AAU

Academic Background

Education & Career Milestones

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc Home Science

2004

Assam Agricultural University

M. Sc

2006

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Clothing and Textiles

Ph. D.

2018

Assam Agricultural University

Specialization: Textiles and Apparel Designing

Employment History

Assistant Professor

21-02-2019 – Till date

Assam Agricultural University

Jorhat, Assam

Assistant Professor

01-09-2014 – 20-02-2019

Assam Women’s University

Jorhat, Assam

Lecturer

01-10-2011 – 30-08-2014

JD Institute of Fashion Technology

Guwahati, Assam

Lecturer

01-08-2006 – 30-07-2011

Sikkim Manipal University

Jorhat,Assam

Research & Scholarship

Scholarly Publications 81 Total Records

Banashree Handique; Nabaneeta Gogoi; Smita Bhuyan; Sunita Boruah; C. Prakash (2026). Delopment of UV-resistant cotton fabric utilizing bio-Based coffea Arabica leaf extract and evaluation of physical properties, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 16(121), 1–15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-025-06931-9

Runa Laila Parvin; Priyanka Borah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Sunita Boruah; Suravi Konwar; Mamoni Prabha Borah; Karabi Kalita (2025). Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf): A potential source of Bast Fiber, International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, 0(1), 918–923 DOI: ISSN Print: 2617-4693 ISSN Online: 2617-4707

Seiko Jose; Sunita Boruah; Sushma Rani (2025). Wool-Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review on Preparation, Properties, and Applications, Journal of Natural Fibers, 3(122), 1–18 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2025.2495921

Sunita Boruah; Seiko Jose (2025). Nanotechnology in textiles: Environmental safety and sustainable practices, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 14(0), 101062–0

H S Chanu; Binita Baishya Kalita; M P Borah; Sunita Boruah; B Kachari; M Sammal (2025). From Nature to Fabric: Eco-Printing with Guava and Silver Oak Leaves on Cotton and Mulberry Silk for Sustainable Fashion, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci , 14(0), 105–111 DOI: //doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2025.1403.014

N B Chanu; B B Kalita; Sunita Boruah; M P Borah (2024). A comprehensive study on Physicochemical, Mechanical properties and characterization of Jute Fiber, International Journal of current microbiology and Applied Sciences , 13(0), 138–148 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2024.1309.015

Purnima Das; Binita Baishya Kalita; Sunita Boruah; Shilpi Buragohain; Moirangthem Jeena Devi (2023). Coconut ( Cocos nucifera ) husk : An agro-waste for surface enrichment of silk fabric, The Pharma Innovation , 0(1), 2667–2671 DOI: ISSN (P) : 2349-8242

Moirangthem Jeena Devi; Sunita Boruah; Binita B Kalita; Shilpi Buragohain; Purnima Das (2023). Colourfastness characteristic of mango (Mangifera indica) leaves extracted dye and eco-printed eri silk fabric, The Pharma Innovation , 0(1), 1499–1501 DOI: ISSN (P) : 2349-8242

Shilpi Buragohain; Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Purnima Das; Moirangthem Jeena Devi (2023). Assessment of colourfastness properties of eco-dyed and eco-printed mulberry silk fabrics, The Pharma Innovation , 0(1), 1376–1379 DOI: ISSN (P) : 2349-8242

Mamoni Probha Borah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Seiko Jose; Sunita Boruah (2023). Fabrication of Hydrophobic Surface on Eri Silk/Wool Fabric Using Nano Silica Extracted from Rice Husk, Silicon, 15(9), 45–52 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-023-02568-3

Minakshi Hazarika; Binita Baishya Kalita; Mintu Hazarika; Sunita Saikia (2023). Tailor discards: A potential waste for development of useable product, The Pharma Innovation , 12(2), 1577–1581

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Lizamoni Chungkrang (2021). Physico-mechanical properties of Eri-modal blended yarn, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(0), 201–204

Dibyashree Saikia; Binita Baishya Kalita; Sunita Boruah (2021). Blending of Odal (Sterculia villosa) and jute for diversified end uses, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(0), 223–226

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Seiko Jose; Mamoni Probha Borah; Sanghamitra Kalita (2021). Impact of Weave on Physico-Comfort Properties of Eri/Modal Union Fabric, Journal of Natural Fibers, 18(2), 279–287 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.1875377

