Dr. Rickey Rani Boruah
Faculty Profile • AAU

Dr. Rickey Rani Boruah

Assistant Professor
rickeyrani.boruah [at] aau.ac.in Joined: 22 Jun, 2015 In Charge Academic Cell, College of Community Science
72
Publications
3
Projects
5
Degrees
2
Career Milestones
1
Honours & Awards
Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications
BSc.
1998
Assam Agricultural University
MSc.
2000
Avinashilingam University for Home Science &Higher Education for Women- Deemed University
Specialization: Textiles and Clothing
PhD
2015
Assam Agricultural University
Specialization: Textiles and Apparel Designing
Employment History
Assistant Professor Stage I
22-06-2015 – 30-06-2019
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Assistant Professor Stage II
01-07-2019 – Till date
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
Research & Scholarship
Scholarly Publications 72 Total Records
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Anima Mandal; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Sourav Boruah; Ngangbam Vedamani Chanu; Rubi Pranjana Tamuli (2025). Innovating traditional designs on apparel and home décor through fabric printing- preserving Madhubani essence, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(12), 1435–1443 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i12S
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Syeda Sahnaz Yasmin; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Sourav Boruah; Sheikh Wahida (2025). Assessment of consumer preferences towards hand woven kurtis inspired from Assamese motifs, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(10), 1796–1799 DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2025.v9.i10S
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Sourav Boruah; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Ngangbam Vedamani Chanu; Priyanka Borah (2025). A study on consumer awareness about handloom products with special references to Jorhat district, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 9(8), 406–409
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Priyanka Borah; Rickey Rani Boruah; Nirvikar Shahi; Momita Konwar (2024). Characterization and Application of Punica granatum Rind Dye on Cotton Fabric, Mukt Shabd Journal, 13(3), 1315–1321
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Momita Konwar; Rickey Rani Boruah; Syeda Sahnaz Yasmin; Priyanka Borah (2024). Study on properties of Eri-union fabrics developed with cotton and polyester yarn, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 8(7), 365–368 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i7S
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Ngangbam Vedamani Chanu; Nabaneeta Gogoi; Rickey Rani Boruah; Monimala Saikia (2024). Effect of natural mordants on Eri matka silk yarn dyed with the bark of Mangifera indica dye, International Journal of Research in Agronomy , 7(7), 779–784 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i7j
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Ngangbam Vedamani Chanu; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Priyanka Borah (2024). An analytical research on traditional attires of Meitei community of Manipur, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research , 8(7), 582–585 DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i
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Syeda Sahnaz Yasmin; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Ngangbam Vedamani Chanu (2024). Alkaline extraction of sustainable and ecofriendly natural dye from the bark of Spondius pinnata, International Journal of Research in Agronomy , 7(7), 28–31
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Rubi Pranjana Tamuli; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Pinki Gogoi; Priyanka Borah (2023). Optimization and application of “Rubia cordifolia” in Eri silk with alum and myrobalan mordant, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(10), 326–329
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Pinki Gogoi; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Shradhasmita Dutta; Rubi Pranjana Tamuli; Priyanka Borah (2023). Extraction of dye from eucalyptus bark for dyeing of silk using natural mordant, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(9), 2292–2296
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Priyanka Borah; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Sourav Boruah; Shradhasmita Dutta (2023). Evaluation of colourfastness properties of cotton fabric dyed with pomegranate rind extract dye, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(8), 2127–2131
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Priyanka Borah; Purnima Das; Shilpi Borgohain; M Jeena Devi (2023). Study on uses of face mask by the people of Jorhat district of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(3), 5824–5826
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Shradhsmita Dutta; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Pinki Gogoi; Anima Mandal; Priyanka Borah (2023). Study on mechanical and comfort properties of mulberry silk union fabric, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(7), 2317–2321
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syeda Sahnaz Yasmin; Rickey Rani Boruah; Pinki Gogoi; Rubi Pranjana Tamuli; Anima Mandal; Sourav Baruah (2023). Significance of CAD software in the development of traditional handloom motifs, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 12(6), 1618–1621
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Anima Mandal; Rickey Rani Boruah; Pallabi Bora (2022). Development of Motifs from Madhubani Painting – A Study in Bihar, Indian Research Journal of Extension Education, 22(5), 237–246
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Dilowar Hussain; Satvinder Kaur; Rickey Rani Boruah; Smita Bhuyan; Momita Konwar; Sulekha Doley (2022). Effect of wet processing on chemical characterization of sugarcane bagasse, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(10), 26–31
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Anima Mandal; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar; Sourav Baruah; Ng Basanti Chanu; Shradhasmita Dutta (2022). Documentation on traditional Madhubani painting of Mithila, Bihar, The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9), 2099–2102
