Dr. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, M.E., Ph.D., C.Eng (India)

Assistant Professor,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal West-795004

Email: [email protected] (O); [email protected] (P)

Phone: +91-94029-32585

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thokchom_Singh3

ORCID ID:  0000-0002-6176-8211

Web of Science ResearcherID: AAO-3486-2020

AREA OF INTEREST:

Renewable Energy, Internal Combustion Engineering, Fuels & Combustion, Solar Thermal Technologies, Alternative Fuels, Waste-to-Energy, etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Manipur (September 2015- to- till date) 

(1) PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS (SCI/SCIE)

1. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma. (2019) Taguchi design approach for extraction of methyl ester from waste cooking oil using synthesized CaO as heterogeneous catalyst: Response surface methodology optimization. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 182 (C), p.p- 383-397, ISSN: 0196-8904.

2. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma. (2019) Biodiesel production from Momordica Charantia (L.): Extraction and Engine Characteristcs. Energy, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 189, 116198, ISSN: 0360-5442.

3. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma. (2019) An analysis on the effect of temperature on the morphology of egg shell calcium oxide catalyst: Catalyst production for biodiesel preparation. Scientia Iranica, ISSN: 1026-3098.

4. K. Natarajan, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, T. N. Verma and P. Nashine (2017) Convective solar drying of Vitis vinefera & Momordica charantia using thermal storage materials. Renewable Energy, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 13, p.p- 1193-1200, ISSN: 0960-1481.

5. U. Rajak, P. Nashine, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma (2018) Numerical investigation of combustion, performance and emission characteristics of various biofuels. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 156, p.p- 235-252, ISSN:0196-8904. 

6. T. N. Verma, P. Nashine, D.V. Singh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and D. Panwar (2017) ANN: Prediction of an experimental heat transfer analysis of concentric tube heat exchangerwith corrugated inner tubes. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 120, p.p-219-227, ISSN: 1359-4311.

(2) PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS (SCOPUS)

1. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma. (2019) An assessment study of using Turel Kongreng (river mussels) as a source of heterogeneous catalyst for biofuel production. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 20, 101185, ISSN: 1878-8181.

2. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, T. N. Verma and P. Nashine (2018) Analysis of an anaerobic digester using numerical and experimental method for biogas production. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 5 (2-Part-1), p.p- 5202-5207, ISSN: 2214-7853.

3. H.N Singh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma (2018) Experimental study of biogas production using starch rich food waste at pilot scale. IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, Vol. 376. ISSN: 1757-899X.

4. P. Nashine, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, U. Rajak and T. N. Verma (2019) Effect of Dean number on the heat transfer characteristics of a helical coil tube with variable velocity & pressure inlet. Journal of Thermal Engineering. ISSN: 2148-7847.

(3) PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS (UGC / OTHER)

1. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, T. N. Verma, J. Md, P.K. Singh, K. Md, Kh. Ajitkumar, N.W. Singh and H.D. Singh (2018) Forced convective solar air heater: Effective of thermal storage materials. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, RIP Publications, Vol. 13 (8), p.p- 5877-5880, ISSN: 0973-9769.

2. K. Natarajan, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, P. Nashine and T. N. Verma (2018) Performance of solar dryer for Solanum lycopersicum drying. International Journal of Applied EngineeringResearch, RIP Publications, Vol. 13 (9), p.p- 6641-6647, ISSN: 0973-9769.

3. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, N.S. Khundrakpam, P. Nashine, T. N. Verma and M. Banerjee (2016) Performance analysis of a MFVCR engine in SI mode using variable loading conditions; Bonfring International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Science; Vol. 6, p.p. 174-176. ISSN: 2277-5056.

4. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and  P. Sankarlal (2015) A review on advancements in biogas technologies. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT) TITCON’15,(2015) Vol. 3 (16), p.p- 750-757, ISSN: 2278-0181.

(4) PEER REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTER & BOOK

1. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma (2019) Impact of tri-fuel on compression ignition engine emissions: Blends of waste frying oil- alcohol-diesel. Methanol and Alternate Fuel Economy, Springer Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-13-3287-6

2. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, T. N. Verma, P. Nashine and C. Shijagurumayum (2018) BS-III Vehicles in Imphal, India: An emission perspective. Air Pollution and Control, Springer Singapore. ISBN: 978-981-10-7185-0.

3. N. R Singh, R. Naorem, L. D Singh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, and T. N Verma (2019) Base transesterification of ineffectual soybean oil using lab scale synthesized CaO catalyst. Advances in Applied Mechanical Engineering, Springer. ISBN: 978-981-15-1200-1

4. Dr. T. N. Verma, Dr. P. Nashine, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and D. V. Singh (2017) Computational Fluid Dynamics in Hydraulic Francis Turbine, SARA Publications. ISBN: 978-1-73038-319-9

(5) INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES / SEMINARS

1. K Natarajan and Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2014) Solar Drier with Thermal Storage for Drying of Copra. 5^th National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, SNSCT, Coimbatore, TN, 7/03/2014

2. K Natarajan, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and A Raj (2014) Performance Analysis of Thermal Storage in Solar Dryer. 3^rd National Conference on Latest Trends in Mechanical Engineering, KRCE, Tiruchchirapalli, TN, 18/03/2014

3. P.A Santosh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, K Natarajan.,  Dhandayuthabani M (2014) Experimental Investigation in Improving Thermal Conductivity of PCM with Combined Copper in Solar Dryer. National Conference on Advanced Trends in Mechanical Engineering, NCT, Erode, TN, 26/03/2014.

4. J Henry, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh,  K Natarajan and  R. Paventhan (2014) A Computational analysis on the effect of stall in Multi-element aerofoil. National Conference on Modern Trends in Mechanical Engineering, NEC, Erode, TN, 28/03/2014.

5. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2014) Analysis of PEM Fuel Cells, Technical Seminar, J.J.CET, Tiruchchirappalli, TN, 05/2014.

6. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2014) Emission regulations and Pollution Control in S.I Engines, Technical Seminar, J.J.CET, Tiruchchirappalli, TN, 31/12/2014.

7. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and P. Sankarlal (2015) Production of biogas from kitchen waste using cow manure as co-substrate. Conference on Energy Conversion and Conservation. CARE EC & IIM-Trichy Chapter, Tiruchchirappalli, TN, 27/03/2015. [Best paper Award]

8. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and P. Sankarlal (2015) An Experimental analysis to check the effect of Organic matter size on the production of Biogas from Kitchen waste. 5^th International Conference on Science and Innovative Engineering (ICSIE 2015), OSIET, Chennai & Jawahar EC, Chennai, TN, 05/04/2015.

9. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and P. Sankarlal (2015) A Review on Advancements in Biogas Technologies. 2^nd International Conference on Trends in Technology for Convergence (TITCON’15), AVSEC, Salem, TN (in association with Nizwa College of Technology, Oman), 10/04/2015. 

10. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, N. S Khundrakpam, T. N. Verma, P. Nashine and M. Banerjee (2016). Performance analysis of a MFVCR engine in SI mode using variable loading conditions. 1st National Conference on Advances in Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering and Management NCARIMMIEM-2016, NIT Manipur, 12-13/12/2016. 

11. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, T. N. Verma and P. Nashine (2017) Analysis of an anaerobic digester using numerical and experimental method for biogas production. 7th International Conference on Material Processing and Characterization, ICMPC-2017, GRIET with MANIT Bhopal, 17-19/03/2017 

12. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and C. Shijagurumayum (2017) Emission from commercial diesel vehicles: A posing hazard to the environment. Recent Advancements in Environmental Research (RAER 2017), Centre for Environment, IIT Guwahati, 05/06/2017.

13. T. N Verma, P. Nashine and Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2017) Numerical simulation of heat transfer characteristics of combined Electro-osmotic and pressure driven fully developed flow of power-law fluids in micro tubes. 1st NCETMAE-2017, AMITY University, Gwalior, MP, 06/10/2017 

14. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2017) Renewable Energy Technologies. One (1) day seminar in connection with World Energy Conservation Day, The Institution of Engineers (India), Manipur State Centre, Takyel, Imphal, 14/12/2017

15. H.N Singh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh and T. N. Verma (2018) Experimental study of biogas production using starch rich food waste at pilot scale. International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing, Materials & Energy Engineering, ICAMME, MITE Mangalore, Karnataka & Binghamton University, New York, 02-03/03/2018. 

16. Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh (2018) Fast depletion of fossil fuels and Natural reserves. One (1) day seminar on Power Scenario in Manipur- Past Present & Future, The Institution of Engineers (India), Manipur State Centre, Takyel, Imphal, 30/12/2018.

17. N. R Singh, R. Naorem, L. D Singh, Thokchom Subhaschandra Singh, and T. N Verma (2019) Base transesterification of ineffectual soybean oil using lab scale synthesized CaO catalyst. 1st International Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering Research (ICAMER- 2019), NIT Warangal, Warangal, Telangana, 02-04/05/2019.

Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Manipur

M.E. Degree in Thermal Engineering (Distinction) from Anna University Chennai

B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Distinction) from Anna University Chennai

SPONSORED PROJECTS

1. "Assessing the quality of Bioethanol production from Biomass: Waste to Energy Conversion", DST, Govt. of Manipur. [No. 23/01/2019(R&D-Bio-Tech)/DST/163], March 2020 to March 2022: Completed

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

1. Consultancy work of National Innovation Foundation (An Autonomous body under DST, Govt. of India) for Inspection, Testing and Recommendation of Indigenous inventions from Manipur (Taro harvester cum washer, Multipurpose Soil leveler, Manual biomass stove and Turmeric slicer), December 2021.

LIST OF STUDENTS WHO UNDERTOOK PROJECT / TRAINING UNDER MY SUPERVISION

(B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering)

1. Jyotish Raj Thoudam, Gurumayum Madanmohan Sharma and Ranju Singh Mayanglambam. (May 2017). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

2. Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Naorem Ronaldo Singh. (December 2017). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering, December 2017, NIT Manipur (Internship)

3. Yengkhom Alen Singh, Johnson Kshetri, Naorem Kesper Singh and Quinson Nameirakpam. (December 2017). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering,  NIT Manipur (Internship)

4. Md. Jahiya, Md. Kheiruddin and Ph. Keny Singh. (May 2018). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineeiring Project, NIT Manipur.

5. Tayenjam Lanthoiba Singh. (May 2018). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering,  PTU (Internship).

6. Ningthoujam Rakesh Singh and Naorem Ronaldo Singh. (May 2019). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

7. DK Mishra, P. Mishra and S. Newmai (May 2020). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

8. Dhumle O, Mahesi S, Alexandar Naorem (May 2021). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

9. Sara Mendon, Kovvuri Dileep Kumar, Shiva Kumar Nadiri (May 2022). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

10. Asem Vikash Meitei, Kumam Sanjoy Singh, Gurumayum Dijen Sharma (May 2023). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

11. Laitonjam Subashchandra Singh (June-July 2023). B.E. Mechanical Engineering, July 2023, Excel Engineering College, Komarapalayam, Nammakal, Tamilnadu (Internship)

12. Thaothuingam Malangmei (Dec 2023 - May 2024) Ph.D Research Scholar, Dept. of Environmental Science, Dhanmanjuri University, Imphal, Manipur (Internship)

13. Tammina Sri Bharathi, Lanka Naga Durga Jagadeesh, Tindeichong Kilong. (May 2024). B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Project, NIT Manipur.

(M.Tech. Thermal & Fluids Engineering)

1. Langpoklakpam Denin Singh. (May 2019). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2019, NIT Manipur.

2. Md. Rakkimuddin. (May 2019). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2019, NIT Manipur (Co Supervisor)

3. Bhavik Barai. (May 2019). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2019, NIT Manipur (Co Supervisor)

4. Phuritsabam Keny Singh (May 2020). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2020, NIT Manipur.

5. Rahul Tourangbam (May 2020). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2020, NIT Manipur.

6. W. Robinson (May 2020). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2020, NIT Manipur.

7. Abhishek Darnal (May 2020). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2020, NIT Manipur. (Co Supervisor)

8. Leitanthem Calvin (May 2021). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2021, NIT Manipur.

9. Libando Sadokpam (May 2021). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2021, NIT Manipur. (Co Supervisor)

10. Thiyam Lakshmi Devi (May 2021). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2021, NIT Manipur.

11. Lawrence Ningombam (May 2022). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2022, NIT Manipur.

12. Ravi Pratap Singh (May 2022). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2022, NIT Manipur. (Co Supervisor)

13. Silinbou Newmai (May 2023). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2023, NIT Manipur.

14. Irom Bhogen Singh (May 2024). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2024, NIT Manipur.

15. Md. Irshad Ahamed (May 2024). M.Tech. Thermal and Fluids Engineering Project, May/June 2024, NIT Manipur. (Co Supervisor)

