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Prof. em. Dr. Rajinder Singh


Conferences/invited lectures etc.

Part I - History of Science and Nobel Prizes

 Conference Organiser and Chairman of a Session: Emergence of Modern Science in India. The conference was supported by the Indian National Science Academy, Delhi (http://www.insaindia.res.in/pdf/Conference_notice.pdf). 2018.

  1. Seventy Years Ago - The Instruments which Lead to the Discovery of the Raman Effect, The International Society for the History and Philosophy of Science - Symposium of Scientific Instruments Commission, Soroe/Denmark July 20-25, 1998. 
  2. Raman spectroscopy and its instrumentation, (Poster), The International Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, Oxford/England, September 4-8, 2000.    
  3. Sir CV Raman and the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. Colloquium, History of Science Department, University of Aarhus/Denmark, September 23, 2000.
  4. Sir CV Raman and the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930. Lecture, Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen/Denmark, September 25, 2000.
  5. The Raman effect, '... one of the most convincing proofs of the quantum nature of light', 100 years of quantum mechanics, International Symposium: Development of quantum mechanics between 1925 and 1935, Berlin/Germany, December 14-16, 2000. 
  6. The Nobel Laureate C.V. Raman and his musical instruments, Symposium Scientific Instrument Commission, International Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, Stockholm/Sweden, October 15-19, 2001. 
  7. The Nobel Prize controversy between CV Raman and the Russian LI Mandelstam and GS Landsburg. Colloquium at the Kopernikus University, Torun/Poland, November 30, 2001. 
  8. JC Bose FRS and some of his scientific instruments, Symposium Scientific Instrument Commission, International Society for the History and Philosophy of Science, Athens/Greece, September 9-14, 2002. 
  9. Poster Presentation with Falk Riess, Entwicklung und Anwendungen der Ramanspektroskopie, Tag der Physik, Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg/Germany, February 6, 2002.
  10. "Das Weltbild Indien" - Indian cosmology, Institute of the History of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Technology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg/Germany, Jan. 14, 2003. 
  11. Participated: The International Conference on “From the itinerant lecturers of the 18th century to popularizing physics in the 21st century - exploring the relationship between learning and entertainment”, Pongana, Como/Italy, June 1-6, 2003. 
  12. Das Weltbild in Hindu, Buddhist und Dschian Religionen, Colloquium at the University of Oldenburg, 2003. 
  13. "India's" Nobel nominators and nominee in the first half of the twentieth century, Colloquium at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, November 24, 2004. 
  14. How to win a Nobel Prize - The example of CV Raman, Colloquium at the University of Hamburg, Institute for the History of Science, Technology and Mathematics, Hamburg/Germany, December 6, 2004. 
  15. Albert Einstein's light quanta and the reception in India, 11th Conference of the German Physical Society "Einstein Jahr 2005", History of Physics, Berlin/Germany, March 07-09 March 2005. 
  16. Albert Einstein's light quanta and Bengal based physicists, Seminar on "Albert Einstein and S.N. Bose", conducted by the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Goethe Institute, Embassy of Switzerland, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Bangladesh, Dacca/Bangladesh, April 30th - 1st May 2005. 
  17. Physics Nobel Prizes: Bengal based nominators and nominee - The cases of CV Raman, MN Saha and SN Bose, Seminar on Historical and Philosophical Work: Physicists in the 20th Century, Goethe Institute Dacca and Physical Society of Bangladesh, Dacca/Bangladesh, May 2, 2005. 
  18. Writing the History of 20th Century Physics in India: Problems and Peculiarities - The C.V. Raman Example, 88th Conference of the German Society for the History of Medizine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg/Germany, 23rd-25th Sept. 2005. 
  19. Reconstruction of Historical Instruments and their Role in Science Education, History and Popularisation of Science, Zakir Husain Education Centre – Social Study of Sciences, Jawaharal Nehru University, Delhi/India, 29th, March 2006. 