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar (2020). SWOT analysis of handloom weaving units of Assam, Asian Journal of Home Science, 15(2), 343–347 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJHS/15.2/345-347
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Sulekha Doley; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar (2020). Study on Awareness of Consumers about Dye Related Problems, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(12), 1–6 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.912.xx
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Syeda Sahnaz Yasmin; Rickey Rani Boruah; Momita Konwar (2019). Assamese hand-woven motifs and development of the center panel designs for Kurti, Asian Journal of Home Science, 14(2), 394–397 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJHS/14.2/394-397
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Gabur Taga; Binita Baishya Kalita; Sunita Boruah; Rickey Rani Boruah; Mamoni Probha Borah; Sanghamitra Kalita (2019). Evaluation of fabric behavior of Eri union twill weaves fabrics for construction of value added products, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(4), 2000–2004
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Satvinder Kaur (2015). A study on the analysis of the weavers’ cooperative societies in twelve selected districts of Assam., Indian Journal of Applied Research, 5(1), 232–234
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Rickey Rani Boruah (2015). A study on awareness of women regarding legal provision towards domestic violence, International Journal in Management and Social Science, 3(12), 362–365
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Satvinder Kaur (2015). A study on the handloom weavers belonging to weavers’ cooperative societies of Assam, International Journal in Management and Social Science, 2(5), 361–363
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Satvinder Kaur (2015). A Study on the Profile of Selected Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Societies of Assam, Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 1(32), 104–117
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Rickey Rani Boruah; Satvinder Kaur (2015). A study on the analysis of the economics of weavers’ cooperative societies in Assam., International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5(1), 1–3
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Momita Konwar; Satvinder Kaur; Rickey Rani Boruah (0). Development of Eri union fabrics for diversified products, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(3), 1407–1411
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Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2025). Vastra Sampurnakaran. SM Press, Jorhat, Assam
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Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2023). Shaj Poshak Prastutkaranor Prathamik Kala Kousal. S.M. Press & Publication, Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-962645-5-0
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Chanu, N.V.; Konwar, M.R.; Boruah, R.R. and Baruah, S. (2026). Bio-based Functional Finishes for Eri Silk Using Green Application Techniques: A Sustainable Approach, in: Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S. (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovations and Future Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publication, New Derlhi, pp 109–116, ISBN: Paperback ISBN: 978-93-71.
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Konwar, M.R. and Boruah, R.R. (2026). From Fibers to Function: The Nanotech Revolution in Textiles, in: Samantaraya, H. and Sharan, M. Anuradha, K.; (Eds.), Recent Advances In Home Science, Integrated Publications, New Delhi, pp 117–131, ISBN: 978-93-7253-768-0.
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Konwar, M.R.; Boruah, R.R.; Mandal, A. and Borah, P. (2026). Closing the Loop: Recycling and Reuse of Textile Waste ., in: Devi, L.J.; Mishra, A.; Joshi, R. (Eds.), Textiles And Apparel Science Concepts, Practices, and Innovations, Asha Book House, New Delhi, pp 67–74, ISBN: 978-93-47069-87-1.
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Chanu, N.V.; Konwar, M. and Boruah, R.R. (0). Bio-based Functional Finishes for Eri Silk Using Green Application Techniques: A Sustainable Approach, in: Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovations and Future Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publication, New Delhi, pp 109–116, ISBN: 978-93-7150-713-4.
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Wahida, S.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M. and Tamuli, R.P. (2026). Utilization of Silk Waste: Eco- Innovations for Rural Micro- Enterprises, in: Gogoi, N.; Saikia, S.; Boruah, S. (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovations and Future Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publication, New Delhi, pp 41–48, ISBN: 978-93-7150-713-4.
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Boruah, R.R. and Borah, S. (2025). Entrepreneurship opportunities for women in agricultural textile production and marketing, in: Ray, M. and Vijayasree, B. Sharmah, H.; Ratika, K.; Patel, D.R.; Verma, A.; (Eds.), Technological Advancements in Agri- Allied Sectors for Sustainable Growth , The Pustakalaya, Lucknow, pp 355–363, ISBN: 978-93-49921-53-5.
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Konwar, M. and Boruah, R.R. (0). From Fibers to Function: The Nanotech Revolution in Textiles, in: Samantaraya, H. and Sharan, M. Anuradha, K.; (Eds.), Recent Advances in Home Science, Integrated Publications TM, New Delhi, pp 117–131, ISBN: 978-93-7253-637-9.
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Mandal, A.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2026). Textile value chains and Rural Livelihood Opportunities, in: Kesarwani, P.; Kaur, R. and Bishnoi, S. Singh, P.; Singh, G.; (Eds.), Community Science Vision 2025: Issues and Strategies , Elite Publishing House, Elite Publishing House H-1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 128–133, ISBN: 978-93-7108-233-4.
