Vivek Singh

Senior Environmental Associate

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AhmedabadMember since June 16, 2026

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Accomplished Applied Microbiologist and Research Scientist with over 6 years of experience spanning environmental monitoring, agricultural biotechnology, microbial formulations, and in-vitro biological assays. Proven expertise in biocontrol agents, plant–microbe interactions, stress biology, and assay development for agrochemical and crop protection applications. Strong publication record in high-impact journals and hands-on experience across academia, government, and industry.

Experience

Senior Environmental Associate - Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) - Lucknow, India

(2026-01)

Support evaluation and performance assessment of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) across Uttar Pradesh.
Prepare technical inputs and data reports to assess compliance with environmental standards.

Research Scientist – E3 (In Vitro Biology) - PI Industries Ltd. - Udaipur, India

(2021-10 - 2023-10)

Developed, validated, and executed in-vitro biochemical, biophysical, and cell-based assays for comprehensive profiling of chemical compounds.
Supported small-molecule lead optimization programs, advancing candidates from discovery to pre-development and early development stages.
Conducted efficacy and toxicity assessments to enable the development of innovative crop protection and crop growth solutions.
Generated high-quality experimental data to inform R&D decision-making and business value creation within PI Industries.

Research Associate - ICAR – National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM) - Mau Nath Bhanjan, Uttar Pradesh, India

(2017-08 - 2021-05)

Conducted research using computational biology approaches to decipher stress-induced transcriptomic and proteomic changes in rice–microbe interaction systems.
Analysed molecular and functional responses of rice under abiotic stress conditions mediated by beneficial microbial associations.
Integrated omics data (transcriptomics and proteomics) to identify key genes, pathways, and stress-responsive mechanisms.
Contributed to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and national research programs under ICAR.