Curriculum Vitae- Dr. LP Singh

NameDr. L.P. SINGH
Date of Birth04.11.1969
E-maillpsingh@cbri.res.in, lpsingh.cbri@gmail.com
Present DesignationSenior Principal Scientist & Professor
DivisionBuilding Materials and Environmental Sustainability (BMES)

Educational Attainments

Degree / DiplomaMain SubjectUniversity/Institution with DistinctionCountryYear of Passing
B.Sc.Physics, Chemistry, MathsMeerut UniversityIndia1989
M.Sc.Physical ChemistryUniversity of Roorkee (Now IIT-Roorkee)India1991
Ph.D.Physical -Analytical ChemistryUniversity of Roorkee (Now IIT-Roorkee)India1996
Post Doctoral FellowshipNano-crystalline solar cellsNational Institute of Materials & Chemical Research, TsukubaJapanOct.-1997-Apr.- 2000

R&D Areas

Building MaterialsBricks, Lime, Gypsum and their Environmental impact Assessment /monitoring
Building Termite/FungiR&D efforts towards anti-termite and anti-fungal treatments in buildings
Construction ChemicalsPolymer composite, Admixtures, Latex, Polymers, Water Proofing chemicals
Materials for Heritage ConservationRepair materials and coatings(nano lime, anti-fungal coatings, nano-titania coatings)
Cement/Concrete SustainabilityNano-engineered concrete, Bio-Concrete
Waste-to-WealthAgro-industrial and metallurgical wastes in developing building Materials synergistically with emphasis on energy and environment, wood without tree etc.
New MaterialsCO2 Utilisation, 3-D concrete printing, Energy Efficient Materials, Carbon based materials, Low carbon Materials

Countries visited in connection with higher studies, research training, employment and other scientific assignments:

Country visitedPurposeFromTo
Rome, ItalyParticipation in conferenceJul-1994Jul-1994
Geneva, SwitzerlandParticipation in conferenceAug.-1997Aug.-1997
Anaheim, USAParticipation in conferenceMar-1999Mar-1999
Tsukuba, JapanPost Doctoral WorkOct.-1997Apr.-2000
Prague,Czech RepublicParticipation in conferenceMay-2009May-2009
Evanston, Chicago, USARaman Research FellowshipApr-2012Aug. 2012
MIT, Boston, USAParticipation in conferenceSep-2013Sep -2013
Milan, ItalyAdvance TrainingMar-2014Mar-2014
Scotland, UKExchange visitJun-2014Jun-2014
Chicago, USA Participation in conferenceMay-2015May-2015
Scotland, UKExchange visitJun-2015Jun-2015
Scotland, UKExchange VisitAug.-2016Aug.-2016
Jinan, ChinaWorkshop and Invited TalkMay-2017May-2017
Jinan, ChinaBRICS ProjectMay-2018May-2018
HongkongKeynote TalkAug-2019Aug-2019

Research Experience

  • Thirty-one year’s research experience
  • Ph. D. Thesis supervised – 08
  • Ph. D. Thesis in progress – 06
  • M.Tech Dissertations: 09
  • M.Sc. Dissertation supervised >50

Academic Profiles

Google Scholar; Research Gate; ORCiD; Scopus Profile

Patents

  • Indian Patent No. 201911019105, Feb 2023: entitled “An improved process for the preparation of silica nanoparticles for applications in cement-based materials”, L.P. Singh, S. Naik B, U. Sharma, D. Ali, I. Tyagi.
  • US Patent No 6278056, Aug 2001: entitled “Metal complexes useful as sensitizer, Dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode and solar cells using the same”, Sugihara, H. Arakawa, K. Sayama, L. P. Singh, M.K. Nazeeruddin, and M. Gratzel
  • US Patent No. 6274806, Aug 2001: entitled “Platinum complexes for use as sensitizer for semiconductor electrode of solar cell”, Sugihara, K. Hara, K. Sayama, H. Arakawa, A. Islam, L. P. Singh

Awards

  • First Khosla Research Award with Gold Medal by University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India in 1996.
  • Khosla Research Award with Silver Medal by University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India in 1996.
  • Raman Research Award by CSIR, New Delhi in 2012.
  • Outstanding Concrete Technologist Award” by Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) and UltraTech, Cement in 2015.
  • Best Research Paper Award 2018 by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, Director’s Technology Award on Process Know-how for the Preparation of Nano-lime, Feb 2020.
  • Director’s Technology Award on Process Know-how for the Preparation of Nano-Silica, Feb 2020
  • Visiting Researcher, University of Jinan, China (2017-2020)
  • Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, July 2021, Ranked 2% or above in the World according to Stanford University Ranking, August, 2021 “Updated Science-wide Author databases of standardized citation Indicators, https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3
  • Diamond Jubliee Best Research Publication Award by CSIR-CBRI (2022)
  • Diamond Jubliee Technology Award for maximum social impact by CSIR-CBRI (2022)
  • Best Research paper Award during 17th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials during Dec. 06-09, 2022 at New Delhi

Fellowships

  • Raman Research Fellowship by CSIR, New Delhi for the year 2011-12 to work at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
  • Centre of Excellence Fellow at National Institute of Materials & Chem. Research, Tsukuba, Japan (Oct. 1997 – April 2000)
  • Research Associate by CSIR-India from April 1996 – Sept.1997
  • Senior Research Fellowship by CSIR-India from July 1994 – April 1996

Books: 08, Invited chapters in books and encyclopedias

  • Book Chapter Current Trends in Applications of Cannabis/Hemp in Construction in Cannabis/Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture and Materials Springer Nature 2022 ISBN 978-981-16-8777-8.
  • Book chapter entitled “Phase Change Materials for Renewable Energy Storage Systems” By B. Srinivasaraonaik, S. Sinha and L.P. Singh published in IntechOpen’s Online First service, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.98914.
  • Book entitled “Advanced Materials in Industrial and Environmental Engineering”, a Chapter published “Composition and Properties of TiO2 Sol to Produce a Photocatalytic Composite Material”, N. Gubareva, V.V. Strokova, P.S. Baskakov and L.P. Singh, 2020
  • Book entitled “Calcined Clay for Sustainable Concrete” a Chapter “Performance and Durability of High Volume Fly Ash Cementitious System Incorporating Silica Nanoparticles” LP Singh, D Ali, U Sharma, 2020.
  • Handbook of Chemistry of nano-modified cement Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015.
  • Applications of Nanotechnology in Construction, published by Studium Press LLC, USA. “Applications of nanotechnology in construction”, 9 (2013) 43-67.
  • Book Chapter entitled “Electrochemical Sensors for Liquid Environment” Chemical Sensors: Comprehensive Sensor Technologies, Momentum Press, NY, USA, 5 (2011).
  • Book Chapter entitled “Ion-Selective Electrodes for Sensing of Metal Cations” in Encyclo pedia of Sensors published by American Scientific Publishers, 5 (2006) 113-149.