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Mandal, A.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2026). The Evolution of Looms: A Historical and Technological Overview, in: Arya, M.; Chanu, N.B. and ., S. Kamboj, A.; Bhargava, D.; (Eds.), Techniques of Fabric Construction, Elite Publishing House, Elite Publishing House H-1/60, Sector - 16, Rohini, New Delhi - 110089, pp 12–21, ISBN: 978-93-71086-15-8.
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Boruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S. and Konwar, M. (2025). Sustainable Textiles: The chemical foundations of animal derived fibers, in: Singh, D.Y.; (Ed.), Advances in Biological Sciences and Bio Technology, Integrated Publications, H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 31–35, ISBN: 978-93-5834-729-6 .
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Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M. and Borah, P. (2024). Textile Finishing: Processes and Treatments for Development of Functional Fabric , in: Singh, D.Y.; (Ed.), ADVANCES in BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY , Integrated Publications, H. No. - 3 Pocket - H34, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 77–94, ISBN: 978-93-5834-633-6 .
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Konwar, M. and Boruah, R.R. (2024). Ginning and Processing: Turning Cotton Balls into Raw Fibers, in: Kalita, D.B.B. and Gogoi, D.N. Bhuyan, D.S.; Boruah, D.S.; (Eds.), The Cotton Path from Farm to Wardrobe, Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, AAU, Jorhat, pp 54–61, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9.
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Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Eco dyeing: Adding Colours and patterns to Cotton Fabric, in: Kalita, D.B.B. and Gogoi, D.N. Bhuyan, D.S.; Boruah, D.S.; (Eds.), The Cotton Path from Farm to Wardrobe, Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, AAU, Jorhat, pp 143–153, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9.
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Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M. and Borah, P. (2024). Role of Handloom Industry in Empowering Women, in: Saikia, D.B.K.; Dutta, M.R. (Eds.), Manaswini, LTK College Publication, Azad, North Lakhimpur, pp 131–135, ISBN: 978-81-939507-9-1.
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Mandal, A.; Chanu, N.B.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Review on Technical Textiles, in: Chauhan, D.I.S.; Kumar, D.K.V.; (Eds.), Emerging Trends in Applied Research, Integrated Publication, H. No.- 3 pocket-H34, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 69–80, ISBN: 978-93-5834-307-6.
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Mandal, A.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Utilizing Traditional Indian Textile Methods for repurposing and Recycling discarded fabrics: A review on Sujani Embroidery of Bihar , in: Boruah, R.R.; (Ed.), The Nexus of Society, Culture and Health: A multidisciplinary exploration of social realities., Serials Publications(P) Ltd., 4830/24, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi, pp 193–197, ISBN: 978-93-91844-77-6.
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Borah, P.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Development of Women Entrepreneurship through Handicrafts from Natural Fibers,, in: Jha, D.S.; (Ed.), Advanced Studies in Multidisciplinary Research, Bright Sky Publication, Office No.- 3 pocket-H34, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 1–14, ISBN: 978-81-968309-2-2.
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Sahnaz, D.S. and Boruah, R.R. (2024). Development of Assamese Motifs in woven fabric for construction of hand-woven Kurti., in: Jha, D.S. (Ed.), Advanced Studies in Multidisciplinary Research, Bright Sky Publication, Office No.- 3 pocket-H34, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 27–41, ISBN: 978-81-968309-2-2.
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Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Doley, S. (2022). Plant Textile: An innovation for Future, in: Naresh, D.R.K.; (Ed.), Advances in Agricultural Sciences, AkiNik Publications , 169, C-11, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, pp 61–75.
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Boruah, R.R. and Chungkrang, L. (2016). Women, Justice, Safety and Security, in: Dutta, R. and Deb, B. Boruah, U.; (Eds.), Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in North East India with Special Reference to Assam, Publication Cell, Purbanchal College, Silapathar, Dhemaji Offset Printers, pp 296–299, ISBN: 978-93-82746-93-5.
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Boruah, R.R. (2015). Empowerment of Rural Women through Handloom Weaving, in: Dominic, D.J.; (Ed.), Women in the 21st Century: Working Towards Empowerment, Broadway Publishing House, Panaji, Goa, pp 253–256, ISBN: 978-93-84298197.
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Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2020). Dyeing and printing- A traditional and innovative step, in: Jaykumar, R.; (Ed.), Research Trends in MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, pp 61–76, ISBN: Paperback ISBN: 978-93-90.
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Konwar, M. and Boruah, R.R. (2020). Traditional Costumes and Textiles of Assam, in: Jaykumar, R. (Ed.), Research Trends in MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, pp 115–129, ISBN: Paperback ISBN: 978-93-90.
