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General Informations

  • Join Date: 21/02/2019
  • College: College of Community Science
  • Department: Apparel and Textile Sciences
  • Office Email: sunita.boruah[at]aau.ac.in

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2004
B. Sc Home Science

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2006
M. Sc

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2018
Ph. D.

Assam Agricultural University

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
21-02-2019 - Till date
Assistant Professor

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-09-2014 - 20-02-2019
Assistant Professor

Assam Women’s University

 
 
 
 
 
01-10-2011 - 30-08-2014
Lecturer

JD Institute of Fashion Technology

 
 
 
 
 
01-08-2006 - 30-07-2011
Lecturer

Sikkim Manipal University (COMIT)

Publications

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; 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
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; Lizamoni Chungkrang (2021) . Physico-mechanical properties of Eri-modal blended yarn, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 9(0), 201-204
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
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
Rangwonnei, R.; Kalita, B.B.; Boruah, S. and Phairembam, S.(2024). Dyeing Auxiliaries: An Overview . in : Research Trends in Home Science And Extension, Singh, P.; Saini, D.V.; (Eds), 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 : A New Approaches in Community Science, Lakshmi, D.V.V.; (Ed), 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 : THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Kalita, B. and Kalita, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds), 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 : THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds), 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 : THE COTTON PATH : FROM FARM TO WARDROBE, Kalita, B.B. and Gogoi, N. Bhuyan, S.; Boruah, S.; (Eds), 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 : Research Trends in Multidisciplinary Research, Jayakumar, R.; (Ed), 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 : A New Approaches in Community Science , .., M.; Singh, N.; (Eds), 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 : Current Trends in Home Science , Lakshmi, V.V.; (Ed), 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 : Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, Jayakumar, R.; Duvvuru, R.R.; (Eds), 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 : Research Trends in Home Science and Extension , Singh, P.; Saini, V. (Eds), 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 : Pulping and Papermaking of Nonwood Plant Fibers, Ainun, Z. and Sapuan, S. Illyas, R.; (Eds), 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 : Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, Jayakumar, R.; Duvvur, R.R. (Eds), 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 : Handbook of Museum Textiles, Jose, S. and Thomas, S. Pandit, P.; Pandey, R.; Gupta, V.; (Eds), 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 : Research Trends In Multidisciplinary Research, Jayakumar, R.; (Ed), 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 : Ethnicity and Cultural Identity in North East India, Chetia, S. (Ed), 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
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, 25 - .
Jose, S. and Boruah, S.()Wool-rubber composite: A sustainable alternativeLeather 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
Achievements
  • 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.
Membership
  • Assam Science Society-AAU Branch
    Life Member
Projects
  • ASTEC sponsored project on "Utilization of Hibiscus Sabdariffa as Functional Fabrics; Effect of Physicochemical Properties on Infused Textiles", project cost Rs.3,86,760.00 Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • ICAR- (NEH) sponsored project on "Development of Skill for setting up small and cottage scale industry based on natural resources of North eastern region of India", project cost Rs.9,75000.00/y Lakh implemented in 2024.
  • AAU sponsored project on "Sankari Yugar Brindavani Bastra Kala Samahar", project cost Rs.2.33 lakh Lakh implemented in 2022.