Dr. Iqbal Singh has been with Punjab Agricultural University since March, 2009. He joined Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sangrur as Assistant Professor (Agri. Engg.) in 2009 and later joined the Department of Renewable Energy Engineering in 2013, where he is currently serving as Scientist. His research focusses on torrefaction of biomass for high energy density, Solar thermal energy utilization for value addition of food products, bio-digested slurry management of biogas plants and dissemination of renewable energy technologies. Dr. Iqbal has handled ICAR-funded one project as PI and 10 research projects as Co-PI. He has published more than 25 research papers, 4 conference papers, and 2 extension articles, with 2 oral and 02 poster presentations at national and international conferences. He has guided 02 M.Tech. students, and taught 06 undergraduate and 4 postgraduate courses. He also serves as a technical reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and external examiner for Renewable energy courses.

Professional Accomplishments

 Research Projects completed

ICAR-AICRP (All India Coordinated Research Project on Energy in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries)

• Valorisation of paddy straw into industrially valuable products
• Development and evaluation of prototype for value addition of Paddy straw ash by silica extraction
• Design and development of semi-continuous type biogas plant for Paddy straw
• Biomethanation potential of Sweet Sorghum grown in waste water of sewage treatment plant at PAU
• Upscaling Bioenzymes Production from Organic Wastes and its use for Enhancing Biogas Generation from Paddy Straw
• Dissemination of paddy straw bale geyser technology for utilization in different sectors of society
• Development of solar-cum-biomass based dryer for drying of agricultural produce
• Energy auditing of cotton crop in Punjab state
• Energy and Carbon footprint analysis of PAU Biogas plants

Collaboration with GADVASU

• Co-investigated internal funded project entitled, “Waste to Wealth: Production and Characterization of livestock waste based products”.

Adhoc project funded by DST (Approved for 2025-2029)

• Center of Innovations to Foster Full Cycle Processing of Agriculture Waste to Wealth (PAWW)

Research Publications:

1. Sharma N, Phutela U G and Singh I (2023). Investigation on anaerobic codigestion potential of halotolerant microalgae chlorosarcinopsis eremi with paddy straw. Agric Res J (PAU). 60(6): 875-881.
2. Sharma N, Phutela U G, Khattra S K and Singh I (2023). Valorization of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) along with rice straw as feedstock for efficient bio-gasification. Eco. Env. & Cons. 29; 331-338.
3. Dogra R, Singh I, Singh M, Singh J and Kumar D (2024). Briquettes as an Alternative Fuel to Wood for Circular Economy in Paddy Straw. Int J of Bioresource and Stress Management. 15(6): 01-06.
4. Singh S K, Singh I, Singh H and Chalotra J (2024). Energy Consumption in Wheat-Rice Cropping System in Punjab. J of Agri. Engg. (India). 61 (4): 610-620.
5. Singh I, Singh S and Bhatia S (2024). Honey moisture reduction on the Inclined Plate System: Optimization of Process Parameters. https://doi.org/1007/s13197-024 -06139-1.

Awards and Recognitions:  Nil