International Collaboration

  • USA: Centre for Advanced Cement based Materials (ACBM), Northwestern University, Evanston
  • UK: Centre for Nanotechnology in Construction Materials, University of West Scotland, Paisley
  • Russia: Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shoukhov
  • China: University of Jinan, China

National Collaboration

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
  • Indian Institue of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun.
  • Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
  • Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
  • Gurukul Kangari Visvavidyalya, Hardwar
  • Mahatama Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
  • Uttrakhand Technical University (UTU), Dehradun
  • Patanjali Research Foundation, Hardwar
  • Dalmia Research Centre, Noida
  • Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dehradun
  • CCS Agriculture University, Hisar
  • Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Kolkata

Recognitions

  • Editor-in-Chief, Nanotechnology in Built Environment, Whioce Publishing, Singapore
  • Associate Editor, Frontiers in Built Environment, Swizerland.
  • Associate Editor, Analytical Chemistry Letters,
  • World J. of Nanoscience & Engineering, by Scientific Research Publishing Inc., USA
  • Nanomaterials & Molecular Nanotechnology, published by Sci Technol, USA
  • International Journal of Nanoscience & Technology, published by Academic and Scientific Publishing, USA
  • Reviewer in high impact factor journals of International Repute like Construction and Building Materials; Cement and Concrete Composites; Cement and Concrete Research; Applied Nanoscience; Advance in Cement Research; Civil Engineering & Construction Review, Advances in Applied Ceramics¸ Materials Technology, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, Journal of Concrete Structure and Materialsn Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal of CleanerProduction, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Carbon, Scientific Reports, Science of Total Environment, Atmospheric Pollution, Atmospheric Environment
  • Member, Reviewer Panel of more than 60 SCI journals of International Repute.

Membership of Editorial Boards of the

  • Member, Board of Studies, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
  • Member, Board of Studies, DIT University, Dehradun
  • Member, Patent Committee, IIT Roorkee
  • Life member, Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI)
  • Life member, Indian Concrete Institute, India
  • Life Member, Material Research Society of India
  • Member, Chemical Society of Japan

International R&D Projects

S. No.
Title of the project
Period
Activity
1
 BRICS Project: Nano-Engineered Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructures (In Collaboration with University of Jinan, China & Belgorod University, Russia) 2017-20 Principal Investigator
2.
 UK INDIA Education & Research Initiative Project: Studies on nano-engineered cementitious and polymeric binders in developing high-performance building materials  2014-16  Principal Investigator
R&D Projects (In-house)
1 Development of CO2 sequestrated artificial aggregates using fly ash and lime sludge May 2022- Continue Principal Investigator
2 Technology Package for Eco-friendly Burnt Clay Bricks with Low Carbon Footprints 2020- 2022 Principal Investigator
3 Development of expansive mortar for silnet cracking Jan. 21-June 21 Principal Investigator
4 Pilot scale preparation of silica nanoparticles and their applications in cement based materials 2018-20 Principal Investigator
5 Restoration and Conservation of Lime mortar and brickwork in Heritage structures 2018-20 Task leader
6 Nano-engineered concrete for ultra-high performance and durability 2012-17 Principal Investigator
7 Nano-engineered concrete for ultra-high performance and durability 2102-17 Principal Investigator
8 Phase change materials for energy efficient buildings 2012-17 Co-Investigator
9 Utilization of construction and demolition waste for developing value added building components 2012-17 Team member
10 Preparation and Applications of Nano Materials in Cementitious system 2010-12 Principal Investigator
11 Low Clinker Factor Cements as an Alternate Cements 2010-12 Co-Investigator
12 Studies of the reactivity of fly ash from different fields of an ESP 2008-10 Co-Investigator
13 Development of phosphate bonded building products 2007-12 Principal Investigator
14 Studies on geo-technical properties of contaminated soil and effect of contaminants on sub structures 2000-02 Team member
15 Development of ceramic surfacing materials form mineral wastes 2000-02 Team member
16 Development of interlocking clay bricks and building clay products 2002-07 Co-Investigator

 

R&D Projects (External)
S. No.
Title of the project
Sponsoring Agency
Period
Activity
1 Development of CO2 sequestered Engineered Aggregates from Fly ash & other Industrial Wastes NTPC, NETRA, Noida Nov. 2022- Continue Principal Investigator
2 Centre of Excellence on Heritage Conservation DST, New Delhi Dec. 2020- Continue Team member
3 Studies on conservation and restoration work on existing heritage building Chatter Manzil and Kothi Farhat CPWD, Lucknow 2019-20 Principal Investigator
4 BRICS Multinational Project, Nano-Engineered Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructure DST, New Delhi 2017-20 Principal Investigator
5 Capacity enhancement programme on fly ash utilisation MoEF&CC, New Delhi 2003-20 Principal Investigator
6 Studies on Bio-based Calcareous and siliceous construction materials UCB, Uttarakhand 2015-18 Co-Investigator
7 Feasibility studies on utilization of ETP sludge for development of value-added building materials Tata Motors, Ltd. 2016-17 Co-Investigator
8 Studies on Bio-based calcareous and siliceous construction materials Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Uttarakhand March 2015 – Feb 2018 Principal Investigator
9 Studies on nano-engineered cementitious and polymeric binders in developing high performance building materials UKIERI, New Delhi 2014-continue Principal Investigator
10 Developing Building components from sponge iron waste BMPTC, New Delhi 2010-13 Principal Investigator
11 Performance Enhancement of Cementitious and Polymeric Materials through nanotechnology UCOST, Dehradun 2012-continue Principal Investigator
12 Synthesis and Characterization of nano silica and its subsequent use in Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate system UCOST, Dehradun 2008-11 Principal Investigator
13 Demonstration-cum-training programme for clay fly ash bricks manufacturing at Bhatinda, Ropar and Hoshiarpur area Flyash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2004-06 Team member
14 Field demonstration of manufacturing of clay fly ash bricks in Talcher area (Orissa) NTPC, Talcher, Orissa 2003-04 Team member
15 Studies of BOF binder applications TATA Chemicals 2005-06 Team member
16. Techno-feasibility of utilizing tilla soils in brick making SPCB, Tripura 2005-06 Team member
17 Techno feasibility for making clay fly ash bricks in Raibarelli area NTPC, Unchahar 2007-08 Co-Investigator
18 Technology package for the manufacture of clay fly ash bricks in Ramagundam area NTPC, Ramagundam 2001-02 Team member
19 Training cum demonstration programme on the manufacture of clay fly ash bricks in Maharashtra state Fly ash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2005-07 Co-Investigator
20 Granulometric and mineralogical evaluation of fly ash samples for brick making in northern region Fly ash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2005-08 Co-Investigator
21 Technology package for the manufacture of country roofing tiles from Black/alluvial clays of Khanapur area, Distt. Belgaum Karnataka KVIC, Mumbai 2002-04 Team Member
22 Techno feasibility for the utilisation of cobalt plant waste in bricks / tile making M/s Rubamin Ltd. Baroda 9 months (2005) Team Member
23
Capacity enhancement programme on fly ash utilisation
 MoEF, New Delhi 2003- continue Principal Investigator
24 Development of novel chemical sensors for heavy metals and their fixation on silicate matrix for use in building products DST, New Delhi 2002-05 Principal Investigator
25 Technology package for the manufacture of clay fly ash bricks in Ramagundam area NTPC, Ramagundam 2001-02 Team Member
26 Durability of fly ash bricks DST, New Delhi 2000-03 Team Member

 

 

Publications:
  • Publication in journals of International Repute: 103 Nos.
  1. A Review of C3A Hydration with Admixtures and Its Role in Sulfate Attack, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, 12.1 (2023): 58-77, Sharma, U., Aarti Solanki, S. R. Karade, and L. P. Singh*
  2. A review on CO2 capture and sequestration in the construction industry: Emerging approaches and commercialised technologies, Journal of CO2 Utilization, 67, 102292, 2023, Mohd Hanifa, R Agarwal, U Sharma, PC Thapliyal, LP Singh*.
  3. Mineralogy of tricalcium aluminate hydration with silica nanoparticles, Construction and Building Materials, 340, 127707, 2022, A Solanki, LP Singh*, SR Karade, U Sharma.
  4. Mineralogical and microstructural studies of C-S-H exposed to prolong sulphate attack, European Journal of Civil Engineering, 1-18, 2022, A. Solaki, U. Sharma, SR Karade, L.P. Singh*.
  5. Granulometric effect of silica nanoparticles on hydration kinetics and microstructure of cement based materials, European Journal of Civil Engineering, 1-13, 2022, U. Sharma, A. Solanki, L.P. Singh*.
  6. Dwelling the heritage: characterization of lime mortar and bricks used in Forest Research Institute, Uttrakhand, India, International Journal of Conservation Science, 3, 13, 2022, S. SHUKLA , L.P. Singh*, A.K. Mittal.
  7. Functionality of silica nanoparticles on hydration mechanism and microstructure of tricalcium aluminate, Construction and Building Materials, 299, 124238, 2021, A Solanki, LP Singh*, SR Karade, U Sharma.
  8. Phase Change Materials for Renewable Energy Storage Applications, Energy Storage Devices, B Srinivasaraonaik, S Sinha, LP Singh.
  9. Impact of silica nanoparticles on durability of fly ash concrete, Frontiers in Built Environment, 7, 64, 2021, Dilshad Ali, Usha Purohit, Rakesh Singh, LP Singh*
  10. Remediation of noxious pollutants using nano-titania based photocatalytic construction materials: a review, Environ. Sci. & Poll. Res., 2021, LP Singh*, RK Dhaka, D Ali, I Tyagi, U Sharma & Srinivasrao Naik Banavath.
  11. A novel approach to develop activated carbon by an ingenious hydrothermal treatment methodology using Phyllanthus emblica fruit stone, Journal of Cleaner Production, 288, 125643, 2021, VK Gupta, LP Singh, M Chaudhary, S Kushwaha.
  12. Studies on microstructural and thermo-physico properties of microencapsulated eutectic phase change material incorporated pure cement system, Journal of Energy Storage, 35, 102318, 2021, B Srinivasaraonaik, S Sinha, LP Singh.
  13. Studies on thermal properties of microencapsulated eutectic phase change material incorporated different mortar mixes, International Journal of Energy Research, 45 (2), 2488-2497, 2021, B Srinivasaraonaik, LP Singh, S Sinha, I Tyagi, G Mittal.
  14. Synthesis and characterization of coal fly ash supported zinc oxide catalyst for biodiesel production using used cooking oil as feed, Renewable Energy, 170, 302-314, 2021, AS Yusuff, AK Bhonsle, J Trivedi, DP Bangwal, LP Singh, N Atray.
  15. Performance and Durability of High-Volume Fly Ash Cementitious System Incorporating Silica Nanoparticles, Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, 545-554, 2020, LP Singh*, D Ali, U Sharma.
  16. Studies on the mechanical properties and thermal behavior of microencapsulated eutectic mixture in gypsum composite board for thermal regulation in the buildings, Journal of Building Engineering 31, 101400, 2020, B Srinivasaraonaik, LP Singh, S Sinha, I Tyagi, A Rawat.
  17. Composition and Properties of TiO2 Sol to Produce a Photocatalytic Composite Material, Key Engineering Materials, 854, 45-50, 2020, E.N. Gubareva, V.V. Strokova, P.S. Baskakov and L.P. Singh.
  18. Microencapsulation of a eutectic PCM using in-situ polymerization technique for thermal energy storage, Int. J. of Energy Research, 44 (5), 3854-3864, 2020, Srinivasaraonaik B, L.P. Singh, I.Tyagi, A. Rawat, S. Shina.
  19. Studies on Corrosion and Carbonation Resistance by Bacteria mediated Mineralization in Concrete, ACI Material Journal, 117 (4), 13-26, 2020, V. Bisht, L. Chaurasia, L.P. Singh*.
  20. Bacterially Stabilized Desert Sand Bricks – A Sustainable Building Material, ASCE, Journal of Materials in Civil Enggineering, 32 (6), 04020131, 2020, V. Bisht, L. Chaurasia, L.P. Singh,* S. Gupta.
  21. Comparison study on the sulfate attack resistivity of cement-based materials modified with nanoSiO2 and normal SCMs: pore structure and phase composition, Construction and Building Materials 228 (2019) 11664, P. Hou, Z. Guo, Q. Li, X. Zhang, J. Liu, S.Yang, X. Cheng, Srinivasaraonaik B, L.P. Singh.
  22. Effect of Particle Size of Silica Nanoparticles on Hydration Reactivity and Microstructure of C-S-H Gel, Advances in Civil Engineering Materials, (ASTM International), 3 (2019) 746, U Sharma, LP Singh*, D Ali, CS Poon.
  23. Metal-Arene driven Reduction approach to synthesize Binary Antimonides: The case of XSb (X = Fe, Co and Ni), Solid State Sciences, 96 (2019) 105950, J. Kashyap, H. Ahmed, D. Gujjar, L.P. Singh, H.C. Kandpal, P.C. Patel.
  24. A review of the properties of hemp concrete for green building applications, Journal of Cleaner Production, 239 (2019) 117852, T. Jami, S.R. Karade, L.P. Singh.
  25. Formation of C-S-H nuclei using silica nanoparticles during early stage of cementitious system, European J. of Env and Civil Engg, 25 (8), 1491-1502, 2021, U Sharma, D Ali, LP Singh*.
  26. A novel approach of biomineralization for improving micro and macro-properties of concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 195 (2019) 340-351, L. Chaurasia, V. Bisht, L.P. Singh*, S.Gupta.
  27. Effect of particles size of nanosilica on microstructure of C-S-H gel and its impact on mechanical strength, Cement and Concrete Composites, 97 (2019) 312-321, U. Sharma, L.P. Singh*, Z. Boajian, C.S. Poon.
  28. Durability studies of nano-engineered fly ash concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 194 (2019) 205-213, L.P. Singh*, D. Ali, I. Tyagi, U. Sharma, R. Singh, P. Hou.
  29. Surface treatment of concrete with tetraethyl orthosilicate, Na2SiO3 and Silane: Comparison of their effects and durability, Cermaics-Silikaty, 62(4), 2018, 332-341, Z. Guo, P. Hou, S. Huang, N. Xie, X. Cheng, L.P. Singh*, S. Valeriya, N. Viktoriya.
  30. Studies on performance enhancement of recycled aggregate by incorporating bio & nano materials, Construction and Building Materials, 181, (2018), 217-226, L.P. Singh*, V. Bisht, M.S. Aswathy, L. Chaurasia, S. Gupta.
  31. The use of hydrophobicity and pozzolanic reactivity of the PMHS/nanosilica hybrid composites on the water absorption of cement mortar, J. of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 134 (2018), 1775, P. Hou, R. Li, H. Li, N. Xie, X. Cheng, L.P. Singh.
  32. Complex study of modified binder properties, Advances in Engineering Research, Atlantis Press, 133 (2017)543-548, V.V. Nelubova, L.P. Singh, P.Hou, D.D. Netsvet, V.V. Strokova, D.O. Bondarenko
  33. Studies on enhanced thermally stable high strength concrete incorporating silica nanoparticles, Construction and Building Materials 153, 506-513, R. Kumar, S. Singh, L.P. Singh
