Department of Forestry

DEPARTMENTS

Engineering

Science

CENTRE

Dr. Madhu Bala Sharma

Professor

Wood Science & Technology,, Plant Anatomy, Ethnobotany, Forest Products and Their Utilization

Contact
(EPBX/Office): 2257401-8 Extension 7154
HONORS AND AWARDS
  1. Young Scientist Award 1993-1994: Awarded by ISTS, Dr. YS Parmar University of  Horticulture and Forestry, Solan -173230, Himachal Pradesh for outstanding research contribution in  forestry
  2. Research Associate, CSIR, New Delhi, February, 1991 to June , 1992
  3. Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, New Delhi , February, 1988 to January, 1991
  4. Senior Research Fellowship, HP University Shimla during Ph.D. (1986 to January,1988)
  5. Awarded Gold Medal for Certificate Course in German (1986)  
  6. Awarded Gold Medal for Diploma Course in German (1987)  
  7. Junior Research Fellowship, HP University Shimla during M. Phil. (1984-86)
  8. Merit Scholarship of HP University Shimla during M. Sc. (1982-84)
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
 DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
 Ph. D.BotanyH. P. University Shimla1990
 M. Phil.BotanyH. P. University Shimla1986
 M. Sc.BotanyH. P. University Shimla1984
 Certificate Course GermanH. P. University Shimla1986
 Diploma CourseGermanH. P. University Shimla1987
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
S. NoFromToDesignationOrganisation
1.9th March, 2026Till dateMember, Board of ManagementNERIST
2.18th March, 2024Till dateDean, Research and DevelopmentNERIST
3.31st May, 202118th March, 2024Head, Department of ForestryNERIST
4. August, 2022 November, 2023Chairperson,  Sexual Harassment CommitteeNERIST
5.August, 2022March, 2023Chairman, KG School  NERIST
6.December, 2015December, 2018Chairperson,  Sexual Harassment CommitteeNERIST
7.February, 2015April, 2018Head, Department of ForestryNERIST
8.January, 2002 April, 2008 Hostel WardenNERIST
9.January, 2007May, 2021 In-charge of Wood Science & Forest Product LabNERIST
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyYearAmount (Rs.)
Studies on NTFPs of Arunachal Pradesh: Documentation and commercial potential of high value medicinal plants, thatches and brooms (Co-PI)DST, New Delhi2006-201011.77 Lakhs
Evaluation of Taxus wallichiana from North Eastern and North Western Indian Himalayas for selection of Elite clones for Artificial Propagation (Co-PI)DBT, New Delhi2012-201532.69 Lakhs
Studies on contribution of agroforestry systems in wildlife and biodiversity conservation in Northeast India, (PI)CSIR, New Delhi2013-201627.50 Lakhs
Documentation of Indigenous knowledge system of selected major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and the relevance of Intellectual property right to IKS (Co-PI)NMHS under GBPNIHESD),Kosi-Katarmal, Almora2018-202148.33 Lakhs
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
  1. Life member of ISTE
  2. Life member of IAWS, Bangalore
  3. Member of International Association of Wood Anatomists, Netherlands
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
Course TitleCourse CodeModule
Wood AnatomyFR-21104Degree
Wood AnatomyFR-5103Degree
Wood Science & TechnologyFR-5202Degree
Timber & Non-Timber Forest ProductsFR-5203Degree
Logging & ErgonomicsFR-6105Degree
Wood Science & TechnologyFR-8101PG
Concept of ForestryFR-9001Ph.D.
Timber & Non-Timber Forest ProductsFR-9003Ph.D.
Wood TechnologyFR-9010Ph.D.
PROJECTS AND DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED

 M. Sc. (Forestry) and B. Sc. Forestry students guided/co-guided:

1. M. Sc. (Forestry) Dissertations     23 Students
2. B. Sc. (Forestry) Final Projects    32 Students
PH.D. SUPERVISED
S. NoName of Ph. D. ScholarSupervised / Co-SupervisedStatus
1.Ms. Malti Kumar SinghSupervisedPh.D. Completed
2. Mr. Bibhuti Ranjan GogoiSupervisedPh.D. Completed
3.Mr. Kabuk LegoCo-SupervisedPh.D. Completed
4.Ms. Yashmita Ulman NitinCo-SupervisedPh.D. Completed
5.Mr. Diana Ethel AmongeCo-SupervisedPh.D. Completed
6.Mr. Govinda PanggingCo-SupervisedPh.D. Completed
7.Ms. Dhanashree Laishram Co-SupervisedPh.D. Completed
8.Mr. Jayanta GogoiSupervisedPh.D. Completed
9.Mr. Mahesh WangkhemSupervisorPh.D. Completed
10.Ms. Momang TaliCo-SupervisorPh.D. Completed
11.Ms. Joysree DebbarmaCo-SupervisorPh.D. Completed
12. Ms. Nabam ApiCo-SupervisorPh.D. Completed
13.Mr. Niraj RaiSupervisorPh.D. Completed
14.Ms. Kritika PrasarSupervisorContd.
15.Ms. Techi YachiSupervisorContd.
16.Ms. Joyful DkharSupervisorContd.
17.Ms. Habaiah Ina ShabongSupervisorContd.
PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
Course NameSponsored ByDate
Managing change for the growth of technical institutionsDepartment of HSS , NERIST,  Nirjuli, A. P.05-06-2000 to15-06-2000
Disaster ManagementFNDM Centre,  Deptt. of Civil Engg.  NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.04-10-2001 to 10-10-2001
Integrated Watershed Development and ManagementDepartment  of Agri. Engineering, NERIST,
Nirjuli, A. P.		17-12-2001 to 28-12-2001
IT applications in library and information managementNERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.11-11-2002 to 22-11-2002
Mechanical Engineering Design: A concurrent engineering approachMechanical  Engg. Department, NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.02-12-2002 to 13-12-2002
Translating Ideas into Products and PatentsMechanical Engg. Department, NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.17-02-2003 to 28-2-2003
Integrated Management Programme for effective Management of Technical InstitutionsDepartment of HSS, NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.17-03-2003 to 28-03-2003
Recent advances in design & testing of agricultural machinesDepartment of Agri. Engineering,
NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.		23-06-2003 to 04-07-2003
Biomedical ImagingDepartment of Computer Science &Engg., NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.10-11-2003 to 21-11-2003
Technical Institutions and Entrepreneurial Development : OD approachDepartment of HSS, NERIST, Nirjuli, A. P.16-12-2003 to 26-12-2003
Management of Social Forestry for Sustainable LivelihoodNIRD-NEC Ghy and Dr. C. L. Sharma, Forestry Deptt.25-04-2011 to 30-04-2011
Capacity building for rural development functionaries of NE RegionNIRD-NEC Ghy and Dr. C. L. Sharma, Forestry Deptt.21-11-2011 to 26-11-2011
SPSS User Training WorkshopISI Kolkata and  Forestry Department, NERIST31-10- 2011to 04-11-2011
Ergonomics and safety in production designsDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST, Nirjuli, AP14-05-2013 to 18-05-2013
Faculty development programme on “Stress Management”CMS and ECE deptt., NERIST04-11-2013 to 06 -11-2013 
Appropriate Technology for Rural  DevelopmentDepartment of Mechanical Engg., NERIST, Nirjuli, AP25-08-2014 to 29-08-2014
SHORT TERM COURSES  / TRAINING PROGRAMS ORGANIZED /LECTURES DELIVERED
  1. Training programme on Forest, Wildlife and Ecotourism: Challenges and Opportunities sponsored by Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt of India at NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh during 21-24th August, 2014.
  2. Training programme on Enhancement of livelihood and biodiversity conservation through community based organisation sponsored by MOEF and CC, New Delhi at Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh during 21st March – 24th March, 2015. 
PUBLICATIONS (RECENT)
  1. Wangkhem, M., Sharma, M., Sharma, C. L and Tali, M. 2026.  Wood anatomy of shrub and tree species of Rhododendron of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Vegetos: https://doi.org/10.1007/42535-026-01802-8
  2. Debbarma, J., Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2026. Ethnobotanical uses of spices and condiments by four ethnic groups in Tripura, India. Current Botany17: 7-17 https://doi.org/10.25081/ cb.2026.v17.9763
  3. Tali,  M.,   Sharma,  C. L.,   Sharma, M.,  and  Wangkhem,  M. 2025. Morphological characteristics of Calamus species of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Bioresources 14 (2): 01-07. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo. 18670632
  4. Rai, N., Sharma, M., Sharma, C. L., Pangging, G. and Wangkhem, M. 2025. Ethnobotanical studies of important tree species used by Sherdukpen tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Non Timber Forest Products, 32(2), pp.131-137. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2025 FB4H28
