Curriculum Vitae- Dr. LP Singh

NameDr. L.P. SINGH
Date of Birth04.11.1969
E-maillpsingh@cbri.res.in, singh_cbri@yahoo.co.in
Present DesignationPrincipal Scientist
DivisionEnvironmental Science & Technology

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

Specialization

a) Main Area of SpecializationChemistry
b) Sub-area of Specialization
Cement/ ConcreteEarly stage hydration, Microstructure, Durability, Performance Evaluation
Building BricksClay Bricks, clay-flyash bricks, flyash bricks
Material CharacterizationAdvanced Instrumentation Techniques such as electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, TG/DTA, XRF, BET, NMR, FTIR, nano-indentation etc.
NanotechnologySize controlled and cost-effective preparation of nanomaterials using sol-gel, flame spray pyrolysis etc
Agro-Industrial Waste ManagementCopper tailing, industrial sludges, red mud, sponge iron waste, cobalt plant waste, rice husk ash, baggase ash etc
Flyash UtilizationBricks, roads, cement etc.
Renewable EnergyPhotovoltaic solar applications
Chemical sensorsEnvironmental pollutants

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

Research Experience

  • Twenty-one year’s research experience
  • Ph. D. Thesis supervised – 05
  • Ph. D. Thesis in progress – 05
  • M.Tech Dissertations: 06
  • M.Sc. Dissertation supervised >25

Academic Profiles

Google Scholar; Research Gate; ORCiD; Scopus Profile

Patents

  • Indian Patent (application Submitted): 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
  • 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.

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: 04, Invited chapters in books and encyclopedias

  • Chapter entitled “Ion-Selective Electrodes for Sensing of Metal Cations” in Encyclopedia of Sensors published by American Scientific Publishers, 5 (2006) 113-149.
  • Chapter entitled “Electrochemical Sensors for Liquid Environment” Chemical Sensors: Comprehensive Sensor Technologies, Momentum Press, NY, USA, 5 (2011).
  • Applications of Nanotechnology in Construction, published by Studium Press LLC, USA “Applications of nanotechnology in construction”, 9 ( 2013) 43-67.
  • Handbook of Chemistry of nano-modified cement Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015

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 Institue of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun.
  • Gurukul Kangari Visvavidyalya, Hardwar
  • Uttrakhand Technical University (UTU), Dehradun
  • Patanjali Research Foundation, Hardwar
  • Dehradun Institute of Technology, Dehradun

Recognitions

  • Editor-in-Chief, Nanotechnology in Built Environment, Whioce Publishing, Singapore
  • 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

Membership of Editorial Boards of the

  • Member, Board of Studies, DIT University, Dehradun
  • Life member, Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI)
  • Life member, Indian Concrete Institute, India
  • Life Member, Material Research Society of India

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 interlocking clay bricks and building clay products 2002-07 Co-Investigator
2 Development of ceramic surfacing materials form mineral wastes 2000-02 Team member
3 Studies on geo-technical properties of contaminated soil and effect of contaminants on sub structures 2000-02 Team member
4 Development of phosphate bonded building products 2007-12 Principal Investigator
5 Studies of the reactivity of fly ash from different fields of an ESP 2008-10 Co-Investigator
6 Low Clinker Factor Cements as an Alternate Cements 2010-12 Co-Investigator
7 Preparation and Applications of Nano Materials in Cementitious system 2010-12 Principal Investigator
8 Nano-engineered concrete for ultra-high performance and durability 2012-17 Principal Investigator

 

R&D Projects (External)

S. No.
Title of the project
Sponsoring Agency
Period
Activity
1 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
2
Capacity enhancement programme on fly ash utilisation
 MoEF, New Delhi 2003- continue Principal Investigator
3 Durability of flyash bricks DST, New Delhi 2000-03

Team

Member
4 Techno feasibility for the utilisation of cobalt plant waste in bricks / tile making M/s Rubamin Ltd. Baroda 9 months (2005)

Team

Member
5 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
6 Granulometric and mineralogical evaluation of flyash samples for brick making in northern region Flyash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2005-08 Co-Investigator
7 Training cum demonstration programme on the manufacture of clay flyash bricks in Maharashtra state Flyash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2005-07 Co-Investigator
8 Technology package for the manufacture of clay flyash bricks in Ramagundam area NTPC, Ramagundam 2001-02 Team member
9 Techno feasibility for making clay flyash bricks in Raibarelli area NTPC, Unchahar 2007-08 Co-Investigator
10 Techno-feasibility of utilizing tilla soils in brick making SPCB, Tripura 2005-06 Team member
11 Studies of BOF binder applications TATA Chemicals 2005-06 Team member
12 Field demonstration of manufacturing of clay flyash bricks in Talcher area (Orissa) NTPC, Talcher, Orissa 2003-04 Team member
13 Demonstration-cum-training programme for clay flyash bricks manufacturing at Bhatinda, Ropar and Hoshiarpur area Flyash Mission, DST, New Delhi 2004-06 Team member
14 Synthesis and Characterisation of nano silica and its subsequent use in Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate system UCOST, Dehradun 2008-11 Principal Investigator
15 Performance Enhancement of Cementitious and Polymeric Materials through nanotechnology UCOST, Dehradun 2012-continue Principal Investigator
16. Developing Building components from sponge iron waste BMPTC, New Delhi 2010-13 Principal Investigator
17 Studies on nano-engineered cementitious and polymeric binders in developing high performance building materials UKIERI, New Delhi 2014-continue

