Dr. Hiren Gogoi
Editor

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology,
Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono-Hills, Doimukh-791112,
Arunachal Pradesh, India

Degrees : M.Sc. in Zoology (Gauhati University),
Ph.D. in Life Science (Entomology) (Dibrugarh University)
Professional Experience:
In teaching and research:
• Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University, India from 09.07.201 till date
Areas of Specialization:
• Zoology (Entomology)
Areas of interest:
• Insect bioresource in northeast India
• Wild silkworm
• Honey bees and wild bees
Research Projects:

1. As Principal Investigator on "Impact of climate change on high altitude Himalayan honey bee Apis laboriosa Smith and its acclimatization in changing environment" funded by DST, SPLICE-CCP, Govt. of India, Vide No. DST/CCP/HICAB/SN-AP/161/2018(G) dated 28th March 2019 for 28th March 2019 to 27th March 2022. Amount Rs. 49.74 lakh.
2. As Principal Investigator on “Quantitative assessment and mapping of the diversity of wild bees and honey bees of Northeast India” under the Major Research Project “Bioresource and Sustainable livelihoods in North East India” funded by DBT, Govt. of India (Network project), Vide No. BT/Ol/17/NE/TAX Dated 29th March 2018 for 29th March 2018 to 27th September 2021. Amount Rs. 69.64 lakh.
3. As Principal investigator on “Foraging ecology of high altitude cliff bee (Apis laboriosa Smith) in-situ and its response to ex-situ management in lower altitude” funded by DST-SERB, Govt. of India(Extramural Research Project), Vide No. EMR/2016/005544 Dated 27th August 2017 for 1st November 2017 to 31st November 2020. Amount Rs. 27.56 lakh.
4. As Principal Investigator on “Commercial product yielding insects in Arunachal Pradesh under the major research project CPEB-II, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh UGC, New Delhi, India
M.Phil. Scholars: Awarded-01
Ph.D. Scholars: Ongoing-04
Seminars/workshop/Invited talks:
1. Invited talk “Potential of the edible insect-based industry with reference to Arunachal Pradesh" in Symposium “Potential of edible insects in northeast India” organized by Advanced level institutional biotech hub, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, India.
2. Presented “Insect pollinators of crops and fruits in Arunachal Pradesh" in the international conference on "Global biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable development. October 15-18, 2016 organized by Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
3. Presented “Bioprospecting from the insects and spiders of Arunachal Pradesh in the Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and their ecology” in national seminar on “Applied Zoology and Sustainable Development: An Update”, January 30-February 2, 2015 organized by Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
4. Presented “Agro bio-diversity regulate pest population: Study in rice agro-ecosystem with reference to Nymphula depunctalis Guenée” in national seminar on “Recent trends in bioresources management and biodiversity conservation” October 17-19, 2013 organized by CPEB-II, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
5. Presented “Bio-efficacy potential of some ethnically important plants against Nymphula depunctalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae” in national seminar on “Climate change and sustainable development”, 1st-3rd April 2010 organized by Department of Environmental Science, Tezpur University, India.
Extension Service:
• Served as co-editor of peer-reviewed journal "Journal of Bioresources" from 2014
• Reviewed for Journal of Apicultural Research, Taylor and Francis
• Reviewed for International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Springer-Nature
• Reviewed for National Academy Science Letters, Springer-Nature
• Coordinator, Webinar on "Locust Outbreak and its Management Strategies" May 30, 2020, organized by Department of Zoology and Department of Zoology, RGU in collaboration with UBA cell of RGU, CHF (Pasighat), and DRL (Tezpur).
Publications:
Research Publications:
1. Gogoi H., Taid R., Boruah B.B., Umbrey C., Ete G. 2021. Response of foragers of giant Himalayan honey bee Apis laboriosa to microclimates in agro-net and climate control greenhouse. Journal of Apicultural Research (In Press).
2. Sharbidre A., Sargar S., Gogoi H., Patil R. (2020). Characterization of chitin content extracted from edible insect, Coridius nepalensis (Westwood, 1837) (Hemiptera: Dinidoridae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 41(2): 1893–1900. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00386-3