  34. An innovative approach to develop microporous activated carbons in oxidising atmosphere, Journal of Cleaner Production 156, (2017) 549-555, Suhas, P.J.M Carrott, M.M.L.R. Carrott, R. Singh, L.P. Singh, M. Chaudhary
  35. Quantification and characterization of CSH in silica nanoparticles incorporated cementitious system,  Cement and Concrete Composites 79, (2017),106-116, L.P. Singh, W. Zhu, T. Howind and U. Sharma
  36. Lead (Pb2+) and copper (Cu2+) remediation from water using superparamagnetic maghemite (γ-Fe2 O3) nanoparticles synthesized by Flame Spray Pyrolysis (FSP), Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 492,(2017), 176-190, S. Rajput, L.P. Singh, C.U. Pittman and D. Mohan
  37. High strength sustainable concrete using silica nanoparticles, Construction and Building Materials 138, (2017,) 285-295, R. Palla, S.R. Karade, G. Mishra, U. Sharma, L.P. Singh
  38. Studies on optimizations of silica nanoparticles in cementitious material, Cem. Concr. Compos., 70, 2016, 60-68, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, S.P. Shah, G. Mishra, and U. Sharma
  39. Studies on early stage hydration of tricalcium silicate incorporating silica nanoparticles: Part II, Cons. & Build. Materials, 102 2016,943-949, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, S.P. Shah, G. Mishra, and U. Sharma
  40. Hydration Studies of cementitous material using silica nanoparticles, J. Adv. Concr. Technol., 2015, 13, 345-354, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, A. Geol, U. Sharma and G. Mishra
  41. Quantification of hydration products in cementitious material incorporating silica nanoparticles, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering,2015, 1-6, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, A. Geol, and G. Mishra
  42. Effect of morphology and dispersibility of silica nanoparticles on the mechanical behaviour of cement mortar; Journal of Conc. Strc. and Mater,9, 2015,207-217, L. P. Singh*, A. Goel, S. K. Bhattacharyya, U. Sharma, S. Ahalawat, G. Mishra
  43. Studies on early stage hydration of tricalcium silicate incorporating silica nanoparticles; Cons. & Build. Materials, 74, 2015, 278–286. L.P. Singh*, S.K. Bhattacharyya, S.P. Shah, G. Mishra, S. Ahalawat and U. Sharma
  44. Effect of silica nanoparticles on chloride permeability in cement mortars; Adv. Cem Res, 26(1) 2014,1-10. L. P. Singh*, S. K. Bhattacharyya, S. Ahalawat, G. Mishra
  45. Sol-Gel processing of silica nanoparticles and their applications, Advances in Colloid and Interface Sci.; 214 (2014) 17–37. L.P. Singh, S.K. Bhattacharyya, S. Ahalawat, R. Kumar, G. Mishra, U. Sharma, G. Singh
  46. Characterization of automobile effluent treatment plant sludge: Its utilization in construction materials, Construction and Building Materials 73 (2014) 603–609. Garg , L.P. Singh, S. Maiti, A. Pundir
  47. Cadmium (II) ion sensing through p-tert-butyl calix[6]arene based potentiometric sensor, Journal of Molecular Liquids 195 (2014) 65–68 V.K. Gupta, S. Kumar, R. Singh, L.P. Singh, S.K. Shoora, B. Sethi
  48. Microstructure Improvement of Cementitious Systems using Nanomaterials: A Key for Enhancing the Durability of Concrete; ASCE publications, pp. 293-300, 2013. L.P. Singh, S.K. Bhattacharyya, U. Sharma, G. Mishra, S. Ahalawat
  49. Beneficial role of nanosilica in cement based materials – A review, Construction & Building Materials, 2013, 47, 1069 L.P. Singh, S.R. Karade, S.K. Bhattacharyya, M. Yusuf and S. Ahalawat
  50. Applications of nano silica in cement and concrete- A review, Construction & Building Materials L.P. Singh, S.R. Karade, S.K. Bhattacharyya, S. Ahalawat and M. Yusuf (in press).
  51. Effect of Admixture on the compressive strength of composite cement mortar, Concrete Research Letters, 2012, 3(4), 541,V. Sood, L.P. Singh, A. Diwedi, S.K. Agarwal.
  52. Reduction of calcium leaching in cement hydration process using nanomaterials, Materials Technology 2012, 27(3) 233, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, G. Mishra and S. Ahalawat.
  53. Preparation of size controlled silica nano particles and its functional role in cementitious system, Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology,(2012),Vol. 10, 345-352. L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya and S. Ahalawat.
  54. A Novel copper (II)- PVC membrane potentiometric sensor based on Dimethyl 4,4’ -(o-phenylene)bis(3- thioallophanate), J. of Molecular Liquids, 174 (2012), 11, V. K. Gupta, L. P. Singh, N. Upadhyay, R. Singh, S.P. Kaur.
  55. Granulometric synthesis and characterisation of dispersed nanosilica powder and its application in cementitious system, Advances in Applied Ceramics 2012, 111(4), 220. L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, P. Singh and S. Ahalawat
  56. Effect of Blended Fly Ash on the Compressive Strength of Cement Paste, S.K. Agarwal, Concrete Research Letters Vol. 2(4) 2011, L. P. Singh, V. Sood, G. Mishra and S. Ahalawat.
  57. Applications of Nanotechnology in Cement Based Materials, Nano Digest, CSIR Special Issue, 2011. L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya and S. Ahalawat.
  58. Preparation of Silica Nanoparticles and Its Beneficial Role in Cementitious Materials. Nanomater. Nanotechnol.1, 2011, 44, L.P. Singh, S.K. Agarwal, U. Sharma, S.K. Bhattacharyya and S. Ahalawat.
  59. Functional role of cationic surfactant to control the nano size of silica powder, Applied Nanoscience, 1(3), 2011, 163, L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya, G. Mishra and S. Ahalawat.
  60. Anion recognition through Amide-based dendritic molecule: A PVC based sensor for nitrate ions, Talanta (2011), 85, 970. V. K. Gupta, L.P. Singh, S. Kumar, R. Singh, S. Chandra, B. Sethi.
  61. Molybdate anion recognition through a cationic crowned ionopore based electrochemical sensor: Detection of an Environmental pollutant,International Journal of Environmental Sciences 1(6) (2011) 1361-1372. S. Kumar, R. Singh, V. K. Gupta, L. P. Singh, B. Sethi.
  62. Iron(III) Selective Electrode Based on S-Methyl N-(methylcarbamoyloxy)thioacetimidate as a Sensing material, International J. of Electrochem. Sci., 6 (2011) 650, V. K. Gupta, N. Upadhyay, S. Kumar, R. Singh, L. P. Singh, B. Sethi.
  63. Crown ether-dendrimer based potentiometric Na+ sensor electrode, J. of Electroanal. Chem. 651 (2011) 185, S. Chandra, S. Kumar, R. Singh, L.P. Singh, B. Sethi.
  64. CBRI Builds Nano Application for construction,Nano Digest, September 2010. pp 46-47. L. P. Singh, P. C. Thapliyal and S. K. Bhattacharyya.
  65. Use of High volume flyash in concrete for building sector, Civil Engineering & Construction Review 22 (2009) 72 S.K. Agarwal, L.P. Singh, D. Juneja, I Siddiquie, A. Kumar
  66. Rice husk ash as an alternative to silica fume, Civil Engineering & Construction Review (in Press) S.K. Agarwal, L.P. Singh
  67. Comparative studies of different cements with different standards, Civil Engineering & Construction Review, (in Press) S.K. Agarwal,L.P. Singh
  68. Pozzolanic activity of blended flyash, Civil Engineering & Construction Review (2009) 44. S.K. Agarwal, L.P. Singh
