Dr. Parminder Singh
Assistant Professor
Specialization
Heat Transfer, Nanofluids, Metaheurtic optimization, Computational techniques
parminder.singh@thapar.edu
Specialization
Heat Transfer, Nanofluids, Metaheurtic optimization, Computational techniques
Contact No.
+91-9915951688
Education
• Ph.D.: Heat Transfer, Nanofluids, Energy Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh,2018.
• M.E. (Chemical): Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 2007.
• B.E. (Chemical): Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 2004.
Experience
• Assistant Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala since 2007.
Courses Taught
• UG : Transport Phenomena, Process Dynamics & Control, Thermofluids, Material & Energy Balance, Process Optimization and statistical analysis, Thermodynamics.
• PG: Transport Phenomena, Process Dynamics & Control, Process Optimization, Computational methods in Chemical Engineering.
List of Research Publications
SCI publication
• Genetic algorithm based higher order model reduction of proton exchange membrane fuel cell – H. Kumar, B. Gupta, P. Singh & A. Sandhu – International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, 46(15), 24197 - 24207. (I.F. – 5.164)
• Optimal parameter extraction of proton exchange membrane fuel cell using Henry gas solubility optimization, P. Singh & A. Sandhu – International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, 46(13), 16212-18224. (I.F. – 5.164)
• Hybrid Algorithm for parameter estimation of fuel cell, B. Singh, P. Nijhawan, M.K. Singla, J. Gupta & P. Singh – International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, 46(8), 10644-10655. (I.F. – 5.164)
• Time scale analysis for prediction of Nusselt number of nanofluids flowing through straight tubes: An experimental study, P. Singh, P. Sharma, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2022, 41(1), 291-303. (I.F. – 1.9)
• A Novel Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage-Based Proton Battery for Renewable Energy Storage, A. S. Oberoi, P. Nijhawan & P. Singh – Energies, 2019, 12 (1), 82-97. (I.F. – 3.25)
• Acetonitrile Dehydration via Extractive Distillation Using Low Transition Temperature Mixtures as Entrainers, B. Sharma, N. Singh, T. Jain, J. P. Kushwaha & P. Singh- Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 2018, 63 (8), 2921–2930. (I.F. – 2.69)
• Hydrodynamic Studies on MgO Nanofluid Flowing Through Straight Tubes and Coils, P Sharma, P. Singh, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Journal of Nanofluids, 2017, 6 (3), 558-566(9) (I.F. – 1.74)
• Forced Convective Heat Transfer Studies on Glycol Based Al2O3 Nanofluids Flowing Through Straight Tubes and Helical Coils. P. Singh, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Journal of Nanofluids, 2017, 7 (1), 37-51. (I.F. – 1.74)
• Heat Transfer Characteristics of Propylene Glycol/Water Based Magnesium Oxide Nanofluid Flowing Through Straight Tubes and Helical Coils. P. Singh, P Sharma, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Journal of Thermal Engineering, 2018, 4 (1), 1737-1755 (I.F. – 1.59)
• Experimental Investigation of Forced Convection of Glycol-Based CuO Nanofluids Flowing Through Straight Tubes and Helical Coils P. Singh, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Journal of Nanofluids, 2017, 6 (2), 220-231(12). (I.F. – 1.74)
• Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nano fluids, P. Singh, R. Gupta, R.K. Wanchoo - Materials Science Forum, 2013, 16 (8), 175-197. (I.F. – 0.48)
SCOPUS publication
• How Effective is India’s Battle against Covid-19 Pandemic? P. Singh, P. Nijhawan, M. Singla – Annals of Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 2021, 25(4), 5001-5012.
• Tuning PID Controller for Three Interacting Tanks Using ITAE Performance Criterion. P. Singh, P. Nijhawan, A. Dhingra, 2021, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 519-527.
• Model Reduction of Linear Time Invariant SISO and MIMO Systems Using Different Optimal Techniques. P. Singh, A. Sandhu, P. Nijhawan, S. Bhutani - International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 9(5), 2020.
• Covid-19 Infected Case Estimation In India Using 5-Pl Model. P. Singh, P. Nijhawan, M. Singla – European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(10), 2020.
