Prof. Bhrigu Nath Singh
Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Amethi
FAScT, FIE, MIE, MISTE
Academic & Administrative Profile
Prof. Bhrigu Nath Singh, a distinguished academician and aerospace scientist, is currently serving as the Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University since August 22, 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Director General of IITRAM University, Ahmedabad (2023–2024), and is a senior professor on lien at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagpur.
Educational Background
- B.E. (Civil Engineering) – MNNIT Allahabad, 1990
- M.E. (Analysis and Design) – MNNIT Allahabad, 1992
- Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) – IIT Kanpur, 2001
Leadership Roles & Contributions
Prof. Singh held numerous key positions at IIT Kharagpur including:
- HAL Chair Professor (2018–2021)
- Head, Department of Aerospace Engineering (2013–2016)
- Dean, Human Resource (2016–2020)
- Officiating Registrar (2018–2020)
- Founder Director of three Section-8 companies
He played a pivotal role in the Institute of Eminence (IoE) status proposal and represented IIT Kharagpur at the national level.
Research & Academic Achievements
- Published 183 international journal papers and 124+ conference papers/book chapters
- Edited one book in Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Springer)
- Guided 24 Ph.D. scholars, 61 M.Tech, and numerous B.Tech projects
- Listed in Stanford’s Top 2% World Scientists (2021)
- Ranked 47th in India and 1947th globally in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering by Research.com (2024)
- H-index: 47 (Google Scholar), 43 (Scopus); Citations: 6762+ (GS), 5755+ (Scopus)
Research Areas
Aerospace Structures, Composite Materials, 3D Textile Composites, FGM, CNT, Solid Mechanics, Aeroelasticity, Damage Mechanics, and Uncertainty Quantification.
Professional Affiliations & Editorial Roles
- Fellow: West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (FAScT), IE (India)
- Member: ISTE (India), Aerospace Resource Panel, DRDO
- Associate Editor: Sadhana (Springer)
- Editor: International Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
- Guest Lead Editor: Composite Structures (Special Collection)
Project Involvement & Contributions
- Handled research projects worth ₹4.5 Crores (DRDO, ISRO, ARDB, DST, SPARC)
- Trained HAL design trainees, international students, and faculty under funded programmes worth ₹91 Lakhs
- Principal/Co-Coordinator in DST/ISRO/DRDO academic & training initiatives
Conference Leadership
- Organized 5 editions of ICTACEM (2007–2021)
- Chaired major national and international aerospace conferences
Mentorship & Alumni
Many of Prof. Singh’s former students now serve as faculty in IITs, NITs, and leading national universities, or as scientists in DRDO, ISRO, and reputed global firms.
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