  69. A comparative study of Pb2+ selective sensors based on derivatized tetrapyrazole and calix[4]arene receptors, Electrochimica Acta, 51, 2006, 2547. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh and J.R. Raisoni
  70. Selective anion recognition: Charged azacrown ethers based highly selective sensors for chromate ions, Anal Chim Acta, 546, 2005, 199. L.P. Singh, J.M. Bhatnagar, S. Tanaka, H. Tuse, M. Mori
  71. A copper-selective electrode based on bis(acetylacetone) propylene diimine, Talanta,68, 2005, 193. V.K. Gupta, R.N. Goyal, N. Bachheti, L.P. Singh and S. Agarwal
  72. Chelating ionophore based membrane sensor for copper (II) ions, TALANTA, 66, 2005, 1355. .K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh, P. Srivastave and J.R. Raisoni
  73. Anion recognition through novel C-thiopenecalix[4]resorcinarene PVC based sensor for chromate ions, Talanta, 65, 2005, 716 A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh, P. Srivastave and J.R. Raisoni
  74. Copper(II) selective electrochemical sensor based on Schiff Base complexes, Talanta, 64, 2004,) 313. L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  75. Chelating ionophores based electrochemical sensor for Hg(II) ions” J. Appl Electrochem, 34, 2004, 391. L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  76. PVC based selective sensors for Ni2+ ions using carboxylated and methylated porphine, Sensors, 3, 2003, 393 L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  77. Physical and mineralogical evaluation of brick sample from an ancient altar structure in Garhwal Himalayan region, Current Science 85(10),2003,1478 J.M. Bhatnagar and L.P. Singh
  78. Effect of ligand structure on the efficiency of electron injection from excited Ru-phenanthroline complexes to nanocrystalline TiO2films, J. Phys Chem. B, 106, 2002, 374. K. Hara, H. Horiuchi, R. Katoh, L.P. Singh, H. Sugihara, K. Sayama, S. Murata, M. Tachiya, H. Arakawa
  79. New Ru(II) phenanthroline complex photosensitizers having different number of carboxylic groups for dye-sensitized solar cell,Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chem, 145, 2001, 117. K. Hara, H. Sugihara, L.P. Singh, A. Islam, R. Katoh, M. Yanagida, K. Sayama, S. Murata, H. Arakawa
  80. Sensitization of nanocrystalline TiO2 film by ruthenium(II) diimine dithiolate complexes, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chem 145, 2001, 135. A. Islam, H. Sugihara, K. Hara, L.P. Singh, R. Katoh, M. Yanagida, Y. Takahashi, S. Murata, H. Arakawa
  81. Dye sensitization of nanocrystalline titanium dioxide with square planar platinum(II) diimine dithiolate complexes, Inorganic Chemistry, 40, 2001, 5371. A. Islam, H. Sugihara, K. Hara, L. P. Singh, R. Katoh, M. Yanagida, Y. Takahashi, S. Murata, H. Arakawa
  82. Synthesis and photophysical properties of ruthenium(II) charge transfer sensitizers containing 4,4′-dicarboxy-2,2′-biquinoline and 5,8-dicarboxy-6,7-dihydro-dibenzo [1,10]-phenanthroline, Inorg. Chim. Acta 322, 2001, 7. A.Islam, H. Sugihara. L. P. Singh, K. Hara, R. Katoh, Y. Nagawa, M. Yanagida, S. Murata, H. Arakawa
  83. A new efficient photosensitizer for nanocrystalline solar cells: synthesis and characterization of cis-dithiocyanato bis(4,7-dicarboxy-1,10-phenanthroline) ruthenium(II), J. Chem Soc, Dalton Trans. 2000, 2817. H. Sugihara, L. P. Singh, K. Sayama, K. Hara, R. Katoh, M. Yanagida, A. Islam, H. Arakawa, M.K. Nazeeruddin and M. Gratzel
  84. Dual electron injection from charge transfer excited states of TiO2-achored Ru(II)–4, 4’-dicarboxy-2,2’-biquinoline complex, Chem. Lett., 2000, 490. Islam, A., Sugihara, H., Hara, K., Singh, L.P., Katoh, R., Yanagida, M, Takahashi, Y., Murata, S. and Arakawa, H
  85. New platinum(II) polypyridyl photosensitizer for TiO2 solar cells, New J.Chem., 2000, 343. Islam, A., Sugihara, H., Hara, K., Singh, L.P., Katoh, R., Yanagida, M., Takahashi, Y., Murata, S. and Arakawa, H
  86. PVC based neutral carrier and organic exchanger membranes as sensors for the determination of Sr2+ and Ba 2+, Sens. & Act. B, 55, 1999. V.K. Gupta, A.K. Jain, U. Khurana and L.P. Singh
  87. Molybdate sensor based on 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrinatocobalt complex in PVC matrix, Anal. Chim. Acta, 379, 1999, 201. V.K. Gupta, A.K. Jain, L. P. Singh, U. Khurana and P. Kumar
  88. Zn2+ sensor based on Zn-bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)dithiophosphonic acid complex in PVC matrix, Electrochimica Acta, 43, 1998, 2047. V.K. Gupta, A.K. Jain, L.P. Singh and U. Khurana
  89. Novel PVC-based membrane sensors selective for vanadyl ions, Talanta, 46, 1998, 1453. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh and U. Khurana
  90. Efficient photosensitization of nanocrystalline TiO2 films by a new class of sensitizer: cis-Dithiocyanato bis(4,7-dicarboxy-1,10-phenanthroline) ruthenium(II) Chem. Lett. 1998,1005. H. Sugihara, L. P. Singh, K. Sayama, H. Arakawa, M.K. Nazeeruddin and M. Gratzel
  91. A new cerium(IV) vanadate based solid membrane electrode for Bi(III) ions, Electroanalysis, 9, 1997, 1360. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh and U. Khurana
  92. Porphyrins as carrier in PVC based membrane potentiometric sensors for nickel(II), Anal. Chim. Acta, 335, 1997, 33. V.K. Gupta, A.K. Jain, L.P. Singh and U. Khurana
  93. PVC-macrocycles based membranes for the determination of cobalt(II) ions, Analyst, 122, 1997, 583. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, L.P. Singh and U. Khurana
  94. Nickel(II) selective electrodes based on macrocyclic compounds, Anal. Comm.,32, 1995, 193.L. P. Singh and Harsh Vardhan
  95. A new membrane sensor for UO22+ based on 2-hydroxyacetophenone oxime-thiourea-trioxane resins, Electroanalysis, 9, 1997, 857. A.K.Jain, V.K.Gupta, U. Khurana and L. P. Singh
  96. Nickel-selective sensors based on heterogeneous membranes of macrocyclic compounds, Sens. & Act. B, 40, 1997, 15. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, U. Khurana and L.P. Singh
  97. A solid membrane sensor for Hg(II) ions, Bull. Electrochem,12, 1996, 418 A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta and L.P. Singh
  98. A solid membrane sensor for chromate ions, Sen.& Act.B, 25, 1995, 729. A.K. Jain, L.P. Singh and P.K. Jain
  99. A polystyrene based heterogeneous solid membrane of cerium(IV) selenite as sensor for Hg(II) ions, Ind. J. Chem. Tech., 2, 1995, 189. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta and L.P. Singh
  100. Copper(II) selective electrodes based on macrocyclic compounds, Anal. Comm., 32, 1995, 99. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta, B.B. Sahoo andL.P. Singh
  101. Neutral carrier and organic resin based membranes as sensors for uranyl ions, Anal. Comm.,32, 1995, 263. A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta andL.P. Singh
  102. A new polystyrene based heterogeneous membrane of cerium (IV) vanadate as cadmium (II) ion selective electrode, Ind. J. Chem., 33A, 1994, 1122. A.K. Jain and L.P. Singh
  103. A polystyrene based heterogeneous ion-exchange membrane of cerium (IV) phosphomolybdate as copper (II) ion selective electrode, Ind. J Chem., 33A, 1994, 272. A.K. Jain, P. Singh and L.P. Singh

