Associate Professor
Physics & Engineering Physics
Office
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
521
Monday
9:00 am - 10:43 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 10:45 am
Wednesday
9:15 am - 10:45 am
Or by appointment
Education
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (MJP) Rohilkhand University, India
Areas of Expertise
Energy Storage: Rechargeable batteries, supercapacitor
Nanomaterials
Biosensors
Conducting Polymers
Publications, Research & Presentations
Publications
- Optimization of manganese dioxide-multiwall carbon nanotube composite electrodes for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Thomas Sadowski, Manika Chaudhary, Rian V. Tucci, Jules Scanley, Rudra Pate, Prince Kumar Patel1, Seth Gagnon, Arkid Koni, Kushagr Singhal, Peter K. LeMaire, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Beer Pal Singh, Christine C. Broadbridge,, Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 7 (2024) 228–236, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mset.2023.12.001.
- Studies of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/ CuS nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, David Thorne, Manika Chaudhary, Ashwani Kumar, Shiva Bhardwaj, Rilind Abazi, Alexander Colon, Ram K. Gupta, Jules Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Beer Pal Singh, Peter K. LeMaire, Rakesh K Sharma, AIP Advances 13, 125011 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0166199
- Highly selective production of bio-jet fuel grade alkanes over an Fe/SiO2–Al2O3 solid acid catalyst under solvent-free conditions, Bhagirath Saini, Meena Yadav, Shubham Kumar Jha, R. Krishnapriya, Preeti Kang, Vishav Kant, RahulSinghal, Rakesh K. Sharma, Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023, 7, 2568. DOI:10.1039/d3se00144j
- On the reduction of CO2 footprint via selective hydrodeoxygenation by ZnO–Ti3C2Tx catalyst under solvent-free conditions, Bhagirath Saini, R. Krishnapriya, Meena Yadav, Rahul Singhal and Rakesh K. Sharma, Green Chemistry, 2023, 25, 5470-5482 https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01260C
- Impact of Gadolinium Doping into the Frustrated Antiferromagnetic Lithium Manganese Oxide Spinels, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Rahul Singhal, iScience 26(1), 105869, January 20, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105869
- Prospects of Nanostructure-based Electrochemical Sensors for Drug Detection: A Review; Manika Chaudhary, Ashwani Kumar, Aarti Devi, Beer Pal Singh, BD Malhotra, Kushagr Singhal, Sangeeta Shukla, Srikanth Ponnada, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Carmen A Vega-Olivencia, Shrestha Tyagi, Rahul Singhal, Materials Advances, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MA00896C
- Waste Citrus reticulata Assisted Preparation of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles for Supercapacitors, Rishabh Srivastava, Shiva Bhardwaj, Anuj Kumar, Rahul Singhal, Jules Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Ram K. Gupta, Nanomaterials 2022, 12, 4119. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12234119.
- Activated Hollow and Solid Carbon Spheres for Enhanced Removal Efficiency of Pharmaceutical Pollutants and Heavy Metals in Water, Devika Laishram · Divya Kumar · Vishav Kant · Bhagirath Saini · Kiran P. Shejale · R. Krishnapriya · Vikash C. Janu · Rahul Singhal · Rakesh K. Sharma, Water Air Soil Pollut (2022) 233:404, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05869-2
- Effect of Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Electrochemical Performances of MnO2, Rahul Singhal, Bhagirath Saini, Monica Kiehnle-Benitez, Thomas Sadowski, Christine Broadbridge, Jules Scanley, Peter K. LeMaire, Rakesh K Sharma, AIP Advances, 2022, 12, 085306 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0102197
- Role of ZnO in ZnO Nanoflake/Ti3C2 MXene Composites in Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution, Bhagirath Saini, Harikrishna K, Devika Laishram, R Krishnapriya, Rahul Singhal, and Rakesh K. Sharma, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2022-5-9319-9333, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c01639
- Recent developments in transition metal-based nanomaterials for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Manika Chaudhary, Shrestha Tyagi, Deepanshi Tyagi, Vanshika Bhardwaj, Beer Pal Singh, Journal of Material Research, 37 (13) 2022, 2124-2149. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-022-00598-y
- Recent status and challenges in multifunctional electrocatalysis based on 2D MXenes, Srikanth Ponnada, Maryam Sadat Kiai, Demudu Babu Gorle, Rapaka S. C. Bose, Venkatachalam Rajagopal, Bhagirath Saini, Murugavel Kathiresan, Annapurna Nowduri, Rahul Singhal, Frank Marken, Manickam Anbu Kulandainathan, Karuna Kar Nanda, and Rakesh K. Sharma, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2022; https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CY00428C
- Lithium-Free Batteries: Needs and Challenges Srikanth Ponnada, Maryam Sadat Kiai, R. Krishnapriya, Rahul Singhal, and Rakesh K. Sharma, : Energy and Fuels 2022, 36, 6013−6026, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c00569
- Ex Situ and In Situ Analyses of the Mechanism of Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production by CoxZn1−xO (0 < x < 0.018) Materials in Alkaline Media, Joselyn Del Pilar Albadalejo, Suheily Alonso-Sevilla, Nicohl I. Cintrón, Xinran Feng, Á ngel D. García, Dinorah D. Martínez-Torres, Astrid M. Rodríguez, Natalia I. Román-Montalvo, José I. Torres, Yao Yang, Armando Peña-Duarte, Rahul Singhal, Louise M. Debefve, Christopher J. Pollock, Carlos R. Cabrera, Héctor D. Abruña, and Mitk’El Benedikt Santiago-Berríos, : ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2022, 5, 6597−6605, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.1c04030
- Physical and Electrochemical Characterization of Nsutite; Rahul Singhal, Jonathan Lembeck, Peter C.K. LeMaire III, Daniel Pereira, Peter LeMaire; American Journal of Analytical Chemistry (2021) 12 440-445. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajac.2021.1211027
- Surface modification of cathode materials for energy storage devices: A review; Manika Chaudhary, ShresthaTyagi, Ram K.Gupta, Beer Pal Singh, Rahul Singhal, Surface and Coatings Technology, 412 (2021) 127009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127009
- Improved electrochemical performance of LiMn1.5M0.5O4 (M=Ni, Co, Cu) based cathodes for lithium-ion batteries; Renato Gonçalves, Poonam Sharma, Stanislav Ferdov, M. Manuela Silva, Carlos M.Costa, Rahul Singhal, Rakesh K. Sharma, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez; Journal of Alloys and Compounds 853 (2021) 157208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157208
- Environmental Degradation of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites with Self-Healing Reinforcement in Polymer Matrix for Wind Turbine Blade Application, Rakesh Kumar, Lochan Sharma, Rahul Chhibber, Ambesh Dixit, Rahul Singhal; Trans Indian Inst Met. (2021); https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02361-z
- Synthesis and characterization of CuS, CuS/graphene oxide nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, David Thorne, Peter K. LeMaire, Xavier Martinez, Chen Zhao, Ram K. Gupta, David Uhl, Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge and Rakesh K. Sharma, AIP Advances 10, (2020) 035307; https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5132713
- Characterization of ZnO and Fe doped ZnO nanoparticles using fluorescence spectroscopy, Rahul Singhal, Mihiri Fernando, Peter K. LeMaire, Binlin Wu, Proc. SPIE 10919, Oxide-based Materials and Devices X, 109192P (1 March 2019); doi: 10.1117/12.2510983.
