About

Mr. Rahul Singla is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at NIILM University, Kaithal. He has earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and holds a postgraduate degree in Physics, providing his with a strong grounding in theoretical concepts and applications of the discipline. With his academic and research background, he actively contributes to teaching, research activities, and curriculum development. His research interests include 2D materials/heterostructures for Magnetism and Photovoltaics, Hybrid Halide Perovskite Solar Cells, Novel Materials for Permanent magnets, Spintronic Materials and allied areas of materials research. Mr. Rahul Singla has published several research papers in reputed Scopus-indexed journals, reflecting his consistent involvement in quality research and scientific innovation. He is deeply committed to research-oriented teaching and to mentoring students in scientific investigation, thereby promoting academic excellence in the field of physics.

Professional Activities

Professional Development Activities

Research Papers:

1. Signature of magnetism in 2D-chromia: 2D analog of the natural a-Cr2O3 mineral and its heterostructure with graphene†

Renu Singla, Rahul Singla, Sarvesh Kumar, Timothy A. Hackette and Manish K. Kashyap, Materials Advances(Accepted). 

2. Tuning of magnetism and band gap in 2D-Chromia via strain engineering,

Rahul Singla, Renu Singla, Pankaj Kumar, Yogesh Chauhan, G.S.S. Saini, and Manish K. Kashyap, Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics (Accepted).

3. Robust strain‑mediated ferromagnetism of 2D‑Mn2O3: A DFT study,

Pankaj Kumar, Renu Singla, Rahul Singla,Sarvesh Kumar, Hardev S. Saini, Manish K. Kashyap(Accepted).

4. Defect mediated electronic properties and robust magnetism of two dimensional ε-Mn2O3,

Pankaj Kumar, Renu Singla, Rahul Singla, Sarvesh Kumar, Hardev S. Saini, Manish K. Kashyap (Accepted).

5. Assessment of magnetic response in Graphene/Cr2Ge2Te6 van der waals heterostructure for spintronics.

Rahul Singla,Pankaj Kumar, Renu Singla, Sarvesh Kumar, Manish K. Kashyap, G.S.S. Saini, The European Physical Journal B (Communicated).

 

Workshop and Conference: 

1. Participated (Poster Presentation), Three days National Workshop on Material Design and Processing organized by School of Physical Sciences (SPS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi & Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) on May 08-10, 2023.

2. Participated, One Day National Seminar on From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development organized by NIILM University,Kaithal on Aug 12,2024.

3.  Participated, One Day Faculty Development Program on Competency Based Assessment organized by School of  Commerence & Management and Centre for Professional Development, NIILM University,Kaithal on Sep 07,2024.

4. Participated, One Day International  Multidisciplinary Conference on Multidisciplinary & Sustainable Development : Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities organized by CPD and IQAC,NIILM University,Kaithal on Dec 21,2024.

5.  Participated, One Day National Seminar on Innovative  Technology and Scientific Solutions for a Sustainable Future organized by School of Sciences, CPD and R & D Cell,NIILM University,Kaithal on Feb 28,2025.

6.  Participated, One Day National Intellectual Property  Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property office, India on Mar 20,2025.

7.  Participated, Two Days ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Sustainable Development  and Energy Security: An Interdisciplinary Approach organized by NIILM University,Kaithal on July 15-16,2025.

8. Participated (Oral Presentation), Four days 2nd International Conference on Advances in Condensed and Nano Materials organized by Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh on Oct. 27,28–30, 2025.

9. Participated, Two Days AICTE Sponsored National Conference  on Indigenous Knowledge System and Recent Advances in Science,Management, Engineering & Technology for Sustainable Development organized by NIILM University,Kaithal on Oct 30-31,2025. 

Books/ Patents/ Projects

Professional Affiliations:

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Qualifications: M.Sc. Physics & CSIR-NET, Ph.D.*

Work Experience: 6.5

Research Interest: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics