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General Informations

  • Join Date: 01/11/2017
  • College: College of Horticulture and Farming System Research
  • Department: Natural Resource Management
  • Office Email: athar.islam[at]aau.ac.in
  • Other Charges: Member, Training & Placement Cell; PM Vishwakarma; Technical Cell; Visit Bharat @ 2047; GIS, CHFSR

Education Details

 
 
 
 
 
2014
B.Sc. (Agriculture)

College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2016
M.Sc. (Agriculture)

Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
2017
Other Qualifications

National Eligibility Test, ASRB, ICAR

Employment History

 
 
 
 
 
30-08-2016 - 28-10-2017
Senior Research Fellow, NPCLIGR

Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
01-11-2017 - 02-06-2018
Scientist (Technical Officer), GKMS, IMD

Regional Agricultural Research Station, AAU, Gossaigaon

 
 
 
 
 
03-06-2018 - 14-06-2023
Scientist (Technical Officer), GKMS, IMD

Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University

 
 
 
 
 
15-06-2023 - Till date
Assistant Professor

College of Horticulture & FSR, Assam Agricultural University

Publications

Jyotishman Goswami (2022) . Dry and Wet Spell Analysis and Moisture Adequacy Index (MAI) Estimation for Assessing the Agro Climatic Potentiality for Crop Planning in the Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone (CBVZ) of Assam, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(9), 221-232 , DOI : 2022
Saurabh Sharma; Punya Gogoi Khanikar; Athar Nishat Islam (2022) . Evaluation of pan-coefficient estimation methods for reference evapotranspiration (ETo) under humid environment of UBV zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 24(2), 203-206
Kuldip Medhi; Kushal Sarmah; Vinod Upadhyay; Sunil Kumar Paul; Athar Nishat Islam; Bikash Jyoti Gharphalia (2020) . Verification and usability analysis of medium range weather forecast for the Kokrajhar district of lower Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, The Bioscan, 15(2), 363-370 , DOI : 2020
Rituraj Saikia; Purnima Das; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Athar Nishat Islam; Surajit Kalita; Priyanka Saikia (2019) . Species Composition, Relative Abundance and Diversity of Ants Associated with Lac Insect in Assam, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(4), 1852-1859
Purnima Das; Rituraj Saikia; Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Athar Nishat Islam; Priyanka Saikia (2019) . Effect of weather parameters on life cycle duration of lac insect (Kerria spp.) (Kerridae: Hemiptera), Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 7(3), 502-504
Sangeeta Hazarika; Punya Gogoi Khanikar; Athar Nishat Islam; Rajib Lochan Deka (2019) . Dry and wet spell analysis for crop planning in upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology , 21(1), 251-258
Rituraj Saikia; Dilip Kumar Saikia; Athar Nishat Islam; Anjumoni Devee (2019) . Seasonal population build-up of leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee) in paddy in response to meteorological parameters, Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(2), 230-232
Bikash Jyoti Gharphalia; Rajib Lochan Deka; Athar Nishat Islam; Pranjal Dutta; Kuldip Medhi (2018) . Variability and Trends of Rainfall Events in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, India, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(11), 1902-1912
Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Purnima Das; Rituraj Saikia; Athar Nishat Islam (2018) . Settlement behaviour of lac insect, Kerria lacca crawlers, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(6), 1267-1269
Athar Nishat Islam; Punya Gogoi Khanikar; Rajib Lochan Deka; Bikash Jyoti Gharphalia; Pranjal Dutta; Kuldip Medhi (2018) . Weather Manifested Rice Cultivation - A Review, Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(10), 63-73
Lakshmi Kanta Hazarika; Purnima Das; Arumugam Mohanasundaram; Rituraj Saikia; Athar Nishat Islam (2017) . A comprehensive study on pest complex of Flemingia spp. from Jorhat, Assam, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(4), 506-511
Athar Nishat Islam; Punya Gogoi Khanikar; Rajib Lochan Deka; Bandita Goswami (2017) . Impact of Weather Parameters on Winter Rice Productivity in The Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, Journal of Agrometeorology, 19(2016), 75-79 , DOI : October, 2017
Islam, A.N.; Medhi, K. and Deka, R.L.(2023). Paradigm of Agromet Advisory Services and Its Current Advancements. in : Smart Agriculture: Digital Era in Farming, Kachari, M.; Datta, H.S. and Sarmah, R. Boro, R.C.; (Eds), Elite Publishing House,New Delhi - 110089, pp 106-116, ISBN:978-93-58996-80-7.
Deka, N. and Islam, A.N.(2019). "Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa-krishokar param huhrid" (in Assamese). in : Krishinav, Hazarika, D. (Ed), Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University,Shillongani, Nagaon, Assam, pp 104-109.
Islam, A.N.(2016). Impact of weather parameters on winter rice productivity in the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam.M.Sc. thesis submitted to Agricultural Meteorology, Assam Agricultural University, Barbheta Road, Jorhat, Assam (785008), India
Islam, A.N.; Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K.(2023). Reliability of rainfall forecasts in preparation of smart agricultural practices and user response: a case study International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability & Climate Change (ICBFSCC) - 2023 Assam Agricultural University ,College of Agriculture, AAU, Jorhat, Assam & Prof H.S Srivastava Foundation for Science, Lucknow, UP,Jorhat, Assam, Vol. 2(1), 1 - 1.
