Doctorate Yadvendra Singh: Post Doctoral Fellow at Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Dr. Yadvendra Singh is an accomplished optical sensing specialist currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State University, USA. With over a decade of experience in academia and research, Dr. Singh has built a strong portfolio in the field of optical fiber sensors, plasmonics, and nanophotonics. His work combines advanced theoretical modeling with hands-on experimental implementation, targeting real-world applications such as toxic chemical detection, food quality monitoring, and biosensing. His international exposure across premier Indian institutions and U.S. universities has enriched his technical competencies and collaborative research outlook. He is recognized for his meticulous sensor design using COMSOL Multiphysics and his innovative approach to integrating fiber optics with emerging plasmonic materials.
Online Profiles
Dr. Singh has contributed significantly to the field of optical sensing, as evidenced by his growing scholarly impact. As of now, he has accumulated over 1,050 citations, with an h-index of 17 and an i10-index of 22, reflecting both the depth and consistency of his research contributions. His work has been cited by researchers across domains such as nanophotonics, optical sensor development, and biosensing. His successful participation in high-impact projects funded by BRNS-DAE and CSIR-India, along with competitive postdoctoral appointments at prestigious institutions like IIT Roorkee, Boise State University, and Oregon State University, further underscores the recognition and value of his scientific contributions in both national and international research communities.
Education
Dr. Singh received his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad in 2021, with a focus on enhancing the performance of fiber Bragg gratings (FBG) and surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-based sensors. His doctoral work, supervised by Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Raghuwanshi, was both theoretical and experimental and included the design, simulation, and characterization of novel optical sensors. He holds a Master of Engineering in Electronic Instrumentation and Control from Thapar University (2011–2013), where he explored electromyography signal analysis using LabVIEW. His undergraduate studies were completed with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from U.P. Technical University in 2009. His academic foundation is further strengthened by his early schooling under the U.P. Board in India.
Research Focus
Dr. Singh’s primary research domains include optical fiber sensors, fiber optic plasmonic and Bragg grating-based configurations, nanophotonic integration, biosensor design, and sensor modeling using COMSOL Multiphysics. He is particularly interested in the development of compact, deployable sensors that utilize plasmonic effects to detect minute refractive index changes for chemical and biological analytes. His work bridges theory and experiment by designing complex sensor architectures using simulation tools such as the Wave Optics, Ray Optics, and AC/DC Modules in COMSOL, and fabricating devices for practical sensing environments. He also has a growing interest in label-free biosensing technologies, evanescent wave interactions, and sensor integration for biomedical and food safety applications.
Experience
Dr. Singh is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Oregon State University, where he is involved in advanced optical sensing and device prototyping. Prior to this, he held postdoctoral research positions at Boise State University (2022) and IIT Roorkee (2021–2022), where he contributed to the development of nanophotonic sensing platforms. His academic journey includes serving as a Teaching Assistant at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad from 2016 to 2021, where he mentored students and supported lab-based teaching while pursuing his Ph.D. Before entering research, he worked as an Assistant Professor at B.T. Kumaon Institute of Technology (2013–2016), an autonomous government college in Uttarakhand. His career began as a trainee at the Dynamic Institute of Automation and Control, where he gained foundational experience in instrumentation and industrial control systems.
Research Timeline
Dr. Singh’s research trajectory reflects a strong interdisciplinary evolution. He began his journey in biomedical instrumentation during his M.E. by working on EMG signal classification. This transitioned into photonics and sensor research during his Ph.D., where he explored fiber Bragg grating modifications and SPR-based configurations for precision sensing. Between 2016 and 2021, his work gained momentum through two major government-funded projects on chemical detection and food adulteration sensors. After completing his doctorate, he moved into postdoctoral roles where he broadened his research into integrated nanophotonics, device fabrication, and computational modeling. His progression from teaching and prototyping in India to cutting-edge sensor development in the United States illustrates his adaptability and research maturity.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Singh’s research was supported by competitive funding from premier agencies such as the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS-DAE) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India. These grants are awarded to select high-impact projects and indicate his credibility as a lead researcher. Although specific personal awards are not explicitly mentioned, his postdoctoral appointments at IIT Roorkee, Boise State University, and Oregon State University reflect merit-based selection and recognition in the research community. His work continues to contribute to strategic sectors including chemical safety, biomedical diagnostics, and food quality assurance.
Top-Noted Publication
Among Dr. Singh’s notable research outputs is the development of a field-deployable fiber Bragg grating sensor for the detection of hazardous toxic chemicals, under a BRNS-DAE-funded initiative. This work integrates nanostructured materials and fiber optics for real-time monitoring applications and exemplifies innovation in harsh-environment sensing. He has also contributed to CSIR-funded research on thin-film evanescent field sensors for food adulteration analysis. His publications reflect a careful balance between numerical simulation and real-world implementation, targeting sensor performance enhancement, sensitivity optimization, and scalability.
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Surface plasmon biosensor based on Bi₂Te₃ antimonene heterostructure for the detection of cancer cells
A. Uniyal, B. Chauhan, A. Pal, Y. Singh
Applied Optics, 61(13), 3711–3719 (2022)
Citations: 71
DOI: 10.1364/AO.449682 -
Theoretical analysis of the LRSPR sensor with enhanced FOM for low refractive index detection using MXene and fluorinated graphene
P. S. Pandey, Y. Singh, S. K. Raghuwanshi
IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(21), 23979–23986 (2021)
Citations: 69
DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3105834 -
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) coated optical fiber-based SPR sensor in near-infrared region with bimetallic structure for enhanced sensitivity
Y. Singh, S. K. Raghuwanshi
Optik, 226, 165842 (2021)
Citations: 63
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijleo.2020.165842 -
Sensitivity enhancement of surface plasmon resonance biosensor with 2D franckeite nanosheets
B. Karki, S. Sharma, Y. Singh, A. Pal
Plasmonics, 17(1), 71–78 (2022)
Citations: 52
DOI: 10.1007/s11468-021-01470-w -
Surface plasmon resonance biosensor sensitivity improvement employing 2D materials and BaTiO₃ with bimetallic layers of silver
A. Uniyal, A. Pal, G. Srivastava, M. M. Rana, S. A. Taya, A. Sharma, B. R. Altahan, Y. Singh, et al.
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34(6), 466 (2023)
Citations: 46
DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-10534-1