The Research Council commended the Institute’s notable progress in high-impact publications, patents, and technology development, while encouraging a stronger focus on technology transfer and the successful execution of upcoming initiatives.
The 67th Research Council Meeting of CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, held during 28–30 May 2026, provided a platform to review the Institute’s recent scientific progress and future research roadmap.
Prof. V. M. Tiwari, Director, highlighted key R&D accomplishments achieved over the last six months. Project leaders and Scientists from different divisions presented their research outcomes and ongoing developments.
Director, Dr. VM Tiwari warmly welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of developing sustainable and energy-efficient technologies to address current environmental and energy challenges.
15th NEIST–NEXUS Lecture Series featured Dr. Romi Wahengbam, delivered a lecture on the role of the gut microbiome&fermented foods in cardiometabolic health,highlighting microbiota-targeted nutritional strategies & therapeutic potential of traditional fermented soybean products
16th NEIST–NEXUSLecture Series featured Dr. S Nagamani, delivered a lecture on the integration of experimental biology&computational approaches in modern drug discovery, molecular modeling,ML & graph neural network-based strategies for mechanistic analysis&lead optimization.
Assam contributes 40% of India’s total tea production, reflecting the rich heritage and global significance of Assam tea. The event highlighted the importance of the tea industry and the collective commitment towards its sustainable growth and promotion.
https://t.co/ekGfWG8cG7
The Director, CSIR-NEIST Dr. Virendra M Tiwari participated in the “Walk for Tea” at by TOCLAI Tea Research Institute to commemorate International Tea Day.
The Director, CSIR-NEIST Dr. Virendra M Tiwari participated in the “Walk for Tea” at by TOCLAI Tea Research Institute to commemorate International Tea Day.
14th session NEIST–NEXUS Series featured Dr. P. Yuvaraj, delivered lecture"donor–acceptor organic small molecules,highlighting advances in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) efficient blue electroluminescent materials &triplet exciton harvesting for improved device performance
MoUs were also signed with Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya and Assam down town University to strengthen academic and research collaboration.
Celebrated National Technology Day 2026 under the theme “Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth.” Eminent scientists, academicians, researchers, participated in discussions on sustainable development, healthcare, climate change, renewable energy, and responsible innovation.
Prof. Mehra delivered talk on growing interrelationship between climate change & antimicrobial resistance. Expressed deep concern on increasing health risks arising from env. degradation, particularly the rise in cancer & drug-resistant infections linked to air pollution and AMR