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AT INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT LEVEL (NIT MANIPUR):

Editor, Monthly Bulletin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

Coordinator, Department Maintenance Committee (Mechanical Engineering), National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

Coordinator, Tata Technologies Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

NBA Coordinator (Mechanical Engineering Department), National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

Departmental Coordinator, Online Monitoring Cell (Mechanical Engineering Department), National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

Member, Internship in local industries/MSMEs Committee, National Education Policy (NEP), National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

Member, PMKVY 4.0 Skill Hub implementation Committee, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

M.Tech. Coordinator,  Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Manipur, Langol, Imphal- 795004.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT:

(A) B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering

1. Engineering Mechanics (ME 101)

2. Thermal Engineering-I (ME 307)

3. Thermal Engineering-II (ME 308)

4. Mechanical Measurements and Metrology (ME 301)

5. Power Plant Engineering (ME 459)

6. Energy Conservation (ME 453)

7. Thermal Engineering Laboratory (ME 336)

8. Measurements and Metrology Laboratory (ME 331)

(B) M.Tech. (Thermal & Fluids Engineering) / Ph.D. (Course Work)

1. Advanced Internal Combustion Engines (ME 508)

2. Alternative Fuels (ME 561)

3. Environment Pollution and Control (ME 564)

4. Renewable Energy (ME 558)

5. Research Methodology (HS 701)

CONFERENCE, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & STTP ATTENDED:

One (1) day Workshop on “Automobile Design” at CIT, Coimbatore, TN, 25/01/2012.

One (1) day International Workshop on “Cross-Culture Awareness”, NEC, Erode, TN, 07/07/2012.

CSIR sponsored Two (2) day National Seminar on “Intensification of Precision Manufacturing and Measurements- An Eagle’s Eye View”, KEC, Erode, TN, 24-25/08/2012

One (1) day Workshop on “Nano Materials”, IRTT, Erode, TN, 18/09/2012.

One (1) day Workshop on “Advanced Welding Technology and NDT”, J.J.CET, Tiruchchirapalli, TN, 12/10/2013.

Two (2) day Seminar on “TEQIP II Sponsored - A Walk with NANO’s Calor Transport”, Anna University (BIT Campus), Tiruchchirapalli, TN, 21-22/10/2013.

Two (2) day Workshop on “Innovative Two Wheeler Automotive Service”, NCT, Erode, TN, 29-30/03/2014.

One (1) day Workshop on “Recent Trends in Piping & CAESAR Software” , J.J.CET, Tiruchchirapalli, TN, 23/09/2014.

One (1) day Workshop on “Automobiles”, NIT-Tiruchirapalli, TN, 14/03/2015.

Four (4) day STTP on "Design of Experiments- An Optimization tool", NIT Rourkela, Odisha, 21-24 Dec, 2015. 

Two (2) day workshop on “Integral Manufacturing and Retroversion in Engineering using 3D printer” NIT Manipur, Manipur, 8th to 9th October, 2016.

Five (5) day STTP on “Numerical and Computational Methods for Engineering Applications”, MIT Imphal, 19th to 23rd April 2017

Two (2) day “Author workshop” Jointly organized by NIT Manipur central Library with Springer India- Elsevier, NIT Manipur, 3rd and 4th July 2017

Five (5) day workshop on “Foundation of Fuzzy Set and Fuzzy logic with applications”, Dept. of EE, NIT Manipur, 21st to 25th November 2017.

Five (5) day GIAN Course on “Fabrication and Characterization of Nano Hybrid Composites and Ceramic materials and its Impact on Mechanical, Tribology, and Electrical properties” Dept. of ME., NIT Manipur, 24th to 28th December 2018.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

The Institution of Engineers (India) [M.no: M-1789583]

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) [M.no: 102090570]

International Association of Engineers (IAENG) [M.no: 210955]

IEEE (Madras section) [M.no: 92191850].

Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME) [M.no: 20121486/AEC].

Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) [M.no: SM/1865/2012]

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE- London) [M.no: 80219099]

Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE) [M.no: Associate- PT1102]