Dr. J. Singh - Faculty Advisor

Dr. J. Singh is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology at Cal Poly who specializes in Packaging dynamics, machinery, materials and systems, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

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Education

Ph.D. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Packaging Science, 2002
M.S. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Packaging Science, 1998
B.S. Poona University, Pune, India. Electrical Engineering, 1992

Professional Experience

08/2003 - present:
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology, Orfalea College of Business, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
01/2003 - 08/2003:
Research Associate/Instructor, School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
01/1995 - 12/2002:
Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Instructor, School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
07/1993 - 12/1995:
Research Aide, School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Research Areas of Interest

Effect of shock, vibration, and compression on product/package systems
Damage reduction during transportation and handling
E-Commerce Packaging
Environmental impact of protective packaging materials for transportation
Perishable packaging
Radio Frequency Identification
Automotive packaging
Pharmaceutical/medical packaging
Food & beverage packaging
Consumer products
Containers and pallets
Packaging materials
Distribution environments

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Paul. "Pictorial Markings for Safe Transport and Handling of Packaged Goods," Proceedings of NAIT, October 20-23, 2004, Louisville, Kentucky
Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Paul. "Designing and Optimizing Packaging," Proceedings of Parcel Shipping & Distribution Forum, October 4-6, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois
Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Paul. "Measurement and Analysis of the Small Size and Light Weight Parcel Shipping Environment". Proceedings of 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, June, 2004, Stockholm Sweden
Singh, Paul; Auras, Rafael; Singh, Jagjit. "Package Sustainability - Performance Evaluation of New Biodegradable (PLA) with Existing PET and OPS for Food Service Containers". Proceedings of 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, June, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit. "Measurement and Analysis of the Second-day Air Small and Light-weight Package Shipping Environment within Federal Express," Packaging Technology and Science, 17: 119-127, 2004
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit. "A New Test Method and Pictorial Markings for Packages Containing Liquid Dangerous Goods in High Altitude Shipments," Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 32, No. 5, 2004
Singh, Jagjit; Singh, Paul. "Measurement and Analysis of the Small Size and Light Weight Parcel Shipping Environment". Proceedings of Dimensions.04, The International Forum on Transport Packaging, April, 2004, Orlando, Florida
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit. "Package Performance Testing of Dangerous Goods in High Altitude Shipments," Packaging Technology and Science, 16: 119-130, 2003
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh Jagjit." Package Performance Testing of Dangerous Goods in High Altitude Shipments" HAZMAT Packager & Shipper, Volume 13, Number 6, March/April 2003
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit. "Package Performance for Hazardous Materials in High Altitude Shipments," Proceedings of the 13th IAPRI Conference on Packaging, E. Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002
Singh, Paul; Singh, Jagjit. " E-Commerce Distribution of Fresh Produce and Flowers," Proceedings of the 13th IAPRI Conference on Packaging, E. Lansing, Michigan, June 23-28, 2002
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit; Pratheepthinthong, Supoj. "Packaging Specification for Corrugated Boxes with Heavy Flowable Product in Single Parcel Shipments," ASTM, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol.29, No.6, November, 2001
Singh, Paul; Burgess, Gary; Singh, Jagjit; Pratheepthinthong, Supoj. "Develop Corrugated Board Performance Specifications for Boxes Containing Heavy Flowable Items," Environmental Engineering, September 2001
Singh, Paul; Singh, Jagjit; Camarillo, Juan: "Logistical Challenges for E-commerce," Proceedings of 12th IAPRI International Packaging Logistics, Warsaw, Poland, 2001

Conference Presentations

Speaker "Measurement and Analysis of the Small Size and Light Weight Parcel Shipping Environment". 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, June, 2004, Stockholm Sweden
Co-speaker "Package Sustainability - Performance Evaluation of New Biodegradable (PLA) with Existing PET and OPS for Food Service Containers". 14th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, June, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden
Speaker, "Measurement and Analysis of the Small Size and Light Weight Parcel Shipping Environment". Dimensions.04, The International Forum on Transport Packaging, April, 2004, Orlando, Florida
Speaker, "Predicting Long Term Compression Strength of Corrugated Boxes", National Institute of Packaging, Handling, & Logistics Engineers, Training Conference in Packaging Handling & Logistics, Reno, Nevada, November, 2003
Speaker, "Package Performance for Hazardous Materials in High Altitude Shipments", 13th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, East Lansing, Michigan, June 2002
Co-speaker, "E-Commerce Distribution of Fresh Flowers", 13th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging, East Lansing, Michigan, June 2002
Speaker, "Shock, Vibration and Compression Testing", "Packaging Basics", Seminar, School of Packaging, East Lansing, Michigan, January, 2002
Speaker, "Returnable versus Corrugated Containers", "Buying for the Future: Purchasing and Environmental Sustainability" Seminar, East Lansing, Michigan, May 2001
Co-speaker, "Enhancing Meat and Seafood Merchandising Through Innovative Packaging Concepts", "Packaging and Distribution of Perishables: Fresh Produce, Meat, and Seafood" Seminar, Monterey, California, August, 2001
Co-speaker, "Trends in Perishable Packaging: Direct to Consumer delivery of Perishables", "Packaging and Distribution of Perishables: Fresh Produce, Meat, and Seafood" Seminar, Monterey, California, August, 2001

Papers/Presentations Currently Working on

"Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Application for Media Management of a Library System," State Faculty Support Grant 2004-2005, 4 WTU's assigned time, $1,500 mini-grant
Attending a 2 day training session on familiarization with the hardware, software and everything else necessary for successful RFID deployment. September 14-15, 2004, funded by Boeing-Rockedyne grant ($5,400)
"Evaluation of Oriented Poly(lactide) Polymers with Existing PET and Oriented PS for Fresh Food Service Containers", Rafael Auras, Paul Singh, Jay Singh
"Evaluation of OPLA Polymers with Existing PET and OPS for Fresh Food Service Containers" R. Auras, P. Singh, J. Singh; to be presented at GPEC 2005 in the "Packaging Division"

Professional Associations

Cal Poly Packaging Program, Coordinator
Packaging Advisory Board, Cal Poly, Chair
Cal Pack Institute, Cal Poly, Primary Investigator
Institute of Packaging Professional (IOPP), member
Tube Council, Associate member
Poly Pack, Cal Poly, Advisor
Cal Poly Packaging Association (CPPA), Advisor
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), member
The National Institute of Packaging Handling and Logistics Engineers (NIPHLE), member, academia POC
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), member
International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI), member Association of Independent Corrugated Converters, member
International Corrugated Packaging Foundation, member
Paperboard Packaging Alliance, member
Indian Student Association, Cal Poly, Advisor
Western Packaging Association, Honorary membe