Dr. Ajay Vikram Singh | German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) | Germany
Dr. Ajay Vikram Singh is an accomplished scientist and senior researcher in the Department of Chemical and Product Safety at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Berlin, where he contributes to shaping scientific advice for the German federal government on food safety, chemical risks, nanotoxicology, contaminants, and consumer product protection. With an h-index of 57, over 13,550 citations, and more than 200 peer-reviewed publications indexed on Scopus, Dr. Singh is widely recognized as a thought leader in toxicology, nanomedicine, and micro/nanorobotics. His pioneering research integrates experimental toxicology, computational PBK modeling, machine learning, and bioinspired material science, advancing next-generation risk assessment tools and novel therapeutic strategies. His earlier work as a Senior Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems focused on micro/nanorobotics for drug delivery and biohybrid microswimmers, while his postdoctoral work at RPI, USA, explored micro-nanopatterning for tissue engineering and in vitro models of embryogenesis. Dr. Singh has received prestigious international fellowships including MIUR Young Investigator Fellowship, Umberto Veronesi Foundation PhD Fellowship, and advanced research grants from CiQUS and UCT ChemJets. His editorial roles include Section Editor for Springer-Nature Discover Toxicology, and board memberships for journals such as Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, Coatings, and AI Chemistry. His scientific impact is further amplified by leadership in OECD working groups on physiologically based kinetic models and nanomaterial risk assessment guidelines. Dr. Singh’s research vision emphasizes harmonizing innovation in nanotechnology with regulatory frameworks, fostering safe and sustainable materials design. He has supervised students internationally and taught advanced courses on bioinspired materials, empowering the next generation of researchers. With expertise bridging wet lab experimentation, in silico modeling, and translational toxicology, Dr. Singh stands as a global ambassador for predictive toxicology and evidence-based safety science, making him a distinguished nominee for a Best Researcher Award.
Featured Publications
Kulkarni, P. G., Paudel, N., Magar, S., Santilli, M. F., Kashyap, S., Baranwal, A. K., Zamboni, P., Vasavada, P., Katiyar, A., & Singh, A. V. (2024). Overcoming challenges and innovations in orthopedic prosthesis design: An interdisciplinary perspective. Biomedical Materials & Devices.
Singh, A. V., Bansod, G., Mahajan, M., Dietrich, P., Singh, S. P., Rav, K., Thissen, A., Bharde, A. M., Rothenstein, D., Kulkarni, S., et al. (2023). Digital transformation in toxicology: Improving communication and efficiency in risk assessment. ACS Omega, 8(24), 20766–20777.
Tripathi, D., Ray, P., Singh, A. V., Kishore, V., & Singh, S. L. (2023). Durability of slippery liquid-infused surfaces: Challenges and advances. Coatings, 13(6), 1095.
Singh, S. L., Chauhan, K., Bharadwaj, A. S., Kishore, V., Laux, P., Luch, A., & Singh, A. V. (2023). Polymer translocation and nanopore sequencing: A review of advances and challenges. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(7), 6153.
Singh, A. V. (2022). Emerging cold plasma treatment and machine learning prospects for seed priming: A step towards sustainable food production. RSC Advances, 12, 8818–8828.
Singh, A. V., Chandrasekar, V., Laux, P., Luch, A., Dakua, S. P., Zamboni, P., Shelar, A., Yang, Y., Pandit, V., Tisato, V., et al. (2022). Micropatterned neurovascular interface to mimic the blood–brain barrier’s neurophysiology and micromechanical function: A BBB-on-CHIP model. Cells, 11(18), 2801.
Singh, A. V. (2022). Self-assembly of DNA-grafted colloids: A review of challenges. Micromachines, 13(7), 1102.