Mississippi State research professor earns international acclaim
February 2, 2010
An internationally renowned Bagley College of Engineering (BCoE) research professor and scientist who specializes in the study of laser-based advanced optical diagnostics has been named Fellow of The Optical Society of America (OSA).
Fellow status is awarded to only 10 percent of the organization’s 15,500 membership.
“Dr. Jagdish Singh, of the Institute for Clean Energy Technology, is being honored specifically for his pioneering work in advancing laser sensing techniques through rigorous laser spectroscopy of materials in harsh and complex environments,” said Elizabeth Rogan, the OSA chief executive officer.
Singh is currently working on the development of an optical fiber microprobe for cancer diagnosis and staging based on laser induced fluorescence, Raman and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy. Over his 30-year career Singh has developed an on line, real time optical and laser based monitor for combustion diagnostics, nuclear waste management, explosive and liquid oxygen. He is studying the syngas combustion using optical and laser spectroscopy. The accomplished scholar has contributed 205 publications and presentations, has 125 refereed publications, has accepted and given 25 invited lectures. He organized the First North American Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy in 2007, which is organized every alternate year. He holds nine patents and is co-author of seven book chapters and one book that are highly regarded in the field.
“Dr. Singh is an extremely valued scientist who has selflessly committed his time and expertise to collaborate with several Mississippi State University colleagues in order to advance their research to the next level,” said Dr. Sarah Rajala, dean of the Bagley College of Engineering. “In addition to carving out time for his own professional obligations, he has amicably assisted and mentored countless students in reaching and achieving their full potential. The professor’s peers, co-workers and students hold him in high esteem and believe he is truly deserving of this honor.”
Singh joined the BCoE faculty as a research assistant in 1984 after earning his doctorate in 1980 from Banaras Hindu University located in Varanasi, India. He then spent two years conducting post doctorate work in chemistry for McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and another two years at the Kansas State University. Since that time, he has moved up the Mississippi State faculty ranks and helped establish the university as a leader in laser based optical diagnostics.
Founded in 1916 the OSA’s mission is to promote the generation, application and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics and to disseminate this knowledge worldwide. The purposes of the society are scientific, technical and educational.
Additional information about the Bagley College of Engineering can be found at www.bagley.msstate.edu.