Singh was a scientist who researched energetic materials and the development of indigenous technologies for many varieties of solid rocket propellants like DBP (Double Base Propellant), nitramine base, fuel-rich propellants, and propellants based on new oxidizers. He also researched energetic binders and technologies for powerful and thermally stable high explosives as well as pyrotechnic smokes.
He found ways to extend the life of propulsion systems of advanced missiles, which resulted in financial savings for his country.[citation needed]
His contributions include the development of energetic low vulnerability gun propellants, Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) technology, Fuel Air Explosive (FAE), Thermo-baric explosive technology, and CCCT (Combustible Cartridge Case Technology).
He initiated and monitored many research programs in the area of high energy materials, especially propellants and explosives for rockets, missiles and pyrotechnics. Scientific achievements under his leadership include the development and transfer of technologies of high energy propellants for various applications including propellant technology of a class of LOw Vulnerability Ammunition (LOVA) for tank guns, development of explosive reactive armour, Combustible Cartridge Case Technology, High Explosive compositions for different types of warheads, non-smoky RDX-based propellants for booster and sustainer applications etc. He has contributed to Indian research on life extension of propulsion system of missiles.[citation needed]
Singh was a close scientific advisor to the 11th president of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and several Indian Prime Ministers.[citation needed]
Scientist of the Year, conferred by the Government of India, for development of indigenous technology for manufacture of rocket propellants and for designing a single monolithic grain with two different compositions of varying ballistics.[citation needed]
1993
Scientist of the Year, conferred by the Government of India, for contributions in the area of science and technology of High Energy Materials and his work for life prediction of advanced solid propellants. [citation needed]
1994
Astronautical Society of India (ASI), conferred by the Government of India,award for recognition of contribution to rocket and related technologies. [citation needed]
1998
Agni award For Excellence in Self-Reliance,[1] conferred by the Government of India, for contribution of products and technologies which have been transferred to ordnance factories and private sector for bulk production.
2003
Technology Leadership Award, conferred by the Government of India, in recognition of contributions in the field of solid rocket propellants, Commercial Explosives, High Energy Materials and Armaments. [citation needed]
2004
Rising Personality of India Award, conferred by Government of India. [citation needed]
2004
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding and Extra Ordinary achievements, conferred by the Government of India, in "chosen field of activity and services rendered to promote greater friendship and India-International co-operation". [citation needed]
Dr. Singh was on the Board of Directors of several private sector companies and a consultant in the area of Industrial Chemistry, High Energy Materials & Management.
References
^"PM honours team of scientists for excellence". The Indian Express. 13 August 1999.
