Dr. Machiavelli Singh, Director, Directorate of Research and Publication (DRP); Research Coordinator, Amity University Haryana; Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB); and Visiting Faculty, Amity Medical School (AMS), has been serving Amity University Haryana (AUH) since 2012 with significant contributions to academic leadership, research advancement, and institutional innovation.

Dr. Singh obtained his Master’s (2001) and Doctoral (2010) degrees in Biotechnology as an alumnus of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. He began his research career as a UNDP Fellow under the ITSAP project at TIFAC-CORE (2001–2004). A certified alumnus of WIPO in IPR Management, the EyeTeach Program of Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI), Australia, and the WHO Competency-Based Learning Program (2020), he has actively contributed to translational research and innovation ecosystems.

His research interests span Microbial Biotechnology with emphasis on Molecular Markers and Diagnostics, Bioprocessing, AgroBio, and Intellectual Property. He has developed novel biostimulant formulations and published over 60 research papers, book chapters, and ten books, including Fundamentals of Bioentrepreneurship: Innovation in Biobusiness (Agrobios, 2025). His editorial journey began with Biotechnology – Progress and Prospects (Studium Press, 2015).

Dr. Singh has convened several national and international scientific events, including the “Contemporary Issues in Biotechnology” Conference (2014) and the 90th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) (2021). He received his first international travel grant from African Asian Studies Promotion (AASF) in 2018 and continues to coordinate Indo-German scientific collaborations through and International Foundation for Sustainable Development in Africa and Asia (IFSDAA), Germany. He also fosters MSME, MGIRI, and LSSSDC initiatives for youth skilling and startup incubation.

A life member of SBC (IISc) and SSARM (India), he serves as a reviewer for international journals in the domain of Microbial Biotechnology, including Ekin Journal and Annals of AgriBio-Research. His active collaborations across the EU, US, and Canada, along with advisory roles for NGIVD, NVK Diagnostics Research, MicroPath Labs, and Floritech Organo Industries, reflect his commitment to advancing biotechnology accessibility and global research partnerships.