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General Informations

  • Join Date: 30/03/1988
  • College: College of Community Science
  • Department: Family Resource Management
  • Office Email: nandita.bhattacharyya[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: I/C Head, Department of Family Resource Management

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1985
B.Sc.

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1987
M.Sc.

Sri Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher studies for women

 
 
 
 
 
2012
Ph.D.

Indian Institute of Technology

 
 
 
 
 
2020
Other Qualifications

University of California

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
30-03-1988 - 10-01-1997
Assistant Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
11-01-1997 - 31-12-2013
Associate Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-01-2014 - Till date
Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-09-2018 - Till date
Professor and Head

Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Smrutirekha Panigrahi; Nandita Bhattacharyya Bhattacharyya; Bijoylaxmi Bhuyan (2025) . Occupational Work-related health hazards among workers involved in weeding activiyt, Indian Journal of Weed Science, 57(0), 0-0
Sarmishta Mishra; Swapnali Borah; Nandita Bhattacharyya (2025) . Ergonomic evaluation of occupational health hazards of farmers involved in sugarcane cultivation, AATCC Review, 13(1), 85-93 , DOI : doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.01.85
mira Kalita; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Ruplekha Borah (2024) . Ergonomic evaluation of paddy storage activity of Assam, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 6(4), 2664-7133
Mira Kalita; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Ruplekha Borah (2024) . Assessment of Physiological Workload of Paddy seed selection actvity performed by Assamese farm women, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 6(4), 38-40
Hridishruti Saikia; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Moonty Baruah (2023) . Influence of colour in short-term memory performance of young children, The Pharma Innovation, 12(4), 1903-1905 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i4w.19824
Mriganka Sonwal; Moonty Baruah; Nandita Bhattacharyya (2023) . Study on buying behaviour of consumers towards packaged products, Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 12(5), 118-124 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2023.1205.017
Hridishruti Saikia; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Moonty Baruah (2023) . Review of educational toy design elements and their importance in child developemnt from a cognitive perspective, The Pharma Innovation, 12(4), 1030-1033 , DOI : https://www.researchgate.net/deref/https%3A%2F%2Fd
Sonia Langthasa; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Mira Kalita (2023) . Anthropometric considerations for farm tools/machinery design for agricultural farm workers of Assam, The Pharma Innovation Journal , 12(12), 1321-1326
Sharmistha Mishra; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Moonty Baruah (2023) . Prevalence of work related health problems and ergonomics risk factors among the workers engaged in silver filigree art of Cuttack, Odisha, The Pharma Innovation, 12(4), 150-156 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i4b.20083
Mira Kalita; Ruplekha Borah; Nandita Bhattacharyya (2023) . Assessment of Environmental Parameters and Occupational Health Hazards of Rural Women in Post Harvest Activities of Assam, International Journal of Environment and Climate change, 13(1), 189-195 , DOI : DOI: 10.9734/IJECC/2023/v13i11666
Hridishruti Saikia; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Moonty Baruah (2023) . Review of educational toy design elements and their importance in child development from a cognitive perspective, The Pharma Innovation, 12(5), 1030-1033 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2023.v12.i4w.19824