Papers presented in Conferences /symposium: 59 Nos

  1. Presented a paper entitled “A solid membrane sensor for chromate ions” in the Fifth International Meeting on Chemical Sensors held in Rome, Italy from July 11-14, 1994.
  2. Presented a paper entitled “A solid membrane sensor for Hg(II) ions” in the Fifth AEST held in Madras, India from Nov. 24-26, 1994.
  3. Accepted a paper entitled “Analytical selectivity of a membrane electrode based on chelating ion-exchange resin” in the 4thInternational Conference and Industrial Exhibition on Ion-exchange Processes” Sept. 10-14, 1995 in Clywd, England.
  4. Presented a paper entitled “PVC-pyrimidine based solid membrane electrode selective for Hg(II) ions” in the 36th IUPAC Congress held in Geneva, Switzerland from August 17-22, 1997.
  5. Presented a paper entitled “Pyrimidine based solid membrane electrode selective for mercury(II) ions” in the Fourth Recent Trends in Instrumental Method of Analysis 1995, held in Department of Chemistry, Univ.of Roorkee, India.
  6. Paper entitled “A PVC based 12-crown-4 membrane potentiometric sensor for zinc(II) ions” was accepted in the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Sensor Developments for Monitoring Environmental Quality” held at IIT- Kharagpur, India during December 29-31, 1997
  7. Paper entitled “PVC based neutral carrier and organic exchanger membranes as sensors for the determination of Sr(II) and Ba(II) ions” was accepted in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Sensor Developments for Monitoring Environmental Quality held at IIT-Kharagpur, during Dec. 1997.
  8. Paper entitled “PVC Based monoaza-18-crown-6 membrane potentiometric sensor for the monitoring of cadmium” was accepted in the 28th Annual International Symposium on Environmental Analytical Chemistry (ISEAC28) held in Geneva, Switzerland during Feb. 1998.
  9. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of Ru(II) complexes with carboxylated 1,10-phenanthroline ligands” in the 75th Annual meeting of Chemical Society of Japan in Sept. 1998.
  10. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of Ru(II) complexes with carboxylated 1,10-phenanthroline ligands(II)” in the 76th Annual meeting of Chemical Society of Japan in March 1999.
  11. Presented a paper entitled “Dye sensitized solar cells: Synthesis and properties of Ru(II) complexes with carboxylated 1,10-phenanthroline” in PCPM’99, Tsukuba, Japan in March 1999.
  12. Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis of ruthenium complexes of carboxylated phenanthroline and application to dye sensitized solar cells” was presented in the 217th American Chemical Society held in Anaheim, USA, during March 1999.
  13. Accepted a paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of carboxylated polypyridine Ru(II) complexes of RuL2X2 type in the 13thISPPCC held in Lipori, Italy during June 25-30, 1999.
  14. A research paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of Ru(II) complexes with carboxylated phenanthroline” was presented in Saitama, Japan during Aug. 9-11, 1999.
  15. A research paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of Ru(II) complexes with carboxylated phenanthroline” was presented in the 77th Japan Chemical Society Meeting in Hokkaido, Japan during Sept. 1999.
  16. A research paper entitled “Synthesis and properties of Ru(II)-phenanthroline complexes with different number of carboxylated groups” was presented in PCPM, Tsukuba, Japan in March 2000.
  17. Presented a paper entitled “Instrumentation and quality control in bricks production” at Regional Workshop on Technical Feasibility and Scope of Manufacturing Clay-fly ash bricks in Karimnagar Distt. in July, 2001 at NTPC Ramagundam (A.P.).
  18. “Detoriation of masonries in heritage buildings” at “Strategy and methodogy for conservation of heritage buildings and monuments in India” at CBRI, Roorkee during April 4-5, 2002
  19. “Manufacturing of country roofing tales from black/alluvial soils” at Workshop-cum-training programme at CBRI, Roorkee during June 10-11, 2003.
  20. Presented a paper entitled “Pyrimidine based solid membrane sensor for Hg(II) ions” in the Proceedings National Symposium of Advanced Instrumental Method of Analysis (AIMA-2002) during June 7-8, 2002 at Dehradun (Best Presentation Award).
  21. Accepted “PVC based selective sensors for Ni2+ ions using carboxylated and methylated porphine”, First International Symposium on Sensor Science, June 16-20, 2003 France.
  22. Accepted a paper entitled Charged Diaza Crown Ethers Based Sensors for Chromate Ions in 10th IMCS, to be held Japan during July 2004.
  23. Presented Morphological and mineralogical attributes of Indian flyashes at RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES (RACS-2004) Dehradun during Dec. 18-19, 2004.
  24. Studies on morphological and mineralogical features of few flyash samples for use in building products, April 1-3, 2004 at NPL, New Delhi during Annual EMSI-2004.
  25. “Country roofing tiles for rural areas” at “Seminar on up gradation of housing amenities in rural areas” at kolkata during Nov 2004.
  26. Accepted Diaza Crown Ethers based Electrochemical Sensors for Chromate Ions at 3rd International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S) to be held at Germany during July 2005.
  27. Utilization of flyash as secondary resource material for brick making in Maharashtra state, at FLYASH India 2005: International Congress during Dec 4-7, 2005 at New Delhi.
  28. Morphological and mineralogical attributes of India flyashes at Advanced Characterisation Techniques on Nanomaterials (ACTON-05) at IIT- Roorkee during 2005.
  29. Mineralogical and morphological evaluations of flyash as a secondary resource material for building bricks at 2nd UCOST Science Congress during Nov 15-17, 2007 at Nanital.
  30. Synthesis and characterisation of nano-silica for cementitious applications at 2nd UCOST Science Congress during Nov 25-17, 2007 at Nanital.
