Publications
Sarawagi, T., Namdeo, S.K. August 27, 2026. The Double Helix of Danger: Securing Synthetic DNA in India. Observer Research Foundation. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K., Aziz, F., Friedman, M.S. April 27, 2026. Developing Multistakeholder Engagement to Strengthen Biosecurity. Health Security, Volume 24, ISSN: 2326-5094. (Click here)
Sarawagi, T. and Namdeo, S.K. Navigating AI-Bio Risk Frontier: A Four-Domain Framework. Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons, Volume 20, ISSN: 0974-0619. (Click here)
Sarawagi, T. and Namdeo, S.K. Jul 13, 2026. Governing the code of life: Key takeaways from the EBRC – IISc workshop on nucleic acid synthesis governance. IndiaBioscience. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. and Chandan, G.N., 2025. Scientometric Analysis of Research on Deliberate Biosecurity Threats Reveals North-Transatlantic Dominance. Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity. (Click here)
Thorat, K. and Namdeo, S.K., 2025. ‘Securing the Life Sciences: The Role of Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Biological Weapons Convention’ in A. Lele (ed), 50 YEARS OF THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: Tracking the Journey, Pentagon Press, Chapter 10. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. and Friedman, S.M., 2025. Deliberate Biological Threats in India: Existing Risks and National Capacity for Prevention and Mitigation. Report Submitted to Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS), RUAS Bengaluru.
Namdeo, S.K. and Zhang, J.Y., 2024. Rethinking science diplomacy and global biosecurity: challenges, emerging practices and the way forward. International Affairs, 100(6), pp.2623-2635. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. and Dhar, P. Aug 12, 2024. Emerging biosecurity threats in the age of AI. IndiaBioscience. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. 2023. Multi-stakeholder Engagement Strategy to Strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention. Strategy Document submitted to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
Namdeo, S.K., 2023. Science and Technology Developments: Benefits and Risks for the Biological Weapons Convention. United Nations. ISBN (PDF): 9789211068146. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. and Dhar, P. Aug 12, 2024. Emerging biological risks: The shadow side of technological progress. IndiaBioscience. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. Science and Technology Advancements and Biosecurity: New Horizons. Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons, Volume 15, ISSN: 0974-0619. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. Mar 26, 2022. Why India Needs a National Biosecurity Policy. The Wire Science. (Click here)
Namdeo, S.K. 2021. (Invited Book Review) ‘Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy: Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Epidemics’ by Sebastian Kevany. Current Science, Vol 121, No. 7