Onkar Singh

Onkar Singh (born 8 October 1968) is an Indian researcher and professor of mechanical engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University.[1] He has been the founder vice-chancellor of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology[2] and former vice-chancellor of Uttar Pradesh Technical University.[3][4]

This article is about the professor. For the politician, see Onkar Singh (politician).
Prof. Onkar Singh
Born8 October 1968
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationProfessor
Years active1991-Present
TitleProfessor
AwardsAICTE Young Teacher Career Award (2000)

National Record for development of air turbine engine for running motor bike – LIMCA Book of Records (2014)

National Record for First academicians’ work in US school text book – LIMCA Book of Records (2015)

100 Most Influential Vice Chancellors Award (2016)

Asia's Education Excellence Award (2016)
Academic background
EducationHarcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur University (B.Tech.)
Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, University of Allahabad (M.E., Ph.D.)
Alma materHarcourt Butler Technological Institute Kanpur Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
Doctoral advisorDr. R. Yadav
Academic work
DisciplineThermodynamics, Turbomachinery, IC Engines, Refrigeration
InstitutionsInstitute of Engineering and Technology
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
Harcourt Butler Technical University
Websitehttp://dronkarsingh.in/

Early life and education

Singh was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His father is a retired Indian Air Force personnel.

Singh did his B.Tech. from Kanpur University's Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (now Harcourt Butler Technical University) in 1989. After that, he joined University of Allahabad's Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College (now Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad) and completed his M.E. and Ph.D. in 1991 and 2000 respectively.[5]

Career

After completing his master's he joined Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow as a faculty. In 1999 he joined Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (now Harcourt Butler Technical University) as a faculty and later became Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technological Institute.[6] He also worked as additional controller of examination and later as vice-chancellor at Uttar Pradesh Technical University.[7][8] After establishment of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) he joined as its founding vice-chancellor in 2013.[9][10] He spearheaded the transformation of Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College into one of India's top emerging universities – MMMUT.

He has been associated with many apex bodies and organisations of India. He is a member of Board of Governors of many institutions, some of which include (past as well as current associations) -

Awards and recognitions

Onkar has been a Limca Book of Records holder twice (2014, 2015) for his novel work in air turbine-engine based motorbike. He is also a holder of two patents –

  1. “Motorised Wheel Chair” Jointly with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation Ltd., Kanpur
  2. “Solar Powered Tricycle” Jointly with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation Ltd., Kanpur

He has also received several awards at national and international levels, which include –

  1. AICTE Young Teacher Career Award, 2000
  2. National Record for development of air turbine engine for running motor bike – LIMCA Book of Records, March 2014
  3. National Record as the first academicians’ work in US school text book – LIMCA Book of Records February 2015.
  4. 100 Most Influential Vice Chancellors Award, 2016, Mumbai.
  5. Asia's Education Excellence Award – Exemplary Leader award, 2016, Singapore
  6. Letter of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, U.P. Technical University, Lucknow, 2006
  7. Letter of Appreciation from Vice Chancellor, Mahamaya Technical University, Noida, 2011
Onkar Singh delivering a talk at Association of Indian Universities Conference

Books authored

Onkar has authored many books widely used as textbooks in many engineering colleges across India.

  1. Engineering Thermodynamics
  2. Applied Thermodynamics
  3. Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics & Strength of Materials)
  4. Thermal Turbomachines
  5. Elements of Mechanical Engineering
  6. Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Energy, Efficiency, and Environment
  7. Thermodynamic Investigation Upon Combined Cycle with Inlet Air Cooling


He also has contributions in many popular books on climate change and global warming, like

  1. The Impact of Air Pollution on Health, Agriculture and Technology
  2. Fossil Fuel and the Environment
  3. Global Warming – Impacts and Future Perspective
  4. Can Glacier and Ice Melt Be Reversed?

He has also authored large number of articles and books on education titled "Some Discourses on Education– in Indian Context", & , "Musings on Education" discussing the present-day issues with the higher education in India.

References
  1. "Faculty CV, Onkar Singh – Harcourt Butler Technical University" (PDF). hbtu.ac.in. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  2. "PressReader.com – Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  3. "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow". aktu.ac.in. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  4. Pioneer, The. "Naik accepts resignation of Khandal, replaced by Onkar". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  5. "Faculty CV, Onkar Singh – Harcourt Butler Technical University" (PDF). hbtu.ac.in. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  6. "Faculty CV, Onkar Singh – Harcourt Butler Technical University" (PDF). hbtu.ac.in. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  7. "Ram Naik accepts resignation of UP Technical University vice chancellor". The Economic Times. 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  8. "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P., Lucknow". aktu.ac.in. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  9. "शहर को दिलाएंगे एक नई पहचान : प्रो.ओंकार सिंह". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  10. "MMMUT - Awei to work for non-conventional energy | Varanasi News". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
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