About Dr. Neelima
Dr Neelima Saikia is a prominent scientist of North-East Institute of Science & Technology (formerly Regional Research Laboratory), Jorhat, Assam. She has a vast experience in the area of soil microbiology, soil management by biological means and plant & soil health. She was engaged in bio-phyto- remediation of crude oil and oily sludge contaminated soil. For her bioremediation work she was awarded B.P Poddar Memorial Award for environment improvement and protection instituted by Bharat Chambers of commerce during 2003-2004. She had developed several technologies for socio-economic improvement. There are more than fifty research paper and six patents to her credit. Besides her assigned job as a scientist, Dr Neelima Saikia was working as an Associate Dean of newly established Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) New-Delhi.
In spite of her science background and hectic work schedule, her contribution to the native literary world is immense and enduring. Her works relies mostly on her profound research on Indian epics and mythology. The critical appreciation comes for her portrayal of feminism, which she depicts in an appealing yet modest manner. Dr Malinee's literature works have attracted the attention of a wide number of readers.
Dr. Malini (aka Dr. Neelima Saikia)