Islam, A.N.; Gharphalia, B.J. and Dutta, P.(2018). Impact of El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter Rice Productivity and Rainfall Variability at Jorhat, Assam International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (ICCBSA) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam ,Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam and Prof. H.S. Srivastava Foundation for Science, Lukhnow, UP, India,Assam, 0 - 0.
Islam, A.N.; Deka, R.L. and Gharphalia, B.J.(2017). Methane Emission from Paddy Fields and its Mitigation Strategies- A Review Research Conclave - An amalgamation of Academia, Industry and Start-ups Indian Institute of Technology ,SAB, IITG and IIT, Guwahati,Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 62 - 62.
Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R.; Islam, A.N.; Borkataki, S. and Hazarika, S.(2017). Insect pest complex of Flemingia spp., a woody shrub suitable for lac cultivation in North-East India. National Symposium on “Molecular Insect Science Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam ,Department of Entomology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam,Assam, 0 - 0.
Gharphalia, B.J.; Deka, R.L. and Islam, A.N.(2017). Recent trend of extreme rainfall events in the Guwahati city of Assam during 1986-2015 Research Conclave - An amalgamation of Academia, Industry and Start-ups Indian Institute of Technology ,SAB, IITG and IIT, Guwahati,Guwahati, Assam, Vol. 1(1), 47 - 47.
Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N.(2017). Seasonal Incidence of Leaf Folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee in paddy in relation to meteorological parameters Crop Protection: Current trend and future perspective School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University ,Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Agronomy,Medziphema, Nagaland (797106), 0 - 0.
Islam, A.N.; Khanikar, P.G.; Deka, R.L. and Goswami, B.(2016). Impact of Weather Parameters on Winter Rice Productivity in The Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam Climate Driven Food Production Systems Agrometeorological Interventions Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and Association of Agrometeorologist, Anand, Gujarat,Tamil Nadu, 0 - 0.
Gharphalia, B.J.; Islam, A.N.; Medhi, K. and Deka, R.L.(2015). Recent Trend of Extreme Rainfall Events at Jorhat Harnessing Science for Societal Development, 60th Annual Technical Session Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam ,Assam Science Society ,Assam, 0 - 0.
Altaf, N.; Islam, A.N. and Goswami, B.()Judicious handling of agrochemicals for cleaner environment and safer biotic health.E-News Letter.1(1),1, ICAR-NBSS & LUP, North East Regional Centre, Jorhat 785004, Assam
Islam, A.N. and Das, P.()Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa and krishokor babe "MEGHDOOT" App Dainik Janambhumi.26042020(2020),3, Dainik Janambhumi, Jorhat
Islam, A.N.; Deka, R.L.; Tasa, B.; Medhi, K. and Goswami, J.(2023). Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa aru Meghdoot Mobile App (in Assamese). Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Jorhat (AAU/DR/23/LL/613/2023-24 )
Medhi, K.; Khanikar, P.G.; Islam, A.N. and Goswami, B.(2021). Weather forecasting - its types and uses. Director of Research, AAU, Jorhat
Medhi, K.; Deka, R.L.; Sarmah, K. and Islam, A.N.(2020). Cloud types – a brief overview. Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Jorhat (AAU/DR/20/BU/355/2020-21)
Islam, A.N.; Paul, S.K.; Das, M.; Das, S. and Upadhyay, V.(2018). Global Warming and Methane Emission from Paddy.. RARS Gossaigaon, DoR, Assam Agricultural University, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar, Assam
Islam, A.N.; Paul, S.K.; Das, M.; Das, S.; Hussain, R.; Deka, R.L. and Medhi, K.(2018). Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa: Botor Bhittik Krishi Poramorhawoli Hewa (in Assamese). RARS Gossaigaon, DoR, Assam Agricultural University, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar, Assam
Medhi, K.; Paul, S.K.; Deka, R.L.; Das, M.; Gharphalia, B.J.; Dutta, P. and Islam, A.N.(2018). Krishi Jolobayu Porimondol: Ek Somu Abhakh (in Assamese). RARS Gossaigaon, DoR, Assam Agricultural University, Gossaigaon, Kokrajhar, Assam
Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Borkakati, S.; Hazarika, S.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N.(2016). Insect pest complex of Flemingia spp., a woody shrub suitable for lac cultivation in north-east India. . Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N.(2016). Lac Insect. Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Hazarika, L.K.; Das, P.; Saikia, R. and Islam, A.N.(2016). Industrial Utilization of Lac. Director of Research, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
Achievements
  • Received the best Poster Presentation award in the "International Conference on Biodiversity, Food Security, Sustainability & Climate Change (ICBFSCC-2023)", organized by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, in collaboration with Prof. H.S. Srivastava Foundation for Science, Lucknow, during 25th-28th April, 2023.
Membership
  • Association of Agrometeorologists
    Life Member
Projects
  • The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) & RENEW sponsored project on "Developing a Voluntary Carbon Market project for agroforestry plantations and regenerative agriculture in the state of Assam", project cost Rs.0.18 Lakh implemented in 2023.
  • IINRG ICAR sponsored project on "Network Project on Conservation of Lac Insect Genetic Resources (NPCLIGR)", implemented in 2016.
  • Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Development of a Mobile Application and Agro-climatic Atlas for Climate Smart Agriculture in Assam", implemented in 2022.
  • India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences sponsored project on "Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS)", project cost Rs.21.46992 Lakh implemented in 1995.