Amitav Mallik

Amitav Mallik is an Indian defence technologist and the founder director of the Laser Science and Technology Center, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India,^[1] known for his expertise in the defence system design and development.^[2] He is an advisor to the National Security Advisory Board of India^[1]^[3] and a former advisor of Defence Technology at the Embassy of India in Washington DC.^[2] Author of a book on defence technology, Technology and Security in the 21st Century: A Demand-side Perspective,^[4] and more than 50 technical papers and over 100 classified analysis documents on defence technology, Mallik was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award, the Padma Shri.^[5]

Books

Technology and Security in the 21st Century: A Demand-side Perspective{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Oxford University Press(2004). ISBN 978-0199271764
Indian Science and Technology{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Observer Research Foundation(2006)
Renewable Energy Technologies: Special Focus on Distributed Power Generation: Potential for Applications to Rural Sector in India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Academic Foundation(2009). ISBN 978-8171886647
Space Security: Need for Global Convergence{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Pentagon Press(2012). ISBN 978-8182746053
High Power Lasers-Directed Energy Weapons: Impact on Defence and Security{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Defence Research and Development Organisation(2012). ISBN 978-8186514368
Role of Technology in International Affairs{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Pentagon Press(2016). ISBN 978-8182748811

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 1st National Conference on Energy & Environment (NC2E-2014), 'Energy And Environment Security Through Cutting Edge Technology', National Advisory Committee. School of Energy Studies & Department of Environmental Science, University of Pune(2014). Retrieved 22 January 2015.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Profile, Advisory Board: Mr. Amitav Mallik(19 December 2004). Retrieved 22 January 2015.
↑ Lectures Organised. Defence Science Forum, Defence Research and Development Organisation. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
↑ Technology and Security in the 21st Century: A Demand-side Perspective{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(2004). ISBN 978-0-19-927176-4
↑ Padma Awards Directory (1954-2013), Year-Wise List. Ministry of Home Affairs(2014). Retrieved 11 November 2014.