Ankita Kakoty; Ava Rani Phukan; Binita Kalita; Sunita Boruah (2020). The blending of Hibiscus Cannabinus (Kenaf) with Bohemeria nivea (Ramie) and evaluation of its physical properties , International Journal of Chemical Studies , 8(3), 2697–2701 DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i3am.9620

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita; Seiko Jose; Mamoni Probha Borah; Sanghamitra Kalita (2020). Thermo-physical Comfort Properties of Eri/Acrylic Union Fabrics, Journal of Natural Fibers, 17(4), 487–495 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1745122

Suravi Konwar; Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita (2019). TRADITIONAL DReSSeS OF APATANI TRIBe OF ARUNACHAL PRADeSH , International Journal of Family and Home Science, 15(3), 325–332

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

Binita Baishya Kalita; Suravi Konwar; Smita Bhuyan; Sunita Baruah; Mamoni Probha Borah; Sanghamitra Kalita (2019). Alpinia allughas Rosc (Tora): A promising fibre for textiles , International Journal of Chemical Studies , 7(3), 3616–3620

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita (2018). Endi silk of the new millennium:A scope for development of fashionable dresses, Asian Journal of Home Science, 13(2), 592–598 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJHS/13.2/592-598

Meenakshi Tamta; Binita Baishya Kalita; Smita Bhuyan; Sunita Boruah (2018). Ecofriendly product development from Roselle and ramie blended fabric , International Journal of Chemical Studies , 6(6), 1499–1504

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita (2018). Evaluation of physical properties of Errandi-acrylic union fabrics , Journal of Applied and Natural Science , 10(3), 925–930 DOI: 10.31018/jans.v10i3.1816

Binita Baishya Kalita; Seiko Jose; Sunita Baruah; Sanghamitra Kalita; Smita Rani Saikia (2017). Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle): A potential source of bast fiber, Journal of Natural Fibers, 16(1), 49–57 DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2017.1401504

Sunita Boruah; B Baishya Kalita (2016). Utilization of natural printing paste for textile application , Asian Journal of Home Science, 11(1), 136–141 DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJHS/11.1/136-141

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita (2016). Evaluation of natural dye paste on properties of natural textile , International Journal of Home Science, 2(2), 365–369

Sunita Boruah; Binita Baishya Kalita (2015). ECO-PRINTING OF ERI SILK WITH TURMERIC NATURAL DYE , International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology , 5(4), 27–32

Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2026). Edited Book on Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovation and Future-Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency. AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978937150-713-4

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2025). Bostror Hopuronokaron. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-979611-0-6

Boruah, S.; Singhal, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Borah, P. and Mina, R.L. (2025). Abstract Book on Pioneering Sustainable Innovations & Business Opportunities in Natural Fibers. Department of Apparel & Textile Science, College of Community, AAU, Jorhat, Assam

Hazarika, M.; Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2024). OKRA FIBER. SUNBEAM, Guwahati-32, ISBN: 978-93-93092-94-6

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2024). THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE. Wreetom, Wreetom, Jorhat, Assam, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S.; Konwar, M. and Boruah, S. (2023). Shaj Poshak Prastutkaranor Prathamik Kala Kousal . S.M. Press & Publication, , Jorhat, Assam , ISBN: 978-81-962645-5-0

Borah, P.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. (2026). Extraction, characterization, and product diversification of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) fibre for sustainable textile applications , in: Shrivastava, P.; Samanta, K.K.; Basak, S.; (Eds.), Innovations in Natural Fibres in the Context of Industry and Agriculture 5.0, Director ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Technology , 12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040, India., pp 356–365, ISBN: 978-81-981498-5-5.

Kalita, K.; Boruah, S. and Jose, S. (2026). Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis L.): An Underexploited Agro-Residue Sustainable Textile Applications for , in: Shrivastava, P.; Samanta, K.K. and Basak, S. (Eds.), Innovations in Natural Fibres in the Context of Industry and Agriculture 5.0 , Director ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Technology , 12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040, India., pp 151–161, ISBN: 978-81-981498-5-5.

Jose, S.; S., S.K. and Boruah, S. (2026). Role of Wool Fibre Composites in Promoting Climate-Resilient Small Ruminant Farming, in: Dangi, S.S.; Sarkar, S. (Eds.), Small Ruminant Production, Value Addition, and Waste Utilization Technology for Climate Resilient Livestock Development, Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, pp 188–193, ISBN: ISO 9001: 2015 Certified .

Boruah, S. and Jose, S. (2025). Wool fibre composites : Preparation and Applications, in: Jose, S. (Ed.), Training Manual- Preparation and Characterization of Wool-Polymer Composites, Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, pp 50–60, ISBN: ISO 9001: 2015 Certified .

Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Borah, M.P. (2025). Applications of silver nanoparticles in textiles , in: Jose, S.; Thomas, S. and Kadumudi, F.B. (Eds.), Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in textile applications, ELSEVIER, Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier 50 Hampshire Street, 5th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States 125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AS, Uni, pp 175–208, ISBN: 978-0-443-29985-8.

Boruah, S. and Jose, S. (2026). Sustainable Dyeing and Eco-Friendly Processing, in: Gogoi, N. and Bhuyan, S. Boruah, S.; (Eds.), Empowering India's Youth on Sustainable Innovation and Future-Ready Skills in Textiles for Livelihood Resiliency, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi, pp 1–10, ISBN: 978-93-7150-713-4.

Rangwonnei, R.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S. and Phairembam, S. (2024). Dyeing Auxiliaries: An Overview , in: Singh, P.; Saini, D.V.; (Eds.), Research Trends in Home Science And Extension, AkiNik Publications , AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India Toll Free (India) - 18001234070 , pp 37–51, ISBN: 978-93-6135-624-7 .

Kalita, K.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Borah, P. (2024). Protective Clothing in Sports , in: Lakshmi, D.V.V.; (Ed.), A New Approaches in Community Science, AkiNik Publications, Bright Sky Publications Office No 3, 1st Floor, Pocket - H34, SEC-3, Rohini, Delhi, 110085, India , pp 49–63, ISBN: 978-93-6233-903-4.

Boruah, S. and Kalita, B.B. (2024). Eco-printing (Botanical printing) on cotton fabrics, in: Kalita, B. and Kalita, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds.), THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Wreetom, Jorhat, Assam , pp 154–164, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9.

Boruah, S. and Kalita, B.B. (2023). Eco-printing (Botanical printing) on cotton fabrics, in: Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds.), THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Wreetom, Jorhat, Assam , pp 154–164, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9.

Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2024). Cotton- A sustainable material for the fashion industry, in: Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds.), THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Wreetom, Jorhat, Assam , pp 132–142, ISBN: 978-81-959422-9-9.

Phairembam, S.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S. and Rangwonnei, R. (2024). "Printing Auxiliaries, in: Jayakumar, R.; (Ed.), Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 15–29, ISBN: 978-93-6135-551-6.

Borah, P.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Kalita, K. (2024). Protective Clothing for Industrial Workers, in: .., M.; Singh, N.; (Eds.), A New Approaches in Community Science , AkiNik Publications , 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 49–63, ISBN: 978-93-6135-275-1.

Kalita, K.; Borah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Borah, P. (2024). Protective Clothing in Sports, in: Lakshmi, V.V.; (Ed.), Current Trends in Home Science , Bright Sky Publications , Office No 3, 1st Floor, Pocket - H34, SEC-3, Rohini, Delhi, 110085, India, pp 97–116, ISBN: 978-93-6233-903-4.

Upadhyaya, E.; Hazarika, M.; Boruah, S. and Kalita, B.B. (2024). Enhancing Accessibility : Functional Clothing for People with Disabilities, in: Jayakumar, R.; Duvvuru, R.R.; (Eds.), Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 1–14, ISBN: 978-93-91538-53-8.

Hazarika, M.; Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2023). Characterization of Kapok Fiber and its Properties, in: Singh, P.; Saini, V. (Eds.), Research Trends in Home Science and Extension , AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 67–75, ISBN: 978-93-91538-53-8.

Kalita, B. and Boruah, S. (2023). Pulping and papermaking from roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), in: Ainun, Z. and Sapuan, S. Illyas, R.; (Eds.), Pulping and Papermaking of Nonwood Plant Fibers, Elsevier, Elsevier Radarweg 29, PO Box 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom 50 Hampsh, pp 157–159, ISBN: 978-0-12-821800-6.

Hazarika, M.; Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2021). Efficacy of Reutilization of Textile Waste, in: Jayakumar, R.; Duvvur, R.R. (Eds.), Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, AkiNik Publications, AkiNik Publications 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, pp 85–100, ISBN: 978-93-91538-53-8.

Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2023). Types of Conservation of Textiles in the Museum: Their Importance and Scope, in: Jose, S. and Thomas, S. Pandit, P.; Pandey, R.; Gupta, V.; (Eds.), Handbook of Museum Textiles, Wiley Scrivener, Wiley Scrivener Publishing LLP., pp 87–100, ISBN: 9781119983903-97811197917.

