Prof. (Dr.) Bihari Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Bihari Singh is a distinguished Indian chemistry professor, researcher and academic administrator from Bihar, whose career has been closely associated with A. N. College, Patna, and the field of chemistry and environmental science. Over several decades, he has contributed to higher education, scientific research, environmental studies, and academic activities.

Born on 2 November 1951, Prof. Singh pursued his education in chemistry with distinction. He completed his B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry in 1969, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry in 1971, in which he was awarded a Gold Medal for securing first position in the university. He subsequently obtained his Ph.D. from Patna University in 1984 and was awarded a D.Sc. from the University of Allahabad in 2001.

Prof. Singh began his teaching career at A. N. College, Patna, joining as a permanent Lecturer in Chemistry on 20 August 1976. He was promoted to Reader in 1986 and subsequently became Professor of Chemistry in 1992. During his long association with the institution, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry and also as Professor-in-Charge of the Postgraduate Department of Environmental Sciences. He additionally served as Professor-in-Charge (Principal) of A. N. College, Patna, from 1 February 2016 to 16 October 2016.

Prof. Singh has maintained a strong research orientation throughout his career. He has successfully guided 20 scholars for Ph.D. degrees, including researchers associated with Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. His research interests have included chemistry, environmental science, water quality, fluorosis and environmental pollution. His academic record lists 47 research papers in reputed national and international journals, 24 contributions in books on chemistry and environmental education, and 10 contributory articles and study materials.

Among his major research projects was a study of different aspects of physical defluorination and its relationship with drinking-water quality in selected areas of Bihar, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Another major project concerned an integrated fluorosis-mitigation programme in fluorosis-endemic areas of Bihar, involving water-quality monitoring and surveillance in collaboration with UNICEF Bihar, CSIR-NIEERI, ICMR-NIRTH Jabalpur and the Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Bihar.

Prof. Singh has been associated with several scientific organisations, including the Indian Science Congress Association (Life Member), Indian Chemical Society Kolkata (Life Member and Fellow), Institution of Chemists India Kolkata (Life Member and Fellow), International Society for Fluoride Research (Life Member) and the Association of Chemistry Teachers TIFR Mumbai (Life Member). He has participated in international scientific events in the United States, Canada, Thailand and Sri Lanka, and has delivered invited lectures and served as radio broadcaster through All India Radio and Doordarshan Bihar.