Principal Investigator

 
18 Studies on Bio-based calcareous and siliceous construction materials Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Uttarakhand March 2015 – Feb 2018

Principal Investigator

 

 

 

Publications and Patents: 121 Nos
  • Publication in journals of International Repute: 121 Nos.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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).
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. Applications of Nanotechnology in Cement Based Materials, Nano Digest, CSIR Special Issue, 2011. L. P. Singh, S. K. Bhattacharyya and S. Ahalawat.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. CBRI Builds Nano Application for construction,Nano Digest, September 2010. pp 46-47. L. P. Singh, P. C. Thapliyal and S. K. Bhattacharyya.
  33. 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
  34. Rice husk ash as an alternative to silica fume, Civil Engineering & Construction Review (in Press) S.K. Agarwal, L.P. Singh
  35. Comparative studies of different cements with different standards, Civil Engineering & Construction Review, (in Press) S.K. Agarwal,L.P. Singh
  36. Pozzolanic activity of blended flyash, Civil Engineering & Construction Review (2009) 44. S.K. Agarwal, L.P. Singh
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Copper(II) selective electrochemical sensor based on Schiff Base complexes, Talanta, 64, 2004,) 313. L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  43. Chelating ionophores based electrochemical sensor for Hg(II) ions” J. Appl Electrochem, 34, 2004, 391. L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  44. PVC based selective sensors for Ni2+ ions using carboxylated and methylated porphine, Sensors, 3, 2003, 393 L.P. Singh and J.M. Bhatnagar
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Nickel(II) selective electrodes based on macrocyclic compounds, Anal. Comm.,32, 1995, 193.L. P. Singh and Harsh Vardhan
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. A solid membrane sensor for Hg(II) ions, Bull. Electrochem,12, 1996, 418 A.K. Jain, V.K. Gupta and L.P. Singh
  66. A solid membrane sensor for chromate ions, Sen.& Act.B, 25, 1995, 729. A.K. Jain, L.P. Singh and P.K. Jain
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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: 50 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.

Keynote/Invited Lectures

  • Invited Talk on Early stage hydration studies of tricalcium silicate using silica nanoparticles in RILEM, Chennai, India during September 08-10, 2017
  • Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction in May 2015 at Chicago, USA
  • INDO-UK Scientific Seminar on Green Construction Materials for Sustainable Build during March 28-29, 2015
  • 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
  • Department of Urban Risk, MIT, Boston, USA, Sept. 24, 2013
  • CONCREEP@9 at MIT, USA Sept 22-25, 2013.
  • 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
  • Northwestern University, USA, April 2012
  • INDO-US workshop, Dec. 14-15, 2010
  • DIT University, Dehradun
  • Ambuja Cement Foundation Day, Kolkata
  • Tech. Reports: 15 Nos.
  • Work-related Videos: Nano-engineered Concrete
  • Scientific Books / Book Chapters: 04 Nos.
  • Articles: 14 Nos.
  • Patents filed / granted: 02 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. Synthesis and characterization of nanosilica and its application in calcium-silicate-hydrate-system 2012 Dr. Saurabh Ahlawat
2. Studies on ion selective membranes as potentiometric sensors for heavy metal ions 2012 Dr. Bhawana Sethi
3. Engineered nanoparticles for the removal of heavy metal ions from water 2016 Dr Shalini Rajput
4. Studies of nanomaterials in cementitious systems and their applications 2016 Dr. Geetika Mishra
5. Early stage hydration studies of cementations materials using silica nanoparticles 2017

Dr. (Mrs) Usha Sharma

 

 
(B) Ph.D. Degree Pursuing
1. Studies on Phase Change Materials for Energy Efficiency in Building Materials 2012

Mr. Srinivasrao Naik B.

 
2. Studies on Nanomaterial incorporated cementitious system 2015 Mr. Dilshad Ali
3. Structural behavior of SNPs incorporated high strength concrete 2015 Mr. Rohit Kumar
4. Studies on Bio based calcareous and siliceous construction materials 2015 Ms. Vishaka Bisht
5.

Hydration Studies of Cementitious composites using nanotechnology

 

 2016

Mr. Shubham Chaudhary

 

 
(C) M. Tech Dissertations Completed 
1. Synthesis of nanosilica and its application in strengthing cement paste 2012 Mr. Vaibhav Pratap Singh
2. Studies on Preparation and applications of nanosilica in high strength concrete 2013 Mr. Mohd. Yusuf
3. Studies on high strength sustainable concrete using Silica nanoparticles 2014 Ms. Reshmita Palla
4. Behaviour of nanosilica incorporated high strength concrete at elevated temperature 2016 Mr. Rohit Kumar
5. Incorporation of High volume flyash in cementitious system using silica nanoparticles 2016 Mr. Chetan Singh
6. Performance enhancement of concrete at elevated temperatures: A superior approach 2017 Mr. Sanket Rawat