Dr. Sarbjit Singh

Associate Professor

Specialization

Irrigation & Hydraulics

Email

sarbjit@thapar.edu

Specialization

Irrigation & Hydraulics

Email

sarbjit@thapar.edu

Contact No.

+91-9417-092-433

Biography

Sarbjit Singh is an Associate Professor in the Water Resources section of the Department of Civil Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala. Sarbjit joined Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology in 1993 as a lecturer. Sarbjit completed his Masters from PEC University of Technology (formerly Panjab Engineering College), Chandigarh in Irrigation and Hydraulic Engineering and Ph. D. from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology. Sarbjit has industry experience of 3 years. At Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sarbjit has been involved in a number of administrative works at the institute and the Department levels.

Research Interests

  • Water Resources engineering
  • Dispersion of pollutants in streams

Membership of Professional Bodies and Associations

  • Life Member [Indian Society for Hydraulics and Indian Society for Technical Education]
  • Fellow [Indian Association of Hydrologists (FM 336)]
  • Fellow [Indian Water Resources Society (F-2016-1397)]

Publications

  1. Sushma Walia, Richa Babbar and Sarbjit Singh (2023) “A scenario-based analysis of selected best management practices for reduced sediment and nutrient yield in the watershed located in the Shivalik hills, India”, H2 Open Journal Vol. 6 No 3, pp. 463-476.
  2. Balpreet Singh, M. L. Angurala, Sarbjit Singh (2020) “Effects of Paddy Growth on Groundwater Level”, Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(15) 329-331.
  3. Balpreet Singh, M. L. Angurala, Sarbjit Singh (2020) “Basement Construction - A Challenge for Groundwater”, Journal of Solid-State Technology, Vol.63 No. 5.
  4. Sushma Walia, Sarbjit Singh and Richa Babbar (April 2020) “Runoff Induced Soil Erosion and its Impact on the Quality of Water for Upper-Patiala-Ki-Rao Catchment Lying on Shivalik Hills” Journal of the Geological Society of India, Vol. 95, pp.385-392 (Springer).
  5. Sushma Walia, Sarbjit Singh, Richa Babbar and Dikesh Chandra Loshali (May 2020)  “Prioritization of Soil Erosion Vulnerable Areas of Upper Patiala-Ki-Rao Catchment Located on Shivalik Hills”, Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol. 95, 497–502 (Springer).
  6. Sushma Walia, Sarbjit Singh, D. C. Loshali and R. Babbar (2018) "Hypsometric analysis of the micro-watersheds with different management practices located on Shivalik foothills". Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11:276 (Springer).
  7. Sarbjit Singh and Z. Ahmad (2015), “Vertical mixing of pollutant with unsteady transverse line source”, “HYDRO-2015, 20th International Conference on Hydraulics, Water Resources and River Engineering”, December 17-19, 2015, IIT, Roorkee.
  8. Sarbjit Singh, Ahmad, Z, and Kothyari, U. C., (2009), “Two-dimensional mixing in open channels with transverse line slug source”, International Association for Hydraulic Research (IAHR), Journal of hydraulic research, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp 90-99.
  9. Sarbjit Singh, Ahmad, Z, and Kothyari, U.C., (2010), “Mixing coefficients for longitudinal and vertical mixing in near field of a surface pollutant discharge”, IAHR, International Journal of Hydraulic Research, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp 91-99.
  10. Sarbjit Singh (2006), “Prediction of travel time and mixing of pollutants in streams”, National Conference “Technology for Disaster Mitigation” (TDM- 2006), Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, September 29-30, pp. 327-335.
  11. Sarbjit Singh, Z. Ahmad and U. C. Kothyari (2006), “Numerical modelling of vertical mixing of pollutant with unsteady transverse line source”, International Conference “Rivers and Civilization”, 32nd congress of IAHR, Lido di Venezia (Venice), Italy, June 25-28.
  12. Sarbjit Singh (2005), “Solute Transport in Streams”, National Conference “HYDRO-2005, with special reference to TSUNMI”, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, December 8-9, pp. 763-774.
  13. Ahmad, Z. and Sarbjit Singh, (2001). End-depth-discharge relationship for free overfall in trapezoidal channels”, Conference on ‘Hydraulic Structures’ held at Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, July 6-7, pp. 72 – 76.
  14. Ahmad, Z. and Sarbjit Singh., (1998). New numerical scheme for computation of 1-D advection equation”, Proceedings of IX National Symposium on Hydrology, November 26-27, Amritsar, pp. 402-410.
  15. Sarbjit Singh and Dhillon, G. S (1994). “Dynamic mode of regulation of canal systems: computer’s use can facilitate adoption”, National Seminar on Computer Application in Civil Engineering, TIET, Patiala.