- Characterization of iron doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using fluorescence spectroscopy, Mihiri Fernando, Rahul Singhal, Peter K. LeMaire, and Binlin Wu, Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science APS/DLS, OSA Technical Digest (Optica Publishing Group, 2019), paper JW4A.44.; https://opg.optica.org/abstract.cfm?URI=LS-2019-JW4A.44
- Synthesis, structural, Raman scattering and magnetic properties of Fe doped HfO2 nanoparticles, Rahul Singhal, Manoj K Singh, Aditya Kumar, Amir Omidwar, Nitu Kumar, Peter K LeMaire, Ram S Katiyar, Mater. Res. Express 6 096117. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab0927
- Study of MnO2-Graphene Oxide nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Justin Fagnoni, David Thorne, Peter K. LeMaire, Xavier Martinez, Chen Zhao, Ram K. Gupta, David Uhl, Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Mani Manivannan, MRS Advances, 4 (13) pp. 777-782 (2019), https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2019.86
- On the study of mixing and drying on electrochemical performance of spinel LiMn2O4 cathodes, Pura Ram, Harish Patel, Rahul Singhal, Ganpat Choudhary, Rakesh K Sharma, J. Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 11, 014104 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5051583.
- Observation of magnetization reversal behavior in Sm0.9Gd0.1Cr0.85Mn0.15O3 orthochromites, Neeraj Panwar, Jostin P. Joby, Surendra Kumar, Indrani Coondoo, M. Vasundhara, Nitu Kumar, Ratnakar Palai, Rahul Singhal, R. S. Katiyar, AIP Advanced, 8, 055818 (2018), https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5007015
- Improved electrochemical performance of rare earth doped LiMn1.5-xNi0.5RExO4 based composite cathodes for lithium-ion batteries, Pura Ram, Attila Gören, Renato Gonçalves, Ganpat Choudhary, Stanislav Ferdov, Maria M.Silva, Rahul Singhal, Carlos M.Costa, Rakesh K.Sharma, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez, Composites Part B: Engineering, 139, 2018, 55-63; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.11.054
- Preliminary study of dysprosium doped LiMn2O4 spinel cathode materials, Pura Ram, Rahul Singhal, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Materials Today: Proceedings 4(9) 9365-9370 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2017.06.186
- On the key role of Dy3+ in spinel LiMn2O4 cathodes for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Pura Ram, Rahul Singhal, Ganpat Choudhary, Rakesh K. Sharma, J. Electroanal. Chem. 802 94-99 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2017.08.052
- Synthesis and improved electrochemical performance of LiMn2-xGdxO4 based cathodes, Pura Ram, A. Gören, S. Ferdov, M. M. Silva, Ganpat Choudhary, Rahul Singhal, C. M. Costa, Rakesh K. Sharma, S. Lanceros-Méndez, Solid State Ionics, 300 18-25 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssi.2016.11.026
- Optimization of synthesis conditions of LiMn2-xFexO4 cathode materials based on thermal characterizations Sam Chiovoloni, Cristaly Moran, Peter K. LeMaire, Rahul Singhal, American Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 8(1) 51-59 (2017); . http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajac.2017.81004
- Improved performance of rare earth doped LiMn2O4 cathodes for lithium-ion battery applications, Pura Ram, Attila Gören, Stanislav Ferdov, Maria M. Silva, Rahul Singhal, Carlos M. Costa, Rakesh K. Sharma and Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez, New J. Chem. 40 6244-6252 (2016); DOI https://doi.org/10.1039/C6NJ00198J
- Effect of the ligand in the crystal structure of zinc oxide: an X-ray powder diffraction, XANES and EXAFS study, María Pérez, Cristina Marte, Valerie A. Carrasquillo, William A. Muñiz, Edgar J. Trujillo, Rahul Singhal, Harry Rivera and Mitk’El B Santiago-Berríos, MRS Communications 6(2) 93-97 (2016); DOI: https://doi.org/10.1557/mrc.2016.14
- Synthesis, physical and impedance spectroscopy of Tb(III) doped LiMn2O4 cathode material for lithium ion rechargeable batteries, Pura Ram, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Rahul Singhal, Advanced Electrochemistry, 2 46-49 (2014); DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/adel.2014.1041
- Water Use and Related Costs at Households in Western and Northern Parts of India, Anand K. Plappally, Rahul Singhal and 24 more co-authors, Hydrology Current Research4(3) 1-9 (2013); DOI: 10.4172/2157-7587.1000158
- LiMn1.97Co0.03O4 Cathode Material for Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries, Rahul Singhal, Rajesh K. Katiyar, Karina Asmar, Ram S. Katiyar, Journal of Nano Energy and Power Research2 67-71 (2013).
- Nanomaterials for Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries: Synthesis and Characterizations, Rahul Singhal, Ashok Kumar, and Ram S. Katiyar, Journal of Nano Energy and Power Research2 25-40 (2013).
- In-situ impedance spectroscopy of LiMn1.5Ni0.4Cr0.1O4 cathode material, Karina Asmar, Rahul Singhal, Rajesh K. Katiyar, Ram S. Katiyar, Andrea Sakla, A. Manivannan, Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy: Edited by George Wicks, Jack Simon, Ragaiy Zidan, Edgar Lara-Curzio, Thad Adams, Jose Zayas, Abhi Karkamkar, Robert Sindelar, Brenda Garcia-Diaz, Publisher: Wiley Page 129-136 ( Dec 2010). ISBN: 978-1-118-01605-3.
- High voltage spinel cathode materials for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries Rajesh K Katiyar, Rahul Singhal, Karina Asmar, Ricky Valentin, Ram S Katiyar, J. Power Sources 194 526–530 (2009).
