Assistant Professor Christ University, Bengaluru, India, 560029. India
Dr. Abhinav Singhal is an accomplished researcher and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science (Mathematics) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR Campus, Ghaziabad. With a deep-rooted passion for Theoretical and Computational Seismology, his work explores seismic wave propagation in advanced materials like piezoelectric and piezomagnetic composites. He is recognized for his innovative approach and interdisciplinary expertise, combining seismology with applied mathematics. 💡
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🎓 Education
Dr. Singhal earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad under the guidance of Dr. Sanjeev A. Sahu. His doctoral thesis titled “Analysis of Seismic Wave Transference in Layered Structures including Piezo-composites with distinct interfacial conditions” reflects his dedication to advanced geophysical modeling. Prior to that, he qualified prestigious national exams including IIT-JAM (AIR 85), GATE 2014 (AIR 369), and ISM-JRF (AIR 3). 🎓📘
👨🏫 Experience
Dr. Singhal began his academic journey as a Teaching Assistant at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2016–2018), where he taught Numerical Analysis. He then worked as an Assistant Professor at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Sciences (2018–2020), and MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (2020–2021), where he taught subjects like Partial Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics. Currently, he contributes to CHRIST University, actively engaging in academic and administrative roles including IQAC, NBA, and Research Coordination. 🧑🏫📊
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Singhal’s core research interests lie in Theoretical and Computational Seismology, particularly in the study of regional wave propagation across layered structures and smart materials. His work explores wave behaviors in piezoelectric, piezomagnetic, and FGPM media, focusing on both shear horizontal and anti-plane waves, using methods from applied mathematics. He is passionate about integrating flexoelectric, viscoelastic, and fractional-order models in geophysical modeling. 🌍📐
🏆 Awards
🎖️ In recognition of his outstanding research contributions, Dr. Abhinav Singhal was honored with the Research Appreciation Award (2019) by the Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Sciences, Andhra Pradesh. His commitment to academic excellence and scientific innovation continues to inspire students and peers alike.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Dr. Singhal has authored numerous high-impact research papers in SCI/SCIE journals, most of which focus on wave propagation in smart and layered materials. His works are widely cited, showcasing his contribution to the field. Below are his major publications:
🧠 Theoretical investigation of SH wave transmission in magneto electro‐elastic structure having imperfect interface using approximating method — Applied Physics A (2024), Cited by: X
🌀 Nonlinear Surface Effects Study… in Orthotropic Piezoelectric Materials — Journal of Applied Mechanics (ASME) (2024), Cited by: X
💥 Love-type wave velocity in bedded piezo-structure — ZAMM (2024), Cited by: X
🔧 SH and Anti-plane SH waves in Orthotropic Piezoelectric Quasicrystal — Acta Mechanica (2024), Cited by: X
🧩 Surface wave in flexoelectric plate with viscoelastic coating — Physica Scripta (2024), Cited by: X
🧲 Interface Effects in Piezoelectric Quasicrystal — Acta Mechanica Sinica (2024), Cited by: X
⚙️ Surface wave velocity in rheological models with flexoelectric effect — J. Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng. (2025), Cited by: X
🔍 Imperfect interfaces in cobalt ferrite plates — Discover Materials (2024), Cited by: X
🔬 Wave signals for nanosensor applications using PZT models — Acta Mechanica (2025), Cited by: X
🌊 Surface Acoustic Waves in Piezoelectric Plate — Int. J. of Dynamics and Control (2024), Cited by: X
🧱 Wave reflection in pre-stressed solids with dual porosity — European J. of Mechanics – A/Solids (2025), Vol. 111, Article: 105565. IF: 4.3
🌐 Size-dependent surface wave in fractured porous seabed — Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures (2025), IF: 3.6