Education:

1. Ph.D in Punjabi from Panjab University, Chandigarh (2004).

2. M.Phil in Punjabi from Panjab University, Chandigarh (1989)

3. M.A. Punjabi from Panjab University, Chandigarh (1988)

4. B.A. (Hons.) from Panjab University, Chandigarh (1985)

Additional Qualifications:

1. P.G. Diploma in Agricultural Journalism from CCSHAU, Hisar (1998)

2. Certificate Course in French from PAU, Ludhiana (2006).

Positions held:

1. Assistant Professor, PAU, Ludhiana (17-07-1992 to 13-05-2005)

2. Associate Professor, PAU, Ludhiana (14-05-2005 to 13-05-2011)

3. Professor, PAU, Ludhiana (14-05-2011 till date)

Field of Specialization:

1. Modern Punjabi Lyrical Poetry

2. Criticism of Modern Punjabi Literature

Research Interests:

1. Literary criticism

2. Punjabi Journalism

Selected Research Publications:

1. Singh, N.P. (2014) Punjabi Pargeet Kav: Saroop te Samvedna, Chetna Parkashan, Ludhiana. (No. of Pages:224) ISBN: 9789382852469

2. Singh, N.P. (2013) Surzameen da Kaav-Paradigm in Muhandra, Barnala.Vol. 11, No. 42 (July issue) pp: 65-68.

3. Singh, N.P. (2013) Punjabi da Kheti Arthchara ate Samkaleen Sabhiyacharak Sankat, Sabhiyachar Patrika, Punjabi University, Patiala. No.11, January Issue. pp 50-54.

4. Singh, N.P. (2012) Punjabi Sarodi Kavita da Mool Sarot – Lok Kav. Muhandra, Barnala, Vol. 10, No. 38, (July-Sept) pp. 62-66

5. Singh, N.P. (2009) Adhunik Punjabi Pargeet Kav da Kav Shastar, Lokgeet Parkashan, Chandigarh. (No. of pages: 212) ISBN: 9789350176023