Shweta Singh

Dr. Shweta Singh is an Associate Professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Chemical Engineering. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University (2012), an M.S. in Applied Statistics (2011), and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT-Banaras Hindu University (2006).

Her research focuses on systems modeling, coupled natural-human (CNH) systems, sustainability assessment methodologies, industrial ecology, and urban sustainability. Key projects include analyzing biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen), circular economy strategies, and resilience in industrial ecosystems under climate change.

Recent publications emphasize digital twin applications in manufacturing, hybrid mechanistic-machine learning models for process optimization, and material flow analyses for bioplastics and pharmaceuticals. Her work bridges macro-scale sustainability with engineering fundamentals.

• Awards: AIChE Environmental Division Early Career Award (2020-2021)

Dr. Singh’s research group explores transformative solutions in sustainable manufacturing and resource management, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges like climate change and waste reduction.