Kalita, S.; Boruah, S. and Kalita, B.B. (2021). Change of Culture Heritage and Contemporary Costumes of Karbi Tribe, in: Jayakumar, R.; (Ed.), Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, AkiNik Publications, 169, C-11, Sector - 3, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India , pp 1–11, ISBN: 978-93-91216-44-3 .

Kalita, B.B. and Boruah, S. (2020). Traditional Shawls of Nagaland and Their Motifs, in: Chetia, S. (Ed.), Ethnicity and Cultural Identity in North East India, Gorkha Jyoti Prakashan, Koubru Leikha in association with Srijon Sahitya Chora, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyala, Digboi, pp 89–93, ISBN: 978-93-84146-71-9.

Kachari, B. (2025). Development of Sustainable Coloration from Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) skin on Silk fabric. Master of Science (Community Science) thesis submitted to Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Buragohain, S. (2023). Optimization of Tamarind indica L. dye for surface enrichment of silk fabric. Master of Science (Community Science) thesis submitted to Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Devi, M.J. (2023). Development of sustainable textile using eco-friendly natural dye extracted from Mango ( Mangifera indica) leaves. Master of Science (Community Science) thesis submitted to Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, K.; Boruah, S. and Jose, S. (2026). Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis L.): An Underexploited Agro-Residue Sustainable Textile Applications for Sustainable Textile Applications , 6th National Conference on “Innovations in Natural Fibres in the Context of Industry and Agriculture 5.0, TINFS, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata , ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Technology , 12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040, India, Vol. 2(2), 27 - .

Borah, P.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. (2026). Extraction, characterization, and product diversification of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) fibre for sustainable textile applications , 6th National Conference on “Innovations in Natural Fibres in the Context of Industry and Agriculture 5.0, TINFS, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata , ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Technology , 12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040, India, Vol. 2(2), 59 - .

Boruah, S.; Jose, S. and Moran, R. (2026). Development of Sustainable Paper from Pineapple Leaf Fiber (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) as an Alternative to Wood Resources, 6th National Conference on “Innovations in Natural Fibres in the Context of Industry and Agriculture 5.0, TINFS, ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata , ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering & Technology , 12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040, India, Vol. 2(2), 76 - .

Boruah, S. (2025). Sustainable Fashion: Blending Eri Silk with Acrylic for Enhanced Performance, International Seminar Organized by Deptt. of Economics, S B M S College, Sualkuchi, Kamrup, Assam in collaboration with NEICSSIR, Shillong, Meghalaya, Sualkuchi, Kamrup, Assam , NEICSSIR, Shillong, Meghalaya, Sualkuchi, Kamrup, Assam, Vol. 2(0), 25 - .

Jose, S. and Boruah, S. (). Wool-rubber composite: A sustainable alternative, Leather International, 110(1), 1-7, Muck Rack, Powered by Business Trade Media International,

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S. and Hazarika, M. (2024). Stencil. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Soraisham, L.D.; Gogoi, N.; Kalita, B.B.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; 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

Tamuli, R.P.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2024). Dyeing of Eri stole with Rubia cordifolia dye, AAU/FCSC/EB/NP/07/24/452. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Gogoi, P.; 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. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Borah, D.P.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; 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

Borah, D.P.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Konwar, M. (2024). Areca catechu( Areca Nut) - an agricultural waste, its extraction and utilization. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Shambhu, V.B.; Debnath, S.; Gogoi, N. and Bhuyan, S. (2024). Pineapple Fiber, AAU/CCSc/TAD/MG/NP/11/24/468. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.; Boruah, S.; Shambhu, V.B.; Debnath, S.; Gogoi, N. and Bhuyan, S. (2024). Banana Fiber Revolution: Eco- Friendly Material Shaping Future Markets, AAU/CCSc/TAD/MG/NP/11/24/469. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Shambhu, V.B.; Debnath, S.; Gogoi, N. and Bhuyan, S. (2024). Jute Fiber, AAU/CCSc/TAD/MG/NP/11/24/470. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Shambhu, V.B.; Debnath, S.; Gogoi, N. and Bhuyan, S. (2024). Okra Fiber: Properties, Extraction Methods and Applications in Sustainable Textiles, AAU/CCSc/TAD/MG/NP/11/24/471. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University , Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S. and Hazarika, M. (2024). Batik. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S. and Hazarika, M. (2024). Block Printing. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Hazarika, M.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, S. and Bhuyan, S. (2024). Extraction of Okra and its end uses. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Bharali, P.; Gogoi, N.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, R.R.; Bhuyan, S. and Boruah, S. (2023). Eri-jute blending for innovative fashion. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Borah, P.; Boruah, R.R.; Gogoi, N.; Konwar, M.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Cotton Dyeing with Pomegranate Rind Dye. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, R.R.; Konwar, M. and Boruah, S. (2023). From Fields to Fabric : A Comprehensive Journey of Cotton. AICRP-WIA Directorate of Research, AAU., Jorhat, Jorhat, Assam