  20. CV Raman and his contact with European Men of Science in political context, European Society for the History of Science, Cracow, September, 6-9th, 2006. The Global and the Local - The History of Science and the Cultural Integration of Europe Cracow/Poland. Sept. 6-9, 2006. 
  21. Early history of the IACS, CV Raman and the discovery of the Raman effect, S.N. Sen Memorial Lecture at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkatta, March 5th, 2008. 
  22. How to win the Nobel Prize – Learning from Sir CV Raman, Indian Institute of Science, Technology and Research, Kolkatta, March 5th, 2008. 
  23. Chandrasekhra Venkata Raman (1888-1970) - 80 Jahre Raman-Effekt, University of Hamburg,  May 19, 2008.
  24. When the research style clashes – Max Born and CV Raman: Lattice dynamics controversy, European Society for the History of Science, 3rd Conference in Vienna, 10.th – 12th September, 2008 
  25. Emergence of experimental physics in India and a short local history of scientific instruments in the first half of the 20th century, Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker – Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft - Geschichte der Materialforschung, March 24th-27th, 2009, Göttingen. 
  26. An Unsuccessful example of the transmission of knowledge - Indian Astronomical Society of India, 4th Conference of European Society for the History of Science, Barcelona, Nov. 18.-20 Nov. 2010. 
  27. "Kolkata - Nobel City" - Nobel Prize nominators and nominees from Kolkata in the fields of Peace, Literature, Medicine & Physiology, Chemistry and Physics, Dr. Triguna Sen Memorial Lecture, Alumni Association, University of Jadavpur, Jan. 10, 2011. 
  28. Kolkata and her Physics/Chemistry Nobel Prize nominators and nominees - For example - PC Ray, NR Dhar, MN Saha, CV Raman, SK Mitra, DM Bose et. al., National Council of Education - Bengal, University of Jadavpur, Jan. 9, 2011. 
  29. Department of Physics and its Nobel Physicists, 100th Anniversary of the Department of Physics, University of Calcutta, Jan. 7-8, 2016.
  30. The real cost of a Nobel Prize winning discovery - Raman effect, Emergence of Modern Science in India, Indian National Science Academy, Delhi, March 14-16, 2018.
  31. Going beyond the big three of Calcutta physics: D.M. Bose, S.K. Mitra and B.B. Ray, (ibid.)
  32. C.V. Raman, His students and Calcutta School of Physics, S.K. Mitra Memorial Lecture, Indian Science News Association, Oct. 4, 2018.
  33. Chemistry and Physics Nobel Prizes - India's Contribution, invited lecture by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and the National Academy of Science, India (Delhi Chapter), Oct. 9, 2018.
  34. CV Raman and the Nobel Prize, IISER Mohali, Oct. 10, 2018.
  35. Kadareswar Banerjee and his interaction with C.V. Raman and S.N. Bose, 128th Anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose and Gold Jubilee celebration of Science and Technology, Government of India, Jan. 1, 2021.
  36. Physics/Chemistry Nobel Prizes and India's contribution, ASET Forum, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, Feb. 19, 2021.
  37. Vignettes from Raman's life, Society for promotion of Science and Technology in India (SPSTI) and Chandigarh Chapter of National Academy of Sciences, India, Feb. 27, 2021.
  38. Bibha Chowdhuri - India's High Energy Particle Physicist as A Star in Heaven, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, Oct. 22, 2021.
  39. My experience in science teaching & writing history  of science, Punjab State Council for Science & Technology in collaboration with State Council of Educational Research & Training, Aug. 2, 2022.
  40. The Golden Era of Indian Physics - Working conditions, Physics Department, Punjab University, Aug. 5, 2022.
  41. The Golden Era of Indian Physics, IIT Ropar, Aug. 5, 2022.
  42. Discovery of the Raman  efffect in historical context, IISER Mohali & Society of the Promotion of   Science and Technology of India, Aug. 4, 2022.
  43. Pioneer women physicists of India - Bibha Chowdhuri and Purnima Sinha, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Aug. 8, 2022.
  44. Pioneer women physicists of India - Bibha Chowdhuri and Purnima Sinha, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Aug. 17, 2022
  45. Lesser known but equally important Indian physicists - Part 1: B.B. Ray and S.K. Mitra, ASET Forum, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India, Dec. 16, 2022.
  46. Lesser known but equally important Indian physicists - Part 2: N.R. Sen, S.R. Khastgir, and S.D. Chatterjee, ASET, TIFR, Mumbai, Jan. 6, 2023.
