D. P. Singh

Dr. D. P. Singh (nee Dr. Devinder Pal Singh), born October 1956, is an Indo-Canadian scientist [1] [2][3], educationist[4], author [5][6], science fiction writer [7], Sikh theologian[8][9] [10],[11] and a TV host[12]. As a widely traveled person, mostly for his academic research, and promotion of science[13] [14] in developing countries, he has published about 100 research papers in Acoustics, Polymer Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science. Besides, he has published over 1000 general articles on the topics related to Science, Environment and Religion [15].

Due to his outstanding contributions for the cultivation of scientific temper[16] and environmental awareness[17] among people, the Peace on Earth Organization, Canada, in 2010, honored him with the "Life Time Achievement Award". Though he writes in English and Punjabi, his works have also been translated into Hindi, Shahmukhi, and Marathi languages.

Early life

Born in 1956, at Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, Devinder received M.Sc. (Physics) degree from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 1978. Thereafter, he started his professional career at SGGS Khalsa College, Chandigarh, India. In 1986, he received his Ph.D. degree from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Subsequently, he served several Higher Education institutions, as part of the Punjab Education Services, Govt. of Punjab, during 1980-2008. Being a popular teacher, he enjoyed teaching Relativity; Nuclear Physics, and Acoustics. After joining Shivalik College, Nangal in 1980, he tried his hand on popular science communication in Punjabi and English languages, but afterward, he focussed on Science fiction[18], environmental[19] and theological writings[20].

Career

After a 30 years long educational career, as Associate Professor in Physics, at Punjab Education Services, Govt. of Punjab, India, Dr. Singh moved to Canada in 2008. Herein, he founded CanBridge Learning,[3] an educational Center, dedicated to helping University/College/Senior Secondary students to achieve their academic dreams in the fields of Physical Sciences, and Humanities. Since 2013, he has served as Director, CanBridge Learning,[3], and Educational Consultant to several academic institutions[21] [22] in GTA, Canada. Since 2014, he is also working as Associate Dean,[23] International University of California, USA and Honorary Director, Center for Understanding Sikhism,[24][25] Mississauga, ON, Canada.

Works

Physics Research

With about 100 research papers in Physics and allied fields to his credit[2][3], Dr. Singh has guided one dozen research students and supervised two M. Phil. theses. Besides, he established Acoustics Research Center, Mississauga, Canada to actively pursue his research interests [26][27] [28] in Acoustics. Having participated in about 50 conferences/ seminars within Canada and abroad, he is a member of several international research societies[29]. In addition, he is the referee panel member of several reputed research journals of Canada, USA, Nigeria, and India.

Scientific Literature

Besides publishing 20 books and about 1000 general articles on various aspects of science and technology[30][31][32], he has also translated 4 books from English to Punjabi.

Science Fiction Writings

In the genre of science fiction, Dr. Singh has authored/published [7][33][34][35] two books for general readers, four books for children and about 45 stories, to date, in various newspapers and magazines of Canada, USA, India, and Pakistan in Punjabi, Hindi, and English.


Sikh Theology

As Director, Center for Understanding Sikhism, Mississauga, Canada, he has played a vital role in the promotion of teaching and research in Sikh Theology [36] [37] in India and Canada. With three books, two booklets, and about 200 articles on Sikh theology to his credit, he has delivered about one dozen invited talks on ‘Sikh Religion and Philosophy’, at various educational institutions within India and Canada. Five of his articles have been included in different books edited by eminent Sikh scholars. He has reviewed[38] thirteen books authored by eminent Sikh writers.


Media

Over 70 of his talks on Sikhism, science, and social topics have been telecast by Jhanjer TV, Sanjha Punjab TV, Channel Punjabi Toronto Dateline TV, Vision TV, and Hello Canada TV, Canada. He has also participated in the science programs of DD Punjabi, Doordarshan Jalandhar, Vision Punjab TV, Kharar, Punjab and Global Punjab TV, Chandigarh, India. Many of these talks are also available on Youtube.[39][40] About 50 of his radio programs [41] on science and religion have been broadcast by Ajj Di Awaz Radio, Desh Punjab Radio, Parvasi Radio, Punjabi Dunia, AVR Media Productions, Canada and All India Radio, Jalandhar, India.

Awards
  • 2011 "Excellent writing Award" by Ajj Di Awaz Radio & Daily Punjabi, Canada
  • 2010 "Life Time Achievement Award" by Peace on Earth Organization, Canada
  • 2006 "Lala Hardyal Memorial Award" for best Science Communication in mass media by Paryas Kala Manch, Nangal, India
  • 2003 "ISWA SAMMAN" for longstanding contribution to the popularisation of science, by Indian Sc. Writers’Association, N.Delhi, India
  • 2001 "Principal Trilochan Singh Bhatia (Children Literature and Gian Vigyan) Award", by Punjabi Sath, Lambrhan, Jalandhar, India
  • 2000 "Dr. M. S. Randhawa" (Gian Sahit) Award for the book Vigyan Prapatian ate Masle[42], by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India
  • 1997 "Sarvotam Bal Sahit Pustak Purskar" for his book Robot, Manukh te Kudrat, by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India
  • 1994 "Hanibal Sahit Rattan Purskar" for his book C. V. Raman-Life and Times, by Sahit Rang Gathan (Sarang Lok), Chandigarh, India
  • 1991 "Sarvotam Bal Sahit Pustak Purskar" for the book Satrang, by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India

