Dr. Dilip Kumar Deka began his scientific career in 1985 as a Research Fellow in the Department of Environmental Science, Gauhati University, under a Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India-sponsored research projecton the seismicity of the Lower Assam Region. He subsequently pursued his Ph.D. in the same department, focusing on seismic activity and seismic potential in North East India.
Since 2004, he has served as Guest Faculty in the Department of Environmental Science, Gauhati University, contributing to teaching, research and scientific awareness. He has also served as Founder Head, Department of Environmental Science, Lalit Chandra Bharali College, Guwahati, and as Guest Faculty in Environmental Management at Dimoria College, Khetri.
With more than 40 years of experience in seismology, Earth sciences, environmental science and renewable energy, Dr. Deka has dedicated his career to earthquake research, public awareness and community resilience, particularly in North East India. He has published 19 research papers, contributed articles to books and newspapers, and edited three books on earthquake hazards and preparedness. Through his continued research and public engagement, his present mission is to develop a strategic pathway towards an earthquake-resilient North East India by 2047, contributing to the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Research, awareness and capacity building in earthquake science, seismology, seismic hazards, natural disasters and disaster resilience, with a focus on safer and resilient communities.
Dr. Dilip Kumar Deka
Former Guest Faculty, Department of Environmental Science, GU and Former Founder Head, Department of Environmental Science, LCB College
Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Deka
Deputy Director, Research, USTM, Meghalaya
Promoting water conservation, watershed management, flood management, rainwater harvesting, wetland protection, water quality and sustainable water use for water security and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Chandana Sarma
Former Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Registrar (i/c), Bhattadev University, Assam
Dr. Arnab Sarma
Professor, Royal Global University (RGU) and Consultant, World Bank
Promoting awareness and practical applications of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, along with energy conservation and sustainable solutions for a cleaner and greener future.
Dr. Pranjal Sarma
Assistant Professor, LCB College
Dr. Bijoy Kamal Bhattacharyya
Assistant Professor, LCB College
Environmental Watch and Management Institute (EWMI)
Environmental Watch and Management Institute, Ground Floor, House no. 2,Tribeni Path, Dwaraka Nagar, Chachal, Guwahati-781022 Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, INDIA