Contact Information
Center for Indic Studies
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Work: 508-999-8588
Fax: 508-999-8451
Email: bsingh@umassd.edu
Dr. Singh's CV
Education
- Ph. D. (Chemistry, Major-Biophysical Chemistry), 1987, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, U.S.A.
Dissertation title: Molecular Topography and Binding Properties of Phytochrome and Other Related Tetrapyrrolic Proteins.
- M. Phil (Life Sciences, Major-Biophysical chemistry), 1982, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Thesis title: Dependence of Spectroscopic Characteristics of Photosynthetic Pigments on the Organization of Chloroplast Membranes.
- M. Sc. (Life Sciences, Major-Biochemistry), 1979, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Thesis title: Biophysical studies of natural and artificial membranes.
- B. Sc. (Chemistry, Biology), 1977, Kamala Nehru Institute of Science and Technology, Avadh University, Faizabad, India.
Positions Held
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Director, Botulinum Research Center, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2003-present).
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Director, Center for Indic Studies, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (2000-present).
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Professor, Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Biology, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (1999-present).
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Consulting Editor, Akhand Bharat Sandesh (monthly newspaper) (2001-present).
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Bureau Chief, United States, Between the Media (a monthly news magazine) (2000-2004).
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Marine Science and Technology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1997-present).
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Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Harvard Medical School (1996-1997).
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Associate Professor,Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1997-1999).
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Associate Professor,Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (1995-1999).
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Assistant Professor,Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (1990-1995).
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Professor, Graduate Faculty,University of Massachusetts at Amherst (February 1992-present)
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Visiting Professor,Department of Biochemistry, Georgetown University/Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering, Naval Research Laboratory,Washington, D.C. (June, 1991-August, 1991)
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Assistant Scientist,Environmental Toxicology Center/Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, University of Wisconsin-Madison" (November 1989-1990).
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Associate Researcher, Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, UW-Madison (December 1988-October 1989).
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Assistant Researcher,Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, UW-Madison (September 1988-November 1988).
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Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Toxicology, UW-Madison (March 1987-August 1988).
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Teaching and Research Assistant,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (1983-1986).
Fellowships, Honours and Awards
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University Service Award, UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association, 2004.
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Member, NIH Review Panel Biodefense Vaccines, March 5-6, 2003.
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Member, Botulinum Neurotoxin Diagnostic Panel, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, May 23, 2003.
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Director, Center for Indic Studies, UMass Dartmouth (2001-present).
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Plenary Speaker, UMass Neuroscience Symposium, June 3, 2002, Worcester, MA
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Featured Faculty, UMass Board of Trustees, February 6, 2002.
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Coordinator, International Conference on India’s Influences and Contributions to the World, July 12-14, 2002, University of Massachusetts,Dartmouth.
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Session Chair, 38th Inter Agency Botulism Research Coordination Committee Meeting, October 17-19, 2001, Easton, MD.
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Chancellor's Innovative Teaching Award, (2000-2001), UMass Dartmouth for the course Chemistry of Mind (CHM 550).
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Henry Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award (1997), Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
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Guest Editor, Journal of Natural Toxins, Volume 7 issue 3, 1998.
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Prof. of the Year, by the Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, May 1998.
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Faculty Recognition, the University of Massachusetts’ second annual Scholarship Gala on September 1998.
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Associate Professor, Department of Biology, UMass Dartmouth, 1997-present.
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Symposium Chairman, Infrared Analysis of Peptides and Proteins, 216th National Meeting of American Chemical Society, Boston, MA, August 23-27, 1998.
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Guest Editor, Toxin Reviews, Special Issue on Biochemical and Toxico-Chemical Aspects of Botulinum Neurotoxins, 1997-1998.
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Visiting Associate Professorship, Harvard Medical School, 1996-1997.
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UMass Dartmouth Faculty Representative to UMass Board of Trustees, 1996-1997.
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Featured Speaker, Symposium on "Chemistry: A Necessary Component of Post Secondary Education" at the 29th Central Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society, May 27030, 1997.
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Editorial Board Member (1996-present), Journal of Natural Toxins.
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Editor (1996), Natural Toxins 2, Plenum Press, New York.
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Scholar of the Year Award (1995), University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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Tenure (1995), University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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Symposium Chairman (1995) Natural Toxins, 209th national meeting of American Chemical Society, Anaheim, CA, April 2-7, 1995.
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Chancellor's Innovative Teaching Award, (1995-1996), UMass Dartmouth.
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Panel Member (1994), Pew Round Table on Higher Education, UMass Dartmouth, September 27-28, 1994.
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Chancellor's Innovative Teaching Award, (1992-1993), UMASS Dartmouth.
