Quendarisa Kharbuli PhD (2004)
Title of the Ph.D. Thesis: “Biochemical Genetic Studies on few species of Channa“
Employment History:
- Synod College, Shillong. Department of Zoology: Lecturer, (1997-2003); Senior Lecturer (2003-2008); Selection Grade (2008-2009, March)
- North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (Formerly UGC-Academic Staff College). Reader (March 2009-2012; Associate Professor March 2012 till date)
Additional Teaching (Guest Lecturer)
- Department of Nanotechnology (North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong) 2015-2019 for IInd Semester M.Tech programme on the paper Environmental Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology (NT 203).
- Department of Political Science, PG (Synod College, Shillong) 2018-2019 on Statistical Package for Social Sciences.
- Department of Sociology (North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong) 2019-2021 for PhD Scholars Course Work programme on Computer Application in Data Analysis.
- Department of Zoology (North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong), 2020-2022 for M.Sc Programme IIIrd Semeter on the paper “Aquatic Biology and Fisheries” (ZOO-C: 303) and Ist Semester on the paper Genetics (ZOO-C:105 (a))
SWAYAM Course(s) Completed with e-Certification:
- LMS MOODLE (2 Credits) – NITTTR
- Foundations of R Software (4 Credits) – NPTEL
- Descriptive Statistics with R Software (3 Credits) – NPTEL
UGC-Human Resource Development Centre:
a) Number of Programmes/Courses Coordinated, (2009-2022): 63 (Sixty-three)
| Sl No | Programme/Courses | Number |
| 1 | Orientation Programme (4 weeks) | 21 |
| 2 | Faculty Induction Programme (4 weeks) | 05 |
| 3 | Summer School (3 weeks) | 03 |
| 4 | Winter School (3 weeks) | 02 |
| 5 | Refresher Course in Tribal Studies ((3 & 2 weeks)) | 03 |
| 6 | Short Term Course in SPSS/Statistical Software (1 week) | 06 |
| 7 | Short Term Course in Research Methodology (1 week) | 07 |
| 8 | Short Term Course in Environmental Studies (1 week) | 02 |
| 9 | Short Term Course in Stress Management (3-days) | 01 |
| 10 | Short Term Course in Soft Skills (1 week) | 01 |
| 11 | Workshop on MOOCs, Online Courses and OER (1 week) | 04 |
| 12 | Workshop on E-Content Development and Online Pedagogy (1 week) | 03 |
| 13 | Short Term Course for Academic Administrators (1 week) | 01 |
| 14 | Workshop for Principals (1 week) | 01 |
| Total | 63 | |
| 15 | Webinar (1 day) – Convener | 08 |
b) Number of Participants Trained (2009-2022) (Teachers of Colleges and Universities, Research Scholars, Librarians, Physical Educators, Academic Administrators etc): 2095 (Two thousand and ninety-five)
c) Lectures delivered (314) in various programmes (2009-2022)
| Topic(s) of Lectures | |
| 1 | Academic Performance Indicator (API) 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 Regulation for College and University Teachers |
| 2 | Faculty Development Programme (FDP) |
| 3 | Preparation of Research Proposal (Minor Research Project) (Activity included) |
| 4 | Concept of Measurement (Activity included) |
| 5 | Levels of Measurement (Activity included) |
| 6 | SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences)Environment |
| 7 | Descriptive Statistics, Measures of Association |
| 8 | Quantitative Analysis of Categorical Outcome (Crosstab and Loglinear) |
| 9 | Logistic Regression |
| 10 | Gender and Biology: Sex Differentiation and its Disturbances |
| 11 | Building Leadership Qualities through Teacher Training Programmes: Role of HRDCs |
| 12 | Drug Delivery Systems through nanomaterials |
| 13 | An Overnight Transition to Digital Mode of Teaching: Motivating the teachers to Adopt, Adapt and Acclimatize |
| 14 | Preparation of Proposal for E-Content Development (SWAYAM MOOCs) (Activity included) |
| 15 | Swayam Central: Awareness for professional development |
| 16 | MOODLE Environment: Creating an online pedagogy |
| 17 | Presentation Tube: An Online Delivery Tool |
