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ADEEL MALIK

ADEEL MALIK

Research Professor
Institute Of Intelligence Informatics Technology, Sangmyung University, Seoul

Summary

With extensive experience in computational biology and bioinformatics, I possess a strong publication record and have led research in machine learning, microbial genomics, and genome mining. My expertise extends beyond research to include teaching, mentoring, and contributing to interdisciplinary curricula in the computational biology field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Professor

Sangmyung University
3 2020 - Current
  • Developed multiple computational models, including APLpred, PRR_HyPred, GPApred, and SortPred, for protein classification and predictions, advancing bioinformatics and predictive biology.
  • Investigated microbiome of Chinese mitten crab and explored seasonal diversity in aquatic ecosystems, contributing to environmental biology and microbiology.
  • Conducted meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data to explore transportome responses in Chinese mitten crabs to salinity changes, advancing knowledge in adaptive responses.

Research Professor

Chungnam National University
10.2016 - 02.2020
  • Conducted extensive genome mining and bioinformatics analyses of actinobacteria, such as Streptacidiphilus and Streptomyces, uncovering their biosynthetic and biodegradation potential, including antimicrobial and anticancer properties.
  • Instructed graduate students in microbial genomics course.

Assistant Professor

Perdana University Centre for Bioinformatics
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Made substantial contributions to the development of Bioinformatics Center curriculum.
  • Participated in educational fairs to attract students to Bioinformatics degree programs.
  • Delivered lectures to emphasize and promote importance of Bioinformatics.

Assistant Professor

Yeungnam University
03.2013 - 05.2014
  • Conducted in-depth research on gene expression during bovine muscle cell differentiation, including myoblasts to myocytes and adipocyte-like cells. Utilized RNA sequencing to identify and analyze key genes involved in these processes.
  • Applied network analysis to integrate and interpret gene expression data from different sources, such as myogenin knock-down experiments and RNA sequencing.
  • Focused on identifying hub genes and analyzing their SNPs in various biological contexts, including West Nile Virus infection and glycogene expression in mice.
  • Instructed graduate students in gene regulation course.

Research Fellow

Korea Institute for Advance Study (KIAS)
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Conducted research on protein-carbohydrate interactions in plant lectins using glycan array data through a community-based network study.
  • Presented findings at both domestic and international conferences.

Scientist II

Biomedical Informatics Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Developed and maintained bioinformatics databases and tools, including CDKD for kidney disease data, residue propensity prediction for adenine and guanine phosphates, PROCARB for carbohydrate-binding proteins, and ContPro for calculating amino acid contact distances from 3D structures.
  • Offered bioinformatics assistance to host institute.
  • Presented findings at both domestic and international conferences.
  • Supervised masters students in their final dissertation.

Guest Faculty

Dept. of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
08.2007 - 02.2008
  • Instructed graduate students in Bioinformatics course.

Education

Ph.D. - Bioinformatics

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India
04.2001 - 05.2009

Master of Science - Biosciences

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biosciences

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Additional Information

  • Editorial Board Member (2024~): BMC Bioinformatics
  • Reviewer Board Member (2023~): Frontiers in Genetics
  • Member Advisory committee of Association of Basic Medical Scientists (ABMS), PGIMER, Chandigarh (2010-2011)
  • Vice President of Bioscience Subject Association*** (2003-2004) Jamia Millia Islamia
  • General Secretary Bioscience Subject Association*** (2001-2002) Jamia Millia Islamia

***Bioscience Subject Association is a departmental association at University that organizes various scientific activities at University campus.

Funding

  • Duration: June 2021–May 2024
  • Budget: 70 Million KRW / Year (Approximately 50,660 USD / Year)
  • Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Funding Organization: National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Selected Publications

(*Corresponding Authors; #Equal Contribution)

(For a full list of publications, books and chapters please visit: http://procarb.org/adeel)

  • Ghosh A, Rathore A, Gaba S, Kamli MR, Maigoro AY, Kwon HW, Mahajan N, Kim CB*, Malik A*. The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) and its microbiome: A Review. Aquaculture. 2025;595(1):741518.
  • Malik A, Kamli MR, Sabir JSM, Rather IA, Le PT, Kim CB, Manavalan B. APLpred: A machine learning-based tool for accurate prediction and characterization of asparagine peptide lyases using sequence-derived optimal features. Methods. 2024;229:133-146.
  • Pham NT, Rakkiyapan R, Park J, Malik A*, Manavalan B*. H2Opred: A Robust and Efficient Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Predicting 2'-OM-Methylation Sites in Human RNA. Briefings in Bioinformatics. 2023; 25(1).
  • Malik A, Shoombuatong W, Kim CB, Manavalan B. GPApred: The first computational predictor for identifying proteins with LPXTG-like motif using sequence-based optimal features. Int J Biol Macromol. 2023; 229:529-538.
  • Malik A, Subramaniyam S, Kim CB, Manavalan B. SortPred: The first machine learning based predictor to identify bacterial sortases and their classes using sequence-derived information. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal. 2022; 20:165-174.
  • Wei L, He W, Malik A, Su R, Chui L, Manavalan B. Computational prediction and interpretation of cell-specific replication origin sites from multiple eukaryotes by exploiting stacking framework. Briefings in Bioinformatics. 2020; bbaa275.
  • Malik A, Kim YR, Jang IH, Hwang S, Oh DC, Kim SB. Genome-based analysis for the bioactive potential of Streptomyces yeochonensis CN732, an acidophilic filamentous soil actinobacterium. BMC Genomics. 2020; 21:118.
  • Malik A, Ahmad S. Sequence and structural features of carbohydrate binding in proteins and assessment of predictability using a neural network. BMC Struct Biol. 2007; 7(1):1.

Presentations

  • Speaker (General Symposium): 78th Korea Biological Science Association Annual Conference, Kangwon National University, South Korea 9-11th Aug 2023.
  • Speaker (Young Scientist Forum): International Meeting of the Microbial Society of Korea, International Convention Center Jeju, South Korea, 17-19th Apr 2019.
  • Speaker: Linux Primer for Biologists Workshop, Perdana University, Malaysia, 26 – 30th Oct 2015.
  • Speaker: Bioinformatics Research and Education Opportunities, Perdana University Research Day, Perdana University, Malaysia, 11th Sept 2015.

Timeline

Research Professor

Chungnam National University
10.2016 - 02.2020

Assistant Professor

Perdana University Centre for Bioinformatics
09.2014 - 09.2016

Assistant Professor

Yeungnam University
03.2013 - 05.2014

Research Fellow

Korea Institute for Advance Study (KIAS)
07.2011 - 12.2012

Scientist II

Biomedical Informatics Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)
08.2008 - 06.2011

Guest Faculty

Dept. of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
08.2007 - 02.2008

Ph.D. - Bioinformatics

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
04.2001 - 05.2009

Master of Science - Biosciences

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biosciences

Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
04.2001 -

Research Professor

Sangmyung University
3 2020 - Current
ADEEL MALIKResearch Professor