Omender Singh | Textile Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Omender Singh, Indian Institute of Technology, India.

Omender is a dedicated researcher in the field of Textile Engineering and Fibre Science, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at IIT Delhi. With a strong academic background and a passion for innovation, he has worked on advanced projects such as the development of high-energy absorbent helmets using 3D woven composites. His research interests span across R&D, quality control, and sustainable textile practices. Omender has published multiple papers in international journals and actively participates in national and international conferences. He is recognized for his patience, team spirit, and punctuality. 🧑‍🔬✨

Publication profile

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Education & Experience

Ph.D. (Textile Engineering and Fibre Science) – IIT Delhi (2020-2024)
M.Tech (Textile Technology and Management) – NIT Jalandhar (2018-2020)
B.Tech (Textile Engineering) – JNGEC Sundernagar, HPTU (2014-2018)
Assistant in multiple R&D projects focused on textile composites and helmets
Internships and trainings in spinning, textile design, and 3D composites

Suitability for The Award

Omender is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his notable achievements in Textile Engineering with a specific focus on 3D-woven structural composites, helmet design, and eco-friendly textile processing. His research contributions and consistent academic performance, combined with practical industry experience, underline his ability to innovate and lead in his field. His key projects and numerous publications showcase his dedication to advancing textile technology, making him a deserving nominee for the award.

Professional Development ()

Omender has actively developed his expertise through various training and workshops, including industrial training at Aarti International and short courses on Medical Textiles, Tissue Engineering, and Finite Element Modelling. His Ph.D. research focuses on designing energy-efficient helmets using advanced 3D weaving technology. His hands-on experience with projects in antimicrobial textile finishes and eco-friendly dyeing highlights his interest in sustainable textile solutions. Along with his technical expertise, he’s also honed his skills in CAD tools such as Solidworks and LS Dyna. Omender continually seeks opportunities to advance in textile innovation and contribute to sustainable practices. 🧑‍🏫

Research Focus

Omender’s research revolves around 3D woven structural composites, particularly in creating innovative solutions for high-energy absorbent helmets, making a significant impact on safety gear technology. His work emphasizes the intersection of composite materials and textile engineering, exploring sustainable alternatives and enhanced materials for aerospace and defense applications. His past projects have included eco-friendly dyeing techniques and antimicrobial textile finishes. Omender’s focus is on transforming traditional textile applications through cutting-edge composite technologies and contributing to safer and greener materials in the industry. 👨‍🔬

Awards and Honors ()

1st Prize at IJTRC ’23 for presenting a poster on 3D woven composites
GATE cleared (2018, 2020, 2022)
Published multiple research papers in international journals
Attended several national and international conferences
Best Project Award during his M.Tech for eco-friendly dyeing techniques

Publication Top Notes

Review: a developmental perspective on protective helmets – O Singh, BK Behera, Journal of Materials Science 58 (15), 6444-6473 (Cited by 11) – 2023
Investigation of Role of Cell Geometry on Compression Behavior of 3-D Woven Hemp Honeycomb Composites – S Omender, Z Kamble, BK Behera, Journal of Textile & Apparel Technology & Management (JTATM) 12 (Cited by 10) – 2022
Geometrical modeling and experimental validation of 3D woven honeycomb fabric for lightweight aircrew helmet liner manufacturing – O Singh, J Sharma, P Singh, BK Behera, The Journal of The Textile Institute, 1-12 (Cited by 5) – 2023
Structural improvement of 3D woven honeycomb composite liner for enhanced energy absorption and impact performance in aircrew helmet – O Singh, BK Behera, Journal of Composite Materials 58 (14), 1619-1640 (Cited by 3) – 2024
A comparative analysis of 3D woven honeycomb-based aircrew helmet liners against Nomex and Aluminum alternatives – O Singh, BK Behera, N Thakur, S Bahl, Physica Scripta 99 (6), 065228 (Cited by 2) – 2024
Eco-Friendly Vat Dyeing of Cotton Using Alkaline Iron (II) Salt as Reducing Agent – O Singh, JN Chakraborty, Tekstilec 63 (4) (Cited by 2) – 2020
Surface engineering of textile structural composites with ZnO nanorods and graphene nanofillers for aircrew helmet applications – O Singh, BK Behera, Polymer Composites (Cited by 1) – 2024
A numerical study on high-velocity impact behaviour of ceramic composite laminates – N Thakur, P Kumar, RS Bharj, S Bahl, O Singh, P Sharma, Physica Scripta 98 (11), 115031 (Cited by 1) – 2023

Conclusion

Omender’s dedication to research, innovative contributions to composite materials for helmet design, and eco-friendly textile processes make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His blend of academic achievements, hands-on project experience, and commitment to advancing textile engineering underscore his potential to make significant contributions to the industry. Awarding him this recognition would encourage continued innovation in his promising career.