- Effect of nanocrystallinity on the electrochemical performance of LiMn2O4 cathode, Rahul Singhal, Oscar Resto, R. S. Katiyar, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 1 023103 (2009).
- Spinel LiMn2-xNixO4 cathode materials for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, José J. Saavedra-Arias, Rajesh Katiyar, Yasuyuki Ishikawa, Marius J. Vilkas,Suprem R. Das, M. S. Tomar, R. S. Katiyar, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 1 023102 (2009).
- Electrochemical performance of ZnO coated LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 cathode material, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Juan G. Burgos, Ram S. Katiyar, J. Power Sources 183 334 (2008).
- One Dimension Nanostructure: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, Rahul Singhal, Jessica Weber, Souheil Zekri, Ashok Kumar, International Material Review 53(4) 235-255 (2008).
- Structural, Optical and Magnetic Characterization of Monodisperse Fe-doped ZnO Nanocrystals, A. Parra-Palomino, O. Perales-Perez, R. Singhal, M. Tomar, Jinwoo Hwang, P. M. Voyles, J. Applied Physics 103 07D121 (2008).
- LiMn1.8Mg0.2O4 spinel cathode material for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, R. Singhal, M. Tomar, J. Burgos, and R.S. Katiyar, Applications of Ferroelectrics, 2008. ISAF 2008. 17th IEEE International Symposium on the (Volume:2), DOI:10.1109/ISAF.2008.4693795 (2008).
- Transition Metal-Doped ZnO [Zn1-XMxO, M=Ni, Cu] Nanocrystals for Potential Spintronics Applications, O. Perales-Perez, A. Parra-Palomino, Rahul Singhal, M.S. Tomar, J. Lopez- Ferrer and W. Jia, Nanotechnology 18 315606 (2007).
- Li-ion rechargeable battery with LiMn1.5Ni0.46Rh0.04O4 spinel cathode material, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Suprem R. Das, Surinder P. Singh, Arun Kumar, Ram S. Katiyar, Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters 10(7) A163 (2007).
- Synthesis and characterization of Nd doped LiMn2O4 cathode for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Supreme R. Das, Maharaj S. Tomar, Osbert Oviedo, Santander Nieto, Ricardo E. Melgarejo, Ram S. Katiyar, J. Power Sources 164 857-861 (2007).
- Optimization of Magnetic Properties in Cobalt Ferrite Nanocrystals, Y. Cedeño, O. Perales- Pérez, F. Román, R. Singhal, M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings 4 Chapter 2 281-284 (2007).
- Low-Temperature Sol-Gel Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Fe-doped ZnO, A. Parra-Palomino, R. Singhal, O. Perales Perez, S. Dussan-Devia, M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings 4 Chapter 2 297-300 (2007).
- Effect of reaction temperature on the structural and optical properties of ZnO nanocrystals, A. Parra-Palomino, C. Sotomayor, O. Perales-Perez, R. Singhal, Paul Voyles, and M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings 4 Chapter 2 336-339 (2007).
- Synthesis and magnetic properties of polyaniline-based magnetic nanocomposites for EMI applications, B. Renteria, O. Perales-Pérez, R. Singhal, E. Calderón-Ortiz, M. S. Tomar and J. Banerjee, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings 1, Chapter 10 688-691 (2007).
- Low-Temperature Polyol Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Cobalt, E. Chávarri-Pajares, O. Perales-Perez, E. Rodríguez, J. Perez, R. Singhal and M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings4 Chapter 2 408-411 (2007).
- Synthesis and characterization of some Chalcogenides Nanocrystals, M. Balaguera Gelves, M. S. Tomar, O. Perales-Pérez, R. Singhal, and L. Rivera-Montalvo, NSTI Nanotech Proceedings 4, Chapter 2 340-343 (2007).
- Immobilization of cholesterol esterase and cholesterol oxidase onto sol–gel films for application to cholesterol biosensor. Suman Singh, Rahul Singhal and B.D. Malhotra, Analytica Chimica Acta 582 335-343 (2007).
- DNA biosensor based on electrochemically prepared conducting polymer polypyrrole-polyvinylsulfonate films, Kavita Arora, Asha Chaubey, Rahul Singhal, Ravindra P Singh, M K Pandey, S B Samanta, B D Malhotra and Subhash Chand, Biosensors and Bioelectronics 21 1777-1783 (2006).
- Improved Electrochemical Properties of a Coin Cell using LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 as cathode in 5V range, Rahul Singhal, Supreme R. Das, Osbert Oviedo, Maharaj S. Tomar, Ram S. Katiyar, J. Power Sources 160 651-656 (2006).
- Effect of ZnO coating on the electrochemical performance of LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 cathode material, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Juan G. Burgose, Arun Kumar, Ram S. Katiyar, Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.. 972 0972-AA06-07 (2006).
- Role of rare-earth element doping in the cycleability of LiMn2O4 cathodes for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Osbert Ovideo, Suprem R. Das, Ram S. Katiyar, Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 972 0972-AA06-12 (2006).
- Structural and Ferroelectric Properties of Bi4-xNixTi3O12 Thin Films by Sol-Gel Process, Ricardo Melgarejo, Maharaj S Tomar, Rahul Singhal and Ram S Katiyar, MRS Proceedings 966 0966-T07-10 (2006).
- Structural, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Co and Fe Doped ZnO Thin Films Grown by Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering, Luis Manuel Angelats, Maharaj S Tomar, Rahul Singhal, Oscar P Perez, Hector J Jimenez,Ricardo Martinez, MRS Proceedings957 0957-K10-51 (2006).
- Development of a lactate biosensor based on conducting copolymer bound lactate oxidase, S. Suman, Rahul Singhal, Amit L. Sharma, B.D. Malthotra, C.S. Pundir, Sensors and Actuators B 107(2) 768-772 (2005).
- Recent trends in Biosensors, Rahul Singhal, S. K. Sharma, Ashok Kumar, B. D. Malhotra, Current Applied Physics 5(2) 92-97 (2005); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2004.06.021
- Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Poly-N-Vinyl Carbazole for Application to Glucose biosensor, Rahul Singhal and Bansi D. Malhotra, Asian J. Physics 9(1) 1-10 (2005).
- Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase onto Electrochemically Prepared Poly(aniline-co-fluoroaniline) Films, Amit L. Sharma, Rahul Singhal, Arun Kumar, Rajesh, Krishan K. Pande, Bansi D. Malhotra, J. Applied Polymer Science 91(6) 3999-4006 (2004).