| 18 | Mentoring: Mentor – Mentee pairing the Process |
| 19 | Roles and Responsibilities of National Agencies: HRDCs |
| 20 | Motivated, Energized, And Capable Faculty: Impact of training through HRDCs |
| 21 | Implementation of NEP 2020: Role of HRDCs in Building Relational Leadership Qualities. |
Administrative Responsibilities:
| Sl No | Type of Activity |
| 1 | Director In-charge |
| 2 | Special Invitee Academic Advisory Committee |
| 3 | Member Purchase Committee |
| 4 | Member Library Committee |
| 5 | Department SWAYAM Mentor |
| 6 | Human Resource Development Centre Guest House – Supervision |
| 7 | Preparation of Academic Calendar Schedule |
| 8 | Screening and Selection of Participants for courses allotted |
| 9 | Communication to Resource Persons |
| 10 | Nodal Officer for Refresher Courses allotted |
| 11 | Assist the Director in logistics for all programmes |
Submission of proposal on E-Content Development to UGC SWAYAM MOOCs on Data Analysis using SPSS, September 2020
Publications:
Kharbuli, Q and Chatterjee, K. (2001): Perspective in Cytology and Genetics, 10:763-765. Title of the paper: Genetic expression of Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in Channa species
Kharbuli, Q and Chatterjee, K. (2007): Fish and Fisheries in North East India Recent Advances and Rebuilding, 239-248. ISBN 81-902028-5-5. Title of the paper: Genetic Variation detectable by Electrophoretic Separation of enzyme variants in three species of the Genus Channa.
Kharbuli, Q and Rynjah, B. (2016): Reasserting Basic Sciences, 213-222. ISBN 9789383252-79-4. Title of the paper: PowerPoint Presentations: College and University Teachers’ Proficiency and Competency in Teaching.
Das K.B., Kharbuli Q. and Rynjah B. (2017): The NEHU Journal, Volume XV, No.2 July-December 2017, pp113-126. Title of the paper: Knowledge of ICT and Computer Proficiency in College and University Teachers: A survey
Book(s) Edited:
Verma, P. S. and Pandey, B.P., (2008): A Text Book of Biology for class XI, Meghalaya Board of School Education. Publisher S Chand and company, New Delhi
Verma, P. S. and Pandey, B.P., (2008): A Text Book of Biology for class XII, Meghalaya Board of School Education. Publisher S Chand and company, New Delhi
Reviewer:
Referee for a paper in the “Journal of Science and Environment Today” published by IQAC, Synod College, Shillong
Referee for a paper in the “Keanean Journal of Science”, Lady Keane College, Shillong
Referee for a paper in the “Spectrum: Science and Technology”, Research and Consultancy Cell, St Anthony’s College, Shillong
Papers presented: Seminar/Symposia/Conference
National Symposium on Trends in Environmental Biology, held at North-Eastern Hill University Shillong, June 23-25, 1999 organized by the Department of Zoology, NEHU, Shillong. Title of the paper: Genetic expression of Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in Channa species.
XIth All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics held at Kalyani University, October 29-31, 1999 organized by the Department of Zoology, Kalyani University. Title of the paper: Genetic expression of Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in Channa species.
National Seminar on ‘Recent Advances and Rebuilding of Fish and Fisheries in North East India’ held at St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, August 22-23, 2007 organized by the Department of Pisciculture, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong. Title of the paper: Genetic Variation detectable by Electrophoretic Separation of enzyme variants in three species of the Genus Channa.
International Conference on “ICT Culture in Education”, held at India International Centre, New Delhi, October 27-29, 2012, organized by Educational Technology and Management Academy, Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Title of the paper: Impact of Information Communication Technology, in the professional development amongst the College and University teachers.
