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General Informations

  • Join Date: 04/02/1986
  • College: College of Veterinary Science
  • Department: Livestock Products Technology
  • Office Email: rajendranath.borpuzari[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
1983
B.V.Sc. & A.H.

College of Veterinary Science/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1985
M.V.Sc. (Meat Hygiene and Technology)

Madras Veterinary College/ Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
1994
Ph.D.

Higher Institute of food and Flavour Industries, Plovdiv, BULGARIA

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
04-02-1986 - Till date
Professor, Department of Livestock Products Technology

College of Veterinary Science/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-07-2005 - 25-11-2016
Principal Scientist, AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering& Technology

College of Veterinary Science/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
28-05-2004 - 30-06-2005
Senior Scientist, AICRP on Post Harvest Engineering& Technology

College of Veterinary Science/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
19-01-1999 - 27-05-2004
Associate Professor

College of Veterinary Science/ Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-04-1995 - 18-01-1999
Associate Professor

Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
06-07-1989 - 31-03-1995
Assistant Professor

Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
04-02-1986 - 05-07-1989
Assistant Professor

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

P Gogoi; R N Borpuzari; T Borpuzari (2017) . Effect of Starter Cultures and Methods of Packaging on Quality Characteristics of Pork Ham, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(9), 734-742
R N Borpuzari; T Borpuzari (2016) . Quality Characteristics of Fermented Buffalo Beef Sausage, Buffalo Bulletin, 35(4), 707-723
P Borah; J R Bora; R N Borpuzari; A Haque; R Bhuyan; S Hazarika (2016) . Effect of Age, Sex and Slaughter Weight on Productive Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality of Crossbred (Hampshire x Assam Local) Pigs, Indian Journal of Animal Research, 50(4), 601-605
P Gogoi; R N Borpuzari; T Borpuzari; R A Hazarika; J R Bora (2014) . Effect of starter cultures and packaging methods on amino acid profile and eating quality characteristics of pork ham, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52(8), 5329-5334
R N Borpuzari; G Mahato; M Thakuria; D Hazarika; M Rahman; B Pegu (2014) . Mortality Pattern of Pigs in an Organized Farm of Assam, Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 35(1), 63-64
R N Borpuzari; J Das; L Borah; P Gogoi (2013) . Carcass Traits of Crossbred Pigs Maintained on Water Hyacinth Incorporated Feed, Indian Veterinary Journal, 90(9), 26-28
R N Borpuzari; B Pegu; D Hazarika; M Rahman; M Thakuria (2013) . Effect of Breed and Season on Conception Rate and Litter Size in an Organized Pig Farm of Assam, Indian Veterinary Journal, 90(9), 28-30
R N Borpuzari; J Das; M Rahman; D Hazarika; M R Saikia (2013) . An Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in an Organized Pig Farm of Assam, Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 29(1), 127-128
R N Borpuzari; J R Bora; J Das; H Hazarika; D Hazarika; M Rahman (2013) . Performance of Crossbred (Hampshire X Assam Local) Pigs Maintained on Water Hyacinth Substituted Feed, Indian Veterinary Journal, 90(3), 85-86
H Pragati; P Saikia; R N Borpuzari; T Borpuzari (2008) . Use of Microbial Cultures in Meat preservation, Indian Food Industry, 27(1), 42-47
S Biswas; R Banerjee; A Chakroborty; R N Borpuzari (2007) . Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Carabeef Quality, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 44(5), 487-490
S Biswas; A Chakroborty; S Sarkar; R N Borpuzari; T Borpuzari (2007) . Effect of Incorporation of Chicken Fat and Skin on the Quality of Chicken Sausages, Journal of Poultry Science, 44(1), 111-115
T Borpuzari; R N Borpuzari; G K Baruah; D Das (2006) . Isolation and Characterization of Bifidobacterial Isolates, Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 59(4), 210-212
P Hazarika; R N Borpuzari; P Saikia; R Thomas (2006) . Effect of a Mixed Starter Culture on Microbial Changes of Minced Mutton Stored under Refrigeration Temperature, Journal of Veterinary Public Health, 4(1), 17-22
R N Borpuzari; M K Sharma; T Borpuzari (2003) . Isolation and characterization of psychrotrophic lactobacilli and micrococci from chilled stored broiler carcass, Indian Veterinary Medical Journal, 27(1), 122-126
R N Borpuzari; K Boschkova (1994) . Studies on Antibacterial Activity of selected micrococcal strains, Scientific Works of Higher Institute of Food and Flavour Industries, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 41(1), 1-9
R N Borpuzari; K Boschkova (1993) . Lysostaphin susceptibility of Staphylococci isolated from raw-dried sausage, Scientific Works of Higher Institute of Food and Flavour Industries, 40(1), 219-227
R N Borpuzari; T Das (1989) . Influence of age and sex on pigeon carcass characteristics, Indian Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 2(2), 132-134
R N Borpuzari; T Das (1989) . Physico-chemical and organoleptic characteristics of pigeon meat, Indian Journal of Meat Science and Technology, 2(2), 135-139
Achievements
