Jayant K. Singh

Dr. Jayant K. Singh is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), specializing in molecular simulation, material modeling, and thermodynamics with particular emphasis on adsorption and separation processes.

Education:

• PhD, Chemical and Biological Engineering, SUNY at Buffalo, 2004
• M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, SUNY at Buffalo, 2002
• B.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, 1997

Dr. Singh's research spans multiple areas within molecular simulation and thermodynamics. His work on nanoconfined fluids has provided significant insights into phase transitions at the nanoscale. He has made notable contributions to understanding vapor-liquid critical properties in confined spaces, ice adhesion on various surfaces, and surface tension phenomena in confined systems. His research has practical applications in energy storage, heavy metal removal, and CO2 separation technologies. Dr. Singh has developed novel approaches for anti-ice surface design and multi-scale modeling of micro/nano devices.

His publications reveal a consistent focus on the behavior of fluids under confinement, with a progression from fundamental studies of simple fluids to more complex systems like alkanes and square-well fluids. A significant portion of his work examines the crossover from 3D to 2D behavior in confined systems, which has important implications for nanotechnology applications.

Scientific Awards:

• Department of Atomic Energy BRNS Young Scientist Award, 2006
• DST BOYSCAST Fellowship, 2009
• Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) Young Engineer Award, 2009
• Amar Dye Chem Award of IIChE, 2010
• Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, 2012

Dr. Singh has been actively involved in research and development, with technology developed including preparation of activated carbon fibers/carbon nanofibers dispersed PVA nanocomposite material for lithium ion electrolyte battery separator (US patent filed in 2012) and Generic Monte Carlo software for molecular systems. His work has practical applications in energy storage and environmental technologies.

His laboratory facilities are located at NL II 202 at IIT Kanpur, where his research group conducts advanced molecular simulations and experimental work related to material science and thermodynamics.