- Poly-3-hexyl thiophene Langmuir-Blodgett films for application to glucose biosensor, Rahul Singhal, Asha Chaubey, Keiichi Kaneto, Wataru Takashima and Bansi D. Malhotra, Biotechnology and Bioengineering 85(3) 277-282 (2004).
- Langmuir-Blodgett films of Poly(3-hexyl thiophene) based biosensor for estimation of galactose in milk, Sandeep K. Sharma, Rahul Singhal, B. D. Malhotra, Neeta Sehgal and Ashok kumar, Electrochimica Acta 49(15) 2479-2485 (2004).
- Biosensor based on Langmuir-Blodgett films of Poly(3-hexyl thiophene) for the detection of galactose in human blood, Sandeep K. Sharma, Rahul Singhal, B. D. Malhotra, Neeta Sehgal, Ashok kumar, Biotech. Letters 26(8) 645-647 (2004).
- Lactose Biosensor Based on Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Poly-3-Hexyl Thiophene, by Sandeep K. Sharma, Rahul Singhal, B. D. Malhotra, Neeta Sehgal and Ashok kumar, Biosensor and Bioelectronics 20(3) 651-657 (2004).
- Conducting Polymer Based Biomolecular Electronic Devices by B. D. Malhotra and Rahul Singhal, Pramana 331-343 (2003).
- Immobilization of Glucose oxidase into Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Poly(3-hexyl thiophene), Rahul Singhal, Asha Chaubey, Toemsak Srikhirin, Sukanya Aphiwantrakul, S. S. Pandey, S. Annapoorni and B. D. Malhotra, Current Applied Physics 3 275 (2003).
- Immobilization of Urease on Poly-(N-Vinyl Carbazole)/stearic acid Langmuir-Blodgett Films for Application To Urea Biosensor, Rahul Singhal, Anamika Gambhir, M. K. Pandey, S. Annapoorni and B. D. Malhotra, Biosensors and Bioelectronics 17 697-703 (2002).
- Glucose Biosensor Based on Poly-3-dodecylthiophene Langmuir-Blodgett Film. Rahul Singhal, W.Takashima, K. Kaneto, S. Annapoorni and B. D. Malhotra, Sensors and Actuators B 86 42 (2002).
- Immobilization of Lactate Dehydrogenase on Electrochemically prepared polypyrrole/plyvinylsulphonate composite films for Application to Lactate Biosensor. Asha Chaubey, Manju Gerard, Rahul Singhal,V. S. Singh and B.D. Malhotra. Electrochimica Acta 46 723-729 (2000).
- Lactate Biosensor Based on Polypyrrole-Polyvinylsulphonate Composites, Asha Chaubey, Rahul Singhal, Manju Gerard, B. D. Malhotra, Solid State Ionics: Science and Technology 479 (1998).
- Synthesis and characterization of Fluoro Substituted polyaniline. Sharma A. L., Gerard M., Singhal R., Annapoorni S. And Malhotra B. D., Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 96 155-165 (2001).
- Preparation and Characterization of Poly-N-Vinyl Carbazole Langmuir-Blodgett films. Singhal R, Gulati A, Annapoorni S. and Malhotra B. D., Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 96 259-267 (2001).
- Time-of-Flight Photo-Carrier Mobility in Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Regioregular Poly(3-hexylthiophene), Bansi D. Malhotra, Wataru Takashima, Shyam S. Pandey, Rahul Singhal, Ken Endo, Masahiro Rikukawa and Keiichi Kaneto, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 38 Part1 no.12A, 6768-6771 (1999).
- Role Of Pair Breaking On Isotope Effect Coefficient In Cuprate Superconductor, R. Singhal, P. Singh and S. P. Singh, Indian Journal of Cryogenics 20( 2) 30-31 (1995).
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Isotope Effect And High Tc Superconductivity, R. Singhal, S.P. Singh and P. Singh , Indian Journal of Cryogenics 20(3) 30-31 (1995).
Chapter in Edited Books:
- Application of 2D Materials in Conducting Polymers for High Capacity Batteries, Muhammad Rizwan Sulaiman, Shrestha Tyagi, Manohar Singh, Beer Pal Singh, RK Soni, Rahul Singhal, and Ram K Gupta; Chapter 12, 209-231, Book: “Conducting Polymers for Advanced Energy Applications”, Ed. Ram K. Gupta, CRC Press (2021), ISBN 9780367713355; E-book ISBN: 9781003150374
- Advances in the design of cathode materials for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Ram S. Katiyar, “Advanced Materials and Methods for Lithium Ion Batteries”, Research Signpost, ISBN: 978-81-7895-279-6, Edited by S. S. Zhang (2007), Chapter 4-page 73
- Electrospinning of micro and nano fibers for biomedical applications”, Souheil Zekri, Rahul Singhal, Nick Baksh, Ashok Kumar, Chapter 5, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Ed. W. Ahmed, N. Ali and A. Öchsner Trans Tech Publications, Stafa-Zuerich, Switzerland (2008) 167-216. ISBN-13: 978-0-87849-480-4
- Conducting Polymers in Microelectronics, B. D. Malhotra, V. Saxena, A. Gambhir R. Singhal, S. Annapoorni and A. Mukhopadhyay, Chapter 13, Handbook of Polymers in Electronics, Ed. B. D. Malhotra, Rapra Technology, UK, 2002, 393-439. ISBN 978-1-85957-286-3.
Presentations
- Effect of Carbonaceous materials on the performance of supercapacitors, Rahul Singhal, Invited Talk, 244th Electrochemical Society Meeting, October 8-12, 2023, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Effect of Binder on the Performance of pure and doped Copper Oxide Nanostructure Electrodes for the Supercapacitor Applications, Manika Chaudhary, Rahul Singhal, Beer Pal Singh, 244thElectrochemical Society Meeting, October 8-12, 2023, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Electrical Performance of MnO2-Biochar Composite Electrodes as a Function of Initial Biochar Concentration, Max Martone, Vanessa Adamski, Kaleb Roman, Thomas Sadowski Jules Scanley, Rahul Singhal, Christine Broadbridge, MRS Spring, 2023.
- Recent developments of materials for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Invited Talk, “1st International Conference on Emerging Materials and Technologies (ICEMT-2023), March 11-12, 2023, National Institute for Materials Advancement (NIMA), Pittsburg State University, Pittsburgh, KS 66762.
- Effect of binder on electrochemical performances of MnO2/CuS/rGO materials, Rahul Singhal, Vanya Jain, Kushagr Singhal, Rudra Patel, Peter K. LeMaire, Jules Scanley, Christine Broadbridge, APS New England Section Meeting, March 17-18, Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
- Recent developments of materials for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Peter K. LeMaire, Thomas Sadowski, Jules Scanley, Christine Broadbridge, Connecticut Microelectronics and Optoelectronics Consortium (CMOC), March 01, 2023 (Virtual).
- Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical Performance of Co and Fe-Doped CuO Nanostructures as Electrode Material, Beer Pal Singh, Rahul Singhal, APS March Meeting, March 5-10, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Transition Metal oxides and sulfides for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Invited Talk, 242nd Electrochemical Society Meeting, October 9-13, Atlanta, GA.
- Electrochemical characterizations of ternary MnO2/CuS/rGO materials for supercapacitor applications Rahul Singhal, Kushagr Singhal, Rudra Patel, Peter K. LeMaire, Christine Broadbridge, Jules Scanley, Srikanth Ponnada, Rakesh K. Sharma, 242nd Electrochemical Society Meeting, October 9-13, Atlanta, GA.
- Intercalated Layered TaSi2N4 Electrodes of Zn–Air Battery, Sreekanth Ponnada1, Bhagirath Saini1, Rahul Singhal2 and Rakesh K Sharma, 242nd ECS Meeting October 9, 2022 - October 13, 2022 Atlanta, USA, digital presentation, Sreekanth Ponnada et al 2022 Meet. Abstr. MA2022-02 22, DOI 10.1149/MA2022-02122mtgabs
- Introduction to Batteries: Past, Present & Future, Rahul Singhal, Plenary Lecture, International conference on green technology: issues & challenges, 22-24 September, 2022, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, India
- Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: Methods of synthesis and their applications, Shifa Altaf1, R. K. Soni, Rahul Singhal, Meenu Teotia, International conference on green technology: issues & challenges, 22-24 September, 2022, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, India
- Structural and Morphological Properties of Transition Metal (Mn & Fe) doped Copper Oxide Nanostructures, Manika Chaudhary, Virendra Kumar, Rahul Singhal, Ashwani Kumar, Beer Pal Singh, , International conference on green technology: issues & challenges, 22-24 September, 2022, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, India
- Characterization of Manganese Dioxide-Carbon Nanotube Composite for Supercapacitor Applications, Rahul Singhal, Rian V. Tucci, Rudra Patel, Prince Kumar Patel, Seth Gagnon, Arkid Koni, Kushagr Singhal, Jules Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Thomas Sadowski, Peter K. LeMaire, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, oral presentation, international conference on green technology: issues & challenges, 22-24 September, 2022, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, India
- Effect of reduce graphene oxide (rGO) on electrochemical performances of CuS for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Shiva Bharadwaj, David Thorne, Manika Chaudhary, Beer Pal Singh, Xavier Martinez, Chen Zhao, Ram K. Gupta, Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Peter K. LeMaire, Bhagirath Saini, Rakesh K Sharma, International conference on green technology: issues & challenges, 22-24 September, 2022, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P, India,
- Recent trends in energy storage devices, Rahul Singhal, Invited Talk, Frontier in physics, material Science and technology, March 25-26, 2022, Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa, Haryana, India.
- Rahul Singhal, Bhagirath Saini, Monica Kiehnle-Benitez, Rudra Patel, Thomas Sadowski, Christine Broadbridge, Jules Scanley, Peter K. LeMaire, Rakesh K. Sharma, Effect of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes on Electrochemical Performances of MnO2, MRS Fall meeting, November 29- December 02, 2021, Boston, MA.
- Biochar-Based Composites for Hybrid Supercapacitor Applications, Kaleb L. Roman, Rahul Singhal, Thomas Sadowski, Christine Broadbridge, Jules Scanley, , MRS Fall meeting, November 29- December 02, 2021, Boston, MA.
- Rahul Singhal, David Thorne, Rian Tucci, Seth Gagnon, Justin Fagnoni, Peter K. LeMaire, Xavier Martinez, Chen Zhao, Ram K. Gupta, David Uhl, Jules Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, twenty ninth annual symposium: virtual University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 October 2, 2020.
- Recent trends in energy storage devices, Invited talk, 24th international conference of IAPS (CONIAPS XXIV) on ‘Innovations in Physical Sciences’, Rahul Singhal , August 9-11, 2019, Ch. Charan Singh University Meerut, India.
- Systematic studies of MnO2/MWCNT nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications, Seth Gagnon, Rian Tucci, Mikaela Santo, Rilind Abazi, Peter K. LeMaire, B. Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Rahul Singhal, APS New England Section 2019 Annual Fall Meeting, October 11–12, 2019; Warwick, Rhode Island.
- Recent advances in energy storage devices, Rahul Singhal, Invited Lecture, August 03, 2019, Delhi Technical University, New Delhi India.
- Characterization of ZnO and Fe doped ZnO nanoparticles using fluorescence spectroscopy, Mihiri Fernando, Rahul Singhal, Binlin Wu, SPIE Opto, February 02-06, 2019, San Francisco, USA.
- Recent Trend in energy storage devices, Invited Talk, International conference on recent advances at interface of physics and life sciences (RAIPLS), Rahul Singhal, January 28-30, 2019, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
- Effect of graphene oxide on the electrochemical behaviour of MnO2 supercapacitors, Rahul Singhal, Justin Fagnoni, David Thorne, Peter K. LeMaire, Xavier Martinez, Chen Zhao, Ram K. Gupta, David Uhl, Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Mani Manivannan, MRS Fall meeting, November 25-30, 2018, Boston, MA.
- Synthesis and physical characterization of CuS-graphene oxide nanocomposite materials, David Thorne, David Uhl, Peter K. LeMaire, Ellen Scanley, Christine C. Broadbridge, Rahul Singhal, APS New England Section Fall 2018 meeting, November 02-03, 2018, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA.
- Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of MnO2/GO composite for supercapacitor applications, Rahul Singhal, Amir Omidwar, Justin Fagnoni, Peter K. LeMaire, Material Research Society (MRS) meeting, April 02-06, 2018, Phoenix, AZ.
- Synthesis of an MnO2-GO Nanocomposite Material for Application in Electrochemical Supercapacitors, J. T. Fagnoni, I. C. Waters, III, P. K. LeMaire, R. Singhal, APS New England Section Spring 2018 meeting, March 16–17, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Synthesis and characterization of Fe doped HfO2, Rahul Singhal, Amir Omidwar, Peter K. Lemaire, Ram S. Katiyar, APS New England Section’s meeting, October 20-21, 2017, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.
- Electrochemical Characterization of MnO2 for Supercapacitor Applications. Amir Omidwar, Seth Gagnon, Peter K. LeMaire, Rahul Singhal, APS New England section meeting October 20-21, 2017 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI.
