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sk singh

Also known as: Santosh Kumar Singh, S. K. Singh

Delhi Technological University, Punjab Agricultural University, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, IIT, Varanasi, GZS College of Engineering and Technology, Bathinda, Punjab

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8215-8562
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Dr. S. K. Singh is a Professor & Head, at Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi. He has obtained his Ph.D. from BITS, Pilani and M. Tech. from IIT-BHU, Varanasi and B.E. from Gorakhpur University having throughout first division with distinction. He is engaged in teaching, research, administration and consultancy for the last 33 years and is presently Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering from the last 22 yearsat DTU, Delhi selected through UPSC. He is also Independent Director, WAPCOS Limited (A Mini Ratna-I PSU, GOI). Dr. Singh started his esteemed career as a Faculty Member at BITS, Pilani in 1988.
Dr. Singh has guided 12 PhDs, about 75 M.Tech theses and more than 150 UG Projects. He has participated in various National and International Conferences, published more than 241 research papers in National and International journals of repute and authored 06 books. He has made many significant contributions in the field of science and technology but his work in Khetri Copper mines not only found the root cause of heavy metal pollution in the ground water but also mitigated the effects of pollution. His untiring efforts improved the ground water quality at Khetri Copper mines contributed to betterment of the environment. He has also proved his mettle in all other projects undertaken till date and worked towards the goal of sustainable development and environmental protection. He has provided technical assistance as member to groups of expert set up for determining polluting industries in NCT of Delhi; complains/grievances for wrongful sealing of factories in residential areas of Delhi; examining proposals for establishing Degree/Diploma level technical institutions in NCT of Delhi; evaluation of projects for Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Environment and Forest, GOI; Selection Committee for faculty members at IGNOU/ I.P. University/ J.N.V.U. Jodhpur/ B.I.S. New Delhi; Technology to be adopted for establishment of Sewage Treatment Plants in various Engineering Colleges/ Institute in Punjab state and group for National Board of Accreditation constituted by AICTE, New Delhi for accreditation of technical institutions.
Dr. Singh has held positions of Dean, Faculty of Technology, Delhi University (DU), Delhi; Head, Deptt. of Civil Engineering, DU; Dean (Administration), Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi ; Founder Chairman, EDUSAT pProgram for Delhi State. He is presently Head, Environmental Engineering Department and Dean (International Relations) at DTU. He is also Member of Board of Governors, CSMRS, Ministry of Water Resources, GOI; Member, Board of Management, Vishvesvaraiya Group of Institutions; Member, Board of Management, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli (M.S.); Chairman, Departmental Promotion Committee, IASRI (ICAR) New Delhi; Member, University Court, University of Delhi.
Dr. Singh has received felicitations and awards by professional bodies such as Hiyoshi Environment Award 2021 by Hyoshi Corporation, Japan , its an annual prestigious award for outstanding contribution for the fundamental research on Environmental Conservation and Protection. Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2016, Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar 2014; International Felicitation and WEC-IIEE-IAEWP Environmental Award; RashtriyaSammanPuraskar2005 ; Excellent Services Award; Clean Up The Earth Award; Eminent Personality Award. A patent has also been registered under his name.
Dr. Singh has held positions of responsibility such as Member, Works Advisory Board, University of Delhi, Delhi; First Appellate Authority, DTU; Proctor, DTU; Mentor & Performance Auditor, World Bank assisted TEQIP for Haryana state; Expert Member, Equivalence Committee, UPSC, New Delhi; Advisor, Selection Committee for recruitment at UPSC, New Delhi. Technical Expert for various committees of MoEFCC, GOI; Expert Member, DST, GOI; Member, Expert Committee, CAPART, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India; Member, Board of Vocational studies, DTTE, Delhi; Patron, All India Foundation for Peace & Disaster Management, an International NGO; Member, Governing Council, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli University.

Employment

  • Delhi Technological University Professor & Head
    2000 - Present
  • Punjab Agricultural University Associate Professor
    1999 - 2000
  • GZS College of Engineering and Technology, Bathinda, Punjab Assistant Professor
    1993 - 1999
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Lecturer
    1988 - 1993

Education

  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Ph.D.
    ? - 1993
  • IIT, Varanasi M.Tech
    ? - 1988
  • Gorakhpur University B.E.
    ? - 1986

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (47)