Dr. Parminder Singh
Assistant Professor
Specialization
Heat Transfer, Nanofluids, Metaheuristic optimization, Computational techniques
parminder.singh@thapar.edu
Specialization
Heat Transfer, Nanofluids, Metaheuristic 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
- The outstanding electrochemical performance of porous hexagonal boron nitride as a K-ion battery anode - Tapia, Nelly Esther Flores, Vanessa Valverde, Gabriel Moreano, Subhash Chandra, Luis Buenaño, Ahmad Ismael Saber, Hala Bahair, P. Singh, and Yasser Elmasry - Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2023): 111816. (I.F. – 3.428)
- Improvement quantum capacitance in supercapacitors using vacancy-defected BC3 monolayer, Saadh, Mohamed J., Chou-Yi Hsu, M. I. Sayyed, Anjan Kumar, Anmar Ghanim Taki, P. Singh, Ayat Hussein Adhab, Yasser Elmasry, and Sallal AH Abdullaha - Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023, 159, p.111810. (I.F. – 3.428)
- Mixed dimensional engineering to generate a desirable 2D/3D heterostructure perovskite layer to record stable and efficient carbon-based perovskite solar cells, A. Kumar, M.I. Sayyed, A. M. Idris, M.U. Khandaker, P. Singh, H.A. Abbas, K.M A. Alaziz, H. Sharif – Energy & fuels, 2023. (I.F. – 5.3)
- Parameter Estimation Techniques for Photovoltaic System Modeling, MK Singla, J Gupta, P. Nijhawan, P. Singh, NC Giri, E Hendawi, MI Abu El-Sebah – Energies, 2023, 16(17), p.6280. (I.F. – 3.2)
- Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III): A promising additive for perovskite precursors in carbon-based perovskite solar cells - Sayyed, M. I., Michael M. Sabugaa, Ramanjaneyulu Seemaladinne, Juan Carlos Orosco Gavilán, P. Singh, A. Sharma, and T. Ch Anil Kumar - Optical Materials 142 (2023): 113986. (I.F. – 3.75)
- Parameter Identification of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Model under Different Temperature Conditions, P. Singh & A. Sandhu – Chemical Engineering & Technology, 2023, (I.F. – 2.1)
- 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
- A. Sandhu, P. Singh, Optimum design parameters of spiral plate Heat exchanger using Tangent search algorithm, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 (si6), 4135 – 4149.
- Nijhawan P, Singh P, Teacher’s Reflection on the transition to Online Teaching during Covid Times, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special issue 4), 10973 – 10984.
- Nijhawan P, Singh P, Strategic linking between Research and Teaching: A Backbone of Active Learning Environment, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special issue 4), 11027 – 11031.
- Singh P, Nijhawan P, Teamwork and Collaboration: Evidence for Learning, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(Special issue 4), 11032 – 11036.
- Nijhawan P, Singh P, Singla MK. How Effective is India’s Battle against Covid-19 Pandemic? Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology. 2021 Apr 14:5001-12.
- Singh P, Nijhawan P, Dhingra A. Tuning PID Controller for Three Interacting Tanks Using ITAE Performance Criterion. In Sustainable Development Through Engineering Innovations: Select Proceedings of SDEI 2020 2021 (pp. 519-526). Springer Singapore.
- 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.
- Nijhawan P, Singh P, Goyal V, Singla MK. Covid-19 Infected Case Estimation in India Using 5-Pl Model. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2020;7(10):2020.
- A review on industrial application of nanofluids. P.Singh, S.Bhutani – Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(5) , 2020, 2427-2439.
- 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 |
| 1 | 202311042500 | Intelligent traffic management system for smart cities using IoT and technologies | Amol D. Dhaygude, Mohd shahid, Parminder Singh, Dr. Mansoor Farooq, Oinam G. Khumancha, Prithivi raj | Published (Indian) |
| 2 | 388968-001 | Wifi Enable Smart Shopping Cart | Mukesh Soni, Dr. Parveen Singh Kalsi, Parminder Singh, Dr. Sheshang Degadwala , Celestino Tavares da Veiga, Haewon Byeon | Design Accepted and Published, Journal No is 35/2023 (Indian) |
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3 |
2021100691 |
Smart shoes for the cyclist |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Bhalla, Vinod |
GRANTED |
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4 |
Smart socks for monitoring body parameters |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Dhingra, Arvind |
GRANTED |
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5 |
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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6 |
A head cover mask for monitoring body temperature and oxygen saturation level |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
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7 |
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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8 |
A cleat system for a shoe |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
GRANTED |
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9 |
2020103438 |
Face Shield |
Singh, Parminder; Nijhawan, Parag; Sandhu, Amanpreet |
GRANTED |
Conferences
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Year |
Title |
Conference Name |
Place |
| April, 2023 | Strategic Linking between research and Teaching: A backbone of active learning | OBE 2023 | TIET, Patiala |
| April, 2023 | Team work and Collaboration: Evidence for learning | OBE 2023 | TIET, Patiala |
| April, 2023 | Teacher’s reflection on the transition to online teaching during Covid times | OBE 2023 | TIET, Patiala |
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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.