  • A. Recipient of Fellowship under the Indo-Bulgarian Cultural Exchange Programme, 1990 B. International Seminars attended: i. The 42nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Lillehmmer, Norway in 1996. ii. The 45th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Yokohama, Japan in 1999. C. National Seminar/Workshop/Convention/Symposium Attended: i. Participated and presented research papers in the Second Convention of Indian Meat Science Association and National Symposium on “Prospects and Challenges in Indian Meat Industry” organized at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai on July 27-29, 2006. ii. Participated in the seminar on “Developmental Strategies for Veterinary Education, Research and Extension in Asom” organized by the Assam Agricultural University Teachers’ Association, Khanapara, Guwahati from August 17-18, 2006. iii. Participated in the national seminar on “Potential and Prospects of Organic Farming in North East” organized by the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya during 30-31 October, 2006. iv. Participated and presented paper in the National Symposium on “Technology Management, Visioning and Upscaling for Accelerating Livestock Production” organized by the Department of Livestock Production and Management, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati during November 11-13, 2010. v. Participated and presented research papers in the 5th Annual Conference and National Symposium of Indian Meat Science Association on “Emerging Technological Changes to Meet the Demands of Domestic and Export Meat Sector” organized by the National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad from February 7-9, 2013. vi. Participated in the Sensitization cum Installation Workshop of the NAIP Consortium “Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS” in the Department of Livestock production and Management, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati during February 14-15, 2013. vii. Participated and presented a lead paper in the National Symposium on “Buffalo for Sustainable Food Security” organized by the Indian Society for Buffalo Development and Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara Campus, March 15-16, 2013. D. Invited as Resource Person by Organizations/ Institutions Outside Assam Agricultural University: i. Invited as Resource Person by the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar 8th-9th March 2017 ii. Invited to deliver a lecture in the Summer School on “Enhancement of Productivity through Livestock Integrated Farming System” organized by the Division of Animal Production, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya from 24 August - 13 September, 2010 iii. Invited as a resource person to deliver lecture on 07.09.2010 in Summer School on organized by the Division of Animal Production, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya from 2 – 22 Sept, 2010. iv. Invited as an expert for evaluation of Research and Development Project “New Dimension in Agricultural Marketing and Rural Employment Generation through Value Added Duck Meat Production” by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal, Kolkata – 700 091. v. Invited as a Resource person to conduct a class on “Livelihoods Improvement of Farm Families through Value Addition of Livestock Produce” in the Workshop on Livelihood Promotion under NRLM organized by the State Institute of Rural Development, Govt. of Assam on 22nd December, 2011. vi. Conducted practical demonstration classes (on 14.05.2013 and 15.5.2013) in the training programme on “Profitable Pig Farming and Meat Processing” organized by the National Institute of Rural Development, North Eastern Regional Centre, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Guwahati. vii. Delivered a lecture on “Livestock Products, Value Addition, Value Chain and Marketing under Changing Food Habits of Human Population and Its Impact on Tradition, Culture, Values and Nutritional Security” in the Short Course on “Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerabilities on Livestock Production, Adaption and Mitigation in Hill Ecosystem” organized by the Division of Livestock Production, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya during 11 – 20th September, 2013. viii. Invited as a Resource person to deliver lecture on “Slaughter and Hygienic Pork Marketing” on 30.10.2013 and “Practical Demonstration of Scientific Pig Farming” on under the training programme of “Pig Farming and Management” organized by the Centre for Practical Livelihood Training, NEDFi, NEDFi House, Guwahati. ix. Conducted class on 16.07.2014 in the training programme on “Meat Processing and Value Addition – Its Status and Scope in Entrepreneurship Development in NE” organized by the National Institute of Rural Development, North Eastern Regional Centre, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Guwahati. x. Conducted class on the topic on “Sustainable Livelihood through Livestock Production and Its Prospects in Arunachal Pradesh” in the NEC sponsored training programme on “Capacity Building of Development Functionaries on Sustainable Livelihood under NRLM” organized by the National Institute of Rural Development, North Eastern Regional Centre, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Guwahati from 29 December, 2014 to 3rd January, 2015. xi. Conducted class on 01.01.2015 on the topic on “Meat Processing and Value Addition in Pork and Pork Products” in the NEC sponsored training programme on “Profitable Pig Farming and Meat Processing” organized by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, North Eastern Regional Centre, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Guwahati from 4-9th January, 2015. xii. Conducted class on 23.04.2015 on the topic on “Value Addition in Pork and Pork Products” in the training programme under Basin Development Livelihood Programme organized by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, North Eastern Regional Centre, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, Guwahati from 20-25th April, 2015. E. Invited as Member of Selection Committee: i. Invited as an expert for selection of teachers in the Department of Animal Products Technology and Marketing in the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata – 700 037 on 09.04.2001. ii. Invited as an Adviser by the Chairman, Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi to interview candidates for the post of Senior Scientist (Livestock Products Technology), Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar on 16.12.2009. iii. Invited as a Member of the Selection Committee for recruitment of teachers in the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata – 700 037 on 12.07.2012. F. Invited as External Examiner and Question Paper Setter: i. Thesis evaluation and viva-voce examination of M.V.Sc. student at the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata – 700 037. ii. Invited as External Examiner to conduct practical examination of MVSc degree programme by the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizwal, Mizoram on 14.06.2012. iii. Invited as External Examiner to conduct practical examination of B.V.Sc.& A.H. degree programme by the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizwal, Mizoram on 3rd and 4th July, 2012. iv. Appointed as Paper Setter for the Composite Annual External Examination of 2012 for the Course Nos. LPT-311, 312, 321 by the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata – 700 037. v. Examined the Ph.D. thesis on “Quality Analysis of Shidal – A Traditional Fermented Fish Product of Assam” of West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata – 700 037. G. Training Programmes Attended Abroad: i. Successfully completed a one month training programme on “Meat Processing and Abattoir Practices” at the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, United States of America from February 10 – March 11, 2012. H. Training Programmes/ Short Course/ Summer -/Winter Schools Attended in India: i. Attended the training course on “Meat Food Production, Processing, Quality Control and Safety” organized by the Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi from 12 – 26th February, 1996. ii. Attended the ICAR sponsored Winter School training programme on “Production of Organic, Functional Eggs and Meat and Preservation of Poultry Fast Foods at Room Temperature” organized by the Department of Poultry Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai from 1 – 21st December, 2004. iii. Attended the training programme on “Mechanisms for Protection of Intellectual Property in North-East and West Bengal” organized by the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad from April 18-22, 2006. iv. Attended the training on “Agro-Processing Equipment Design” organized by the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, ICAR, Ludhiana during December 27 – January 07, 2011. v. Attended workshop on “Stakeholder Consultations to Identify Thrust Areas in Research and Development in the Area of Food Processing”, Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India on June 29, 2011 at New Delhi. vi. Attended a workshop organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Govt. of India to explore the feasibilities for livestock developments in NER in the areas of country chicken, broiler, fishery and piggery for local markets and eventually for commercial scales on 13.11.2014 at Guwahati. vii. Attended the ‘Programme on Leadership for Innovation in Agriculture” organized by the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow during December 22-26, 2008. viii. Participated in the “Management Development Programme on Public-Private-Partnership for Innovation in Agriculture” held at the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad from July 1-7, 2009. I. Training Programmes/Courses Organized: i. Imparted one month hands-on training on value addition to pork products to the final year students of College of Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology, Central Agricultural University, Ranipool, Gangtok-737 135, Sikkim from June 1 – 30, 2013. ii. Collaborated with the State Institute of Rural Development, Govt. of Assam, Guwahati in organizing training programme on “Person Power Development in Meat Trade” and conducted practical demonstration classes on “Application of Appropriate Technology for Value Addition to Meat and Meat Products to Rural Entrepreneurs” from 14 – 19th September, 2009. J. Proficient in Bulgarian Language. Can read, write and speak Bulgarian language. K. Reviewed article for Meat Science, Elsevier Publication, Amsterdam, the Netherlands L. The AICRP on Post Harvest Technology, Khanapara centre headed by Dr. R. N. Borpuzari was awarded with one of the five Best Performing Centres by the QRT (X Plan) of the AICRP on Post Harvest Technology in 2009. M. The AICRP on Post Harvest Technology, Khanapara centre headed by Dr. R. N. Borpuzari was awarded as the Best Performing Centre by the QRT (XI Plan) of the AICRP on Post Harvest Technology in 2013.
Membership
  • Indian Meat Science Association
    Life Member
Projects
  • ICAR/ World Bank sponsored project on "National Agricultural Innovation Project (Component-2) sub-project on “Value Chain on Novelty Pork Products under Organized Pig Farming System”", implemented in 2008.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "All India Coordinated Research Project on Post Harvest and Engineering Technology", project cost Rs.1.6 Crore implemented in 2004.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Development of Recombinant Monocultures for Fermented Dairy Products", implemented in 2004.
  • Ministry of Food Processing Industries sponsored project on "Application of Multihurdle Technology for Value Addition and Preservation of Spent Chicken Meat at Room Temperature", implemented in 2008.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "Production of Raw-dried Carabeef Sausage", implemented in 2004.
  • ICAR sponsored project on "“Use of Starter Culture for Extended Storage of Comminuted Chevon”", implemented in 2003.