Number of PhD and ME Thesis Guided

  1. PhD Thesis: 01 (2022)

  2. ME Thesis: 01 (2019)

Honours and Awards

  • Member of the committee constituted by the deputy commissioner of Patiala “Jal Shakti Abhiyan Scheme of the Department of Drinking water and sanitation, GOI” (2019).  

  • Invited as a Resource Person by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) in the selection process of Sub-Divisional Engineers (Civil) in the Department of Irrigation, Water Supply & Sanitation and PWD (B & R), Government of Punjab (April 2017).

  • Indian Society for Hydraulics (ISH), G. M. Nawathe Best Paper Award during HYDRO 2015 International Conference held at IIT, Roorkee. 

  • Member District Level Expert Appraisal Committee (DEAC) “Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, GOI, notification No. S. O. 190(E) dated 20.04.2016”.

  • Received Rs 15000/- from TIET on the completion of Ph. D. degree in 2005.

  • MHRD - GATE scholarship, M. E.

  • External examiner Ph. D. thesis, Department of Civil Engg. IIT, Roorkee (2015).

Courses Taught at UT and PG Levels

  • Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Engineering, Water and Waste Water Engineering (Tut and Lab). Thermo-Fluids, Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology and Groundwater, Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Planning and Management, Engineering Graphics, Solid Mechanics (Tut and Lab), Construction Planning and Management, Building Materials, Dams and Spillways (PG).

  • Independently handled four courses of DDE viz. Fluid Mechanics (common to Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering students), Hydrology and Groundwater, Hydraulic Engineering, and Irrigation Engineering for 7 years.

Academic Development

  • Attended Advanced Development Programme in Teaching & learning conducted by TIET from 7th Dec 2020 - 30th July 2021 and passed with 80% marks (Distinction).

  • Completed “New Directions in Teaching & learning 2017” delivered by Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Ireland in collaboration with TIET, Patiala,  

  • Attended “Hydro 2015 Internation Conference” on Hydraulics, Water Resources and River Engineering, organized by Department of Civil Engineering, IIT, Roorkee in association with the Indian Society for Hydraulics, December 17- 19, 2015.

  • Participated TEQIP sponsored one day faculty development program on “Emerging trends in Civil Engineering”, organised by Civil Engineering Department, TU, Patiala (August 23th, 2013).

  • Participated TEQIP sponsored one day workshop on “Health Monitoring of Infrastructures” organised by Civil Engineering Department, TU, Patiala (Oct 25th, 2013).

  • Attended a training course on “Preparation of DPR for Water Resources Projects”, organised by Central Soil and Materials Research Station, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, New Delhi, October 17-20, 2006.

  • Attended a training programme on “Effective Energy Systems for Sustainable Development”, implemented by Centre for Continuing Education, IIT, Roorkee and organised by The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship, Japan in corporation with IIT, Roorkee, at Dehradun, November 2-5, 2004.

  • Attended two-weeks AICTE/ISTE sponsored summer school on “Low-Cost Housing” organised by Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana (July 3-14, 2000).

  • Attended one-week ISTE sponsored short term course on “Research and Development” organised by ISTE Dr. B. R. Ambedkar R. E. C. Jalandhar chapter (March 1-5, 2000).

Expert Lectures

  • Delivered 20 lectures on various aspects of “HYDRO POWER DEVELOPMENT”, a 45 days training programme (July 23 – August 31, 2007) for the newly appointed Civil Engineers of Punjab State Electricity Board, Patiala, conducted by DCE, TU, Patiala.

Consultancy Assignments

Involved in the following consultancy assignments (approx Rs. 80 Lac) of the Water Resources Group of the Department:

  • “Design of stormwater drainage system at Maharaja Yadvindra Enclave, Patiala”, Improvement Trust Patiala (1,00,000/-).

  • “Hydrological data analysis of UHL and LAMBA Dug rivers for Shanan Power House, Himachal Pradesh”, Punjab State Electricity Board, Patiala (20000/-).

  • “Vetting of sewer design at Naruana Road, Bathinda”, Pb. W/S & Sewerage (20000/-).

  • “Study of the drainage system and water-logging problems of Nabha town, Punjab”, Nabha Foundation (5,31,000/-).

  • “Vetting of hydraulic design of sewerage network at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala”, Executive Engineer, Water Supply and Sanitation (47200/-).

  • “Design of rainwater harvesting system at Gian Sagar Institutes, Banur, Panjab”, Gian Sagar Educational and Charitable Trust (3,54,000/-).

  • “Study of the Groundwater flow pattern at Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd”, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd, Dera Bassi (1,77, 000/-).

  • “Vetting of hydraulic design of Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) and supply systems of different capacities constructed at various locations of Panjab” viz. 9 MLD water treatment plant and supply system, tapping point at Parowal (9 MLD), Chawindakalan (22 MLD), Kunjar (14 MLD), Sangna (11 MLD), Gaunsal Afghana (12 MLD), Kandowali (39 MLD), Bucherkalan (30 MLD), Talwara (22 MLD), Moga (50 MLD), 4 MLD STP at Chaura village, Water Supply and Sanitation circle, Govt of Punjab (58,000,00/-).

  • “Vetting the quality of given filter media”, Water Supply and Sanitation circle, Govt of Punjab (60000/-).

  • “Study of Environmental Impact Assessment of KRBL”, KRBL Limited, Sangrur (7,66,000/-).

Past Administrative work at the Institute and the Department Levels

NSS Program Officer, President of Thapar Society of Civil Engineers, Departmental ISO Coordinator, Water Resources Lab Incharge, Officiating HOD, Project Semester Coordinator, Resident Assistant-Warden (Hostel C), Deputy Superintendent EST, Superintendent Auxiliary Exam, Convocation Convenor of Campus House-keeping committee, Member BOG etc.

Foreign Visit

Visited Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in the month of October 2015 for four weeks in connection with the academic collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the Department of Civil Engineering, TIET, Patiala.  

Sponsored Projects

  • Completed AICTE-sponsored MODROBS project titled “MODROBS of Fluid Mechanics Lab”, Rs 10 lacs (2005).

  • Co-Investigator “Satluj River Monitoring”, a project sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi (1996 to 1999).

  • Prepared a preliminary project report on “Revival of Moti Bagh minor channel for the beautification and ecological balance of Patiala City” for Army Cantonment, Patiala.

  • Part of the team on the upcoming international collaborative project on “Arsenic study in the state of Punjab” in collaboration with Samaritans Purse Calgary, Canada.

Books Authored

  • “Experiments in Hydraulic Engg” by Sarbjit Singh, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2012.

  • “Experiments in Fluid Mechanics” by Sarbjit Singh, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2009.

  • “Hydraulic Engineering” by Sarbjit Singh, DDE, Thapar University, Patiala, 2008.

  • “Irrigation Engineering” by Sarbjit Singh, DDE, Thapar University, Patiala, 2008.

  • “Hydrology and Ground Water” by Sarbjit Singh, DDE, Thapar University, Patiala, 2007.

  • “Fluid Mechanics” by Sarbjit Singh, DDE, Thapar University, Patiala, 2007.

  • “Stream Flow Measurement” by Sarbjit Singh, Continuing Education Prog. Delhi, 1997.

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