International Seminar on “Attracting Best Talents in Basic Sciences” held at Shillong College, Shillong, July 24-25, 2013, organized in collaboration with IQAC Shillong College .Title of the paper: PowerPoint Presentations: College and University Teachers’ Proficiency and Competency in teaching.
National Seminar on “Education In The North East: Status and Perspective’’ held at NEHU, Shillong, September 3-4, 2013 organized by the Department of Education, NEHU in collaboration with ICSSR New Delhi and ICSSR NERC Shillong. Title of the paper: Exploring Trainee Teachers’ Use, Updating and Integration of Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning.
National Seminar on “Empowerment of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges and Perspective” held at National Law Institute University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, March 7-8, 2020 organized by National Law Institute University, Bhopal and sponsored by National Commission for Women New Delhi. Title of the paper: Inclination towards Research: A cross-sectional study on female faculty of Higher Education belonging to Scheduled Tribes of North-East India
National Seminar on “NEP 2020: The way forward” held at Synod College Shillong, November 17-18, 2022 Organized by Department of Education, Synod College Shillong. Title of the paper: Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty in Higher Education: Impact of Faculty Development Training Programmes through Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs).
Key Resource Person: Seminar/Symposia/Workshop/Webinar
“International Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education-Challenges and Opportunities”, organized by IQAC, Pub Majuli College, in collaboration with Rangachahi College, Majuli, Assam, India, September, 10, 2020.
National Webinar on “Role of Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) in adopting the new normal techniques to sustain Quality in Higher Education” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, October 31, 2020.
One Day National Workshop on “Preparation of MOOCs and Online Pedagogy” organized by IQAC, Rupahi College, Assam, June 3, 2021.
One Day International Workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) for Reflective Learning, organized by Department of Philosophy, Moran College, Moranhat, Charaideo Dist, Assam, India, and State College of Teacher Education (SCTE), Kohima, Nagaland, India in Collaboration with School of Education, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India, August 2, 2021.
One Day National Workshop on “MOODLE”, organized by IQAC, Women’s College Tinsukia, Assam, India, March, 11, 2022
Resource Person:
Practical Demonstration for “Young Scientists’ Workshop on identification and diagnosis of parasites of Biomedical and Zoonotic Importance” held at the Department of Zoology, NEHU,Shillong from June 23 – July 7, 2000.
Academic Performance Index at Lady Keane College, Shillong, on July 9, 2012.
Faculty Development Programme and Research Projects (Major and Minor) at St. Mary’s College for Teacher Education, Shillong, on March 5, 2013.
API, UGC Regulation, 2010, for the “Faculty Development Programme” organized by IQAC, Sankardev College, Shillong on May 30, 2014.
Purpose and need for Seminar/Conference/Workshop for a one week “Workshop for Faculty Development” organized by IQAC Lady Keane College, Shillong on December 5, 2016.
Research Methodology and Research Proposal, and Career Advance Scheme for a One day “Workshop on the theme Achieving Excellence in Higher Education: Strategies and Efficacy” ” organized by IQAC St Edmunds College, Shillong on April 23, 2018
Gender and Age Sensitization for “Tour Guide Training Programme” organized by Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Shillong on December 6, 2018.
Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “Online Pedagogical Tools and Techniques and Blended Learning”, organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, September 8-12, 2020.
Three-Day Online Regional Workshop on “Online Education: A new normal Approach to teaching, organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Shillong Commerce College, Shillong, December 9-11, 2020.
Third Faculty Induction Programme, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Gauhati University. Topic-“Reaching the unreached through Digital Technology: Motivating the teachers to adopt, adapt and acclimatize”, February 15, 2021.
Workshop on MOOCs, OER E-Content Dev & Online Pedagogy 15/02/2021 to 21/02/202, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Gauhati University. Topic-“Reaching the unreached through Digital Technology: Motivating the teachers to adopt, adapt and acclimatize”, February 18, 2021.
