Zoologist · Biochemist · Researcher · Educator
Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology · Tinsukia College, Assam
Researching natural products, microbial diversity, traditional knowledge systems, and biodiversity through interdisciplinary life sciences.
The most compelling questions in life sciences lie at the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern biochemistry. Dr. Sood’s research is guided by the conviction that nature — particularly the rich biodiversity of North-East India — holds answers to contemporary challenges in antimicrobial resistance, glycemic control, gut health, and sustainable food systems.
At the heart of this work is a systematic inquiry into ethnomedicinal plants, fermented foods, and microbial ecosystems. By applying rigorous bioactivity-guided approaches to the study of traditional remedies, this research translates ecological knowledge into reproducible scientific understanding.
“The biodiversity of North-East India is not merely an ecological asset — it is an underexplored pharmacopoeia, a living library of biochemical solutions shaped by millennia of co-evolution.”
Recent work has expanded into phytochemical characterisation of spice plants with antidiabetic potential, collaborative bioremediation research, and the plant humanities — connecting laboratory evidence with cultural and ecological contexts.
Validating traditional plant knowledge through bioactivity screening, phytochemical characterisation, and antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and anti-inflammatory assays.
Cataloguing novel microbial diversity in indigenous fermented foods and soil ecosystems; identifying probiotic and bioremediation-capable strains.
Bridging ecological observation and laboratory evidence to inform natural product development, health innovation, and environmental remediation.
Situating plants at the intersection of myth, medicine, and ecology — presenting ethnobotanical knowledge as both scientific data and living cultural heritage.
Each theme represents an active strand of investigation. Select any theme to explore associated publications.
Bioactivity-guided isolation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic principles from medicinal plants of North-East India.
DBT-funded exploration of novel probiotic bacteria in fermented foods and soils; NCBI GenBank submissions of Enterococcus strains.
Nutritional, biochemical, and microbiological analysis of indigenous fermented beverages of tribal communities in Assam.
Documentation and validation of traditional knowledge systems — bridging ethnobiology with contemporary molecular tools.
Collaborative research on microbial herbicide degradation, genotoxicity assessment, and remediation optimisation.
HPLC-based profiling, enzyme inhibition assays (α-amylase, α-glucosidase), docking studies, and bioactive compound analysis.
Active participation in national and international academic forums and professional development programmes.
Developing digital platforms that support biodiversity documentation, scientific communication, and public engagement with natural history.
An independent biodiversity documentation platform focused on species records, photography, ecological observations, and scientific outreach. Designed to make biodiversity knowledge more accessible to researchers, students, and nature enthusiasts across North-East India.
Explore Platform →Open to collaborations in research, teaching, science communication, biodiversity, microbial diversity, ethnomedicine, plant humanities, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Particularly interested in connecting with researchers in natural product chemistry, fermented food science, traditional knowledge documentation, and environmental biotechnology.
Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology · Tinsukia College
Assam — 786125, India