AMBRISH SINGH

@nagalanduniversity.ac.in

PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
NAGALAND UNIVERSITY

Dr. Ambrish Singh is working as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, India. He worked in the School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, China for 9 years before coming to Nagaland. Dr. Singh is included as a Fellow in the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). His research interests are mainly focused on corrosion, electrochemistry, green chemistry, quantum chemistry, smart coatings, polymers, nano-materials, composites, and petroleum engineering. He got the prestigious Sichuan 1000 Talent Award from the Sichuan government, China for his outstanding research contributions as a faculty. He got the President’s Award for exceptional post-doctoral research work. He also received the Young Scientist Award from UPCST, Lucknow, India. He has published more than 160 SCI peer-reviewed research papers in high impact journals. He is acting as reviewer for more than 43 high impact journals and editor for few journals.

EDUCATION

22/06/2008 to 10/05/2011 Ph.D., Applied Chemistry, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal
University (Supervisor: Dr. V. K. Singh) UP College, Varanasi
and (Co-Supervisor: Prof. M. A. Quraishi) Department of
Applied Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras
Hindu University,

01/07/2005 to 31/07/2007 M.Sc. Chemistry, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal
University (Supervisor: Prof. A. K. Singh)


01/07/2002 to 01/06/2005 B.Sc., Department of Chemistry, Veer Bahadur Singh
Purvanchal University

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Electrochemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
232