Das, P.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Eco-Dyeing of silk fabric with coconut (Cocos nucifera) husks. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Buragohain, S.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Ameliorated of Silk Fabric with Tamarind (seed) dyes. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Devi, M.J.; Boruah, S.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Boruah, R.R. and Bhuyan, S. (2023). Mango (Mangifera indica ) leaves dye - a colouring matter for Eri silk. Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Boruah, R.K.; Kalita, B.B.; Gogoi, N.; Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, R.R. and Boruah, S. (2022). Vrindavani Bastar Eiti Bitta, Shilpa Samagra. Faculty of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

Sustainable Leather Alternatives from Silk Waste and Natural Rubber Composite.

Implemented in 2026

ASTEC Rs. 3,86,760.00 Lakh

Utilization of Hibiscus Sabdariffa as Functional Fabrics; Effect of Physicochemical Properties on Infused Textiles

Implemented in 2024

ICAR- (NEH) Rs. 50 Lakh

Development of Skill for setting up small and cottage scale industry based on natural resources of North eastern region of India

Implemented in 2024

AAU Rs. 2.33 lakh Lakh

Sankari Yugar Brindavani Bastra Kala Samahar

Implemented in 2022

Recognition & Accolades

Achievements & Honours 7 Honours

Research Appreciation Certification : For Innovative product "Printing Dye from Turmeric juice" by Assam Science Society & Environmental Council, Guwahati, 2006

Act as an Assessor for Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana in North East Region under Radiant Infonet (P) Ltd. Dated: August, 2016- 2019

Served as a resource person at the International Seminar organized by the Department of Economics, SBMS College, Sualkuchi, in collaboration with the North East India Council for Social Science Research (NEICSSR), Shillong.

Dr. Sunita Boruah, Assistant Professor, and Principal Investigator of the ICAR-NEH project in collaboration with ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata, led the department's participation in the Natural Fiber Festival organized by ICAR-NINFET, Kolkata, under the ICAR-NEH project. Showcasing innovative textile products, the department's outstanding presentation earned them the prestigious 2nd prize in the ICAR institutions category at the National level.

As a Coordinator, coordinated a 15-day Faculty Development and Seri-Entrepreneurial Training Programme sponsored by the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, on Sustainable Practices in Sericulture and Surface Enhancement of Silk Fabric from 17–31 January 2025, jointly organized by Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, and CSB-CMER&TI, Lahdoigarh.

A total of 39 participants from academic institutions and the sericulture sector actively participated in the event.

The programme covered sustainable sericulture practices, weaving techniques, and both traditional and modern surface enhancement methods.

As the Organizing Secretary, organized a two-day International Symposium-cum-Workshop on 5–6 December 2025 at AAU, Jorhat, in collaboration with CSB–CMER&TI, Central Silk Board, and ICAR–NINFET. The event recorded 178 national-level participants from academia, research, industry, startups, and government. Keynote lectures from international academic and industrial experts addressed sustainable innovations and business opportunities in natural fibres. An exhibition on natural fibre innovations showcased institutional and entrepreneurial developments.

Under the NEH Project, the department secured the First Prize in Oral Presentation by Ms. Priyanka Borah (PhD Scholar) under the guidance and authorship of Dr. Binita B. Kalita, Dr. Sunita Boruah, Dr. Nabaneeta Gogoi, and Dr. Smita Bhuyan; the Third Prize in Poster Presentation by Ms. Rituparna Moran, authored by Dr. Sunita Boruah; and Best Innovative Fibre Review Paper recognition by Ms. Karabi Kalita, authored by Dr. Sunita Boruah, at the National Natural Fibre Festival 2026 and the 6th National Conference on Innovations in Natural Fibre, held at ICAR–NINFET, Kolkata.

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Assam Science Society-AAU Branch

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Dr. Sunita Boruah

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College: College of Community Science

Department: Apparel and Textile Sciences

AAU Joining Date: 21 Feb, 2019