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Peer Reviewed Publications in Technical Journals:

Singh, S. P,, E. Joneson, J. Singh and G. Grewal, Dynamic Analysis of Less than Truck Load Shipments and Test Method to Simulate this Environment, Packaging Technology and Science, 2007.

Singh, P., McCartney, M., Singh, J., Clarke, R. "RFID Research and Testing for Packages of Apparel, Consumer Goods and Fresh Produce in the Retail Distribution Environment," Packaging Technology and Science, DO1:10:1002/pts.782, 2007.

Singh, S. P., Burgess, G., Singh, J., Lockhart, H. "High Altitude Testing and Evaluation of Liquid Pharmaceutical Glass and Plastic Bottles to Detect Leaks," Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 4, No. 3, Paper ID JAI 100742, www.astm.org, 2007.

Singh, J., Vorst, K., Singh, S.P., Lao, M. "The Relevance of Drop Tester Accuracy," Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 4, No. 3, Paper ID JAI 100, www.astm.org, 2007.

Kale, G., t. Kijchavengkul, R. Auras, M. Rubino, S. Selke and S. P. Singh, Compostability of Bioplastic Packaging Materials: An Overview, Journal of Macromolecular Bioscience, 7, 255-277, 2007.

Singh, J., Singh, S. P., Burgess, G., Saha, K., "Measurement, Analysis and Comparison of the Parcel Shipping Shock and Drop Environment of United States Postal Service with Commercial Carriers". Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 35, No. 4, 2007.

Jarimopas, B., S. Sayasoonthorn, S. P. Singh, Jagjit Singh. 2006. Test Method to Evaluate Bruising During Impacts to Apples and Compare Cushioning Materials. Accepted for publication, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 2007.

Jarimopas, B., S.P. Singh, S. Sayasoonthorn and J. Singh. 2006. Comparison of Package Cushioning Materials to Protect Post-harvest Impact Damage to Apples. Accepted for publication, Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, DOI: 10.1002/pts.760, 2007.

Singh, S. P., Chonhenchob, V., Chantarasomboon, Y. and Singh, J. " Testing and Evaluation of Quality Changes of Treated Fresh-Cut Tropical Fruits Packaged in Thermoformed Plastic Containers ," Journal of Testing and Evaluation, MS #JTE100166-05R1. American Society for Testing and Materials, 2007.

Singh, S. P., Burgess, G., Singh, J. "Performance Comparison of Thermal Insulated Packaging Boxes, Bags and Refrigerants for Single Parcel Shipments," DOI 10.1002/pts.773, Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.

Garcia-Martinez, M., S. P. Singh, V. Cloquell, and K. Saha, "Measurement and Analysis of International Air Parcel Shipping Environment for DHL and FedEx between Europe and United States", DOI 10.1002/pts.775, Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.

Kale, G., Auras, R. and S. P. Singh, "Comparison of the Degradability of Poly (lactide) Packages in Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions", Accepted for publication, Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.

Singh, J. and S. P. Singh, "Measurement, Analysis and Comparison of the Parcel Shipping Shock and Drop Environment of United States Postal Service with Commercial Carriers", Accepted for publication, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, JOTE, American Society of Testing and Materials, West Consohohocken, PA, USA, 2007.

Singh, S. P., A. P. S. Sandhu, E. Joneson and J. Singh, "Measurement and Analysis of Truck and Rail Shipping Environment in India", Accepted for publication, Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, 2007.

Chonhenchob V. D. Kamhangwong and S. P. Singh, "Comparison of Reusable and Single Use Plastic and Paper Shipping Containers for Distribution of Fresh Pineapples", Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, DO1: 10:1002/pts780, 2007.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, J. Singh and M. Kremer, "Measurement and Analysis of Next Day Air Shipping Environment for Mid Sized and Light Weight Packages for DHL, FedEx and USPS", Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 19, 2006.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, H. Lockhart and O. Boata, "Effect of Reduced Pressure and Vibration on Haz-Mat Packages for Liquids", Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 19, 2006.

Singh, S. P., V. Chonhenchob, and J. Singh, "Life Cycle Inventory and Analysis of Re-Usable Plastic Containers and Display Ready Corrugated Containers Used for Packaging Fresh Fruits and Vegetables", Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 19, 2006.

Chonhenchob, V., Y. Chantarasomboon, and S. P. Singh, "Quality Changes of Treated Fresh Cut Tropical Fruits in Rigid Modified Atmosphere Packaging Containers", Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 19, 2006.

Singh, J., S. P. Singh, and G. Burgess, "Measurement and Analysis of US Truck Vibration for Leaf Spring and Air Ride Suspensions and development of Tests to Simulate these Conditions", Vol. 19, 2006.

Auras, R., S. P. Singh and J. Singh, "Performance Evaluation of PLA against Exsiting PET and PS Containers", Jourrnal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 34, No. 6, American Society for Testing and Materials, 2006.

Rhim, J. W., A. K. Mohanty, S. P. Singh, and P. K. W. Ng, "Preparation and Properties of Biodegradable Multilayer Films Based on Soy Protein Isolate and Polylactide", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research , 45, 3059-3066 (2006).

Rhim, J.W., A.K. Mohanty, S. P. Singh, and P. K. W. Ng "Effect of Processing Methods on Performance of Polylactide (PLA) Films: Thermo-compression vs. Solvent Casting Methods", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (In press, 2006)

Auras, R., S. P. Singh and J. Singh, "Evaluation of Oriented PLA Polymer v/s Existing PET and OPS for Frozen Food Service Containers", Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 18, 207-216, 2005.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, and J. Singh, "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, American Society for Testing and Materials, 2004.