Scopus Publications

12303

Scholar Citations

62

Scholar h-index

162

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Polymeric solutions for combating corrosion: advancements and state of art
    V Venuh, L Letro, L Longkumer, T Sangtam, V Rutsa, AK Yimchunger, ...
    European Polymer Journal, 114684 , 2026
    2026
  • Plant extracts as environmentally benign corrosion inhibitors in protecting metals from acid media: a review
    V Rutsa, AK Yimchunger, T Sangtam, V Venuh, L Longkumer, L Letro, ...
    Chemical Papers, 1-17 , 2026
    2026
  • Comprehensive Experimental and Theoretical Study on the Adsorption and Corrosion Inhibition Performance of a Novel Imidazoline-Schiff Base for N80 Steel in HCl Solution
    W Liu, X Hou, A Singh, Z Zhang, Z Lin, H Cui
    Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102505 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Experimental and theoretical investigations of a novel imidazoline quaternary ammonium salt as an effective inhibitor of Q235 steel in 1 M HCl
    Y Song, P Wang, Z Tang, KR Ansari, H Li, A Singh, X Kong, Y Lin, ...
    Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 47 (3), 365-380 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 5
  • Benzopyran derivatives as polydentate chelating corrosion inhibitors: Natural products-based σ-donors and π-acceptor ligands
    C Verma, A Singh, A Alfantazi
    Coordination Chemistry Reviews 548, 217191 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Current advancements on magnesium alloy coatings for bioimplants: a closer look for biocompatibility and corrosion mitigation
    KR Ansari, A Singh, S Singh, A Singh, IH Ali, M Younas, Y Lin
    Corrosion Reviews 44 (1), 20240083 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Introduction and fundamentals of waste-derived catalysts
    V Rutsa, AK Yimchunger, A Singh
    Waste Derived Catalysts, 3-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Eco-catalysts from agricultural and plant material residues
    AK Yimchunger, V Rutsa, A Singh
    Waste Derived Catalysts, 175-193 , 2026
    2026
  • Lanthanide salts in sustainable corrosion protection: Chemistry, progress, mechanism, challenges and opportunities
    T Sangtam, C Verma, A Aier, L Letro, TN Hellen, L Longkumer, V Venuh, ...
    Coordination Chemistry Reviews 545, 217013 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Tailored carbon quantum dots from apple leaves for sustainable Corrosion inhibition
    Y Zhang, X Liu, A Singh, Y Jin, Y Qiang
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 185489 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Electrochemical and quantum chemical investigation on the adsorption behavior of pyrazole-pyridine derivative for corrosion protection of copper in sulfuric acid medium
    KR Ansari, A Singh, AK Alanazi, A Tripathi, FA Ansari, A Akmaral, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1346, 143225 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Eco-friendly corrosion inhibition: a review on the extraction and testing of plant-based inhibitors
    T Sangtam, L Longkumer, V Venuh, V Rutsa, AK Yimchunger, A Singh
    Chemical Papers 79 (12), 8253-8280 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Toward Molecular Design of High-Temperature Corrosion Inhibitors: A Comparative Study and Mechanistic Investigation of Conventional versus Fluorinated Imidazoline Surfactants …
    Y Song, P Wang, Z Tang, S Duan, KR Ansari, A Singh, X Kong, Y Lin, ...
    Electrochimica Acta, 147825 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Exploring the inhibitive performance of amino-dicarbonitrile derivative for Q235 steel protection in Cl 3 CCOOH solution: effect of temperature and synergism with …
    KR Ansari, A Singh, IH Ali, AK Alanazi, M Younas, Y Lin
    Corrosion Reviews 43 (5), 523-535 , 2025
    2025
  • Study on the Synergistic Corrosion Inhibition Effect of Metal Ion Modified Citrus Peel Extract on Q235 Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric Acid
    Z Tang, P Wang, Y Song, W Liu, KR Ansari, A Singh, Y Lin
    Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102172 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Grafting of Natural and Synthetic Polymers: An Approach to Improving Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency
    A Singh, V Venuh, AK Yimchunger, V Rutsa, L Longkumer, T Sangtam, ...
    2025
  • Comprehensive analysis of magnesium nitrate–urea coordination compounds: synthesis, characterization, and applications
    Z Djumanazarova, S Kadirova, N Kattayev, M Demir, E Berdimurodov, ...
    Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 22 (9), 2015-2030 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Synergistic mechanism and synergistic effect of two structurally complex imidazole derivatives forming a double adsorption layer
    Z Tang, P Wang, Y Song, S Duan, W Liu, KR Ansari, A Singh, Y Lin
    Applied Surface Science 701, 163239 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Enhanced Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel in HCl Solution by a Synergistic Mixture of Imidazopyridine Derivative and 2-Amino Benzimidazole: Experimental and Simulation Studies
    Y Song, P Wang, Z Tang, KR Ansari, H Li, A Singh, X Kong, Y Lin, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 143608 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Understanding the adsorption of imidazo-pyrimidine derivative corrosion inhibitor at the P110 steel/CO2+ H2S saturated simulated formation water interface: experimental and …
    KR Ansari, A Singh, A Tripathi, IH Ali, P Wang, MA Quraishi, AK Alanazi, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 173, 106149 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Green approach to corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid solutions by the extract of< i> Murraya koenigii</i> leaves
    MA Quraishi, A Singh, VK Singh, DK Yadav, AK Singh
    Materials Chemistry and Physics 122 (1), 114-122 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 696
  • Schiff’s base of pyridyl substituted triazoles as new and effective corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution
    KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Corrosion science 79, 5-15 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 500
  • Comprehensive investigation of steel corrosion inhibition at macro/micro level by ecofriendly green corrosion inhibitor in 15% HCl medium
    A Singh, KR Ansari, DS Chauhan, MA Quraishi, H Lgaz, IM Chung
    Journal of colloid and interface science 560, 225-236 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 461
  • Effect of electron donating functional groups on corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid: Experimental and quantum chemical study
    A Singh, KR Ansari, J Haque, P Dohare, H Lgaz, R Salghi, MA Quraishi
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 82, 233-251 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 350
  • Electrochemical, surface and quantum chemical studies of novel imidazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors for J55 steel in sweet corrosive environment
    A Singh, KR Ansari, A Kumar, W Liu, C Songsong, Y Lin
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds 712, 121-133 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 258
  • Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in HCl solution by some plant extracts
    A Singh, EE Ebenso, MA Quraishi
    International Journal of corrosion 2012 (1), 897430 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 242
  • Synthesis and investigation of pyran derivatives as acidizing corrosion inhibitors for N80 steel in hydrochloric acid: Theoretical and experimental approaches
    A Singh, KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, H Lgaz, Y Lin
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds 762, 347-362 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 237
  • Pyridine derivatives as corrosion inhibitors for N80 steel in 15% HCl: Electrochemical, surface and quantum chemical studies
    KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Measurement 76, 136-147 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 231
  • The inhibition action of analgin on the corrosion of mild steel in acidic medium: A combined theoretical and experimental approach
    S Bashir, V Sharma, H Lgaz, IM Chung, A Singh, A Kumar
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 263, 454-462 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 228
  • 2-Amino-5-nitro-4, 6-diarylcyclohex-1-ene-1, 3, 3-tricarbonitriles as new and effective corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 1 M HCl: Experimental and theoretical studies
    C Verma, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 212, 804-812 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 224
  • Role of protein adsorption in the bio corrosion of metallic implants–A review
    M Talha, Y Ma, P Kumar, Y Lin, A Singh
    Colloids and surfaces B: Biointerfaces 176, 494-506 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 221
  • Inhibition effect of environmentally benign Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) seed extract on corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution
    A Singh, I Ahamad, VK Singh, MA Quraishi
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 1-11 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 221
  • 2-Aminobenzene-1, 3-dicarbonitriles as green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl: Electrochemical, thermodynamic, surface and quantum chemical investigation
    CB Verma, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 49, 229-239 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 209
  • Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid by some pyridine derivatives: an experimental and quantum chemical study
    KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 25, 89-98 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 201
  • Adsorptive removal of heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals: Carbon-based nanomaterials in focus
    A Thakur, A Kumar, A Singh
    Carbon 217, 118621 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 198
  • Corrosion inhibition of N80 steel in 15% HCl by pyrazolone derivatives: electrochemical, surface and quantum chemical studies
    KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, A Singh, S Ramkumar, IB Obote
    RSC advances 6 (29), 24130-24141 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 193
  • Gingko biloba fruit extract as an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for J55 steel in CO2 saturated 3.5% NaCl solution
    A Singh, Y Lin, EE Ebenso, W Liu, J Pan, B Huang
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 24, 219-228 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 190
  • Isatin derivatives as a non-toxic corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 20% H2SO4
    KR Ansari, MA Quraishi, A Singh
    Corrosion Science 95, 62-70 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 187
  • Chitosan Schiff base: an environmentally benign biological macromolecule as a new corrosion inhibitor for oil & gas industries
    KR Ansari, DS Chauhan, MA Quraishi, MAJ Mazumder, A Singh
    International journal of biological macromolecules 144, 305-315 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 185
  • Piper longum extract as green corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in NaOH solution
    A Singh, I Ahamad, MA Quraishi
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 9, S1584-S1589 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 182

