About
Dr. R. C. Singh is Professor of Physics in School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University. Dr. Singh obtained his doctorate from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi in theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. He obtained his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. degrees also in Physics from Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Singh has published more than 20 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings. He has authored one book and co-edited three conference proceedings. His area of research interest includes study of phase transitions in molecular liquids using density-functional theory; Time-series analysis using wavelets and Biometrics. Dr. Singh is a reviewer of several international journals and has attended many national and international Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Short-Term courses. He has also organized International Conferences in New Delhi (2010), Bangkok (2016) and Kuala Lumpur (2017). Dr. Singh has successfully completed three Research Projects sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India), New Delhi.
Dr. Singh has extensively travelled to many countries for delivering talks, research and promoting Indian education abroad. Some notable visits include a short tenure at The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), (Italy); Technical University of Munich (Germany); Fraunhofer Institute (Germany); University of Kaiserslautern (Germany); University of Osnabruck (Germany); Doppler Institute of Mathematical Physics, Prague (Czech Republic); Istanbul Aydin University (Turkey); University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada); Homerton College, Cambridge (UK) and Cambridge University (UK). While on his tours for research and academic discussions, Dr. Singh has also used these opportunities to build collaborative arrangements with Institutions abroad and his University in India. His focus on multi-lateral exchange of ideas and collaboration in research has paid rich dividends in terms of reputed Scientists visiting India and Indian students joining international teams in pioneering areas of basic research.
Dr. Singh has been awarded Research Associateship by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and Short Term Visitor status in The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (Italy). He was conferred the “Bharat Vidya Shiromani Award” by the International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi, and the “Pride of International Education Excellence Award” which was presented during Indo-Nepal Friendship Summit in Kathmandu by the Intellectual People and Economic Growth Association, New Delhi. He is also recipient of the “Star of Asia Award” by International Business Council, New Delhi and the Global Achievers Foundation, New Delhi conferred on him "Bharat Vibhushan Samman Puraskar" which was presented by Honb'le Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Harish Rawat at Dehradun. Recently, National & International Compendium, New Delhi presented "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Dr. Singh for his contribution in the field of education and Indian Journalist Compendium, New Delhi conferred on him “Intellectual Quality Excellence Award”. The Marquis Whos Who (USA) has selected Dr. Singh for “2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award”.
Administrative experience of Dr. Singh has been diverse. He was the Head of the Department of Applied Sciences, Chief Hostel Warden, Chief Proctor, Dean Students Welfare, Dean Academics, Founder Controller of Examinations of Sharda University, Director Academics, Director of Engineering Institutions, Director of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Chief Vigilance Officer and Dean of School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University during 1997-2018. Dr. Singh has also been the member of Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee and Court of the University, Sharda University during 2009-2011.
Dr. Singh has established himself as a mentor, teacher, leader and an innovator. His responsibilities include providing leadership in research as well as planning for academics at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. He is known for his exemplary contribution through his dedication, commitment, innovative approach and high integrity. He is a blend of Indian values and international exposure and has dedicated himself to the cause of technical education, meaningful science and research and an astute administrator with interest of students as the foremost priority. Dr. Singh is a strategist, a methodical planner and a composed implementer and has the uncanny ability to create a team of leaders.