References
  1. "Ultrasonic Society of India" (PDF). ultrasonicsindia.org. USI, India. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. Singh. "D.P." Research Gate. RG. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  3. Singh. "D.P." Academia.edu. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  4. Singh. "D.P." LinkedIn. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  5. Sahit De Sang. "ਵਿਗਿਆਨਕ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਣੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਦੇ ਰਚੇਤਾ – ਡਾ.ਡੀ.ਪੀ.ਸਿੰਘ". Vision Punjab TV. Vision Punjab TV, Canada. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. Major Nagra Show. "World Earth Day 2020". Hello Canada! Major Nagra Show. Major Nagra. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  7. "Science Fiction Writings in Punjabi: The Contemporary Scenario". Mithila Review. 5 (13). 31 March 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  8. Academic Organizing Committee. "International Conference 2013". iuscanada.com. IUS, Montreal, QC, Canada. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  9. Rajwant Singh Chilana (12 December 2005). International Bibliography of Sikh Studies (First ed.). USA: Springer, Dordrecht, Springer. p. 543. ISBN 978-1-4020-3043-7.
  10. Charcha Da Mudda. "ਅਸੀਂ ਬਾਬੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇ ਸੁਨੇਹੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਆ ਗਏ ਹਾਂ". Vision Punjab TV. Vision Punjab TV Canada. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  11. "Formulating Methodology for Interpreting Gurbani". iuscanada.com. IUS, Montreal, QC, Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  12. Interview. "Gurbani and Scientific Temper". jhanjartv.com. Jhanjar TV. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  13. "Workshop on science coverage ends". tribuneindia.com. Tribune News Service, Chandigarh, India. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
  14. "Scientists attend media workshop". The Tribune Trust. Newspaper. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  15. "Ecological Concerns in Sri Guru Granth Sahib". Abstracts of Sikh Studies. XII (4): 10. December 2010.
  16. Nawan Zamana Sunday Edition. "ਵਿਗਿਆਨਕ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਣੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਦੇ ਰਚੇਤਾ- ਡਾ. ਡੀ. ਪੀ. ਸਿੰਘ". nawanzamana.in. Nawan Zamana. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  17. "Sutlej waters turn toxic, kill fish". tribuneindia.com. The Tribune Trust, Chandigarh, India. Retrieved 24 November 2001.
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  19. Environmental Activity Report. "Special status for Punjab sought". The Tribune Trust. The Tribune. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
  20. SikhNet. "Articles by Dr. Devinder Pal Singh". Sikhnet.com. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  21. "Beaconhouse". beaconhouse.ca. Beaconhouse, Mississauga,ON, Canada. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  22. "Brock Academy". ourkids.net. Brock Academy. St. Catharines, ON, Canada. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  23. IUC. "International University of California". tiuoc.com. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  24. "Center for Understanding Sikhism". c4usikhism.com. CUS, Canada. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  25. Singh. "Devinder Pal". SikhNet. SikhNet. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  26. "Thermo-acoustic investigations of molecular interactions in CuO nano particles contained aqueous solutions of some glycols". 3rd International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics(Icc-2019). 2220. 2020. p. 020087. doi:10.1063/5.0001137.
  27. "Ultrasonic Study of Molecular Interactions in Polymeric Solution of Polypropylene Glycol-400 and Ethanol at 303 K". Acta Acustica United with Acustica. 100 (5): 743–752. 30 October 2019.
  28. "Ultrasonic Studies of Molecular Interactions in Polymer Solution of the Polyisobutylene (PIB) and Benzene". Acta Acustica United with Acustica. 100 (3): 434–439. 30 June 2014.
  29. Life Member 035. "Ultrasonic Society of India" (PDF). ultrasonicsindia.org. USI, India. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  30. Virk, Hardev Singh (2019). My Book of Reviews. New Delhi, India: Sanbun Publishers. pp. 65–73. ISBN 978-81-7010-464-3.
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  32. Hunt, Peter (2004). International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature. UK: Routledge Publishers. p. 1086. ISBN 978-0415290548.
  33. "Punjab Times". A B Publications Inc. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  34. "The Punjabi Kahani". 5abi.com. Panabi Sath. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  35. "Khabarnama Punjabi Weekly" (1072). Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  36. "36th World Religions Conference". worldreligionsconference.org. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  37. Dr. M.S. Tiagi and Dr. K.J.P. Singh (Ed.) (23 November 2019). ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਬਾਣੀ ਚਿੰਤਨ- ਸਿਧਾਂਤ ਤੇ ਵਿਹਾਰ (First ed.). Barnala, Punjab, India: Tarakbharti Parkashan. p. 280. ISBN 938-9498-15-5.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  38. Review. "Prof. Puran Singh: Scientist, Poet & Philosopher". sikhchic.com. Sikh Chic. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  39. Interview. "Environmental Teachings". jhanjartv.com. Jhanjar TV. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  40. Interview. "Religion, Science and Mankind". jhanjartv.com. Jhanjar TV. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  41. "Parvasi Radio, CJMR 1320". parvasiradio.com. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  42. "No promotion for officials ignoring Punjabi". The Tribune, Chandigarh, India. The Tribune News Service. 3 November 2000. Retrieved 10 May 2010.


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