  5. Nabam, A., Pangging, G. and Sharma, M. 2025. Documentation of prevailing agroforestry systems and socio-economic conditions of agroforestry farmers of Nyishi tribe: A case study of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Agroforestry. 27(1): 1-20.
  6. Tali,  M.,   Sharma,  C. L.,   Sharma, M.,  and  Wangkhem,  M. 2024. Morpho-anatomical and physical properties of some Rattan species of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Vegetos:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-024-01058-0
  7. Debbarma, J.,  Sharma,  C. L. and  Sharma, M. 2024.     Documentation of spices and condiments as medicines by Reang community of Tripura.  Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops Vol. 33 (1): 61-73.
  8. Wangkhem,  M.,  Sharma, M., Sharma,  C. L., Tali,  M. and Rai, N.  2024.  Comparative anatomy of some Rhododendron species of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science,  J Indian Acad Wood Sci 21(1):204–223 doi.org/10.1007/s13196-023-00326-x.
  9. Tali,  M.,   Sharma,  C. L.,   Sharma, M.,  and  Wangkhem,  M , 2024.Stem anatomy of Calamus species of Arunachal Pradesh, India .  Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science 21:65–82. doi.org/10.1007/s13196-024-00343-4.
  10. Wangkhem,  M.,  Sharma, M., Sharma,  C. L., and  Tali,  M.  2023. Physico-anatomical properties of Rhododendron arboreum Sm. subspecies of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Hill Farming  Vol. 36: 162-172.
  11. Tali,  M.,   Sharma,  C. L.,   Sharma, M.,  and  Wangkhem,  M. 2023. Physical properties of Calamus species of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Hill Farming  Volume 36: 92-98.
  12. Sharma, M., Sharma,  C. L.,   Lepcha, P., Wangkhem,  M. and  Tali,  M.  2023. Wood anatomical characteristics of some Magnolia species  from Sikkim, India. Journal of Scientific Res. Vol. 67(2): 68–78. https://doi:10.37398/JSR.2023.670208.
  13. Pangging G.,  Sharma,  M.,  Sharma, C. L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. 2023.  Status of geographical indications in the Northeast Region of  India. Journal  Intellectual Property Rights, Vol 28: 304-311, DOI: 10.56042/jipr.v28i4.743.
  14. Gogoi, J.,  Sharma, M. and Sharma,  C. L .2023. Nutrient analysis of some selected wild edible plants traditionally consumed by the Wancho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Vegetos, https:// doi.org/10/1007/s42535-023-00660-y.
  15. Gogoi, J.,  Sharma, M., Sharma,  C. L.,   and Pangging, G. 2023. Market survey of wild edible plants consumed by Wancho tribe in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. Advances in Zoology and Botany Vol. 11 (4): 270-281. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2023.110404.
  16. Pangging G.,  Sharma,  M.,  Sharma, C. L., Gogoi, J. and Rai, N. 2022.  A review of medicina  plants used in the traditional healthcare system of Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya, India. Ela Journal of Forestry and  Wildlife 11(4): 1315-1356.
  17. Gogoi, J. and  Sharma, M., 2022. Medicinal uses of wild edible plants by the Wancho Tribe in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Allied Sciences 11(4): 107-114.
  18. Ulman, Y.,  Kumar A. and Sharma, M. 2022. Tradition agroforestry systmens and practices in Assam. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol. 21 (2):414-424. 
  19. Sharma, M., Sharma,  C. L.,   Marak,  L. M.,   Wangkhem,  M. and  Tali,  M.  2022. Anatomical and physical characteristics of some Ficus species of Meghalaya, NE India. J. Indian Acad. Wood Sci. 19(2): 67–78. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-022-00300-z.
  20. Laishram, D., Sharma C. L. and  Sharma,  M. 2022. Evaluation of physical properties of some selected Bambusa species of Manipur. Agricultural Science Digest. DOI: 10.18805/ag.D-5588.     
  21. Laishram, D., Sharma C. L. and  Sharma, M. 2021. Physical properties of some Dendrocalamus species of Manipur. Indian Journal of Hill Farming Vol. 34 (2): 130-137.
  22. Tajo, L,  Bordoloi, R., Paul, A., Das,  B., Sharma,  M. B., Tripathi, O. P. and Sharma, C. L. 2021. Characterization of soil properties and crop yield of a few traditional agroforestry systems of district Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Bioresources 8(1): 35-43.
  23. Sharma, C. L.,  Sharma, M.,  Lamare, D. M., Wangkhem, M. and Pangging, G 2021. Anatomical and physical characteristics of  Cephalostachyum mannii (Gamble) Stapleton – an endemic  scrambling bamboo of Northeast India. Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research. Vol. 8 (1): 99-110.
  24. Pangging G.,  Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2021.  Study on magico-religious plants in Mising tribe of Assam, India.  Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 20(2): 390-403. 
  25. Pangging G.,  Sharma,  M.,  Sharma, C. L., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. 2021.   Review of plants used in the traditional healthcare systems by Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh in Indian Eastern Himalaya.  Pleione 15(3): 332 - 345.
  26. Ulman, Y.,  Singh, M.,   Kumar A. and Sharma, M. 2021.   Conservation of plant diversity in agroforestry systems in a biodiversity hotspot region of Northeast India. Agric Res:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-020-00525-9
  27. Sharma, C. L.,  Sharma, M.,  and Chongloi,  K.  2021.  Anatomical and physical characteristics of  three species of  Schizostachyum from  Nagaland, India.  J. Bamboo and Rattan  Vol. 19 (4): 70-82.    
  28. Pangging G., Tabin, B.,  Sharma, M. and Sharma C. L. 2020. The  growing stock of Phyllostachys bamboosoides Sie Bold & Zucc. plantation: A case study of Apatani tribe from Ziro valley, Eastern Himalaya. Indian Journal of Hill Farming Vol. 33 (2): 316-321.
  29. Gogoi, B. R , Sharma M.  and  Sharma,  C. L.  2020. Variations in tracheid characteristics of Pinus kesiya Royle ex Gordon. Journal of Bioresources 7(1): 37-43. DOI:10.17605/ OSF.IO/A2GTU
  30. Gogoi, B. R , Sharma M.  and  Sharma,  C. L.  2020. Radial variation of wood density in Pinus kesiya Royle ex Gordon. Indian Forester 146 (8): 730-735. DOI: 10.36808/if/2020 /v146i8/142154. 
  31. Ulman,Y.,  Singh, M., Kumar, A. and Sharma, M. 2020. Negative human-wildlife interactions in traditional agroforestry systems in Assam, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa | www.threatenedtaxa.org | 26 July 2020 | 12(10): 16230–16238.  DOI: 10.11609/jott.5754.12.10.16230-16238
  32. Ulman,Y.,  Singh, M., Kumar, A. and Sharma, M. 2020. Agroforestry Systems: A boon or bane for mammal conservation in Northeastern India? Proc Zool Soc  Springers. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12595-020-00335-5.
  33. Pangging, G., Sharma, C. L., Sharma, M., Rai, N. and Gogoi, J. 2020. Traditional handloom practices of Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya.  Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 19 (2): 442-449.
  34. Wangkhem, M., Sharma, M. and Sharma,  C. L. 2020. Comparative wood anatomical properties of genus Syzygium (family Myrtaceae) from Manipur, India. Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 7 (1): 27-42.
  35. Singh, M. K.,  Sharma, M. and Sharma, C. L. 2019.  Anatomical characteristics of some plant members of Meliaceae from Assam, India. Journal of Bioresources 6(2): 33-43.
  36. Sharma, C. L.,  Sharma, M. and Lema D. D.  2019. Evaluation of pulp and paper making potential of some weeds of Arunachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology Volume 7, 3(I): 88-90.
  37. Sharma, M., Sharma C. L., Tado, N. and Laishram, D.  2019. Physical properties of Apatani bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides Siebold & Zucc.) in relation to age and height. International Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology Volume 7, 3 (II): 76-78.
  38. Pangging G., Rai, N.,  Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2019. Utilisation and valuation of important trees of Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Hill Farming. Vol.32 (2):191-202. 
  39. Singh, M. K., Sharma, M. and Sharma, C. L. 2019. Wood anatomy of some  members of Euphorbiaceae and Phyllanthaceae from Assam, India.  Pleione 13(1): 01 - 11.
  40. Pangging,  G., Sharma,  M., Sharma,  C. L., Rai, N. Gogoi J.  and Nyishi tribe  2019. Byopa: A traditional headgear of Nyishi tribe from Arunachal Pradesh (India) and its relevance to Geographical Indication. Pleione 13(1): 12 - 18.
  41. Pangging G.,  Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2019. Ethnobotanical study on plants used in magico-religious practices of Deori tribe in Assam, India. Plant Archives Vol. 19  (1): 387-399.
  42. Gogoi, B. R , Sharma, M.  and  Sharma,  C. L.  2018. Tracheid length variation in Pinus kesiya Royle ex Gord.as affected by age, distance from pith, growth rate and ring width. Journal of Tree Sciences 37 (2):55-61.
  43. Sharma, M.,  Sharma, C. L. and  Haokip, D. 2018.  Anatomical and physical characteristics of some rattan species. J. Indian Acad. Wood Sci. 15(2):132–139.
  44. Lego,  K., Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2018. Axial variation of wood density in Pinus merkusii Jungh. & de Vriese. J. Tree Sci. 37 (1): 1-10 (DOI: 10.5958 /2455-7129.2018.00001.8)
  45. Sharma, M., Sharma, C. L., Bage, M., Gogoi, B. R. and Pangging, G. 2018. Anatomical characteristics and fibre dimensions of some grass species of Arunachal Pradesh and their potential for pulp and paper. Journal of Bioresources 5(1): 41-48.
  46. Pangging G,  Sharma C. L. and Sharma, M. 2018.  Ethnobotanical studies of magico-religious plants with reference to Khampti tribe. International Journal of Life Sciences Research Vol. 6 (2):196-202.
  47. Lego,  K., Sharma, C. L. and Sharma, M. 2018.  Ring width variation in Pinus merkusii Jungh. & de Vriese - An endemic pine of Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Biology Research  3 (1): 372-379. (UGC S. No. 48834).