Dr. Nirala Singh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nirala Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on energy storage and renewable fuels, with a laboratory dedicated to improving electrochemical processes to effectively utilize renewable electricity. Singh aims to develop cost-effective methods for converting electricity into useful storable products that can serve as transportation fuels and industrially needed chemicals. Her work includes experimental research in catalysis, electrocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalysis, emphasizing the understanding of driving reactions efficiently and selectively. Current research projects are centered on enhancing the kinetics of charge transfer in redox flow batteries, converting sunlight into renewable fuels, and developing innovative electrocatalysts for electrochemical wastewater remediation. Singh has published several articles in prestigious journals and has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

WRF Innovation Fellow

— Present

University of Washington Clean Energy Institute and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory •

Post Doctorate Research Scientist

— Present

University of Washington •

Awards

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Editor’s Choice

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NSF CAREER Award

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Movers & Shakers

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science