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Dr. Saikia a distinguished academic and cultural luminary and former faculty of Department of Physics, Cotton University has been appointed as the first Director of Center for Physical Education and Sports, Auniati University, Guwahati Campus.
“I am greatly indebted to Almighty God for giving me anopportunity to serve the people of Assam. In my capacity as director I would make my best of efforts to make Auniati University as one of the leading
universities of India,” said Dr. Saikia.
Dr. Nripanka Saikia, a stalwart in the realms of academia and culture, brings forth a career marked by unwavering dedication and multifaceted achievements. With a robust educational foundation encompassing an MSc, PhD, BT, and BMus(V), Dr. Saikia has consistently excelled, reflecting brilliance
from his early academic years through to his specialized studies.
He has excellent track record of education qualification securing the 4th position in the state in the 10+2 examinations. His academic prowess continued to shine during his undergraduate years at Cotton College,
where he earned the prestigious "Cotton College Merit Certificate."
Dr. Saikia further distinguished himself by securing the first position in the Solid State specialization during his postgraduate studies, setting a benchmark for academic excellence. His PhD field is "Magnetic pulsed field therapy"
With a rich tapestry of teaching experience spanning over 36years, Dr. Saikia has imparted knowledge and mentored students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. His tenure included impactful roles as Assistant Professor at esteemed institutions such as Assam Agricultural University, Handique Girls College, and Haflong Government College. Notably, after a distinguished service of 25 years at Cotton University, he retired, leaving an indelible mark on academia.
During his illustrious career, Dr. Saikia served as the Principal Investigator for a significant research project at Cotton University, where his leadership spanned five years, contributing significantly to academic
and research advancements.
A prolific researcher, Dr. Saikia has authored several research papers and actively participated in national and international conferences, enriching scholarly discourse and advancing knowledge in his field.
Beyond academia, Dr. Saikia has also assumed administrative responsibilities, serving as the Administrative Officer(H) at AIET, Guwahati, demonstrating his versatile leadership capabilities.
Dr. Saikia's contributions transcend academia, encompassing adeep-seated passion for culture and spirituality. An accomplished BMus in Indian Classical Vocal and FRCH in Homoeopathy, he has enriched cultural dialogue through numerous discourses on Indian Culture, Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavatam, and Spirituality in India and Europe.
A prolific author, Dr. Saikia has penned a textbook, two musical books, a short story collection, and a volume of poetry, reflecting his diverse literary talents and profound cultural insights.
During his free time he enjoys playing badminton and golf.