- Study of magnetic behavior of Fe doped HfO2, Rahul Singhal, Amir Omidwar, Nitu Kumar, Peter K. Lemaire, Ram Katiyar, MMM Conference 2017, Pittsburg, Nov 06 -Nov 10, 2017.
- Investigation of magnetization reversal behavior in Gd and Mn doped Sm0.9Gd0.1Cr0.85Mn0.15O3 orthochromites, Neeraj Panwar, Jostin P. Joby, Surendra Kumar, Indrani Coondoo, M. Vasundhara, Rahul Singhal, Nitu Kumar and R. S. Katiyar, MMM Conference 2017, Pittsburg, Nov 06 -Nov 10, 2017.
- Synthesis and thermal characterization of LiMn2-xFexO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) cathode materials for chargeable batteries, Sam Chiovoloni, Cristaly Moran, Peter K. LeMaire, Rahul Singhal, Material Research Society Fall Meeting, November 27—December 2, 2016, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Synthesis and Characterization of Iron doped Zinc Oxide Nano-Particles, Benjamin A. Lewis, Fylypiv, Aleksey, Peter K. LeMaire, Rahul Singhal, APS New England fall meeting October 28-29, 2016.
- Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of LiMn2-xFexO4 Cathode Materials for Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries, R. Singhal, S. Chiovoloni and P. Lemaire, 229thElectrochemical Society meeting, May 28 – June 02, 2016, San Diego, CA.
- Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles; Nicholas Lombardo, Rahul Singhal, University Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD), CCSU, May 06, 2016.
- Process optimization for the synthesis of cathode materials for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Sam Chiovoloni, Donald Colebrook, Rahul Singhal, Peter K. LeMaire, 2016 Spring Meeting of the APS New England Section, April 1-2, 2016, Wheaton College, Norton, MA.
- Synthesis and Characterization of CoFe2-xNixO4 Magnetic Nanoparticles; Nicholas Lombardo, Rahul Singhal; APS March Meeting, March 14 - March 18, 2016, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Preliminary study of dysprosium doped LiMn2O4 spinel cathode materials, Pura Ram, Rahul Singhal, Rakesh K. Sharma, International conference on recent trends in engineering and materials science, March 17-19, 2016, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India.
- Synthesis, physical and electrochemical characterization of Gd (III) doped LiMn2O4 cathode material for lithium ion rechargeable batteries, Pura Ram, Rakesh K Sharma and Rahul Singhal, APS New England Section Spring Regional Meeting, Boston University, Boston, MA, April 24-25, 2015
- Assessment of Household Water Use Based on Personal Values, Social Influence and Daily Routines of People at Jodhpur near Thar Desert in India, P. Ram, A. Chee, A. Panditrao, J.S. Rao, S. Mishra, A.Budaraju, A. Ranjan, H. Pancholi, M. Firoz, N. Kokkisa, V. S. Susmith, A. Doharey, A. K.Arya, A. K. Plappally*, A.Kumar, G. K.Joseph, R. Singhal, Watech-2013: International Exhibition and Conference on Water Technologies, Environmental Technologies and Renewable Energy, Feb 13-14, 2013, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
- Study of Water and Water-related Energy Use in the context of households in Western and Northern parts of India, A. Hasija, M. Jhaver, J. Kusins, N. K. Singh, N. Kumar, K.Singh, N.Kumar, N. Katiyar, Y. Kumar, C. Meena, P. Jawalkar, G. R. Goutham, V. K. Verma, A. K. Alwaria, A.Kumar, G. K. Joseph, R. Singhal , A. K. Plappally, Watech-2013: International Exhibition and Conference on Water Technologies, Environmental Technologies and Renewable Energy, Feb 13-14 2013, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.
- Designing a New Generation of Electrochemical Biosensors for the Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Exotoxin; Yanira Enríquez, Yashira Negrón, Rahul Singhal and Ana R. Guadalupe, 219th ECS Meeting, May 1-6, 2011, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Designing a New Generation of Electrochemical Biosensors for the Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Exotoxin, Enríquez Y., Y. Negrón, R. Singhal and A. Guadalupe, 7th PREM Annual Meeting, Nov 19, 2010, Humacao, PR.
- Surface Modification of Nanocrystalline LiMn2O4, Rahul Singhal, Rajesh Katiyar, Ram S. Katiyar, Material Science and Technology, 2009, Conference and Exhibition, October 25-29, 2009, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Electrochemical Performance of LiMn1.5Ni0.5-xCrxO4 Cathode Materials for High Energy Density Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries, Rajesh Katiyar, Rahul Singhal, Karina Asmar, Ram S Katiyar, Material Science and Technology, 2009, Conference and Exhibition, October 25-29, 2009, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania..
- LiMn1.5-xNi0.5CrxO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.1) cathode materials for high energy density and high rate capability Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Rajesh K. Katiyar, Karina Asmar and R.S. Katiyar, 216th ECS Meeting, October 4-9, 2009, Viena, Austria.
- Gel Electrolyte for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, M. Rivera, V. Dolidze, F. Aliev, and R.S. Katiyar, 216th ECS Meeing, October 4-9, 2009, Viena.
- Effect of Fe substation on the phase formation and charge storage characteristic of LiMn1/3Ni1/3Co1/3O2, N. K. Karan, R. Singhal, J. I. Lopez, R. Thomas and R. S. Katiyar, MRS Fall Meeting 2009, Nov. 30- Dec 4, 2009, Boston, MA.
- High energy density cathode materials for rechargeable Li-ion power batteries, Rajesh Katiyar, Rahul Singhal, Karina Asmar, Ram S. Katiyar, MRS Spring Meeting, 2009 at San Francisco CA, on April 12-17, 2009
- Electrochemical characterization of LiMn2-xCrxO4 cathode materials for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Rajesh K. Katiyar, R. Valentin, and R.S. Katiyar, 2008 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, USA December 1-5, 2008.
- Synthesis and characterization of LiMn2-x-yCoxNiyO4 cathode materials for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal and R.S. Katiyar, 214th ECS Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, October 12-17, 2008
- LiMn1.8Mg0.2O4 spinel cathode material for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Maharaj S. Tomar, Juan G. Burgos, Ram S. Katiyar, 7th International symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics (ISAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, February 24-27,2008.
- Grain size effect on the electrochemical performance of Li-ion rechargeable batteries in nanocrystalline LiMn2O4 cathode materials, Rahul Singhal and R.S. Katiyar, 213th ECS Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, May 18-23, 2008.