  31. Nano-silica for the understanding of calcium-silicate hydrate system at “Applications of nano-technology’-2007” at Jodhpur during Dec 27-29, 2007.
  32. Synthesis and characterisation of nano-silica for the understanding of calcium-silicate-hydrate system at 3rd UCOST science congress at IIT-Roorkee during Nov 10-11,2008.
  33. “Properties of low-temperature burnt clay-flyash admixtures using phosphate additives” at 72nd Annual Session of Indian Ceramic Society during Jan 29-30, 2009, at Jaipur (Rajasthan).
  34. “Synthesis and Applications of Nano-Silica for the Understanding of Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (CSH) System” at the 3rd International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction during May 31- June 2, 2009 at Prague, Czech Republic.
  35. Controlling the nano size of silica powder through surfactants, in 4th Uttarakhand State Science Congress, November 12-14, 2009 at G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
  36. Reducinng the Ca-leaching in cement system using nanomaterials, in 5th Uttarakhand State Science Congress, November 10-12, 2010 at Doon University, Dehradun.
  37. Comparative mineralogical and morphological aspects of C-S-H using silica nanoparticles, in 4th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, (NICOM4), May 20-22, 2012 at Agios Nikoloas, Crete, Greece.
  38. Controlling the leaching behaviour of calcium in cement hydration using nanoparticles, in International conference on Advances in Electron Microscopy and Related Techniques, March 8-10, 2010 at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
  39. Role of silica nanoparticles on early stage reactivity of cementitious system, in 7th Uttarakhand State Science Congress (USSTC)-2012, November 21-23, 2012 at Graphic Era University, Dehradun.
  40. Preparation of dispersed Nano-silica & its beneficial role in cement based Materials, in International conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Efficient Buildings, 13-15 February 2013.
  41. Estimation of Chloride Penetration in Nano-modified Cement Mortar Using Electro migration Test, G. Mishra, A. Goel, S. K. Bhattachharyya, S. Ahalawat and L. P. Singh in International conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Efficient Buildings, 13-15 February 2013.
  42. Studies on Hydration Mechanism of Cementitious System Incorporating Nanosilica, Usha Sharma, S.K. Bhattacharyya, S.P. Shah, L.P. Singh in International conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Efficient Buildings, 13-15 February 2013.
  43. Microstructure improvement of cementitious systems using nanomaterials: A key for enhancing the durability of concrete, L.P. Singh*, S.K. Bhattacharyya, S. Ahalawat, U. Sharma and G. Mishra inInternational Conference on Creep, Shrinkage and Durability Mechanics of Concrete Structures at MIT, Cambridge, USA, 20-22 Sep, 2013 (Abstract accepted).
  44. Improving the durability of cementitious materials using silica nanoparticles, 5th Int. Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, May 24-26, 2015, Chicago, USA
  45. Nano-engineered concrete: from micro-structure to infrastructure, INDO-UK Scientific Seminar on Green Construction Materials for Sustainable Build, March 28-29, 2015
  46. Studies on Hydration of tricalcium silicate incorporating silica nanoparticles, 5th Int. Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, May 24-26, 2015, Chicago, USA
  47. Studies on early hydration of tricalcium silicate, International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy, Environment and Health at IIT Roorkee, India March, 4-7,  2016
  48. Performance evaluation of bio-based cementitious system under aggressive acid environment, International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy, Environment and Health at IIT Roorkee, India, March, 4-7, 2016
  49. Studies on encapsulated phase change materials for energy efficiency in buildings, International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy, Environment and Health at IIT Roorkee, India, March, 4-7, 2016
  50. Performance Enhancement of Cementitious Materials Using Nanotechnology, International Seminar on Emerging Building Materials and Technologies, organized by BMTPC, New Delhi, India, March 21-22, 2016.
  51. Hemp Concrete – A Traditional and Novel Green Building Material, Advances in Construction Materials and Structures (ACMS-2018), Roorkee, India, March 7-8, 2018
  52. Performance and durability of high volume fly ash cementitious system incorporating silica nanoparticles, 3rd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, Indian Habitate Centre, New Delhi, 15-17 October 2019.
  53. Achieving Concrete Sustainability through Nanotechnology, 16th NCB International Seminar on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, NCCBM New Delhi, 3-6 December, 2019.
  54. Vegetal Concrete: A foundation for Carbon Neutral Built Environment, 16th NCB International Seminar on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, NCCBM New Delhi, 3-6 December, 2019.
  55. Nanomaterials for construction, Innovative Building Materilas and Construction Technologies for Mass Housing, 25th November 2019.
  56. Phase Change Materials for Energy Efficiency in Buildings, International Conference on Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South (BUILDER’19), Indian Habitate Centre, New Delhi, 13-14 December 2019.
  57. Mitigating climate change through low carbon research initiatives in building materials, 17th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 06-09 Dec. 2022.
  58. Development of artificial limestone aggregates using fly ash through mineral carbonation, 17th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 06-09 Dec. 2022.
  59. Mineralogical and morphological attributes of hydrated aluminate phase incorporating silica nanoparticles, 17th NCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials, 06-09 Dec. 2022.