• A review on industrial application of nanofluids. P.Singh, S.Bhutani – Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(5) , 2020.
• Optimizing Interaction Parameters Of Various Thermodynamics Models using MATLAB To Estimate Activity Coefficients Of Azeotropic Mixtures. P. Singh, P. Sharma - International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 9(1), 2020.
• Improvisation of Coke Quality by Co-Carbonization of Vacuum Residue and Bio Oil: A Batch Process. P. Singh, P. Singh - International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 9(1), 2019.
• Experimental heat transfer analysis of copper oxide nanofluids through a straight tube. P.Singh, A. S. Oberoi, P. Nijhawan - International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 8(3), 2019.
• Application of Levenberg Marquardt Algorithm for Short Term Load Forecasting: A theoretical investigation- P.Singh, A. S. Oberoi, P. Nijhawan, Singla - Pertanika J. Sci. & Technology 27(3), 2019.
Patents
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S.No |
Patent No. |
Patent Title |
Name of Inventor(s) |
Status |
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1 |
2021100691 |
Smart shoes for the cyclist |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Bhalla, Vinod |
GRANTED |
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2 |
Smart socks for monitoring body parameters |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Dhingra, Arvind |
GRANTED |
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3 |
A novel design of a hybrid solar pv, wind and tidal energy conversion system |
Nijhawan, Parag; Singh, Parminder; Dhingra, Arvind |
GRANTED |
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4 |
A head cover mask for monitoring body temperature and oxygen saturation level |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
GRANTED |
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5 |
A smart hand glove for monitoring body temperature, blood oxygen and pulse rate |
Nijhawan, Parag; Singh, Parminder; Sandhu, Amanpreet; Dhingra, Arvind; Kansal, Satish |
GRANTED |
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6 |
A cleat system for a shoe |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
GRANTED |
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7 |
2020103438 |
Face Shield |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
GRANTED |
Conferences
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Year |
Title |
Conference Name |
Place |
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July, 2021 |
Tuning PID Controller for Three Interacting Tanks Using ITAE Performance Criterion |
SDEI 2020 |
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana |
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March, 2019 |
Comparative analysis of UNIFAC model with other simplified models |
SLIETCON-2019 |
NITTR, Chandigarh |
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April, 2016 |
Study on thermal conductivity enhancement in nanoparticles suspensions. |
AEEE2016 |
NIT Jalandhar, Panjab |
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October, 2015 |
Nanofluids as Engineering fluids: A Review |
AOP 2015 |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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March,2015 |
Carbon Nanotubes-Promising Material for Renewable Energy Sources |
National Seminar on Sustainable Renewable Energy Generation |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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February, 2015 |
An Extensive study on HT of PG based nanofluids |
CHASCON 2015 |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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December,2014 |
Comparative analysis of Convective Heat Transfer of Alumina-water Nanofluids |
Chemcon 2014 |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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February, 2014 |
Comparative study on Convective Heat Transfer of water based Nanofluids |
NanosciTech 2014 |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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February, 2014 |
Heat transfer studies of Nanofluids-A review |
CHASCON 2014 |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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October,2012 |
Optimum PID control tuning of FOPTD and SOPTD processes |
National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI-37) |
CSIO, Chandigarh |
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October,2012 |
An overview on correlations of conventional models of nanofluids viscosity |
National Symposium on Instrumentation (NSI-37) |
CSIO, Chandigarh |
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September, 2012 |
Optimum controller design for a chemical process. |
SCHEMCON 2012 |
BITS, Pilani |
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July, 2012 |
Proportional – Integral – Derivative (PID) Controller tuning for process models based on Integral Error Criteria |
National Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (MMSO-2012) |
Chitkara University (Punjab) |
Awards and Honors
- Travel Grant , University of Groningen, by TIET, Patiala, March 2018.
- DST PURSE Grant Scholarship for period, January, 2015 to December, 2015.
- GATE Qualified in 2012 for Ph.D admission.
- Gold Medal for Scoring Top position during Post Graduation.
- GATE Qualified in 2005.