Dr. Piyush Singh

Dr. Piyush Singh is a distinguished academician, researcher, and sports physiotherapy professional with over 20 years of experience, including 19 years of dedicated service in physiotherapy education, research, and academic leadership. He is currently serving as Professor & Associate Dean, School of Physiotherapy, SGT University, Gurugram. He has completed his PhD in Physiotherapy from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and holds a Master’s degree in Orthopaedics, Sports & Manual Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia. His expertise spans sports physiotherapy, rehabilitation sciences, strength & conditioning, motor control research, and evidence-based clinical education. At SGT University, he has played a key role in academic governance, curriculum innovation, and program development, including the interdisciplinary programs such as B.Sc. Sports & Exercise Sciences and M.Sc. Strength & Conditioning. He has also contributed significantly to examination reforms, research collaborations, and experiential learning initiatives.
Prior to joining SGT University, he served at the ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi, where he held multiple academic and administrative positions including Associate Professor & Officer In-Charge Academics. Dr Piyush has supervised more than 42 postgraduate dissertations and has extensive experience in mentoring, curriculum development, and clinical coordination with Sports Authority of India, Delhi Lawn Tennis Association & DSA. He has published extensively in reputed national and international journals, including Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, with research interests focused on sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, motor control, biomechanics, and performance enhancement. He is also the recipient of an International Research Grant from the International Headache Society (UK) and holds a patent for an IoT-based device for diabetic neuropathy detection. Dr Piyush has also served as the Chief Physiotherapist for the Cricket Association of Bengal Ranji Trophy Team, providing sports injury management, rehabilitation, and performance support for elite cricketers.