Publications

1. Ambrish Singh, Kashif R. Ansari, Ismat H. Ali, Yuanhua Lin, Manilal Murmu, Priyabrata Banerjee, Evaluation of corrosion mitigation properties of pyridinium-based ionic liquids on carbon steel in 15% HCl under the hydrodynamic condition: Experimental, surface, and computational approaches, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 376 (2023) 121408. ISSN: 0167-7322 (Impact Factor = 6.633)
2. Ambrish Singh, Kashif R. Ansari, Neeta Raj Sharma, Shivani Singh, Rahul Singh, Anu Bansal, Ismat H. Ali, Muhammad Younas, Abdullah K. Alanazi, Yuanhua Lin, Corrosion and bacterial growth mitigation in the desalination plant by imidazolium based ionic liquid: Experimental, surface and molecular docking analysis, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11 (2023) 109313. ISSN: 0927-7757 (Impact Factor = 7.700)
3. Ambrish Singh, Kashif R. Ansari, Ismat H. Ali, Brahim EL Ibrahimi, Neeta Raj Sharma, Anu Bansal, Abdullah K. Alanazi, Muhammad Younas, Aeshah H Alamri, Yuanhua Lin, Heteroatomic organic compound as a novel corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in sulfuric acid: Detail experimental, surface, molecular docking and computational studies, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, (2023) 131692. ISSN: 2213-2929 (Impact Factor = 5.200)
4. Ambrish Singh, Kashif R. Ansari, Ismat H. Ali, Muhammad Younas, Bhavana Gupta, Inhibition of hydrogen evolution and corrosion protection of negative electrode of lead-acid battery by natural polysaccharide composite: Experimental and

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

1 PATENT GRANTED IN CHINA

CONSULTANCY

2 years of Consultancy for KFUPM, Saudi Arabia