Keynote/Invited Lectures

  • International
    • Nanotechnology in cement based materials, Northwestern University, USA, April 2012
    • Industrial Waste Utilization in Developing Building Products: Indian Scenario, at Department of Urban Risk, MIT, Boston, USA, Sept. 24, 2013
    • Microstructure improvement of cementitious systems with nanomaterials: Key for enhancing the durability of concrete, at CONCREEP@9 at MIT, USA Sept 22-25, 2013.
    • Improving the durability of cementitious materials using silica nanoparticles, 5th Int. Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction, May 24-26, 2015, Chicago, USA
    • 13th Congress on the “Deterioration and Conservation of Stone” in University of West Scotland, Paisley, UK (Aug. 2016)
    • “Early Stage Hydration Studies of Cementitious Materials Incorporating Silica Nanoparticles”  in the International workshop on nano-engineered meta-materials concrete at University of Jinan, China, May 20-21, 2017
    • Keynote lecture in International workshop entitled “Multi-scale Characterization of Cement based Materials: from Fluid to Solid” held at University of Jinan, Jinan, China, May 26-28, 2018.
    • Invited talk in Gordon Research Conference entitled “Advanced Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure Development” held at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, August, 05-10, 2018.
    • Concrete Sustainability Initiatives to Mitigate Climate Change, 3rd International conference on Sustainable Environment, Energy and construction, Dec. 2021.
    • Sustainable Construction Materials, International Conference on Circular   Economy:  Driving   Towards   Sustainability, Aug. 2021.

    National

    • Invited Talk on Early stage hydration studies of tricalciumsilicate using silica nanoparticles in RILEM, Chennai, India during September, 08-10, 2017
    • INDO-UK Scientific Seminar on Green Construction Materials for Sustainable Build     during March 28-29, 2015 at new Delhi
    • INDO-US Symposium on Recent Trends in Nanobiotechnology during March 10, 2015 at Pantnagar
    • S D College (P G) , Roorkee, Feb 25, 2015
    • Chemical, Environmental and Material Science (CEMS-2014) at SSBUICET, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
    • International conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Efficient Buildings, 13-15 February 2013
    • P. Sinha Memorial Lecture at Dept. of Chemistry, G.K. University, March 2013
    • 7th Uttarakhand State Science Congress (USSTC)-2012, Nov. 2012 at Graphic Era University, Dehradun
    • INDO-US workshop, Dec. 14-15, 2010
    • DIT University, Dehradun, 2016
    • Ambuja Cement Foundation Day, Kolkata, 2017
    • Institution of Engineers, Roorkee, 2018
    • UttraTech Cement and ICI Lecture, Sept 2019 Nanotechnology in Cement Concrete at IEI, Roorkee
    • Materials for Built Heritage, 2021, workshop on care and maintenance of museum objects at NRLC Lucknow.
  • Tech. Reports: 15 Nos.
  • Work-related Videos: Nano-engineered Concrete, Bricks, Nano Silica.
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 08 Nos.
  • Articles: 14 Nos.
  • Patents filed / granted: 03 Nos.
  • Processes Developed: NIL
  • Process Under Utilization: NIL

DETAILS OF Ph. D. THESIS and M. Tech Dissertations

 

S.No. Title of Thesis Year Name of candidate
(A) Ph.D. Degree Completed
1. Studies on Phase Change Materials for Energy Efficiency in Building Materials 2021 Dr. Srinivasaraonaik B.
2. Studies on Nanomaterial incorporated cementitious system 2021 Dr. Dilshad Ali
3. Studies on Bio based calcareous and siliceous construction materials 2021 Dr. (Mrs) Vishaka Bisht
4. Early stage hydration studies of cementations materials using silica nanoparticles 2017 Dr. (Mrs) Usha Sharma
5. Studies of nanomaterials in cementitious systems and their applications 2016 Dr. Geetika Mishra
6. Engineered nanoparticles for the removal of heavy metal ions from water 2016 Dr Shalini Rajput
7. Studies on ion selective membranes as potentiometric sensors for heavy metal ions 2012 Dr. Bhawana Sethi
8. Synthesis and characterization of nanosilica and its application in calcium-silicate-hydrate-system 2012 Dr. Saurabh Ahlawat
(B) Ph.D. Degree Pursuing
1. Development of Low carbon Cements 2021 Ms. Supriya Tamta
2. Studies on cementitious materials for developing building products 2021 Mr. Reetam Chaudhury
3. Sustainable cementitious materials 2020 Ms. Jyoti
4. Studies on carbon capture and storage through 2020 Md. Hanifa
5. Hydration studies on cementitious systems incorporating nano materials 2018 Aarti Solanki
6. Hemp Concrete- A sustainable building material 2017 Tarun Jami
(C) M. Tech Dissertations Completed 
1. Nano-engineered concrete 2020 Aakriti Goswami
2. Carbon Capture and Utilization 2020 Namita Aggarwal
3. Phase Change Materials 2020 Gargi Mittal
4. Performance enhancement of concrete at elevated temperatures: A superior approach 2017 Mr. Sanket Rawat
5. Incorporation of High volume flyash in cementitious system using silica nanoparticles 2016 Mr. Chetan Singh
6. Behaviour of nanosilica incorporated high strength concrete at elevated temperature 2016 Mr. Rohit Kumar
7. Studies on high strength sustainable concrete using Silica nanoparticles 2014 Ms. Reshmita Palla
8. Studies on Preparation and applications of nanosilica in high strength concrete 2013 Mr. Mohd. Yusuf
9. Synthesis of nanosilica and its application in strengthing cement paste 2012 Mr. Vaibhav Pratap Singh