- Low-temperature polyol synthesis of nanocrystalline co and copt alloys, E. Chávarri-Pajares, J. Pérez, E. Rodriguez, O. Perales-Perez, R. Singhal, and M. S. Tomar, MRS spring meeting 2007, April 9—13, 2007 San Francisco, CA, USA
- Synthesis and characterization of Gd-doped ZnO nanocrystals, A. Parra- Palomino, R. Singhal, O. Perales-Perez and M. S. Tomar, S. Dussan, MRS spring meeting 2007, April 9—13, 2007 San Francisco, CA, USA
- Optimization of magnetic properties in cobalt ferrite nanocrystals, Y. Cedeño, O. Perales-Pérez, F. Román, Rahul Singhal, M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California 20-24 May 2007.
- Low-temperature polyol synthesis of nanocrystalline Co and CoPt alloys, E. Chávarri-Pajares, J. Pérez, E. Rodriguez, O. Perales-Perez, R. Singhal, and M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California.
- Effect of reaction temperature on the structural and optical properties of ZnO nanocrystals, A. Parra-Palomino, C. Sotomayor, O. Perales-Perez, R. Singhal, Paul Voyles, M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California 20-24 May 2007.
- Synthesis and characterization of Fe -doped ZnO nanocrystals, A. Parra-Palomino, R. Singhal, O. Perales-Perez, M. S. Tomar NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California 20-24 May 2007.
- Zinc Sulfide and Cadmium Sulfide based Nanocrystals and shells, M. Balaguera, O. Perales-Perez, L. Rivera-Montalvo, R. Singhal and M. S. Tomar, NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California 20-24 May 2007.
- Synthesis and magnetic properties of polyaniline-based magnetic nanocomposites for EMI applications, B. Renteria, Rahul Singhal, O. Perales-Pérez, M. S. Tomar J. Banerjee, NSTI Nanotech 2007, Santa Clara, California 20-24 May 2007.
- The effect of rare-earth doping LiMn2O4 on its use a cathode in Li-ion batteries, M. S. Tomar, Osbert Oviedo, Ricardo E. Melgarejo, R. Singhal, Ram S. Katiyar, presented, MRS Fall Meeting, Boston 27Nov-1 Dec. 2006.
- Effect of ZnO coating on LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 cathode materials for application to Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Rahul Singhal, Juan G. Burgos, Maharaj S. Tomar, Ram S. Katiyar, presented, MRS Fall Meeting, Boston 27Nov-1 Dec. 2006.
- Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Coin cells using Ni and Nd Doped LiMn2O4 Cathodes, S.R. Das, R. Singhal, O. Oviedo, M.S. Tomar, and R.S. Katiyar, 209th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Denver, CO, May 7-12, 2006
- Rechargeable battery based on Li (NiMnRh)1/3O2 cathod material by Rahul Singhal, Supreme R. Das, Osbert Oviedo and Maharj S Tomar , MRS Fall meeting-2005, November 28-December 2, 2005 at Boston MA, USA.
- Immobilization of cholesterol esterase and cholesterol oxidase in sol-gel films for application to cholesterol biosensor, Suman Singh, Rahul Singhal, B. D. Malhotra, Optical Probes 2005, Indian Institute of Sciences, Banglore, 4th to 8th Jan 2005
- Langmuir-Blodgett films and their application in diagnosis of diseases, Sandeep K. Sharma, Rahul Singhal, B. D. Malhotra, H. R. Das, Neeta Sehgal and Ashok Kumar, 29th Annual Association of Clinical Biochemist of India (ACBICON-2003), 3-5 February, 2003, Jaipur –INDIA.
- Langmuir-Blodgett films application in biosensor for prevention of galactosemia, Rahul Singhal, Sandeep K. Sharma, B. D. Malhotra, H. R. Das, Neeta Sehgal and Ashok Kumar, 29th Annual Association of Clinical Biochemist of India (ACBICON-2003), 3-5 February, 2003, Jaipur –INDIA.
- Immobilization of lactate oxidase onto electrochemically prepared poly(aniline-c0flouoroaniline) films, A. L. Sharma and Rahul Singhal, International Workshop on Biosensor, Mysore, India, 11-13 August, 2003.
- Immobilization of glucose oxidase into Langmuir-Blodgett films of poly-N-vinyl carbazole, Rahul Singhal and B. D. Malhotra, International Workshop on Biosensor, Mysore, India, 11-13 August 2003.
- Preparation of Langmuir-Blodgett films of Poly-3-Dodecyl Thiophene for application to Glucose Biosensor, Rahul Singhal, W. Takashima, K. Kaneto and B. D. Malhotra, “New Horizon in Biotechnology", Trivendram, India, 18-21 April 2001.
- Glucose Biosensor Based On Poly-N-Vinyl Carbazole Langmuir-Blodgett Film, Rahul Singhal, M. K. Pandey, K.K. Saini, S. Annpoorni, B. D. Malhotra, International Polymer Symposium, Hat-Yai, Songkhla, Thailand 16-18 October 2001.
- Preperation and Characterization of Poly-N-Vinyl Carbazole Langmuir-Blodgett films. Singhal R, Gulati A, Annapoorni S. and Malhotra B. D. “National Symposium on Biomolecular Electronics- Interfacing Physics and Chemistry with Biology”. 16-17 September 1999, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi-110012
- Synthesis and characterization of Fluoro Substituted polyaniline. Sharma A. L., Gerard M., Singhal R., Annapoorni S. And Malhotra B. D. “National Symposium on Biomolecular Electronics- Interfacing Physics and Chemistry with Biology”. 16-17 September 1999, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi-110012
- Study of Polarization and depolarization Properties of Cellulose Nitrate. B. P. Singh, Rahul Singhal, K. K. Saini and S. S. Bawa. “National Symposium on Biomolecular Electronics- Interfacing Physics and Chemistry with Biology”. 16-17 September 1999, National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi-110012
- Lactate Biosensor Based on Polypyrrole-Polyvinylsulphonate Composites. Asha Chaubey, Rahul Singhal, Manju Gerard and B. D. Malhotra. Solid State Ionics : Science & Technology (1998) pp 479. “Sixth Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics”, Nov.29-Dec.04, 1998, SURAJKUND, Haryana.
- Immobilization of Glucose Oxidase on Poly (3-hexylthiphene) LB film for Application to Glucose Biosensor, Rahul Singhal, Asha Chaubey, K. K. Pande and B. D. Malhotra, Fourth National Symposium on Solid State Ionics, 3-5 March 2000, IIT Bombay, Mumbai.
