Malik Marek

Malik Marek is a distinguished academic holding dual roles as Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Imperial College London (since 2013) and part-time Professor of Cardiology at Masaryk University, Brno (since 2020). He previously served as Professor Emeritus (2020), Chairman of St. Paul’s Cardiac Electrophysiology in London (since 2006), and Professor at St. George’s University of London (1987–2013). His career spans over four decades in cardiology, electrophysiology, and biomedical engineering.

Education:

• BSc in Mathematics (1974) and MSc in Theoretical Computer Science (1974), Charles University, Prague
• MB in General Medicine (1977) and PhD in Theoretical Computer Science (1979), Charles University, Prague
• MD & Advanced Specialisation in Internal Medicine (1987), Charles University, Prague
• DSc in Mathematics (1988) and DSc (Med) in Cardiology (1999), University of London

Research Interests:

• Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia mechanisms
• Computerized analysis of biosignals (ECG, heart rate variability)
• Autonomic nervous system interactions in cardiovascular health
• Clinical applications of electrophysiological data for mortality prediction

Awards:

• Purkinje Society Prize (1986, 1988)
• Zworikin Prize (1992)
• Nihon University School of Medicine Prize (1997)
• Neuron Prize for Lifelong Contribution to Science (2012)

His research has produced over 479 peer-reviewed articles and 12 monographs, focusing on cardiac electrophysiology, clinical cardiology, and biomedical signal processing. He leads the St. Paul’s Cardiac Electrophysiology unit and has contributed to FDA advisory roles (2009–2019). His work bridges clinical cardiology with engineering innovations, emphasizing translational applications for arrhythmia management and mortality prediction.