Pallavi Singh; Moonty Baruah; Nandita Bhattacharyya (2021) . A study on effect of advertisement on consumer buying behavior in Jorhat city., The Pharma Innovation, 10(6), 281-285
Baruah; M.; Ali; N.; Bhattacharyya; N.; (2021) . Ergonomic intervention for digging in tea gardens., The Pharma Innovation, 10(6), 378-383 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.910.414
Sonia Langthasa; Nandita Bhattacharyya; Mira Kalita (2021) . Documentation of traditional hand tools in selected tribal and non-tribal households of Assam, Indian journal of traditional knowledge, 20(4), 1088-1097
Nandita Bhattacharyya (2021) . Factors affecting hand loom weaving practices among women weavers of Assam, Economic affairs, 66(5), 623-628 , DOI : 10.46852/0424-2513.4.2021.15
Bori; Geetashree; Bhattacharyya; N (2020) . Muscle fatigue and grip strength among commercial handloom weavers, , 9(11), 362-365 , DOI : : https://doi.org/10.22271/tpi.2020.v9.i11f.5381
Sonia; L.; Bhattacharyya; N.; Kalita; M. (2020) . Problems faced by farmers while using different agricultural hand tools and implements, Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(2), 491-493 , DOI : ISSN:0973-4732
Bori; Geetashree; Bhattacharyya; N (2020) . Postural assessment of women workers involved in various handloom activities, International journal of current microbiology and applied Sciences, 9(10), 3585-3591 , DOI : https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.910.414
Konwar; G.; Bhattacharyya; N.; Sharma; B.; Baruah; M (2019) . Inter gender sharing of drudgery by male and female farmers in agricultural activities among plain tribe of Lakhimpur ditrict of Assam, Asian J. of Home Science, 14(2), 329-333 , DOI : ISSN:0973-4732
Sonia; L.; Bhattacharyya; N.; Kalita; M.; Baruah; M. (2019) . Scope for design suggestions of hand tools used in performing agricultural activities, Asian J. of Home Science, 14(2), 380-384 , DOI : : https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3396134
Saikia; P.; Bhattacharyya; N.; Baruah; M. (2018) . Factors affecting work ability among the workers engaged in different occupations, Advance research journal of Social Science, 9(2), 198-204
Kalita; M.; Bhattacharyya; N.; Borah; R. (2018) . Work posture analysis of activities performed by blacksmiths engaged in hand tools manufacturing units, Asian Journal of Home Science,, 13(1), 423-428 , DOI : DOI: 10.15740/HAS/AJHS/13.1/423-428
Kalita; M.; Borah; R.; Bhattacharyya; N.; (2017) . Physiological workload of farm women in paddy activity of Assam, , 8(2), 150-156 , DOI : Online-Issn No :
Bhattacharyya; N.; Chakrabarti; D. (2016) . Ergonomics-A Way to Occupational Wellness of Workers Engaged in Industrial Activities: Specific Reference to Assam, J of Ergonomics , 6(3), 2-5 , DOI : , http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-7556.1000164
Ali N. F.; Bhattacharyya N.; Baruah M. (2013) . Development and Ergonomic evaluation of improved pruning knife for light pruning in tea gardens, International journal of agricultural Engineering, 6(2), 311-316
Nandita Bhattacharyya; D. Chakraborti (2012) . Ergonomic assessment of workers engaged in tea cultivation, Work: A journal of prevention, assessment and rehabilitation, 41(2), 1234-1238 , DOI : 10.3233/WOR-2012-0308-1234
D. Chakrabarti; Nandita Bhattacharyya (2012) . Ergonomic design intervention strategy for work tool development for women agro-based workers in Northeast India, Work: A journal of prevention, assessment and rehabilitation, 43(4), 403-409 , DOI : 10.3233/WOR-2012-0319-1330.
Nandita Bhattacharyya; D. Chakraborti (2012) . Design development scope on women’s occupational aspect: Specific reference to local agro based food processing industries in NE India, Work: A journal of prevention, assessment and rehabilitation,, 43(4), 1330-1334 , DOI :  10.3233/WOR-2012-1476
Bhattacharyya, N. and Choudhury, M.(2023). Golden Jubilee Souvenir. SM Press and Publication, SM Press and Publication, Jorhat, ISBN:ISBN 978-81-962645-3-6
Bhattacharyya, N.; Sharma, B.; Baruah, M. and Bhuyan, B.(2023). Prospects of small enterprises-a path towards prosperity. SM Press and Publication, SM Press and Publication, Jorhat, ISBN:ISBN 978-81-962645-4-3
