Professional Overview
Dr. Pushpanjali Singh is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 16 years of teaching and mentoring experience and 17 years of research experience in the field of Chemistry. Her career is marked by a significant international footprint, including over 9 years of teaching and research at premier institutions in Ethiopia, such as Addis Ababa University and Ambo University. She is a specialist in Chemical Kinetics and Applied Chemistry, with a growing portfolio in industrial innovation and sustainable practices.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Chemistry: Kanpur University; Specialization in Chemical Kinetics.
- Advanced Pedagogy: Completed Faculty Development Programs (FDP) on “ICT Based Student Centric Teaching Learning Pedagogy” and “Research Methodology and Plagiarism” with Grade A+ and Grade A respectively, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Research & Innovation
Dr. Singh bridges the gap between theoretical chemistry and practical application:
- Patents: Holds a German Utility Patent (2022) for a “Portable Voice Command Enabled Cocktail Making Device.”
- Publications: Authored more than 19 research papers in national and international journals.
- Books: Published two reference books:
- Introduction to Industrial Unit Operation and Unit Process (2015).
- Mechanistic study of palladium(II) catalyzed oxidation of some sugars by chloramine-T in acidic medium (2019).
- Editorial Roles: Serves as a Senior Editor for the International Journal of Research in Informative Science Application & Techniques (IJRISAT).
Awards & Professional Recognition
Dr. Singh has received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to education and society:
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award (2022)
- Chanakya Award (2022)
- Shiksha Ratan Award (2022)
- Indian Youth Icon Award (2023)
- Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Award (2023)
Key Areas of Specialization
- Engineering Chemistry and Applied Chemistry
- Chemical Kinetics and Green Chemistry
- Environmental Science and Toxicology
- Industrial Safety and Quality Control