User:Dr. Vivek Singh Malik

Biographical Information Name: Dr. Vivek Singh Malik, PhD (PGIMER Chandigarh), CEM (IIT Delhi) Citizenship: Indian

In 2021, Dr. Vivek Singh Malik successfully earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at PGIMER Chandigarh. His professional journey includes notable roles such as Scientist-D, Senior Research Fellow, and Scientist-C at the ICMR Centre for Evidence-Based Child Health within the Department of Pediatrics at PGIMER Chandigarh. Notably, he served as a Senior Research Fellow in Pediatric Biochemistry at the Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh, from April 2016 to April 2020. Dr. Malik also contributed to the field during his tenure as an 'Assistant Scientific Officer' at Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Mohali, on deputation at the Regional Advance Water Testing Laboratory (RAWTL), Department of Water Supply and Sanitation, Punjab, lasting from October 2015 to April 2016. Other significant roles include Senior Research Fellow (ICMR INDO-US project) at the Department of Experimental Medicine & Biotechnology, PGIMER Chandigarh (September 2012–October 2014), Research Assistant (ICMR project) in Pediatric Biochemistry, Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh (October 2014–September 2015), Microbiologist at Novel Products, Bathinda Punjab (March 2011–December 2011), and Research Intern at Drug Discovery Research Centre, Panacea Biotech, Mohali (March 2012–August 2012).

Vivek holds an exemplary academic record, culminating in a Master’s of Science (M.Sc.) degree with a specialization in Biotechnology from Dr. Hari Singh Gour Sagar University, Madhya Pradesh, India, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he earned a SIDBI-sponsored "Certificate in Enterprise Management" from the Department of Management Studies at IIT Delhi (November 2010–March 2011). He further enriched his skills through a NABET-accredited training program on "Laboratory Management System & Internal Auditing as Per IS/ISO/IEC 17025:2005" at NITTTR Chandigarh (February 2016).

His research interests encompass conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, along with monitoring environmental biomarkers in water and biological samples (urine and blood). Dr. Malik boasts the authorship of approximately 25 articles, including original research papers, systematic reviews, and book chapters.

Recognized for his academic and research achievements, Dr. Malik secured the 1st prize in the Ph.D. scholar category for his research paper at the 8th Annual Research Day at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on October 22, 2021. He also received the Best Poster Award for his Ph.D. work at the 45th ACBICON in Goa. Additionally, he has earned outstanding awards in the field of'scouting,' including the 'President' and 'Governor' awards (Chhattisgarh state) in 2002.

Dr. Vivek Singh Malik has independently received scholarships from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for Ph.D. research purposes and the Biotech Consortium India Limited (Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India) for industrial training. Actively involved in professional societies, he is a member of the Telemedicine Society of India, Indian Science Congress, ABMS, GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks), ACBICON, Society for Indoor Environment, and IamSMEofIndia. Dr. Malik has participated in approximately 30 national and international conferences and meetings and 23 training programs, workshops, and CMEs in India.