Sharma, B.(2024). Ergonomics in Agriculture. in : Sustainable Farming Systems for Climate Resilience and Better Human Health, Anbarasan, S.; Parmeswari, P.; S., S.K.; Singh, O.B.; Satwadhar, P.; Upadhyaya, E.; (Eds), NineTals Publishings,NCR, Delhi, India, pp 95-118, ISBN:978-81-972354-6-7.
Bhattacharyya, N.(2023). Quality Design: an Ergonomics Approach. in : Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Bhattacharyya, N.; Choudhury, M.; (Eds), SM Press and Publication,SM Press and Publication, Jorhat, pp 51-53, ISBN:ISBN 978-81-962645-3-6.
Bhattacharyya, N. and Choudhury, M.(2023). Quality Design: an Ergonomics Approach. in : Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Bhattacharyya, N. and Choudhury, M. (Eds), SM Press and Publication,SM Press and Publication, Jorhat, pp 151-154, ISBN:E ISBN 978-81-968974-4-4,.
Bhattacharyya, N. and Saikia, H.(2024). Anthropometry in Interior Design. in : Habitats-Holistic approaches to building interiors and technical systems, Rao, R. and Singh, S. Dinesh, S.; (Eds), Noble science Press,Noble Science PressAggarwal Plaza, LSC-1, Mayur Vihar Phase 3, Delhi-110096, pp 316-332, ISBN:E ISBN 978-81-968974-4-4,.
Bhattacharyya, N. and Saikia, H.(2024). Anthropometry in Interior Design. in : Habitats-Holistic Approaches to Building, Interiors and Technical Systems, Rao, R. and Singh, S. Dinesh, S.; (Eds), Noble science Press,Aggarwal Plaza, LSC-1, Mayur Vihar Phase 3, Delhi-110096, pp 316-332, ISBN:E ISBN 978-81-968974-4-4,.
Kalita, M.; Borah, R. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2022). Development of Scale for Assessing Occupational Health Hazards in Post Harvest Activities (OHHPA Scale) .. in : Ergonomics for Design and Innovation-Humanizing Work and Work Environment: Proceedings of HWWE 2021, Chakrabarti, D.; Karmakar, S. and Salve, U.R. (Eds), Springer,Springer Nature Switzerland AG, pp 653-660, ISBN:ISBN 978-981-16-7360-3.
Baruah, M.; Bhattacharyya, N.; Karmakar, S. and Nayak, B.K.(2022). Eye Tracking to Evaluate the Usability of User Interfaces. in : Ergonomics for Design and Innovation-Humanizing Work and Work Environment, Chakrabarti, D.; Karmakar, S.; Salve, U.R. (Eds), Springer,Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland, pp 201-211, ISBN:ISBN 978-3-030-94276-2 .
Mira, K.; Borah, R. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2022). Development of Scale for Assessing Occupational Health Hazards in Post Harvest Activities (OHHPA Scale) .. in : Ergonomics for Design and Innovation-Humanizing Work and Work Environment: Proceedings of HWWE 2021, Chakrabarti, D.; Karmakar, S. and Salve, U.R. (Eds), Springer,Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022, pp 653-660, ISBN:ISBN 978-3-030-94276-2 .
Borah, T. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2020). Spatial ability – an approach in designing learning materials for children. in : Advances in intelligent systems and computing: Convergence of Ergonomics and Design, Gutierreze, A.M. and Goonetilleke, R. Robielos, R.A.; (Eds), Springer,Springer Nature, Switzerland, pp 149-158, ISBN:978-3-030-63334-9.
Bori, G. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2020). Anthropometric consideration for occupational Wellbeing of women weavers engaged in commercial handloom weaving. in : Advances in intelligent systems and computing: Convergence of Ergonomics and Design, Gutierrze, A.M. and Goonotilleke, R. Robielos, R.A.; (Eds), Springer,Springer Nature, Switzerland, pp 44-56, ISBN:978-3-030-63334-9.
Lahkar, K. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2017). Occupational Health Hazard of Workers Engaged in Food Processing Unit of Assam. in : Design Science and Innovation: Ergonomics for improved productivity, Muzammil, M. and Khan, A.A. Hasan, F.; (Eds), Springer,Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd,152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, pp 57-66, ISBN:978-981-15-9053-5.
Langthasa, S.(2023). Ergonomics in agriculture: An approach for design modifications of implements, adoptable for human compatibility needs.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management and Consumer Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Community Science, AAU