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Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M. and Bhuyan, S. (2020). A study on Natural Dyes and Its Characteristics, in: Jaykumar, R.; (Ed.), Research Trends in MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, pp 97–113, ISBN: Paperback ISBN: 978-93-90.
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Tamuli, R.P. (2022). Development of Color Palette Using “Rubia Cordifolia” Dye for Creating Sustainable Fashion from Eri Silk. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Dutta, S. (2022). Development of Mulberry Silk Union Textiles for Sustainable Fashion. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Gogoi, P. (2022). Ecofriendly Utilization of Eucalyptus Bark Extract for Dyeing of Silk with Natural Mordant. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Baruah, S. (2021). Optimization of extraction and dyeing parameters of Lac dye from Kerria chinensis (Mahd.) on cotton. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Mandal, A. (2021). Documentation and adaptation of motifs of Madhubani painting of Bihar to develop diversified products using hand printing techniques. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Rajkhowa, S. (2020). Development of Lac Dye from Lac Insect Kerria chinensis, (Hemiptera: Kerriidae).. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Borah, A. (2019). Designing and Construction of Functional Dresses for Persons with Special Needs. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Yasmin, S.S. (2018). Developing Woven Designs for Kurtis using Motives of Assam. MSc thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Boruah, R.R.; Kaur, S. and Kalita, B.B. (2016). Women in Handloom Industry in Assam, Science and Technology for Reaching the Unreached, UAS, Dharwad , Home Science Association of India (Dharwad Chapter), UAS, Dharwad, Vol. 0(0), 99 - 0.
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Boruah, R.R. (2015). Empowerment of Rural Women through Handloom Wreaving, Women in 21st Century: Working towards Empowerment, Panaji, Goa , Dr. Daisy John, Panaji, Goa, Vol. 0(0), 253 - 256.
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Konwar, M. and Boruah, R.R. (). Healthcare vastrat Reshamor Udbhabanimulok Prayug, Ghare Pathare, 22(46), 2, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S.; Kashyap, D. and Boruak, S. (2026). Training Module on Entrepreneurship Development Program for Handloom Weaver (Bilingual), . Department of Apparel and Textile Science, AAU
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Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2026). Training Module on Improved Techniques of Handloom Weaving (Bilingual), . Department of Apparel and Textile Science, AAU
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Borah, P.; Boruah, R.R.; Gogoi, N.; Konwar, M.; Kalita, B.B.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2024). Cotton Dyeing with Promogranate Rind Dye. AAU/FCSC/EB/NP/07/24/452. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Borah, D.P.; Kalit, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Areca Catechu (Aracea Nut) - An Agricultural Waste, Its extraction and Utilization. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Gogoi, P.B.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2024). Utilization of Eucalyptus Bark extract for dyeing of silk yarn. Dept of Textiles and Apparel Designing, AAU/FCS/EB/NP/07/24/451. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
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Borah, D.P.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). From Byproduct to Resource: "Exploration Agricultural Waste Utilization from Areca Catechu for Product Innovation, AAU/FCSC/EB/NP/07/24/449. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Soraisham, L.D.; Gogoi, N.B.; Kalita, B.B.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.R.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Diversified products from the waste of Banana Pseudo- stem, AAU/FCSC/EB/07/24/450. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
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Boruah, R.K.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Boruah, S. (2022). Vridavani Bastra Eiti Bitra, Shilpa Samagra. Faculty of Community Science, Jorhat
Sponsored Research
Research Projects 3 Projects
DSIR(TDUPW) Rs. 23.50953 Lakh
Technological Intervention for Product Diversificationin Handloom Weaving to Promote Capacity Building for Livelihood Security of Women
Implemented in 2024
AAU Rs. 2.33 Lakh
Sankari Yugar Brindavani Bastra Kala Samahar
Implemented in 2022
Tribal Sub Plan Project Rs. 7.25987 Lakh
Diversification of Handloom products for entrepreneurial development
Implemented in 2018
Recognition & Accolades
Achievements & Honours 1 Honours
1. Involvement in the assignment given by Deputy Commissioner regarding Construction of weaving centre at Garajan, Titabar, June 2018. 2. Involvement in the assignment given by Deputy Commissioner regarding various facets of fabric design considered essential for production and marketing of different self help group engaged in weaving, July 2018. 3. Academic guide of Ms Pallavi Sarkar, IAS Probationer for obtaining the Masters in Public Management degree awarded by the Jawahar Nehru University. 4. Engagement as External Evaluator for Gunotsav 2022
Learned Societies
Professional Memberships 2 Societies
Home Science Association of India
Life Member
Assam Science Society, AAU, Branch
Life Member