3. Sharbidre A., Sargar S., Gogoi H., Ambre V., Honawale P., Patil R. (2020). Therapeutic potential of stink bug Coridius nepalenseis (Westwood) (Hemiptera: Dinidoridae): An in vitro study. Journal of Bioresources 7(2): 60 – 70.
4. Taba M. and Gogoi H. (2019). Report on wild Eri silkworm Samia canningii Hutton (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India. National Academy Science Letters 42(2): 147-150, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-018-0678-2
5. Gogoi H., Tayeng M. and Meth T. (2019). Pan-Himalayan high altitude endemic cliff bee, Apis laborisa Smith (Hymenoptera: Apidae): A review. Proceedings of the Zoological Society 72(1): 3-12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12595-017-0234-y
6. Tayeng, M. and Gogoi, H. (2018). Insect pollinators of crops and fruits in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya: Rich diversity in flowers with yellow anther. Proceedings of the Zoological Society 71(1): 56-62, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12595-016-0185-8
7. Gogoi H., Umbrey C., Taba M., Badak M., Riso N. (2018). Honey bees in Eastern Arunachal Himalaya: Colony status, comparison of pH and protein profile (1D SDS) of honey produced. Journal of Bioresources 5(2): 58-64.
8. Gogoi H., Lego O., Tayeng M., Meth T. (2017). A report on insect community and their habitat association in Daying Ering memorial wildlife sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. National Academy Science Letters 40(4): 257–266, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-017-0568-z
9. Gogoi, H., Moyong, B., Sonia, K., Umbrey, C. (2017) Species of Tari in Arunachal Pradesh: Morphology, ecology and toxicity of entomophagy. Journal of Bioresources 4(2): 50-57.
10. Gogoi, H., Wangno, W., Khimhun, C., Rabha, M., and Tayeng, M. (2017) Insect pests and associated natural enemies in farming ecosystems of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Bioresources 4(1): 41-48.
11. Gogoi, H. and Tayeng, M. (2016). A scientific note on insect anthophiles and ridge gourd [Luffa acutangula (Roxb.) L.] pollination. National Academy Science Letters. 39(5): 327-331, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-016-0473-x
12. Tayeng, M. and Gogoi, H. (2016). A report on coleopteran species composition in Rono-Hills, Arunachal Pradesh with perspective on ecological and economic aspects. Journal of Bioresources 3(1): 72-79.
13. Taba, M. and Gogoi, H. (2016) Rearing of Eri silkworm (Samia cynthia ricini Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Arunachal Pradesh: A study in Papumpare district. Journal of Bioresources 3(1): 46-52.
14. Gogoi, H., Meth, T. and Tayeng, M. (2015). Preliminary survey on insects and spiders from Papumpare and East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh with commercial and economic value. Journal of Bioresources 2(1): 33-39.
15. Gogoi, H., Borah, G., Habung T. and Wangsa, K. (2014). A field survey of the silk moths (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh and threats to their population. Journal of Bioresources 1(1): 16-24.
16. Gogoi H., Borah G., Indu H., Habung T. (2014) Moths of Arunachal Pradesh: A preliminary report. Bulletin of Life Sciences XX: 16-28
17. Gogoi, H. and Bora, D. S. (2013). High yielding rice cultivars, high rainfall and high humidity favour Nymphula depunctalis to reach major pest status: A study in Dhemaji district, Assam. National Academy Science Letters 36: 469-475. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-013-0159-6
18. Gogoi, H. and Bora, D. S. (2012). Bio-efficacy potential of some ethnically important plants against Nymphula depunctalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae with special reference to Calotropis procera and Zanthoxylum nitidum. National Academy Science Letters 35(3): 169-175. https://doi.org/10.007/s40009-012-0030-1
19. Gogoi, H. and Bora, D.S. (2012) Spatial distribution of Nymphula depunctalis Guenee larvae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an early vegetative pest of Oryza sativa L. Academic Journal of Entomology 5 (1): 41-46.
Book Chapter: 01
1. Bora, D.S., Khanikor B. and Gogoi, H. (2012). Plant based pesticides: Green environment with special reference to silkworms, In: Pesticides- Advances in chemical and botanical pesticides; Edt. R.P. Soundaranjan; In Tech, University Campus, STeP RI, Croatia, pp. 171-206.