Dr. Chatoan Tesia
Assistant Professor, M. Sc, B.Ed, Ph.D
✉ tesia.chatoan@gmail.com
✉ ctesia@iggc.org.in
☎ 8730848284
1. Description
Name : Dr (Mrs.) Chatoan Tesia
Name of the Department : Department of Zoology
Designation : Assistant Professor
Email id :tesia.chatoan@gmail.com
Qualification : M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.
Specialization : Animal Physiology and Biochemistry
Research Interest :Fish and Amphibian taxonomy; Animal Conservation Biology; Indigenous Traditional Indigenous Knowledge (Sustainable Resource Management; Agricultural Practices and Biodiversity Conservation).
2. Awards and achievement
Awarded Ph. D in Topic :Amphibian diversity in selected water bodies of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh, India and biology of Polypedates megacephalus (Hallowell, 1861).
3. Membership-
A. Arunachal Pradesh College Teachers’ Association (APCTA)
B.Environment and Social Development Association (ESDA)
4. Academic and other Qualification:
| Sl. No. | Exam Passed | Board / University | Year of Passing | Subject | Division / Grade |
| 1 | B Sc. | Gauhati University | 2003 | Zoology | I |
| 2 | M Sc. | Gauhati University | 2005 | Zoology | I |
| 3 | B. Ed | Rajiv Gandhi University | 2008 | – | I |
| 4 | Ph. D | Gauhati University | 2017 | Zoology | – |
| 5 | SLET | SLET commission, Assam (NE Region) | 2009 | Life Science | – |
| 6 | NET | CSIR | 2009 | Life Science | – |
| 7 | GATE | IIT, Kanpur | 2007 | – | – |
| 8 | M.A | IGNOU | Pursuing | EVS | – |
- Research paper published
| Sl. No. | Authors/ Year | Title of the Paper/Book | Journal name/ Book name | Volume No. | ISSN/ISBN No. |
| 1 | Tesia, C., & Bordoloi, S. (2012) | Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Charju River, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh, India | Asian Journal of Experimental Biological Sciences (AJEBS). | 3 (1): 82-86. | 0975-5845. |
| 2 | Tesia, C., & Bordoloi, S. (2013) | Report on Amphibian fauna of Khonsa Circle, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh, India | Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology (GJBB). | 2(4): 493-495 | 2278-9103. |
| 3 | Tesia, C., Ohler, A., & Bordoloi, S. (2017) | Development of Polypedates megacephalus (Hallowell, 1861) (Anura, Rhacophoridae) | Alytes | 34(1-4): 49-60 | 0753-4973 |
| 4 | Ohler, A., Borah, M. M., Das, M. K., Tesia, C., & Bordoloi, S. (2018) | A study on amphibian fauna of Arunachal Pradesh (India) | Alytes | 36(1-4): 276-288 | 0753-4973 |
| 5 | Tesia, C., & Pradhan, S. K. (2024) | Continuous professional development for teachers and NEP 2020. | Indian Journal of Psychology | Book No. 13: pp.139-145. | 0019-5553 |
| 6 | Kaushik, G., Bhattacharyya, S., Tesia, C., &Bordoloi, S. (2026) | Nanotechnology in aquaculture: A review on current applications with future directions. | Nanobiomaterials in Animal Husbandry, Springer Nature Singapore | pp. 343–362 | 3004-8273
3004-8281(E-ISSN)
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| 7 | Tesia, C., Bhattacharyya, S., Bordoloi, S., &Kaushik, G. (2026) | “Phytocompounds: A Sustainable Alternative to CombatAntimicrobial Resistance in Fisheries” | Phytochemicals that Help Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance, CRC Press | Chapter 23 | Accepted (in press)
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| 8 | Tesia, C., Suyang, H., & Tesia, D. (2026) | “Nga-Bang in Community Fishing: A ritual as part of Coming-of-Age Ceremony of the Noctes of Arunachal Pradesh, India”
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Conference Proceeding; International Conferenceon “Interpreting Cultures and Traditions: Shifting the Lens” | Accepted (In press)
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- Paper/ Poster presented in Seminar/ conference/workshop
| Sl. No. | Title of paper/Poster | Name of seminar / conference / Workshop | Name of sponsoring agency | Date |
| 1. | Amphibian diversity of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh, India | Seminar on “Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Climatic Change: The Challenge Ahead” | National Institute of Ecology, Lucknow | 4/12/2010- 6/12/2010 |
