Dr. Mintu Deyashi

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Zoology

Qualification: M. Sc. (C.U.), P.hD. (CU)

Area of Specialization: Parasitology and Immunobiology

E-mail: deyashi_mintu@yahoo.in

 

Research Publications

1. Deyashi M., Chakraborty S.B. 2024. Histomorphology and ultrastructure of the hepatopancreas of a brachyuran crab, Varuna litterata (Fabricius, 1798). Zoomorphology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00435-024-00668-1
2. Deyashi M., Chakraborty S.B. 2022. Acute exposure to a neem based biopesticide and mahua oil cake changes haemocyte parameters in freshwater crab, Varuna litterata (Decapoda, Crustacea). Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 131 (2022) 505–517. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2022.10.026

2. Deyashi M., Chakraborty S.B. 2022. Cytomorphological characterization, classification and counting of haemocytes in freshwater crab, Varuna litterata (Crustacea: Decapoda). Invertebrate Zoology, 19 (2): 120–134.  https://doi.org/10.15298/invertzool.19.2.02

3. Deyashi, M., Misra, K.K. and Chakraborty, S.B. 2019. Evaluation of the acute toxicity of mahua oil cake aqueous extract and its effect on the behavioral responses of the freshwater grapsid crab, Varuna litterata (Fabricius, 1798). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26:15631–15640. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04930-8

4. Deyashi, M.and Chakraborty, S.B. 2017. Application of nanoparticles in agricultural pest management: a modern approach. Proceedings of WB-DBT sponsored national level workshop on advanced nanotherapeutics (ISBN 978-81-928627-4-3) 1 (1): 37-39

5. Deyashi, M.and Chakraborty, S.B. 2016. Pesticide induced oxidative stress and the role of antioxidant defense system in animal body. Harvest. 2: 1-14

6. Deyashi, M., Misra, K.K., Bhattacharya, S.S., and Chakraborty, S.B. 2016. Acute toxicity of a neem seed kernel based biopesticide, Nimbecidine Plus on an edible fresh water crab, Varuna litterata(Fabricius, 1798). Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci. 3 (10): 122-130. https://doi.org/10.22192/ijarbs.2016.03.10.018

7. Deyashi, M. 2014. Effects of agricultural pesticides in histopathology, reproduction and behavior of fishes. Proceedings of DST (Govt. of West Bengal) sponsored state level seminar (ISBN 978-81-921083-8-4): p.59-68 

Seminar/ Conference/ Symposium Presentation

1. Deyashi, M. “Mud crab farming: a promising aquaculture activity in India”. Presented at International Web-Seminar on “Modern Trends in Humanities, Science & Technology and Social Sciences for Sustainable Development” organized by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, Siliguri, West Bengal (September 2021).

2. Deyashi, M., Misra, K.K. and Chakraborty, S.B. “Freshwater pearl culture: recent trends, prospects and future in India”. Presented at International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Recent Trends in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environment, and Sustainability” jointly organized by Scientific and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Kolkata and Gurukul Edutech, West Bengal (January 2021).

3. Deyashi, M., Misra, K.K. and Chakraborty, S.B. “Study of behavioural alterations of freshwater crab as biomarkers of the piscicide toxicity”. Presented at National Seminar on “Future India: Science and Technology” organized by City college, Kolkata and Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata Chapter (February 2019).

4. Deyashi, M.and Chakraborty, S.B. 2017. “Application of nanoparticles in agricultural pest management: a modern approach”. Presented at WB-DBT sponsored National Level Workshop on “Advanced Nanotherapeutics” organized by School of Life Sciences, Uluberia College, Howrah, West Bengal (March, 2017) 

5. Deyashi, M. “Effects of agricultural pesticides in histopathology, reproduction and behavior of fishes”. Presented at DST, Govt. of West Bengal Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Impact of Pollution: Assessment & Awareness” organized by Department of Zoology, Hooghly Women’s College, Hooghly, West Bengal (February 2014).

Invited Lectures

Invited speaker at “Summer 2021 Lecture Series” organized by department of Zoology, Uluberia College, Howrah, West Bengal (July 2021).

Professional Societies Membership

 Life member of Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA)

Teaching Experience

Under graduate teaching 

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, New Town, Rajarhat (2015-Present)

Govt. approved Part-time Teacher, Department of Zoology, Uluberia College, Howrah, West Bengal (2010 – 2015)

Post graduate teaching 

Visiting faculty, Post graduate Department of Zoology, Uluberia College, Directorate of Distance Education, Vidyasagar University (2013 – 2016)