  47. Making science attractive, A talk with All India Radio, Union Territory Chandigarh. Organised by Punjab State Council for Science & Technology in collaboration with State Council of Educational Research & Training, April 3, 2023. Broadcasted  on April 17, 2023.
  48. Launching of the books: "S.R. Khastgir - A Pioneer of Radio Physics and Atmospheric Science" & "The Dazzling Dawn - Physics Department of Calcutta University (1916-36). University of Calcutta, Physics Department, April 5, 2023. 
  49. Interview with Ms. Reeta Sharam, PTC Television, Chandigarh, Punjab. July 20, 2023.
  50. Books released by Physics Department, Panjab University & Chandigarh Vigyan Parishad: 'Bal Mokand Anand - His life and science across the partition of India', Physics Association, PU, 2023; & Bal Mokand Anand - His life and Science, Shaker Publisher, Düren 2023. July 21, 2023.
  51. Science and Life of Prof. Syamadas Chatterjee, Jadavpur University, Aug. 2, 2023.
  52. Two jewels of undivided Bengal - U.N. Brahmachari and Jyotis Chandra Ray, Indian Institute of Chemical Biolology, Jadavpur, Aug. 3, 2023.
  53. 'Om Parkash Vig - A pioneer of natural products', Singh R., Bari S.S. The book released by Ajay K. Sood FRS (Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India) & Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University Chandigarh, Oct. 1, 2024.
  54. 'Nobel Stories - Luminaries of Indian Science', Singh R., Arora J.K., Bath K.S., Thakur M. The book released by Ajay K. Sood FRS (Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India) & DR. Rajat Sandhir, Director, PI-RAHI, Panjab University Chandigarh, Oct. 1, 2024. 
  55.  Participated in 'Circus of Science' in Ambala City. The event was organised by the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology of India, Oct. 4, 2024.
  56. Launching of our (R. Singh & S.C. Roy) book, Chandrima Shaha - A lifelong journey of scientific inquiry, Shaker Publisher, Düren 2024; by Indian National Science Academy, Delhi, March 8, 2025.
  57. Bibha Choudhuri - From an unknown scientist to a star in heaven and on earth, IISER, Mohali, April 3, 2025.
  58. Sir C.V. Raman FRS: From the discovery of the Raman effect to the Physics Nobel Prize, Chandigarh University Punjab, April 4, 2025. 
  59. Expert’s Talk - Chemistry and Physics Nobel Prizes – India’s Contribution. Chandigarh University, Oct. 9, 2025. 
  60. Lecture - Time and Science of K. Banerjee, B.B. Ray, P.N. Ghosh, and S.C. Sirkar, IACS, Oct. 13, 2025. 
  61. Book launching - “P.N. Ghosh – The Pioneer of Applied Physics in India“; and lecture on “Chemistry and Physics Nobel Prizes – India’s Contribution“. University of Calcutta, Oct. 14, 2025. 
  62. Instruments and research facilities behind the discovery of the Raman effect. Second Public Engagement Lecture. Birla Industrial and Technical Museum, Kolkata. Oct. 17, 2025. 
  63. Special invitation of the Educational Conference ‘Walther Nernst – From Wąbrzeźno to Nobel Prize’. Lecture: “Walther Nernst and the Nobel Prize“, & Discussion: ‘Nernst and his life, especially his role in the WWI and WWII‘. Nov. 18, 2025.
  64. Book launch - Nagrody Nobla z chemii i fizyki oraz polski wkład – studium przypadku Walthera Nernsta. (The Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics and the Polish Contribution – A Case Study of Walther Nernst). Nov. 18, 2025. 
  65. Invited talk - Wąbrzeźno Council of Senior and Junior citizens. Lecture on “Indian Culture and Traditions”. Nov. 19, 2025. 
  66. Book Launch: Girish Sahni: A Life in Science and Service. Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh. Jan. 24, 2026. 
  67. Building Science Against the Odds: The Legacy of J.C. Ray. Calcutta Consortium on Human Genetics, Monabikash Kendra, Kolkata. Feb. 6, 2026. 
  68. Book Launch: Life of J.C. Ray – A Story of Resilience and Triumph. Calcutta Consortium on Human Genetics, Monabikash Kendra, Kolkata. Feb. 6, 2026. 
  69. Experts’ Talk: Har Gobind Khorana and His Life. Chandigarh University. Feb. 17, 2026. 
  70. Keynote Address: Science, Migration, and the Nobel Prize: A Historiographical Study of Har Gobind Khorana (1922–2011). Sixth Memorial Lecture of Har Gobind Khorana, organised by INST Mohali, in association with NABI Mohali and Punjab State Council of Science and Technology. Feb. 17, 2026. 
  71. Bibha Chowdhuri’s Legacy. National Science Day - Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat. Chandigarh University. Feb. 27, 2026. 
  72. Indian Nobel Prize Nominators and Nominees in Chemistry and Physics (1901–1974). National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. March 2, 2026.


