CSIR-CSIO · AcSIR · Chandigarh

Davinder Pal Singh

Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer & Ph.D. Research Scholar

15+ years designing medical devices, assistive rehabilitation systems, and embedded instrumentation — from wearable electronics and exoskeletons to patents, copyrights, and peer-reviewed research.

Projects Publications IP & innovations

About

Multidisciplinary biomedical engineer with 15+ years of experience in the design, development, and deployment of medical devices, assistive rehabilitation systems, and embedded instrumentation.

Ph.D. Research Scholar at CSIR-CSIO / AcSIR specializing in wearable biomedical electronics, rehabilitation robotics, and intelligent diagnostic systems. Holder of 4 copyrights and 2 patents in the rehabilitation and biomedical device space, with 15+ peer-reviewed publications.

Adept at bridging hardware, embedded firmware, and software for regulatory-aligned medical product development — concept through prototype, validation, and field use.

Profile

  • Role: Ph.D. Research Scholar — Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Affiliation: CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh · AcSIR
  • Focus: Wearables · rehab robotics · diagnostics
  • Education: Ph.D. (ongoing) · M.Tech · B.Tech (ECE)

Professional Experience

2019 – Present

Ph.D. Research Scholar — Biomedical Instrumentation

CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh · AcSIR

  • Designing wearable electronic systems and rehabilitation devices (exoskeletons, gait trainers) for spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy patients.
  • Developing embedded firmware for wireless medical device communication and real-time sensor data acquisition.
  • Building software pipelines for biomedical signal processing (gait, EMG, kinematic data) using Python and MATLAB.
  • Authoring patent filings and copyright registrations; publishing in journals and international conferences.
2018 – 2019

Project Assistant III — Biomedical Electronics

CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh

  • Designed and prototyped wearable circuits for medical monitoring and diagnostics.
  • Engineered wired and wireless modules (BLE, ZigBee) for medical device connectivity.
  • Calibration, testing, and validation of electronic circuits per medical device requirements.
2014 – 2018

Freelance Consultant — Medical Device & Embedded Systems

Self-employed

  • Contract design for embedded and electronic systems targeting medical and industrial clients.
  • Led concept-to-prototype for the Growth Indicator Diagnosis and Relevant Treatments (GIDRT) device.
2008 – 2012

Project Assistant III — Medical Instrumentation

CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh

  • PCB and circuit design for wearable medical and industrial sensing devices.
  • Embedded software for prosthetic devices, knee joint actuation, and gait analysis systems.
  • Communication modules and computer-based monitoring/control for biomedical instruments.

Projects

Selected engineering and research projects will appear here. More case studies and build notes are on the way.

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Project showcase

Details of biomedical devices, embedded systems, and rehabilitation hardware will be published in this section.

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Build notes & demos

Short write-ups, demos, and links for individual projects will be listed here as they are ready.

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Publications

Book chapter

  • Kumar N, Pankaj D, Singh D.P., Khera P and Das R. Engineering a better walk: Concepts of GAIT analysis for development of a rehabilitative exoskeleton (2026). In Assistive Robotics: Modeling, Computation, and Realization, 1st ed., CRC Press. DOI: 10.1201/9781003434436