- Isotope Effect And High Tc Superconductivity. Rahul Singhal, S. P. Singh and P. Singh. “Fifteenth National Symposium on Cryogenics” (FNSC), 12-14 Sep., 1996, NPL, New Delhi-110012
- Role of Pair Breaking On Isotope Effect Coefficient in Cuprate Superconductor . Rahul Singhal , P. Singh and S. P. Singh. FNSC, 12-14 Sep.,1996, NPL, New Delhi-110012.
Awards & Grants
Awards/Fellowships
- Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll 2024, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- “The Dean's Outstanding Teaching Award 2024", School of Engineering Science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- CSCU System award for outstanding research, 2023.
- CCSU Campus award for outstanding research 2023.
- "The Dean's Outstanding Research Award 2023", School of Engineering Science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- Best Graduate oral presentation award, Connecticut Microelectronics & Optoelectronics Consortium (CMOC), University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269, 1, March 2023.
- Best poster award at URCAD, CCSU, 2023.
- "The Dean's Outstanding Research Award 2022", School of Engineering Science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll 2021-2022, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- "The Dean's Outstanding Research Award 2020", School of Engineering Science and Technology, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- Extended Senior Research Fellowship (SRF, Extended), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India (2003).
- Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India (2000-2003).
- Travel grant from Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India to participate in International Polymer Symposium, Hat-Yai, Songkhla, Thailand 16-18 October 2001.
- Third Best Poster award Fourth National Conference on Solid State Ionics, 3-5 March 2000, IIT Bombay, India.
- Best poster award, Sixth Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, 29 Nov-Dec.4, 1998, Surajkund, Haryana, India
Grants Achieved
- Effect of Temperature on Electrochemical Performances of Naturally Occurring Manganese Oxide, PI- Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 10,000.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2024.
- Presenting Recent Developments of Supercapacitor Research, PI: Rahul Singhal, US$3,370.00, Faculty Development Grant, Central Connecticut State University, 2023.
- Supercapacitor based on ternary MnNiCoO4 Oxide, PI- Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 10,000.00AAUP Faculty Research Grant, 2023.
- Effect of synthesis method on physical and thermal properties of ternary metal oxide for supercapacitor applications, PI- Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 10,000.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2022.
- Synthesis and characterization of MnCuO and rGO/MnCuO materials for supercapacitor applications, $9,918.73, PI-Rahul Singhal, Co-I Christine Broadbridge, NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium (CTSGC) Faculty Research Grant 2022-2023.
- Synthesis and study of the electrochemical behavior of ternary metal oxide for supercapacitor applications, PI- Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 6,000.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2020.
- Systematic studies of the effect of multiwall carbon nanotube (CNT) on the electrochemical performance of MnO2/CNT nanocomposites, Rahul Singhal (PI), US$ 10,000.00, (2019) START Preliminary Proof-Of-Concept Fund Program, University of Connecticut.
- Learning Advanced Methods in X-ray Powder Diffraction, US$ 3518.00 (2019), AAUP Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee.
- Recent advances in materials for supercapacitor applications, US$ 2108.00 (2018), AAUP Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee.
- Presentation of recent findings of CuS/GO nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications. US$ 1500.00 (2018-2019), Faculty Development Grant, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain. CT
- Synthesis and physical characterization of MnO2/carbon nanotube composites, PI. Rahul Singhal, US$ 500.00, 2018-2019, Faculty Student Research Grant, CCSU Foundation, Inc.
- Energy Storage Devices: Presentation and Learning, PI. Rahul Singhal, US$ 2745.00, (2018) AAUP Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee.
- Study the electrochemical behavior of CuS/graphene nanocomposite for supercapacitor applications, PI. Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 10,000.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2018-2019.
- Enhancement of PHYS 450 (Advanced Lab Techniques) to include condensed matter physics experiments, PI. Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 2500.00, Curriculum Development grant, 2018-2019.
- Room temperature synthesis and characterization of materials for supercapacitors, PI. Rahul Singhal, US$ 2508.00, December 2017, AAUP Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee.
- Synthesis and Characterization of High Performance Super Capacitors using α- MnO2/graphene nanocomposites, PI. Rahul Singhal, Co-I:Amir Omidwar, Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 500.00, 2016-2017 Faculty Student Research Grant, CCSU Foundation, Inc.
- Study of Magnetic Properties of Transition metal ion doped HfO2 nanoparticles, PI. Rahul Singhal, Co-I- Peter K. LeMaire, US$ 4004.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2016-2017.
- Surface modification of cathode materials for high energy density Li-ion rechargeable batteries, PI. Peter K. LeMaire, Co-I-Rahul Singhal, US$ 4754.00, AAUP Faculty Research Grant 2016-2017.
- Synthesis and characterization of LiMn2-xTMxO4 (TM = Fe, Cu; 0.05 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) cathode materials for Li-ion rechargeable batteries, PI-Rahul Singhal, US$ 3803.95, Professional Development funds (2015-2016) AAUP Minority Recruitment & Retention Committee.
- 2015-2016 Faculty Student Research Grant; Synthesis and Characterization of MXCo1-XFe2O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles”, PI Rahul Singhal, Co-I Nicholas A. Lombardo (undergraduate student), US$ 360.00 CCSU Foundation, Inc.
- 2015-2016 Faculty Student Research Grant; Effect of pH on band gap of transition metal ion doped ZnO nanoparticles, PI Rahul Singhal, Co-I Eric Kolodziej (undergraduate student), US$ 400.00 CCSU Foundation, Inc.
- Learning Recent Developments in Materials for Energy Storage, PI-Rahul Singhal, US$ 750.00; Part-time AAPU Faculty Development Grant (2014), Central Connecticut State University, New Britain. CT.
- Solid state high energy density Lithium ion rechargeable batteries”, PI, Indian Rupees 645, 000.00 (US$ 9,685.00), Department of Science & Technology (Indo-Portuguese Research Cooperation In Science & Technology), New Delhi-India.
- DBT PAN IIT Centre for Bioenergy, Co-I, Indian Rupee 224,978,079.00 (US$ 3,378,049.00) Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, India
Courses Taught
General Physics-1 (PHYS 121)
General Physics -II (PHYS 122)
University Physics-I (PHYS 125)
University Physics-II (PHYS 126)
Mechanics-I (PHYS 220)
Electronics-I (PHYS 331)
Introduction to Nanotechnology (PHYS 360)
Advanced Laboratory Techniques (PHYS 450)
Independent Study in Physics (PHYS 452)
Seminar in Physics (PHYS 460)
Quantum Physics-I (PHYS 470)