Conferences/invited lectures etc.

Part II - Science Education

Dr. Rajinder Singh was Head of the European Union Projects (Erasmus+, E-Twinning & Comenius) at the  GTS 2001 School, Syke, Germany.


European Union – Seminars and Projects

  1. E-Twinning-Kontaktseminar für belgische, deutsche und niederländische Lehrkräfte (eTwinning contact seminar for teachers from Belgium, Germany and the Niederlands) Krefeld, Germany, ), Sept. 28, 2006. 
  2. Comenius contact seminar: Traces, traditions, treasures around us, Osnabrück, Germany, Nov. 2-5, 2006.
  3. E-Twinning contact seminar, Maastricht, Holland, Oct. 9.-10., 2009.
  4. New ways of teaching sustainable development, Comenius contact seminar, Amiens, France, Oct. 15-18, 2009.
  5. Preparatory visit to plan Erasmus+ Project, Silivri Turgut Reis Ilkogretim Okulu, Fatih mahallesi Zükür Mektep sokak No:2 Silivri, Istanbul, Turkey, Aug. 2012.

 

Comenius Project (2010-2012). Setting a seed for Change

(Participating schools from France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Spain, UK).

Summary: This student-led European project promotes awareness of everyday resource overuse and encourages sustainable practices. Students will explore ways to reduce energy, paper, food, and water waste by learning measurement techniques and developing creative solutions. Each school will showcase their efforts with a recycled exhibition item, compost food waste to grow vegetables for healthy meals, and support active lifestyles through sports activities. The goal is to foster responsibility and inspire a global shift toward sustainability.

 

Conferences at the following schools

  1. GTS 2001 School, Syke, Germany, Nov. 2010.
  2. Colegiul National “Ion C. Bratianu”, Pitesti, Romania, March 2012.
  3. IES Fernandez Vallin, Gijon, Spain, January 2011.
  4. Lycee Paul-Claudel, Laon, (Aisne, Picardie), Laon, France, May 2011.
  5. Istituto Tecnico Industriale di Stato "Giulio Natta", Bergamo, Italy, Sept. 2011.
  6. Morecambe Road School, Morecambe, UK, Dez. 2011.

 

EU Erasmus+ Project (2012-2014): Mission into the Future - A quest for sustainability

Participating Countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, U.K.)

Summary: Mission into the Future (MF) is a collaborative project connecting schools across Europe to explore global sustainability. Focusing on three main themes—environment, economics, and society—the project aims to expand students' understanding from a European perspective. Supported by seven national agencies, the initiative began with a planning visit in Turkey and spans two years:

  • Year 1: Investigates the causes and effects of global warming and explores renewable energy.
  • Year 2: Examines the future role of students as European citizens, studying national challenges and political responses.

