Dr. Maishnam Rustam Singh
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. : Manipur UniversityResearch Interests:
Population Genetics & Molecular AnthropologyDate of Joining : Jun 5, 2015
Phone:
Email: mrluwang@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Dr Maishnam Rustam Singh is serving in the Department of Anthropology, Cotton University, Guwahati as Assistant Professor from 5th June 2015 onwards. He was previously Guest Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology, Manipur University (i.e. from 9th November, 2011 to 4th June, 2015). He did his UGC- Dr D.S. Kothari postdoctoral research from the Department of Anthropology, Gauhati University during 29th July, 2008 to 28th July, 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology 2007, M.Sc. degree in Anthropology 2001 (specialized in Physical Anthropology) from the Manipur University. He had worked at Anthropological Survey of India, Nagpur as Junior Research Fellow, in a National Project on 'Human Origins, Genome and People of India- DNA Polymorphism' from 2nd April 2005 to 18th July 2008 (three years three months).
Teaching
Teaching human genetics, population genetics, nutrition and health, dental anthropology, ecological anthropology, research methodology, etc
Postgraduate teaching experience of more than eight years, i.e. from 9th November, 2011 onwards.
Research Projects
Ongoing DBT-Twinning Project
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Coordinator cum PI |
Co- PI(s) |
Title of the Project |
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Dr. Maishnam Rustam Singh |
Dr. Malay B. Mukherjee, Dr Kh. Narendra Singh & Dr Surajit Hasnu |
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency among Three Tribes of Assam, India and Its Significance for Antimalarial Therapy |
2018-2021 (3 years) |
NER-BPMC, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India |
Research paper publications
2026
1. Pankhi Sarma, Jonali Devi and Maishnam Rustam Singh , Heritage Management and Community Participation: A Case study of Pancha tirtha Temples in Hajo, Assam, India, Indian Journal of Archaeology, vol. 11, 318-349, 1, 2026
2. Karnajit Mangang and Maishnam Rustam Singh, Prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency across Tribal, Non-Tribal, and Mixed Populations in Northeast India: A Review, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, vol. 13, 2482-2489, 4, 2026 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1304000211
3. Umanandaa Sarmah and Maishnam Rustam Singh , Prevalence of Hypertension among Meitei Residents of Batahghuli, Kamrup Metropolitan District, Assam, Bioinfolet, vol. 23, 261-269, 2, 2026 10.5958/0976-4755.2026.00156.7
4. Pritishree Saharia and Maishnam Rustam Singh, Fertility Variation among Bodo Women of Mudaibari Village in Udalguri District, Assam, India, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, vol. 17, 122763-122769, 98, 09760997, 2026
5. Namram Mangi Singh, Maishnam Rustam Singh, Akalesh Kumar Verma and Namram Sushindrajit Singh, From Ridge Patterns to Latent Marks : A Review on Understanding Dermatoglyphics and Latent Fingerprints in Forensic Science, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, vol. 17, 120678-120686, 97, 2026
2024
1. Dutta K, Verma AK, Gogoi M, Devi M, Singh MR, Singh NS., Anti-inflammatory activity of the phenol rich fraction of Garcinia pedunculata Roxb (ex. Buch Ham): an in vitro and in vivo study, Inflammopharmacology, vol. 32, 2493–2503, 4, 2024 10.1007/s10787-024-01484-1
2. Karnajit Mangang and Maishnam Rustam Singh , Genetic Polymorphism among two Hill Tribes of Assam, India, Bioinfolet, vol. 21, 182-186, 2, 2024 10.5958/0976-4755.2024.00057.4
3. Karnajit Mangang & Maishnam Rustam Singh , Interaction of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydragenase (G6PD) Enzyme Deficiency and Haemoglobin E (HbE) in Two Tribes Co-Existing in the Malarial Zone of Assam, India, Cahiers Magellanes-NS, vol. 6, 2, 2024
4. Karnajit Mangang and Maishnam Rustam Singh , Types of Cerumen in two endogamous tribal populations of Assam, India, Bioinfolet, vol. 21, 528 - 531, 4, 2024 10.5958/0976-4755.2024.00234.6
2023
1. Devi, A. and Singh, M.R. , An Overview on a temple named Shri Shri Kamakhya Math Devalaya of Darrang District, Assam, History Research Journal, vol. 29, 20-23, 0976-5425, 2023
2. Devi, A. and Singh, M.R., An Overview of Tangible Cultural Heritages of Darrang District, Assam with Special Reference to Satras and Temples, ECB, vol. 12, 2394 – 2398, 2063-5346, 2023
2013
1. Singh, M.R., Choudhury, B. and Singh, T.S. , Gene Differentiation Among Nine Populations of Manipur (India), The Oriental Anthropologist, vol. 13, 153-159, 1, 0972558X, 2013
2. Singh, M.R. , Letter to the editor: Controversial report on sickle cell trait in Manipur, Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, vol. 14, 205-206, 2, 11108630, 2013
2012
1. Singh, M.R. , Tongue Rolling and Folding in Six Populations of Manipur, India, Frontier Anthropology, vol. 1, 41-45, 2319-5835, 2012
2. Singh, M.R. and Mangang, K. , Anaemia and Body Mass Index (BMI) of Fisherwomen inhabiting in Karang Island of Loktak Lake, Manipur (India), Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, vol. 3, 47-53, 2, 1309-2326, 2012
2011
1. Singh, M.R., Choudhury, B., Singh, T.S. and Rao, V.R. , Beta-Globin Gene Haplotypes in Manipur, Northeast India, International Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 11, 45-49, 1, 0972-3757, 2011
2. Singh, M.R. and Choudhury, B. , Cerumen Dimorphism Among Some Populations of Northeast India, Bulletin of the Deptt. of Anthropology, Gauhati University, vol. 12, 67-73, 2230-9527, 2011
2010
1. Singh, M.R., Choudhury, B. and Singh, T.S. , Haemoglobin E Distribution in Four Endogamous Populations of Manipur (India), Eurasian Journal of Anthropology, vol. 1, 109- 117, 2, 13092326, 2010
2008
1. Singh, M.R. and Singh, T.S. , Genetic Polymorphisms at Three Loci in Two Populations of Manipur, India, Anthropologisher Anzeiger, vol. 66, 191-198, 2, 00035548, 2008
2005
1. Singh, M.R. and Singh, T.S. , Finger and Palmar Dermatoglyphics of Down Syndromic Persons of Manipur. , Bulletin of the Deptt. of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, vol. 33, 93-106, 09762264, 2005
Research paper publications till 2021
Research Paper publication 2024 onwards
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Umanandaa Sarmah and Maishnam Rustam Singh (2026). Prevalence of Hypertension among Meitei Residents of Batahghuli, Kamrup Metropolitan District, Assam. Bioinfolet. 23(2), 261-269. (Additional Web of Science Indexes)
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Karnajit Mangang and Maishnam Rustam Singh (2026). Prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency across Tribal, Non-Tribal, and Mixed Populations in Northeast India: A Review. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. 13(4), 2482-2489.
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Pankhi Sarma, Jonali Devi and Maishnam Rustam Singh (2026) Heritage Management and Community Participation: A Case study of Pancha tirtha Temples in Hajo, Assam, India. Indian Journal of Archaeology. 11 (1), 318-349.
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Maishnam Rustam Singh and Pankhi Sarma, (2025-2026) Archaeological Heritage of Dirgheswari Dewalaya: A Study on Status of Conservation and Preservation, Heritage: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Archaeology. 13 (1): 301-315.
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Karnajit Mangang and Maishnam Rustam Singh (2024). Genetic Polymorphism among two Hill Tribes of Assam, India. Bioinfolet. Vol. 21 No. 2 April - June, 182-186. (Additional Web of Science Indexes)
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Dutta K, Verma AK, Gogoi M, Devi M, Singh MR, Singh NS. (2024). Anti-inflammatory activity of the phenol rich fraction of Garcinia pedunculata Roxb (ex. Buch Ham): an in vitro and in vivo study. Inflammopharmacology. 32(4), 2493–2503. doi: 10.1007/s10787-024-01484-1. PMID: 38695971. (Scopus, Science Citation Index Expanded)
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)
1. Singh, M.R. and Singh, T.S., 2008. A1A2BO and Rh (D) Blood Groups in Six Populations of Manipur, India. XIth Manipur Science Congress, March 28- 30, 2008, Proceedings, Organized by Manipur University and sponsored by M.U., Canchipur; CSIR, New Delhi; Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India; DST & IT, Govt. of Manipur, pp 84-89.
2. Singh, M.R. and Singh, T.S. 2009. Incidence of Haemoglobinopathy in Manipur, India. In The World of Dr B.M. Das: A Tribute (Dr Bhuban Mohan Das Commemoration Volume) Eds. Bapukan Choudhury and Pradip Jyoti Mahanta, Published by the Assam Academy for Cultural Relations, Guwahati, pp 372-382.
3. Singh, T.S. and Singh, M.R., 2010. Quantitative Variation in Four Loci in Six Populations of Manipur, India. In On Medical Anthropology: India. 11 INCAA Occasional Papers (ISBN: 8190386670) Ed. By Danda, A.K. & Talwar, I., Published by INCAA, Jhargram & IGNCA, New Delhi, pp 250-259.
Book publication other than subject concerned
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Research Scholars
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Roll No |
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| 1 | Ajanta Devi | Cultural heritage | ANT1791003 |
| 2 | Pankhi Sarma | Prehistoric Archaeology, Archaeological Heritage of Assam | ANT1891005 |
| 3 | Karnajit Mangang | Genetic Markers | ANT1891001 |
| 4 | Sarjubala Asem | Somatotype and Body Composition | ANT2591001 |
| 5 | Umanandaa Sarmah | ANT2691001 |
Patents
NIL
Other Information
Awards and Distinctions:
Awarded a Gold Medal for securing First Class First Position in the M.Sc. (Anthropology)
Awarded Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship by the UGC in 2008.
Association with Professional Bodies
Life Members:
The Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG)
Indian National Confederation And Academy Of Anthropologists (INCAA)
India Clinical Epidemiology Network (IndiaCLEN)
Anthropological Society of Manipur
Wet Lab skills: DNA Isolation; Spectrophotometer; Marker studies; Electrophoresis techniques; PCR-RFLP analysis; HPLC; CBC; ARMS PCR, DNA Sequencing, etc.
Computer Skills:
Operating system- Windows, Linux
Completed Certificate Courses in ‘C’ and ‘Visual Basic’ under DOEACC Centre Imphal, Manipur.
Completed Computer Literacy Program under IGNOU, CIC, Imphal, Manipur.
Any other information:
Participated and presented a number of papers in various National conferences/ seminars.
Involved in organizing talks, conferences, seminars, Anthropological field works, awareness camps, etc
Invited Talk/ Lecture
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1. Delivered an invited talk on “Anthropology in Day to Day Life” Organised by Prasar Bharti, Doordarshan Kendra, Imphal
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2. Delivered an invited lecture on "Research Priorities in North East India with special Reference to Manipur" organised by Sanskriti-North Eastern Institute of Cultural Research, Guwahati
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3. Delivered an invited Lecture on "The Relevance of Anthropology in Everyday Life" Organised by Kalabari College, Kalabari, Biswanath, Assam, India
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National Seminar
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1. Presented an invited paper entitled "Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Northeast India: A Review" on a National Seminar on Contemporary Research and Emerging Issues of Northeast India: Anthropology and Beyond organised by the Department of Anthropology, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) in collaboration with the Asiatic Society, Kolkata
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OP/ RC/ STC/FDP
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1. Participated Refresher Course on Research Methodology, organised by UGC- HRDC, Mizoram University
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2. Participated the Refresher Course on Research Methodology, organised by UGC- HRDC, Mizoram University
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3. Participated Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on Curriculum and Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University
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4. Participated Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on Curriculum and Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University
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5. Participated Faculty Development Programme on Intellectual Property Rights in Academic Excellence Organized by TLC, Tezpur University in association with DPIIT IPR Chair Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell, Tezpur University
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6. Participated subject specific Refreshers Course under the title ‘Recent Advances in Anthropology’ organised by UGC- HRDC, Manipur University
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7. Participated UGC- Approved Short Term Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP- 2020 for University and College Teachers’ Under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Organised by IGNOU
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