Bori, G.(2021). Occupational factors and work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among the commercial weavers.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management and Consumer Science, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Baruah, M.(2020). Design requirements for ease of operation of Consumer electronics products.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat-13
Baruah, M.(2020). Design requirements for ease of operation of Consumer electronics products.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat-13
Bhattacharyya, N.(2020). Design requirements for ease of operation of consumer electronic products used for cooking.Ph.D. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management and Consumer Science, Assam Agricultural University, College of Community Science, AAU
Saikia, P.(2016). Stress and work ability index of workers engaged in different occupations.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Pegu, B.(2012). Legibility of product labels with respect to content, font size and colour combination.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Langthasa, S.(2012). Study on handtools used by farmers in performance of agricultural activities in tribal and non tribal households of Assam.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Borah, N.(2011). Assistive technology and home living elderly people.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Lahkar, K.(2009). Ergonomics risk factors: Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders at work (Special reference to fruit processing units of Assam).M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13
Gayan, M.(1999). Ergonomic evaluation of postures assumed by women workers engaged in performance of different activities in handloom industries of Assam .M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat-13
Hazarika, M.(1998). Ergonomical evaluation of activities performed by women workers in tea gardens of Assam.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Agricultural university, Jorhat-13
Sharma, B.(2025). Krishirota mohilar karmadakshata bridhi aru kosto laghob kora kisuman unnat mandandarkrishi xojuli.. Faculty of Community Science, Jorhat
Bhattacharyya, N.; Kalita, M. and Chetia, D.(2024). Unnot manor nirali kora ahila. Faculty of Community Science, Joraht
Bhattacharyya, N.; Kalita, M. and Chetia, D.(2024). Pexi-konkalor bikar hraxot ergonomicsor abodan. Faculty of Community Science, Jorhat
Baruah, M.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Sharma, B.(2023). Sangathanik Koushal. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Kalita, M.; Bhattacharyya, N.; Bhuyan, B. and Sharma, B.(2023). Krishirota mohilar kosto laghab korar prayujoniota. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Kalita, M.; Borah, R. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2023). Unnato mandandor dhan korhiwa pasi. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Bhuyan, B.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Kalita, M.(2023). Grahok surakhya ain 2019. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Bhuyan, B.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Sharma, B.(2023). Pradhanmantri bikash Yojona. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Sharma, B.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Kalita, M.(2023). xoseton grahokor dwaitwa. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Sharma, B.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Kalita, M.(2023). Mohilar arthik xobolikoronor babe swa niyujonor ketaman upai. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Kalita, M.; Borah, R. and Bhattacharyya, N.(2023). Unnot mandandor dhan korhiuwa pasi. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Baruah, M.; Bhattacharyya, N. and Sharma, B.(2023). Sangothonic Koushal. Directorate of Extension Education, AAU, Jorhat, Jorhat
Achievements
  • Achievement in educational activities:


    - So far guided nine (9) M.Sc. students and one Ph. D student.


    - Assisted students in getting awards in National and International level





    Achievement in Research activities:


    - Developed several user friendly work tools/accessories for workers engaged in agricultural


    farm, fruit processing units and tea fields.


    - Completed four (4) numbers of externally funded projects.


    - Successful in bringing collaborative research with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.


    - Bagged the Spoke Institute, Design Innovation Centre (DIC) centre which was sponsored by


    Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi in competitive mode.


    - Acting as a Coordinator of Spoke Institute, Design Innovation Centre (AAU).


    - Since 2013 involved in standard making process at National level (BIS) and International


    level (ISO). At present


    - Involved in the following Technical Committees of International Standardization


    Organization (ISO):


    - ISO/TC 159/SC 01


    - ISO/TC 159/SC 01/WG 05


    - ISO/TC 159/SC 04


    - ISO/TC 159/SC 04/WG 10


    - ISO/TC 159/SC 05/WG 05


    - Could generate revenue by selling technologies developed under AICRP and externally


    funded projects





    Particulars of recognition:


    - Selected to have an exposure visit to advanced laboratory in abroad under NAHEP (National


    Agricultural Higher Education Programme). Under the programme visited University of


    California, Davis for one- month.


    - Bagged IEA Congress IDC fund (rewarded authorship) from International Ergonomics


    Association to participate in 18th IEA World Congress on Ergonomics, held in Recife, Brazil


    from 12th February to 16th February’ 2012.


    - Involved in standard making process of International Standard formulation of ISO 27501-


    27501 and 27503 series. In this connection attended as Indian expert in Scientific Committee


    meetings of ISO 159 held in Chicago (2014) and Paris (2015).


    - At present actively engage in standard making process under ISO 159, Technical Committee


    related to Ergonomics for Children, ISO 27503 as a core committee member with Scientists


    from Japan.


    - Acting as the Principal member in “Bureau of Indian Standards’ (An organization for


    furnishing inputs for International Standard Organization, ISO) and settings standards for


    Indian Standards.


    - Invited to deliver Key note address and lead lectures in several conferences, workshops and


    seminars at National and International level.


    - Invited to chair several sessions in several conferences, workshops and seminars at National


    and International level.
  • Assisted in educational activities
    Dr. Geetashree Bori, a former Ph.D. student under guidance of Dr. Nandita Bhattacharyya got appreciation award by Home Science Association of India for her Ph.D. research
  • Assisted in educational activities
    Dr. Geetashree Bori, a former Ph.D. student under guidance of Dr. Nandita Bhattacharyya bagged IEA Kingfar Award from International Ergonomics Association for her research work in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics.
Membership
  • Indian Society of Ergonomics (Assistant Secretary)
    Life Member
  • Assam Science Society
    Life Member
Projects
  • DST sponsored project on "Drudgery reducing tools and techniques-an approach to foster scientific knowledge among rural women for better health and increasevproductiivty", project cost Rs.22.35 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • Department of Science and Technology. sponsored project on "Drudgery reducing tools and techniques- an approach to foster scientific knowledge among rural women for better health and increase productivity", project cost Rs.22,35,000.00 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "Ergonomics in agriculture-a way to improve work performance of farm workers to enhance productivity and better health", project cost Rs.20 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project sponsored project on "Ergonomics in Agriculture – a way to improve work performance of farm workers to enhance productivity and better health", project cost Rs.19,69,000.00 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • DST sponsored project on "Drudgery reducing tools and techniques-an approach to foster scientific knowledge among rural women for better haelth and increase productivity", project cost Rs.22.35 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • ARIAS Society, APART, Govt. of Assam sponsored project on "‘Ergonomics in Agriculture -a way to improve work performance of farm workers to enhance productivity and better health’", project cost Rs.19.69 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Women in Agriculture", implemented in 2020.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Women in Agriculture", implemented in 2020.
  • Ministry of Human Resource Development sponsored project on "DIC spoke institute", project cost Rs.1 Crore implemented in 2018.
  • sponsored project on "Ergonomics design approaches for occupational wellness of tea pluckers", implemented in 2018.
  • ministry of Human Resource Develoment sponsored project on "Design Innovation Centre (Spoke Institute)", project cost Rs.1 Crore implemented in 2016.
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research sponsored project on "Optimizing energy in rural households of Assam.", implemented in 2003.
  • National Tea Research Foundation, Tea Board of India sponsored project on "Ergonomic assessment of technologies used by workers in performance of different activities in tea fields", implemented in 2006.
  • National Tea Research Foundation, Tea Board of India sponsored project on "Ergonomic assessment of postures assumed by workers in tea fields", implemented in 2003.
  • Ministry of Human Resource Management, New Delhi sponsored project on "Ergonomic design approaches for occupational wellness of tea pluckers engaged in manual tea plucking activities", project cost Rs.19.69 Lakh implemented in 2018.