Dr Pallavi Singh

Experience

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  Research Information System for Developing Countries, Ministry of External Affairs, GOI

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2012

  Research Assistant

  • Worked on GEST (Global Ethics in Science and Technology) Project of European Union. The project dealt with public perceptions, values and ethical issues in Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Medical Ethics and Food Technology. The project partners were India, China, Netherlands and Germany. • Conducted data collection for Traditional Medicine, Plants and Products for Pharma-Innovation Patent-2 (Innova P-2) Project of European Union. • Worked on Phase II Capacity Building Project on Biosafety of UNEP/GEF in collaboration with Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. This project involved working on Socio-Economic, Regulatory Aspects, Biosafety aspects and Labelleling of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs).• Collected and Analyzed data of USFDA for import rejections from India for “South Asia and Trade of Safe and Quality Foods: Role of Equivalence, MRAs and Other Policy Options”Knowledge building and dissemination• Asian Biotechnology and Development Review (ABDR): Worked with other team members in Programme of Biotechnology and Development. • Edited and reviewed papers for ABDR International Journal. • Reviewed and Summarized “Prospects and Challenges of Science and Technology cooperation under SAARC”, 2011, Report of RIS• Conducted varied literature survey, data collection, analysis and primary and secondary survey research • Written Policy briefs • Networked with various officials of Government and International Organizations• Event management, organized various conferences, workshops and prepared reports of the workshops Show less

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  Centre for Studies in Science Policy, JNU project sponsored by Department of Science and Technology

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Senior Research Fellow

  Worked on “Mapping Foresight Activities in the Indian Biotechnology Innovation System”, Project of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. • Literature review, collection of primary data, inputs, secondary data; compilation, customization, contextualization and analysis of data • Qualitative and Quantitative analysis • Prepared detailed Delphi questionnaires for this exercise for Agriculture-Biotech, Pharma Biotech, Bio-Industrial, Bio-Environment and Convergence of Biotechnology, IT and Nanotechnology, through Survey Monkey software. Delphi questionnaires were sent to all India Biotech firms • Conducted personal interviews with the heads of biotechnology firms in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune and with Indian regulatory authorities in biotechnology sector• Report writingManagement & administrative:• Involved in financial accounting of the project including preparation of bills, preparing budget estimates, etc. • Organized Delphi workshops in relation to the projectCommunication and liaisoning: • Liaisonong with officials of regulatory bodies and biotechnology firms Show less

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  Transdisciplinary Research Cluster on Sustainability Studies (TRCSS), CSSP, JNU

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Researcher

  • Worked on an international project titled “Transformative Pathways to Sustainability, Learning Across Disciplines, Context and Cultures ”, in collaboration with STEPS Centre, Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, United Kingdom • Did extensive research on water problems related to health and environmental issues and associated technologies in India• Prepared a roadmap for sustainable solutions for water problems• Carried out field visits in Gurgaon and Manesar region and conducted in-depth interviews with NGO’s working on water-based issues.• Prepared a detailed report on socio-economic aspects of water related problems in Gurgaon and Manesar region • Played a key role in forming ‘Gurgaon Water Forum’ involving various civil society groups like NGOs, academicians, administrators, etc. Show less

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  Centre for Studies in Science Policy, JNU

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  Senior Researcher

  • Worked on an international project titled “Indo-US Advanced Bioenergy Consortium: Second Generation Biofuels” in collaboration with IIT Bombay, ICGEB and Washington University in St. Louis, USA• Did research on production of biofuels through plant biomass, algal biomass and high temperature and salt tolerant strains of cyanobacteria • Conducted research on socio-techno-ethical and sustainability issues and viability of adoption of new technology in current energy policy framework• Lead research on “Urbanization and Sustainability in the Era of Globalization: Emerging Scenarios in South-West National Capital Region” project funded by MHRD, Government of India• Conducted Technology Futures analysis through Delphi exercise and Scenario Planning on four sectors i.e. Energy and Electric Mobility, Waste Management, Water and Health Show less

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  DST- Centre for Policy Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, BBAU

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  Research Scientist

  -Worked on Inclusive Innovation and created mechanisms for accessibility and affordability in healthcare.- Prepared regulatory framework for Biosimilars regulation in India.- Developed International System of Innovation framework-Worked on evaluation and impact assessment of Science Technology and Innovation Policy for Department of Science and Technology, Government of India-Formulated a policy review on India's Growing Science Technology and Innovation Cooperation with ASEAN Countries and Future Prospects.-Initiated research collaboration with Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) and Institute of Development Studies (UK), United Kingdom.-Organised Policy Lecture Series, engaged in consultative meetings with government officials. Show less

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  Centre for Research in Environment Science and Technology Policy

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2024

  Senior Researcher

  -Conducting research on Science Technology and Innovation Policy aspects related to Biomedical and Healthcare Innovation - Working on access and equity in healthcare-Developing several publications and policy papers-Working on Issues and Challenges in Manufacturing and Technology Trade of Medical Devices in India.- Project management and handling of operations-Grant management

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  Future Clay Labs

  Sept 2023 - now

  Founder

  Future Clay Labs- a strategic consulting enterprise, provides consulting services on Technology Foresight, Business Model Innovation. It also organises training programs on skill building, entrepreneurship development, strategic foresight.

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  Synergy Technofin Private Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  Assistant Vice President

  Leading my team on a very exciting project: "Building A Resilient Mint Supply Chain in India". Wherein we are training 10,000 farmers in sustainable agricultural practices, regenerative agriculture, focussing on farm mechanisation, and empowering and training 100 women SHGs in entrepreneurship development. Our project partners are Haleon, Symrise, GIZ and CSIR-CIMAP.