Research papers & conference works

  1. Kumar, Kamal, Neelesh Kumar, Davinder Pal Singh, and B. S. Pabla. “Design and Analysis of Passive Exoskeleton for Ankle Augmentation.” In Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology, CRC Press, 2024, pp. 439–444.
  2. Kumar, N., Singh, D.P., Kumar, A. and Sohi, B.S., 2010. Spatiotemporal parameters measurement of human gait using developed FSR for prosthetic knee joint. International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, 2(4), pp. 389–394.
  3. Kunju, N., Kumar, N., Pankaj, D., Singh, D.P. and Kumar, A., 2009. Algorithm for kinematic measurements using active markers. In 2009 IEEE International Advance Computing Conference (pp. 387–391).
  4. Kumar, N., Singh, D.P., Pankaj, D., Soni, S. and Kumar, A., 2012. Exoskeleton device for rehabilitation of stroke patients using SEMG during isometric contraction. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 403, pp. 2033–2038). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
  5. Kumar, N., Singh, D.P., Amod Kumar, B. S. Sohi. “Temporal Parameters Mapping of Foot using PVDF Films and FSR.” International Journal of Bioinformatics, ISSN 0974-6439, Vol. 2 Issue 1, Jan–July 2009, pp. 39–41.
  6. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh, Harpinder Kaur Gill, Dr Amod Kumar, Dr B. S. Sohi. “Intelligent Prosthetic Device: An embedded system approach.” International Rehab Conference 2008 (IRC 2008), Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, 3–5 December 2008.
  7. Nissan Kunju, Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Sanjeev Soni, Davinder Pal Singh. Quantification of Prosthetic Devices using Camera Based Gait Analysis. Symposium on Advanced Clinical Gait Analysis, ITS Ghaziabad, 6–7 December 2008.
  8. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh, Harpinder Kaur Gill, Dr Amod Kumar, Dr B. S. Sohi. “Neural Network Approach for Controlling Artificial Prosthetic Device.” WECON-08, Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajpura, 18–19 October 2008.
  9. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh, Harpinder Kaur Gill, Dr Amod Kumar, Dr B. S. Sohi. “Microcontroller based module for measuring knee flexion while stair walking.” WECON-08, Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajpura, 18–19 October 2008.
  10. Davinder Pal Singh, Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Sanjeev Soni, Amod Kumar. Prototyping Electronic Knee joint Using Magnetic Particle Brake. National Conference on Emerging Medical Instrumentation (CEMI 2010), CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, 11–12 May 2010.
  11. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh. “Industrial Communication Protocol for LINAC Machine using PC based programmable Controllers.” WECON-08, Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajpura, 18–19 October 2008.
  12. Shubhangi, Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh. Osteoporosis Estimation Tool Based on Neuro-Fuzzy Approach Using Diagnostic Imaging. IEEE IACC’09, Thapar Patiala, 6–7 March 2009.
  13. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Davinder Pal Singh, Sanjeev Soni, Amod Kumar, B S Sohi. “Real-Time Control of an Electronic Knee Joint.” WECON-09, Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajpura, 23–24 October 2009.
  14. Neelesh Kumar, Dinesh Pankaj, Sanjeev Soni, Davinder Pal Singh, Nissan Kunju, Binish Thomas, Dr. Amod Kumar. Online Bone Alignment using Ultrasound Imaging. International conference on emerging trends in Electronics & Communications, Indo-global College Abhipur, Punjab, 11 September 2009.
  15. Neelesh Kumar, Davinder Pal Singh, Dinesh Pankaj, Sanjeev Soni, Amod Kumar, BS Sohi. “Instrumented Gait Analysis for Development of Electronic Knee.” International Conference on Biomedical Engineering & Assistive Technologies, NIT Jalandhar, 17–19 December 2010.

Core Competencies

Medical Device Design
Wearable Biomedical Electronics
Rehabilitation Robotics
Exoskeletons & Prosthetics
Embedded Firmware (C, Python)
PCB Design & Prototyping
Signal Acquisition & Processing
IoT & Wireless Medical Systems
Sensor Calibration & Testing
MATLAB / Unity3D / 3D Printing
BLE · ZigBee · RS-232/485
Gait · EMG · Kinematic Analysis

Firmware & software

Embedded C, Python, MATLAB, Unity3D; desktop and mobile application development for biomedical tools.

Hardware & systems

Circuit and PCB design, sensor integration, signal conditioning, BLE/ZigBee connectivity, rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

Validation

Testing, calibration, and debugging of electronic circuits and biomedical instruments for reliable field deployment.

Education

2019 – Present

Ph.D. — Electronics & Communication Engg.

CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh / AcSIR — Ongoing

2012 – 2014

M.Tech — Electronics & Communication Engg.

GNITM, Mullana / Kurukshetra University — 63.42%

2003 – 2006

B.Tech — Electronics & Communication Engg.

ACE&AR, Mithapur / Kurukshetra University — 72.96%

2000 – 2003

Diploma — Mechanical Engineering

Govt. Polytechnic, Ambala City — 67.51%

Awards & Recognition

Best Poster Award

Global Assistive Technology Expo & Conference (GATEC-2023), Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, India

Most Needed Device Award

Innovation Design Thinking Workshop, ICMR New Delhi, December 2019

Selected professional development

  • Python Programming — CSIR Skill Initiative Program, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh (May 2021)
  • Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality — Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana (Nov 2020)
  • Gamification in Rehabilitation Technology — Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (Nov 2020)
  • Robotics for Rehabilitation — Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar (Nov 2020)
  • Indo-French Workshop on Robotics for Rehabilitation (Robo-Rehab 2019) — Chandigarh (Feb 2019)