| 2. | Problems of Science Education and Recommendations of NEP, 2020: An Analysis | National Seminar on “Higher Education in the Context of Implementation of NEP 2020” | ICSSR, NERC Sponsored and Organized by Department of Education, IGGC, Tezu | 10/02/2023 |
| 3. | Reeling in Tradition: The Wisdom in Indigenous Fishing Methods of the Nocte Tribe, Arunachal Pradesh, India for Sustainable Fisheries. |
International Conference On MultidisciplinaryApproaches Towards Clean Environment, ICMACE, 2024 |
Directorate of Interdisciplinary Research, Assam Don Bosco University, Assam | 22/08/2024-23/08/2024 |
| 4. | Continuous Professional Development For Teachers And NEP 2020
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One-Day National Seminar on
“Teacher Education in the context of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Reforms, Challenges and Opportunities” |
Sponsored by Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh ; Organised by Department of Education, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu
Arunachal Pradesh, India In collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi Institute of Higher Education, (KGIHE) Roing, Arunachal Pradesh |
15/03/ 2024 |
| 5. | “Nga-Bang in Community Fishing: A ritual as part of Coming-of-Age Ceremony of the Noctes of Arunachal Pradesh, India”
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International Conference
on Interpreting Cultures and Traditions: Shifting the Len |
RIWATCH
(Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage), Roing, Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
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19/12/2025-21/12/2025
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- Seminar/ conference/workshop attended
| Sl. No. | Name of seminar / conference / Workshop | Name of sponsoring agency | Date |
| 2. | Workshop “4th DST- SERC School in Herpetology” | Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore | 24th Jan’2011 to 7th Feb’2011 |
| 3. | Workshop on “Basic Principles, Preparatory Methods and Biological Application in Transmission Electron Microscopy” | SAIF, NEHU, Shillong | 22nd Mar’2011- 25th Mar’2011 |
| 5. | Workshop on “Best Practices for Quality Improvement in Colleges” | NAAC sponsored and organized by IQAC, IGGC, Tezu | 10th May’2019 |
| 6. | Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights” | CIPAM, Govt. Of India, KSCST, Bengaluru and IGGC, Tezu | 4th Feb’2020 |
| 7. | Conference on “ Issues and Challenges of Women Empowerment in 21st Century (Women empowerment through entrepreneurship and skill development)” | Sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi and organized by IGGC, Tezu | 24th Feb’ 2020 |
| 8. | Covid-19 Online Awareness Quiz 2020 | Binni Yanga Government Women’s College, Lekhi, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh | 6th April’ 2020 |
| 9. | WORKSHOP ON Online Basic Training on Use of ICT in Teaching | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University | 20 & 23th April’2020 |
| 10. | Webinar on “Referencing and Citation” | Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) & Ram LalAnand College, University of Delhi | 20th April’2020 |
| 11. | Webinar on “Prospect of Research & Innovation in Science: A Post Covid-19 Pandemic Outlook” | Department of Physics & Department of Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar | 10th June’2020 |
| 12. | Webinar on “Higher Education in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities” | Department of Education, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar | 11th June’2020 |
| 13. | Webinar on “Mental During Covid-19”Health and Well Being | Department of Education, Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal | 19th June’2020 |
| 14. | Webinar on “Guidance and Counselling for Wellbeing” | Department of Education, Meerut College, Guidance and Counselling Cell, Meston College of Education, Chennai & Association for Innovative Education, Meerut | 20th June’2020 |
| 15. | International Online Quiz Competition on General Knowledge | Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh | 26th June’ 2020 |
| 16. | Webinar on “Are we headhunters and slave drivers? History through Campaign in North East India” | Department of History, Unity College, Dimapur | 27th June’2020 |
