MISSION STATEMENT

Dr. Mallik holds a Ph.D. (Chemistry) and a M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry), and has more than 29 years of experience in Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Management, Method Validation, and New Method Development & Training. An experienced Industrial hygienist, he has a great experience in project planning and execution. Some of his previous projects have been in fields such as – safe handling of asbestos, residue analysis of water, waste, soil, ambient environment and emissions. Before joining CSE, Dr. Mallik had been working with SGS Labs for over 15 years and was leading the lab unit there.

Dr. Vinod Vijayan has an M.Sc in Microbiology, M.Phil and PhD in Biotechnology with more than 15 years of R&D experience. An accomplished researcher, his research interests lie in biotechnology and advanced molecular biology. At EML, he works closely with the FSSM unit and molecular biology lab. In his previous stints, he has worked on customized medication and life science research. He has many publications to his name in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, and also holds a patent from his doctoral work.

Arvind holds a Master’s in Instrumentation and Analysis and has a wide varying experience of about 13 years in the pharma and bio-research industry. His expertise includes instrumentation and lab analysis, performing regulatory inspections, method validation & bio-analysis on LC-MS and implementation of Good Lab Practices, safety and quality systems under different frameworks. At EML, Arvind spearheads the Food Safety and Toxins (FST) unit work and assists the FST policy team of CSE in all of their sampling and analysis work.

Aditya Sharma holds a MS in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and a B.E. in Production Engineering. He is also a Fulbright-Nehru Master’s fellow from the 2015 cohort. His expertise is in Data Management, Statistical Modeling, Probability, GIS and Hydrology. . At EML, Aditya closely works with the FSSM unit on applied research, developing smart solutions and data interpretation of the research and analysis work. His previous work stints were at Tata Motors and as a co-founder of a water research and solutions based startup.

Sama Kalyana Chakravarthy holds a Master’s and Ph.D degree in Plant Sciences with specialization in microbial diversity from coastal ecosystems. His research interests lie in areas of microbial systematics, applied microbiology and metagenomics. At EML, he works in the FSSM unit and handles a wide variety of sampling and lab analysis work. Previously, he has worked in an ICAR institute on bio-fuel research and a non-profit organization engaged in developing new treatment therapies for ocular diseases. He also has more than 15 publications in peer-reviewed journals to his credit.

Rakesh Kumar Sondhiya has post-graduation in Environmental Biology (Specialization in Eco-toxicology and Analytical Chemistry). He has Qualified UGC NET, ICAR NET in subject of Environmental Science. He has more than10 years of hand on practical experience in Laboratory management System, NABL/ISO 17025, EIC, APEDA Audit (External & Internal), Technical training & handling of regulatory compliance. He has expertise in residue analysis of Food Toxins and Contaminates. He has experience in Method development and method validation by sophisticated equipment LC MS/MS, GC MS/MS, ICP MS, HPLC, and UV spectrophotometer and Statistical calculations (Uncertainty Calculations, Horrat equation, Fitness of purpose) in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sector. Before Joining CSE he has associated with APEDA (BEDF), SGS India, Indian Agricultural Research Institute in various research and development activities.
Research Area: Food Toxins, Pesticide residue, Heavy Metals, Antibiotics, Accreditation and Certification, Environment and Health safety.

Vinay Vikram Singh holds post-graduation in Environmental Science. He has more than 12 years of hands on practical experience in regulatory, compliance & Laboratory management System, NABL/ISO 17025, MoEF, CPCB and state boards and various clients as well. He is having experience in handling regulatory compliance of various clients and international bodies like World Bank, Asian development Bank, JICA. He has expertise in complete environmental compliance monitoring & analysis like Water, Air, Solid & related parameters. He has experience in Method development and method validation by sophisticated equipment’s like ICP OES, GCMS/MS, ICPMS, and UV spectrophotometer for Environmental Sector. Before Joining CSE he was associated with Larsen & Toubro Limited, TUV SUD, SGS, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) in various compliance, research and development as well as commercial lab activities. He was also associated with various national and international environmental projects with CPCB, Delhi Jal Board, Indian Railway, WDFCC, GIZ & Bangladesh Govt. As a Manager he was fully responsible for complete setup of new laboratories and complete technical, operations and quality related support in previous organizations. At EML, he works closely with the FSSM unit and environmental lab.