We are excited to share that the North American Manipur Association (NAMA), in collaboration with the Research Institute of Science and Technology (RIST), Manipur, hosted the 2025 NAMA Research Grant Award Ceremony on January 30, 2025, at Manipur University.
A big thank you to NAMA families and the individual donors for making the NAMA Research Grant possible this year as well.
Individual Donors
▪ Kebola Wahengbam and Amom Ruhikanta Meetei
▪ Priyadarshini Koijam and Raj Chingakham
▪ Swornolata and Lalit Pukhrambam
The award ceremony celebrated and recognized exceptional Ph.D. candidates from Manipur, with two grant winners and six honorable mentions, reaffirming a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovative research within the state.
Winners:
Aheibam Robertson Singh
Department of Anthropology, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Biosocial Predisposition to Hypercalciuria among the Meiteis of Manipur
Project Abstract: Please click this link for an abstract of the research thesis
https://tinyurl.com/4u5fv42r
Yengkhom Haripriya Devi
Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Imphal
Project Title: Bamboo-Derived Carbon dots@UiO-66(Hf) Based Hybrid as an Enhanced Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) Applications.
Project Abstract: Please click this link for an abstract of the research thesis
https://tinyurl.com/39m84n2t
In addition to the two winners, we are pleased to recognize the following candidates with an Honorable Mention. While they did not receive the award, their applications stood out for excellence and potential to make a meaningful impact in their respective fields.
Honorable Mentions:
Akham Thajamanbi Devi
Department of Earth Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Geochemical and Geochronological Study of Heavy Minerals of Cenozoic Clastic Sediments of Manipur, Northeast India
Goutam Elangbam
Department of Geography, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Assessment of Climate Extremes to Understand Current and Future Climate Risks in Manipur
Mayanglambam Maneeta Devi
Department of Chemistry, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Application of Ionic Liquid in the Synthesis of Imidazole Derivatives with Pharmacological Significance
Rajiv Oinam
Department of Civil Engineering, Manipur Institute of Technology, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Hydro – Optimization as Wetland Praxis: NSGA – II Modelling for Stormwater Retention in the Yaralpat Basin
Sanasam Yaiphabi
Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Biological Evaluation and Mechanistic Insights of Silk Fibroin Film Biomaterial Derived from Manipur Wild Non-Mulberry Silkworm Antheraea frithi Moore Cocoon for Wound Healing Applications
Valentina Maisnam
Manipur Institute of Management Studies, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Entrepreneurial Innovation and Development of Startup Enterprises: A Study of Selected Units in Northeast India.
The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, graced the function as the Chief Guest.
NAMA was represented by Dr. Raju Huidrom, who presided over the ceremony.
Distinguished Guests of Honour included Prof. Sumitra Phanjoubam, Dean of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, MU; Prof. S. Jibonkumar Singh, Dean of the School of Human & Environmental Science, MU; and Prof. N. Nimai Singh, Director of RIST, Imphal.
The ceremony featured speeches by the awardees and dignitaries, followed by a formal prize distribution.
Read more at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/ytuu2m2d