| 17. | Webinar on “Environment Concerns: Problems And Prospective Solutions” | IQAC, Barnagar College, Sorbhog, Assam | 29th and 30th June’2020 |
| 18. | Webinar on “Covid-19 And Indian Economy” | Department of Commerce & Department of Economics, IGGC, Tezu | 30th June’2020 |
| 19. | Webinar on “Different Cloud Platforms” | St. Alphonsa College, KArinkal, Tamil Nadu & St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya. | 4th July’2020 |
| 20. | Digital Transformation : eClassrooms& LMS | Plassey College, University of Kalyani, West Bengal | 4th July 2020 |
| 21. | Webinar on “ Medicinal Animals and Nutraceutical Resources” | North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine, Pasighat | 12th Aug’2020 |
| 22. | Webinar on “Dynamics of Chytridiomycosis, a panzootic disease causing Amphibian declines” | Department of Zoology, Assam Don Bosco University | 16th August’ 2020 |
| 23. | Virtual workshop for the Amphibians of India | IUCN, Species Survival Commission (SSC), Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) | August to October’ 2020 |
| 24. | National webinar on “Higher Education, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development”. | Department of Education, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh | 23rd and 24th August’ 2021 |
| 25. | Two days national Webinar on “Tourism- A path towards Sustainable Development in N.E. States especially Arunachal Pradesh.” | Department of Commerce and IQAC, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh | 9th and 10th December’ 2021 |
| 26. | National Seminar, ICSSR NERC Sponsored National Seminar on “Higher Education in the Context of Implementation of NEP 2020”. | Department of Education, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh | 10th February, 2023 |
| 27. | Participated in One Day Workshop on “Vermicompost and its entrepreneurial Prospects” | Department of Botany, Chemistry and Zoology, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu. | 13th February, 2023 |
- Seminar/ conference/ workshop organized
| Sl. No. | Seminar/ workshop/others | Duration/ Date |
| 1. | Organised offline Lecture Series On “Fundamentals Of Bioinformatics”. | 01/02/2024-04/02/2024 |
| 2. | Organised One-Day National Workshop On “Research Strategies: Grant writing and Beyond”. | 17/11/2025 |
- Details of Orientation Program / Refresher Course / Training Program attended (attach documents):
| Sl. No. | Name of the Program | Name of Institution conducted the program | Date (from : to) |
| 1. | 48th Orientation Programme | UGC-HRDC, NEHU | 24/06/ 2019- 4/07/2019 |
| 2. | Two-Day Workshop on Online Basic Training on Use of ICT in Teaching | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University | 20/04/2020- 23/04/2020 |
| 3. | 2-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Managing Online Classes And Co-Creating MOOCS 3.0” | Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi | 25/07/2020- 10/08/2020 |
| 4. | Online Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on “Changing Perspectives in Pedagogy.” | Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University | 22/08/2020 |
| 5. | Two Weeks Refresher Course in Zoology | Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | 25/04/2022-09/05/2022 |
| 6. | Two Weeks Refresher Course in Life Sciences | UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (UGC-MMTTC), Central University of Kerela. | 20/01/2025- 01/02/2025 |
- Contribution to the Corporate Life of the Institution through different Academic, Management Committees:
| Sl. no. | Name of Committee | Nature of work | Post hold |
| 1 | Admission Committee | To scrutinize and verify the documents submitted for admission procedure | Member |
| 2 | Academic Council, IGG College, Tezu | To assist in promoting a healthy academic atmosphere and enhancing the teaching-learning experiences | Deputy Coordinator |
| 3 | College Development Committee | To look after the development activities of the college, utilization of College Development Fund etc. | Member |
| 4 | College Research Committee | To initiate as well as guide the research activities taken up by the faculties in the college. | Member |
| 5 | Evaluation Centre, End Semester Examination, RGU | Deputy Coordinator | |
| 6 | NAAC | Member |