Online interactive session on “Career in Zoology” for students of Zoology organized by Lady Keane College, Shillong, June 17, 2021.
Refresher Course on Language, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. Topic-“E-Content Development and MOODLE Environment, September 13, 2021.
21-Day International Workshop cum FDP on “Innovative Techniques for Professional Development of Teachers in Higher Education” organized by the Department of Education (NEHU), in collaboration with Department of Philosophy, Moran College, Assam. Sponsored by ICSSR-NERC. Topic – Professional Development of Teachers of Higher Education: Issues and Challenges, September 17, 2021.
Refresher Course on E-Resources, ICT, OER and Online Education, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Gauhati University. Topic-“E-content Development, Awareness on SWAYAM online courses and MOODLE environment”, March 8 and 14, 2022.
Orientation for newly recruited faculty, organized by IQAC, Synod College, Shillong. Topic – “Career advancement for teachers of HEI”, March 30, 2022.
Three-day Seminar and Workshop on “Research Paper Writing for undergraduates (Humanities)” , organized by the Department of English, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong. Topic – “How to structure a Paper”, 19th – 21st April, 2022.
District Seminar on “Faculty Development”, organized by the Academic activities committee, Thomas Jones Synod College, Jowai. Topic – “Teaching and Learning during Covid-19: Effectiveness and Challenges”, June 24, 2022.
“One day national workshop on development of MOOCs” organized by MOOCs
Faculty development Programme, organized by IQAC, Sankardev College, Shillong. Topic – Academic and institutional performances, research and publication and the National Education Policy, 2020, July 8, 2022.
“One day national workshop on development of MOOCs” organized by MOOCs Technical committee, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. Topic – “Development of MOOC courses through SWYAM” September 1, 2022.
Outcome Based Education Workshop for faculty organized by IQAC, Martin Luther Christian University Shillong. Topic – Introduction to Outcome Based Education and Formulating/Identifying Programme Outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs), Course Outcomes (Cos), September 16, 2022.
Awareness Programme on Professional Ethics and Research Projects organized by Research Development Committee & Seminar Committee, Kiang Nangbah Government College, Jowai. Topic – Research Projects (Major & Minor), October 7, 2022.
Organized Seminar/Symposia/Conference/Webinar:
National Seminar on Biodiversity: Herbal Medicine. IQAC Synod College, Shillong, September 20-21, 2007
Local Seminar on Biological Problems: Extinction of Biological Species in N.E. India, Department of Zoology, Synod College, Shillong, September 17 2009
National Conference on Recent Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Department of Nanotechnology, NEHU, Shillong, September 8-9, 2016
National Seminar on “Empowerment of Tribal Women in India: Issues, Challenges and Perspective” National Law Institute University, Bhopal and sponsored by National Commission for Women New Delhi, March 7-8, 2020
National Webinar on “Role of Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) in adopting the new normal techniques to sustain Quality in Higher Education” organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, October 31, 2020.
One Day National Webinar on “Physical Fitness & Yoga A Way to Healthy Lifestyle” Organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, August 11, 2021
One Day National Webinar on :“NEP 2020: Opportunities & Challenges” Organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, October 8, 2021
One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020:“Research Innovation and Rankings In Higher Education Institutions”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, May 18, 2022.
One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Technology Enabled Teaching & Learning Process”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, May 27, 2022.
One Day National Webinar on “Education Policy: Implementation And Implications”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, June 8, 2022.
One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, August 8, 2022.
One Day National Webinar on “NEP 2020: Assessment and Evaluation”, organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, North-Eastern Hill University, December 9, 2022.
Member of Academic Bodies:
Life member for the Indian Society Training and Development, New Delhi.
NEHU Representative: Governing Body of Balawan College, Umsning, Ri-bhoi District Meghalaya (2019-2022)
External expert “XIV Academic Council”, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong