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Dr. D. P. Singh (nee Dr. Devinder Pal Singh), born 1956, is an Indo-Canadian scientist,[1][2][3] educationist,[4][5] author[6][7] science fiction writer,[8] Sikh theologian,[9][10][11][12] and TV host.[13] As a widely travelled person, mostly for his academic research, and promotion of science[14][15] in developing countries, he has published about 100 research papers in Acoustics, Polymer Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science. Besides, he has published over 1000 general articles on the topics related to Science, Environment and Religion.[16]
Due to his outstanding contributions for the cultivation of scientific temper[17][18] and environmental awareness[19] among people, the Peace on Earth Organization, Canada, in 2010, honored him with the "Life Time Achievement Award". Though he writes in English and Punjabi, his works have also been translated into Hindi, Shahmukhi, and Marathi languages.
Early life
Born in 1956, at Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, Devinder received M.Sc. (Physics) degree from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 1978. Started his professional career at SGGS Khalsa College, Chandigarh, India. In 1986, received Ph.D. degree from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Served several Higher Education institutions, as part of the Punjab Education Services, Govt. of Punjab, during 1980-2008. After joining Shivalik College, Nangal in 1980, he excelled in popular science communication in Punjabi and English languages, but later on focussed on Science fiction,[20] environmental[21][22] and theological writings.[9]
Career
After a 30 years long educational career, as Associate Professor in Physics, at Punjab Education Services, Govt. of Punjab, India, Dr. Singh moved to Canada in 2008. Herein, he founded[5] an educational Center, dedicated to helping University/College/Senior Secondary students to achieve their academic dreams in the fields of Physical Sciences, and Humanities. Since 2013, he has served as Director,[23] and Educational Consultant to several academic institutions[24][25] in GTA, Canada. During 2014-2020, he has worked as Associate Dean at International University of California,[26] USA and is currently working as Honorary Director, Center for Understanding Sikhism,[27] Mississauga, ON, Canada.
Works
Physics research
With about 100 research papers in Physics and allied fields to his credit[1] Dr. Singh has guided one dozen research students and supervised two M. Phil. theses. Besides, he established Acoustics Research Center, Mississauga, Canada to actively pursue his research interests[28] in Acoustics. Having participated in about 50 conferences/ seminars within Canada and abroad, he is a member of several international research societies.[29] In addition, he is the referee panel member of several reputed research journals of Canada, USA, Nigeria, and India.
Scientific literature
Besides publishing 20 books and about 1000 general articles on various aspects of science and technology,[30][31][32] he has also translated 4 books from English to Punjabi.
Science fiction writings
In the genre of science fiction, Dr. Singh has authored/published[8][33][34][35] two books for general readers, four books for children and about 45 stories, to date, in various newspapers and magazines of Canada, USA, India, and Pakistan in Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Sikh Theology
As Director, Center for Understanding Sikhism,[36] Mississauga Canada, he played a vital role in the promotion of teaching and research in Sikh Theology [37][38] in India and Canada. With three books, two booklets, and about 200 articles on Sikh theology to his credit, he has delivered about one dozen invited talks on ‘Sikh Religion and Philosophy,’ at various educational institutions within India and Canada. Five of his articles have been included in different books edited by eminent Sikh scholars. He has reviewed[39] thirteen books authored by eminent Sikh writers.
Media
Over 70 of his talks on Sikhism, science, and social topics have been telecast by Jhanjer TV, Sanjha Punjab TV, Channel Punjabi Toronto Dateline TV, Vision TV, and Hello Canada TV, Canada. He has also participated in the science programs of DD Punjabi, Doordarshan Jalandhar, Vision Punjab TV, Kharar, Punjab and Global Punjab TV, Chandigarh, India. Many of these talks are also available on Youtube.[40][41] About 50 of his radio programs [42] on science and religion have been broadcast by Ajj Di Awaz Radio, Desh Punjab Radio, Parvasi Radio, Punjabi Dunia, AVR Media Productions, Canada and All India Radio, Jalandhar, India.
Awards
- 2011 "Excellent writing Award" by Ajj Di Awaz Radio & Daily Punjabi, Canada
- 2010 "Life Time Achievement Award" by Peace on Earth Organization, Canada
- 2006 "Lala Hardyal Memorial Award" for best Science Communication in mass media by Paryas Kala Manch, Nangal, India
- 2003 "ISWA SAMMAN" for longstanding contribution to the popularisation of science, by Indian Sc. Writers’Association, N.Delhi, India
- 2001 "Principal Trilochan Singh Bhatia (Children Literature and Gian Vigyan) Award", by Punjabi Sath, Lambrhan, Jalandhar, India
- 2000 "Dr. M. S. Randhawa" (Gian Sahit) Award for the book Vigyan Prapatian ate Masle,[43] by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India
- 1997 "Sarvotam Bal Sahit Pustak Purskar" for his book Robot, Manukh te Kudrat, by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India
- 1994 "Hanibal Sahit Rattan Purskar" for his book C. V. Raman-Life and Times, by Sahit Rang Gathan (Sarang Lok) Шаблон:Webarchive, Chandigarh, India
- 1991 "Sarvotam Bal Sahit Pustak Purskar" for the book Satrang, by LDP, Govt. of Punjab, India
Video links
- World Earth Day: Impacts of COVID 19 on the Environment of Earth
- Universal Relevance of Guru Nanak's Teachings
- Qudrat in Guru Nanak's Bani
- Environmental Teaching in Sikhism
- Aamne-Samne: Exclusive Interview
External links
- Life and Teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, 1st May 2021, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Pb., India
- International Seminar on Guru Nanak's Philosophy and U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development, 23rd Nov. 2020, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Pb., India
- 4th Canadian Punjabi Conference, 5-6th July 2019, Punjabi Heritage Foundation Of Canada, Ottawa, Canada
- 36th World Religions Conference: End-of-Life Decisions, 20th Nov. 2016, University of Waterloo, Canada
- What is a Worthwhile Life? Seminar on Jivan Jach, 1st Dec. 2013, Sheridan College, Brampton, Canada
- Interview of Dr. Solomon Naz (Print Media), Christian Review: News Magazine, 2020
- Interview of Dr. Solomon Naz (e-Media), Christian Review: News Magazine, 2015
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- ↑ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਣੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਲੇਖਕ ਡਾ. ਡੀ. ਪੀ. ਸਿੰਘ, ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਨਾਲ ਇਕ ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ, Parvasi Weekly, Canada, 19 July 2019
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- ↑ ਤਾਲਾ-ਬੰਦੀ (ਵਿਗਿਆਨ ਗਲਪ ਕਹਾਣੀ), 5abi.com, Punjabi Kahani, 6 May 2020
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- ↑ Ekam Singh (7 June 2022). During the pandemic, Sikh temples have become a model for civic spaces, The Architect's Newspaper, USA.
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