HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Jan 7: Bhoirob Gogoi, a research scholar of the Department of Botany, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, has brought laurels to the university by winning the prestigious MUNA MedLife Award for Best Oral Communication at the 2nd Mediterranean Union Annual Meeting held recently in Naples, Italy.
Gogoi received the award for his oral presentation titled “Microbial and Biostimulants Assisted Phytoremediation of Nitro-PAHs – A Microcosmic Study”. The research focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly approaches for the remediation of emerging toxic nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) using plants, microbes and biostimulants.
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The study highlights the role of microbial-assisted technologies in improving soil health and promoting long-term environmental sustainability in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The research offers innovative solutions for mitigating environmental pollution and contributes significantly to the fields of environmental biotechnology and remediation.
The work was carried out under the supervision of Prof Hemen Sarma, Head of the Department of Botany, Bodoland University, whose academic guidance and mentorship played a key role in the successful completion of the study. Prof Sarma, who is recognised among the top two per cent of scientists globally, expressed pride in Gogoi’s achievement, stating that such international recognition reflects the growing global impact of high-quality research from Bodoland University.
The MUNA MedLife Award is conferred on researchers demonstrating excellence in scientific communication, originality and innovation. The achievement marks a significant milestone for both Bodoland University and the scientific community of the region, highlighting the potential of Indian research in addressing global environmental challenges through sustainable and nature-based solutions.
Members of the academic fraternity of Bodoland University have congratulated Bhoirob Gogoi and Prof Hemen Sarma on this accomplishment, which is expected to inspire young researchers to pursue high-impact studies with international relevance and societal importance.
