Andhra Pradesh Academy of Science awarded Dr. P.Gangadhar Rao, Director, NEIST, Jorhat with prestigious Fellowship (FAPAS) in recognition of his contributions to Science & Technology on the 19th November, 2010. To view citation please click here.

The National Academy of Science, India has also elected Dr. P.Gangadhar Rao, as Fellow in the year 2010 for his valuable contribution in the field of Science & Society / Engineering Sciences. To view citation please click here.

CSIR-NEIST Scientists Receives CSIR Innovation Award

In a special function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today on 26 September, 2010 to mark the celebration of 68th CSIR Foundation Day, CSIR Technology Awards-2010 by CSIR in the category of "Innovation" was formally conferred on the NEIST Scientists for the development of process for making "High Strength Proppants". The award was given away by Hon'ble Minister Shri Prithviraj havan,
Minister of Science & Technology to Dr Dipak Kumar Dutta, Scientist F, Dr Pinaki Sengupta, Scientist F and Dr Avinash Garg, Scientist G in the presence of Director General, CSIR Prof Samir K Brahmachari. The award carried a cash amount worth Rs. 2 lakhs along with a plaque and a citation. For full report please 1, 2

Congratulation to Dr. Dipak Kumar Dutta, Sci F and all other team members !

Mr.S.B.Wann , Scientist E-I  Biotechnology department   was awarded Ph.D degree in life sciences by the Dibrugarh. University   for his thesis entitled “Studies on medicinal properties and Biochemical characterization of some indigenous plants of North East India. Mr.S.B.Wann  carried out the Ph.D research work under the guidance & Supervision  of Dr.B.G.Unni Scientist G & Area coordinator of Biotechnology/Biological sciences NEIST (CSIR), Jorhat. Assam.

Congratulation to Dr. S B Wann !