Balbir Singh

Dr. Balbir Singh is a distinguished figure in the realm of Aerospace Engineering, serving as a senior assistant professor at the Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy o Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Dr. Singh plays a pivotal role as the coordinator and lead researcher at MAHE's prestigious Centre for Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). Dr. Singh holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, a prominent research university ranked 148 globally by QS World University Rankings. He holds two master’s degrees, one from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the other from Manipal University. He is an astroprenuer, founder and board member of BR Aerospace Solutions and Services (BRASS Inc), Canada. He also served as Vice president (Operations and R&D), Aryavarta Space Organization, Gujarat till 2018. He is a member of esteemed bodies such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Institute of Physics, London, COSPAR, SGAC and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), London. Within the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) in Paris, Dr. Singh contributes his expertise to critical committees on Space Debris and Traffic Management, as well as Small Satellites. Recognized for his exemplary contributions, Dr. Singh's influence extends to national initiatives. He has been appointed as an expert member of the National Committee on Adoption of Space Technology Courses (NC-STC) by IN-SPACe, Department of Space, Government of India and Secretary, SAE (India) Coastal Karnataka Division. Dr. Singh's prolific research output speaks volumes about his dedication to advancing aerospace science. He has authored over 35 peer-reviewed papers, holds three patents, five copyrights, and has published two books. His research endeavors have been further supported by numerous grants from both national and international bodies, cementing his status as a leading researcher in the field. His research interest includes bio-inspired robotics, space debris and space traffic management, AI/ML, HPC and quantum computing applications, small satellites, space sustainability, circular space economy, biomaterials and turbulence.