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Invited Plenary Lecture Speaker at IVth Pan American Symposium on Animal, Plant and Microbial Toxins, Campinas, Brazil, July 27-31, 1992; Topic: Molecular Mechanism of Action of Clostridial Neurotoxins and its Implications to Other Fields.
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Coordinater, Round Table Discussion on "Bacterial Neurotoxins as Scientific and Medical Treasures" at the IVth Pan American Symposium on Animal. Plant and Microbial Toxins, Campinas, Brazil, July 27-31, 1992.
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Young-Investigator Grant Award (1991), National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
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Faculty-Staff Development Travel Award (1990), College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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Faculty-Staff Development Travel Award (1989), College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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Texas Tech University Outstanding Graduate Student-Teacher Award (1985-1986).
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Robert A. Welch Foundation Fellowship Award, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (1984).
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Senior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India (1982-1983).
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Junior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India (1980-1982).
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Junior Research Fellowship, Department of Science and Technology project, Government of India (1979-1980).
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University Merit Scholarship, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India (1977-1979).
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University Merit Scholarship, Avadh University, Faizabad, India (1975-1977).
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State Merit Scholarship, Ministry of Education, Uttar Pradesh, India (1971-1973).
Articles
- "A Different Take: Colonial Lens Creates Distorted Image ", India New England, August 2007
- "A Different Take: Courting Shetty: Gere and the Rise of Warped Feminism", India New England, June 2007
- "A Different Take: Asia Fountainhead of Spiritual, Political Women Leaders", India New England, April 2007
- "A Different Take: NRIs are Not Deserters, But Proponents of Free Thought", India New England, February 2007
- "India Law Used by Women to Snare NRIs in Legal Trap", India New England, December 2006
- "Diwali’s Golden Tradition Losing Import for Businessmen ", India New England, October 2006
- "Aping the West Creates More Problem Than it Solves", India New England, August 2006
- "Is Indian Work Culture Informed by the Hindu Religion", India New England, June 2006
- "Radical Solution Needed for India's Reservation Issues", India New England, May 2006
- "Maya and the Matrix", India New England, February 2006
- "Disconnect Between Expertise and Reality", India New England, December 2005
- “Civilization Much Older Than Nation-State Concept”, India New England, October 2005
- “It’s Time We Valued the Indian Viewpoint”, India New England, June 2005
- “Much to be Learned From Following All Faiths”, India New England, April 2005
- “Nationalistic Fervor in India Would Ensure Nightmare Scenario”, India New England, February 2005
- “Irony Found in Jailing of Indian Holy Leader", India New England, December 2004
- “Acceptance of Diversity a Catalyst for Peace, Understanding”, India New England, October 2004
-“ In Election’s Aftermath, Odd Potpourri of Issues, Alliances Emerges”, India New England, June 2004
- " Today's Role Models Not Model Society Members", India New England, April 2004
-" NRIs Can Make or Break India's Greatness", India New England, December 2003
- "Mother India and Its Past Teach Important Lessons", India New England, September 2003
- "Aatunkvaad kay mool kaaran kay samadaan Bharateey paramparavo evam nethrutva kay aadheen " , Between the Media, December- January 2002
- "Angrayzi ko bhoot ki sargarmi ka raaj aur rivaz" , Between the Media, September-October 2001
- "Jugaad may bharathiyo ka jhod nahi" , Between the Media, March-April 2001
- "Luvaheen lokh ka lokhtantra thahalka nahi tho aur kya" , Akhand Bharat Sandesh, 16 May 2001
- "Only the Ancient Traditional values of India capable of providing leadership to the world " , Akhand Bharat Sandesh, 22 February 2001
- "Bharat ki Aantarik surakhsa kay pahloo America kay Massachusetts Institute of Technology kay prangan may " , Between the Media, September-October 2000
- "A Different Path for a Powerful March of India and China in 21st Century ", Business Herald, May 10, 2007
- "A Different Path for a Powerful March of India and China in 21st Century" , Business Herald, May 13, 2007
Books and Journals
- "Indian Festivals - Their Golden Values to Indian Business and the Diaspora ", Swadharma, Harvard's Hinduism Journal, May 2007
- "Role of the Hindu Diaspora in bringing India's Traditions to the World ", Swadharma, Harvard's Hinduism Journal, May 2006
- "What Can Hindu Diaspora Do to Bring India's Traditions to the World ", Hindu Vishwa Journal, July 2006
- "Use of Chemistry to understand Vedic Knowledge ", Contemporary Views on Indian Civilization , 2003
- "The Concept of Yug: Modern Scientific approaches to Bridge Spiritual and Philosophical Concepts ", Science & Spirituality, Samvad, New Delhi, 2008
- "Chemistry of Understanding "
- "Kshatriya Dharma and Humanity ", Rajputra, July 2007
