the National Conference on “Women scientists in plant health management for sustainable development goals” organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi held on 22nd and 23rd December, 2023 at AAU, Jorhat, Assam.

• Presented a paper entitled “Proximate analysis of certain non-conventional leafy vegetables of Assam, India” in the International Conference on “Next-Gen Preparedness for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability” held from 22nd to 24th November, 2023 at AAU, Jorhat, Assam.

• Presented a paper entitled “Ethnobotanical and phytochemical analyses of plants used in gynaecological disorder” in the ICSSR Sponsored National seminar on “Role of women in developing North-East India in the context of 21st century” organized by Women’s Cell, DKD College, Dergaon on 6th and 7th October, 2023.

• Presented a paper entitled “Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in Plant Growth Under Greenhouse Conditions” during the 2nd International Conference on “Biodiversity- Exploration, Exploitation and Conservation of Sustainable Development” from 10-11th February, 2023 at PDUAM, Behali, Assam, India, organised by Department of Botany, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalaya, Behali, Assam, India.

• Presented a paper entitled “Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the rhizosphere of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze of Udalguri district, Assam” (2016) in International Conference on Green Technologies for Sustainable Ecosystems and Trade Show, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru, India.

• Presented a paper entitled “Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculation on growth of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze under greenhouse conditions” (2016) in 57th Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India & International Symposium on “Microbes and Biosphere: What’s New What’s Next”, Department of Botany, Gauhati University & The Institute of Advanced study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati.

• Presented a paper entitled “Status of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] in Udalguri district, Assam” (2015) in the 102nd Indian Science Congress, University of Mumbai.

• Presented a paper entitled “Arbuscular mycorrhizal status of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze in treated and untreated sites of Udalguri district, Assam” (2015) in National Symposium on Bioresources and Sustainable Development & 2nd National Bioresources and Sustainable Development Summit, NEHU, Shillong.

• Presented a paper entitled “Arbuscular mycorrhizal and dark septate fungal associations in tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] of Udalguri district, Assam” (2014) in National Symposium on Unravelling Plant- microbe interactions for supporting plant health, Department of Botany, Gauhati University.

• Participated in National Symposium on “Himalayan Biodiversity: Prospects and Challenges” (2014), Department of Botany, NEHU, Shillong.

• Participated in National Seminar on “Metabolomics – A New Frontier in Natural Products Research” (2014). Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, NEHU, Shillong.

WORKSHOPS/ TRAINING

• Successful completion of online UGC sponsored Refresher Course on Recent Trends in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Applications (Multidisciplinary) from 18th June, 2024 to 2nd July, 2024, organized by UGC-MMTTC, NEHU, Shillong and obtained 'A+' Grade.

• Participated in and successfully completed the UGC-approved short term Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP­2020 for University and College Teachers’ conducted under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, held from 12­20 June, 2023 and obtained 'A+' Grade.

• Successful completion of online Faculty Induction Programme from 04 July 2022 to 06 August 2022 organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and obtained 'A' Grade.

• Successful completion of a 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” from 20 December, 2021 – 19 January, 2022 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi.

• Participated in the brain storming meeting series on “Game Changing Technologies” organized by Advanced computation and Data Sciences Division, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat on June 5, 2023.

• Participated in the National Webinar on “Ethical and Legal Issues in Plagiarism-Tips for Researchers” at Joya Gogoi College, Khumtai, Assam on 27th March 2023.

• National workshop on “Protein Sequencing Techniques” (2018) organized by Biotecnika Info Labs Ltd.

• Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Tropical Rain Forest Resources and their Conservation in India” (2017) in Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

• “Science Communication Workshop (SciComm 101)” (2017) in North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

• Workshop on “Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Carbon Forestry” (2017) in North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

• “Short-term Course in SPSS” (2016) in University Grants Commission, Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

• Short term Training Course on “Bioinformatics: Biology on your Computer” (2015) in Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) Centre, Department of R.D.A.P, North-Eastern Hill University, Tura Campus.

• Hands-on training workshop on “Techniques in Molecular biology” (2014) in Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong