Prof. Arup Kumar Hazarika has been recognised internationally for his contributions to biological and entomological research. He has been elected as a Fellow Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), United Kingdom, and a Fellow Royal Entomological Society (FRES), United Kingdom, in recognition of his contributions to the field of biological and entomological sciences.

His research interests encompass insect ecology, freshwater and river ecology, wildlife biology, biodiversity and conservation science, with significant contributions to research on insect diversity and entomophagy.

Violina Molia, UG 7th Semester, Department of Zoology, Cotton University, has represented the University at national and international Taekwondo events and achieved notable sporting success.

• Silver Medal – 12th Speed Power International Taekwondo Championship, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2025.
• Silver Medal – 8th Heroes International Taekwondo Championship, Bangkok, 2024.
• Gold Medal – All Kamrup District Taekwondo Championship, Guwahati, 2025.
• Bronze Medal – Khelo India–ASHMITA Taekwondo League (Regional), Jorhat, 2025.
• Participated in Khelo India–ASHMITA Women's Taekwondo League (Zonal), Arunachal Pradesh, 2024, and All India Inter-University Games, 2024.
• Served as Assistant Coach, Cotton University Team, at the 9th Heroes International Taekwondo Championship, Thailand, 2026.

Devika Sarma, Department of Zoology, Cotton University, has distinguished herself in triathlon at state, national and international levels.

• Gold Medal – All Assam Triathlon Championship, Golaghat, 2024.
• Represented India – Asia Triathlon Championships, Saudi Arabia, 2024.
• Represented Assam – National Games, Uttarakhand, 2025.
• Bronze Medal – All Assam Triathlon Championship, 2025.
• Gold Medal – National Age Group Triathlon Championship, Pune, 2026.
• Selected to represent India – Asian Age Group Triathlon Championship, Jordan, 2026.