The project features hands-on research, site visits, and practical activities to inspire debate and creativity. Each school contributes by focusing on specific sustainability topics like renewable energy, recycling, and future solutions.

 

Conferences at the following schools

  1. GTS 2001 School, Syke, Germany, Nov. 2012.
  2. 6th Secondary School of Drama, GR11 - Anatoliki Makedonia, Thraki, Greece, Feb. 2013.
  3. Holly Lodge Girls’ College, Queen Drive, West Derby, Liverpool, UK, May 2013.
  4. Instituto Comprensivo Statale "Marco Polo" - Calvizzano (Napoli), General secondary school (EDU-SCHSec), Calvizzano, Italy, Nov. 2013.
  5. Ichthus Lyceum, General secondary school (EDU-SCHSec), Driehuis, Holland, Feb. 2014.
  6. Silivri Turgut Reis Ilkogretim Okulu, Fatih mahallesi Zükür Mektep sokak No:2 Silivri, Istanbul, Turkey, May 2014.

 

Seminars and workshops related to Science Education

  1. Participation in international symposium “Learning by doing – Experiments and Instruments in the History of Science Teaching”, April 4th-5th, 2009, Regensburg, Germany.
  2. Nadelberg J., Singh Rajinder, Experience with student-run businesses at the GTS 2001 School (Erfahrung mit Schüler-Firmen an der GTS 2001), May 23, 2009.
  3. Goltermann R., Singh Rajinder, Joy of Research – Students Discover the Natural Sciences Using Physics as an Example, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 21, 2009. (Freude am Forschen - Schüler entdecken die Naturwissenschaften am Beispiel Physik, Pädagogische Woche, Universität Oldenburg, Sept. 21, 2009).
  4. Singh Rajinder, Krah B., Komorek M., Pahl E., Nawarath D., Physics Experiments for Primary Science Education – Workshop, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2009. (Die physikalischen Experimente für den Sachunterricht - Workshop, Pädagogische Woche, Universität Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2009).
  5. Participated: German Physical Society - Training Course for Physics Teachers, History of Physics, Bad Honnef, October 23–27, 2009. (Teilgenommen: DPG-Fortbildungskurs für Physiklehrer, Geschichte der Physik, Bad Honnef, 23.- 27. Oktober 2009).
  6. Goltermann R., Singh Rajinder, Wordtmann W., With Energy in the School (Poster), Symposium: Energy Education, University of Oldenburg, Feb. 14–15, 2010. (Mit Energie in der Schule (Poster), Symposium: Energiebildung, Universität Oldenburg, Feb. 14.-15., 2010).
  7. Singh R., Komorek M., Krah B., Pahl E., Peters S., Physics Experiments for Primary Science Education – Workshop, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2010. (Die physikalischen Experimente für den Sachunterricht - Workshop, Pädagogische Woche, Universität Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2010).
  8. Singh R., Heinicke S., Krah B., Experimenting with Fire and Flames – Workshop, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2010. (Experiment mit Feuer und Flamme - Workshop, Pädagogische Woche, Universität Oldenburg, Sept. 22, 2010).
  9. Singh R., Wordtmann W., Experiments on Solar Energy – Workshop, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 21, 2010. (Experimente der Solarenergie - Workshop, Pädagogische Woche, Universität Oldenburg, Sept. 21, 2010).
  10. Singh R., Krah B., Wordtmann W., Simple and genius experiments of solar energy, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 2011. 
  11. Singh R., Goltermann R., Wordtmann W., School profile and projects at the GTS 2001 Syke, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 2011.
  12. Singh R., Wordtmann W., Krah B., Young Researchers Context from primary school to college level, Educational Week, University of Oldenburg, Sept. 2011.
  13. (Renewable) Energy in Indian and German school books - A comparative study, University of Oldenburg, Feb. 8, 2011.