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Nagendra Pratap Singh

Pump Academy Private Limited, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Indian Institute of Science, Eagle Robot Lab Bangalore, Thapar University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-2805-2414
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Dr. Nagendra Pratap Singh is an accomplished academic, researcher, and innovation leader whose career bridges advanced science, engineering, and technology commercialization. His expertise spans nanotechnology, materials science, AI-driven systems, and translational research at the intersection of academia and industry.

Dr. Singh earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where he worked under the mentorship of Professor Rudra Pratap at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE). His doctoral research focused on the growth, characterization, and device fabrication of ZnO nanostructures for next-generation micro- and nanoscale devices. He also collaborated with Professor S. A. Shivashankar at CeNSE, contributing to cutting-edge research in thin-film growth and semiconductor nanomaterials.

He holds an M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala (2008), where he conducted research at IIT Kanpur under Professor V. N. Kulkarni, gaining hands-on experience in ion-beam experimentation and solid-state materials processing. He also holds an M.Sc. in Physics (Electronics specialization) from CSJM University, Kanpur (2005) and a B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from VBSPU, Jaunpur (2000). Dr. Singh recently completed his Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2025), strengthening his leadership and strategic management acumen.

Dr. Singh’s professional journey reflects a rare blend of academic excellence and industrial innovation. He has served in prominent academic roles, including Assistant Professor at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar and BML Munjal University, Gurgaon, where he taught and mentored students in advanced engineering and research methodologies. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), he contributed to interdisciplinary research integrating nanotechnology and biomedical applications, particularly in biomineralization and imaging.

In industry and applied R&D, Dr. Singh has worked with leading organizations such as GE Global Research (Bangalore), Carl Zeiss India, inStem, and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), TIFR Bangalore. His contributions span technology development, product innovation, R&D leadership, and commercialization of deep-tech solutions. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Eagle Robot Lab, Bangalore, part of the Indus Trust, where he led the design and development of humanoid robots for educational and healthcare applications, integrating AI, robotics, and embedded systems.

Currently, Dr. Singh serves as the Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Pump Academy Private Limited, Bangalore, where he spearheads the development of iPUMPNET, an AI- and IoT-driven predictive maintenance and digital-twin platform for smart water and energy infrastructure. He concurrently serves as Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) at M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, overseeing intellectual property management, technology licensing, external collaborations, and grants administration.

Throughout his career, Dr. Singh has established Centers of Excellence, facilitated industry–academia partnerships, and championed policy-aligned innovation ecosystems across engineering, healthcare, and sustainability domains. His work reflects a commitment to bridging science, engineering, and enterprise to create scalable, socially relevant technology solutions.

Employment

  • Pump Academy Private Limited Chief Research and Innovation Officer
    2025 - Present
  • M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Associate Dean Research & Professor
    2023 - 2025
  • Eagle Robot Lab Bangalore Chief Technology Officer
    2022 - 2023
  • Jabroyd Head of Technology/Senior Strategist
    2022 - 2022
  • Ai Health Highway Head of Technology/Hardware - R&D
    2021 - 2022
  • Carl Zeiss AG Sales Account Specialist
    2020 - 2021
  • Shilps Sciences Private Limited Project Manager-R&D
    2018 - 2020
  • Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Facility In-Charge
    2017 - 2018
  • BML Munjal University Assistant Professor
    2016 - 2017
  • University of California San Francisco Postdoctoral Fellow
    2016 - 2016
  • BCauSE Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. Fellow Consultant-Nanoelectronic Scientist
    2015 - 2016
  • GE Global Research Independent Consultant
    2015 - 2015
  • Indian Institute of Science Faculty of Engineering Project Associate
    2014 - 2015
  • Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
    2008 - 2008
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Project Associate
    2008 - 2008

Education

  • Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode MBA
    2022 - 2025
  • Indian Institute of Science PhD Engg.
    2009 - 2016
  • Thapar University M.Tech. in Material Science and Engineering
    2006 - 2008
  • Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University M.Sc. Physics (Electronics)
    2003 - 2005

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Publications (7)