Ranchi: Dr Smita Singh was conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Materials and Polymer Chemistry at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. The degree was presented by BIT Mesra Chairman C.K. Birla, while ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan congratulated her and wished her success in her research career.
BIT Vice-Chancellor Dr Indranil Manna also extended his congratulations on her academic achievement. Expressing gratitude, Dr Singh thanked her mentor Dr Gautam Sen and her late former guide Prof. Jai Prakash Pandey for their constant support and inspiration. She also acknowledged her parents, Abhay Kumar Singh and Kiran Singh, for their lifelong encouragement.
Dr Singh has published 34 research papers in reputed national and international journals, holds a patent granted by the Indian Patent Office, and has an upcoming book publication. She has also chaired several international conferences and continues to pursue excellence in academic and scientific research.