Amarendra Kumar Singh

Professor Amarendra Kumar Singh is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in process modeling and simulation of metallurgical processes. With over three decades of academic and industrial experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in steel refining, solidification processing, and computational materials engineering.

• PhD, IIT Kanpur, 2003
• PG, IIT Kanpur, 1990
• UG, IIT Kanpur, 1987

Dr. Singh's research focuses on Steel Refining and Casting, Extractive Metallurgy, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, Solidification Processing, and Sustainable Manufacturing. His work bridges fundamental scientific principles with practical industrial applications, particularly in the steel industry. He employs advanced computational techniques to model complex metallurgical processes, enabling optimization of manufacturing parameters and improvement of material quality. His research has significant implications for energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and cost reduction in metal production.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of research excellence, with a focus on mathematical modeling of steelmaking processes, solidification phenomena, and computational approaches to materials engineering. The publications span from fundamental studies of macrosegregation and solidification to applied research on ladle refining, electric arc furnaces, and inclusion engineering in steel. Recent work shows increasing integration of data science approaches with traditional materials modeling.

• Metallurgist of the Year Award, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, 2014
• Distinguished Scientist Award, TCS, 2011
• AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professor at IIT Bombay (2009-2012)
• Multiple Best Paper Awards from Indian Institute of Metals

As a faculty member at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Singh has contributed significantly to academic programs, mentoring students, and advancing research in materials engineering. His professional affiliations with The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), and Indian Society of Heat & Mass Transfer (ISHMT) reflect his standing in the academic community. His research has practical applications in industrial settings, particularly in the steel manufacturing sector where process optimization is critical for competitiveness.