Chonhenchob, V. and S. P. Singh, Packaging Performance Comparison for Distribution and Export of Papaya Fruit, Packaging Technology & Science, Vol. 18. 2004.

Chonhencob V. and S. P. Singh, "Testing and Comparison of Various Packages for Mango Distribution" Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 32, No. 1, American Society for Testing and Materials, 2004.

Chonhenchob, V. and S. P. Singh, "A Comparison of Corrugated Boxes and Reusable Plastic Containers for Mango Distribution", Packaging Technology and Science, 16: 231-237, 2003.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, and J. Singh, "Package Performance Testing of Dangerous Goods in High Altitude Shipments" Packaging Technology and Science, 16: 119-130, 2003.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, and J. Singh, "Package Performance Testing of Dangerous Goods in High Altitude Shipments" HAZMAT Package and Shipper, Packaging Research International, 25-31, March/April 2003.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, S. Pratheepthinthong and J. Singh, "Packaging Specifications for Corrugated Boxes with Heavy Flowable Products in Single Parcel Shipments" JTEVA, Vol. 29, ASTM, 2001.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, Z. Hays, "Measurement and Analysis of the UPS Ground Shipping Environment for Large and Heavy Packages", JTEVA, Vol. 29, ASTM, 2001.

Singh, S. P., and S. Sittipod, "Effects of Recording Parameters on Power Density Spectra in Transport Vibration Measurement", JTEVA, Vol. 29, No. 2, 173-191, ASTM, 2001.

Burgess, G., P. Singh and E. Knudsen, "Evaluation of the Gavarti Associates - Comprehensive Abrasion Tester", JTEVA, Vol. 28, No. 5, 420-423, ASTM, 2000.

Singh, S. P., and S. Pratheepthinthong, "Loss of Compression Strength in Corrugated Shipping Containers Shipped in the Single Parcel Environment", JTEVA, Vol. 28, No. 4, 242-248, ASTM, 2000.

Newsham, M.D., J. R. Giacin, and S. P. Singh, "Product/Package Interaction: Effect of Physical, Chemical, and Climatic Environments", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 28, No. 2, 103-108, ASTM, 2000.

Singh, S. P., Instability of Stacked Pallet Loads Due to Misalignment, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 27, No. 5, 349-354, ASTM, 1999.

Singh, S. P., R. Walker, and D. Close, "Comparison of Returnable Paper and Plastic Corrugated Packaging Trays for the USPS", Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 27, No. 4, ASTM, 1999.

Singh, S. P., M. D. Newsham, and S. Pierce, "Distribution, Parcel Labels Pose Challenges for Drop Orientation", Packaging Technology and Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 4, 1999.

Singh, S. P., R. Walker, and P. Seehaver, "Comparison of International Mail Trays", Packaging Technology and Science, Vol. 11, 1-15, 1998.

Singh, S. P., and M. Gorzynski, "Effect of Vibration as a Cause of Leakage in Aluminum Beer Cans in Palletized Loads" Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 26, No. 4, 389-392, July, 1998.

Church, E. and S. P. Singh, "Focused Simulation Tests Provide Inroads for Reusable Containers"

Packaging Technology and Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1998.

Sheehan, R., and S. P. Singh, "Data Analysis Techniques for Package Distribution Environment Data". Test Engineering and Management, 18-20, August, 1997.

Singh, S. P., and V. Syal, "Leakers as a Function of Closure Type in Gallon Size Plastic Bottles in Simulated Small Parcel Test Environment" JTEVA, ASTM, Vol. 24, No. 4, 241-245, July, 1996.

Singh, S. P., Cheema, "Measurement and Analysis of the Overnight Small Package Shipping Environment for Federal Express and United Parcel Service", JTEVA, ASTM, Vol. 24, No. 4, 205-211, 1996.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, and J. Lee, "Effect of Recycled Content on Corrugated Board Properties and Box Compression Strength", Transpack 96, IOPP, 10:1-17, February, 1996.

Rosenau, W. V., D. Twede, M. Mazzeo, S. P. Singh, "Returnable/Reusable logistical Packaging: A Capital Budgeting Investment Decision Framework", Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 17, No. 2, 139-165, 1996.

Singh, S. P., and R. Walker, "Life Cycle Analysis of Nestable Wood and Plastic Pallets", Journal of Plastic Film and Sheeting, Technomic Publishing Co., Vol. 11, 312-325, October, 1995.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess and Rojuckarin, "Test Protocol for Simulating Truck and Rail Vibration and Rail Impacts in Shipments of Automotive Engine Racks", Packaging Technology and Science, Vol. 8, 33-41, 1995.

Singh, S. P. and H. ElKhateeb, 'Evaluation of a Proposed Test Method to Measure Surface and Volume Resistance of Static Dissipative Packaging Materials', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 7, No. 6, 283-289, 1994.

Singh, S. P., V. Chonhenchob, and G. Burgess, 'Comparison of Various Loose Fill Cushioning Materials Based on Performance and Environmental Performance', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 7, No. 5, 229-241, 1994.

Singh, S. P., R. Stapleton, and G. Burgess, 'Reliability and Error Estimations of Mechanical Shock Recorders and Impact Indicators', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 7, No. 4, 187-194, 1994.

Rodriguez, H., S. P. Singh, and G. Burgess, 'Study of Lateral Shocks Observed During Fork Truck and Pallet Jack Operations for the Handling of Palletized Loads', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 7, No. 4, 205-211, 1994.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, and H. Lockhart, 'Proposed Method to Test the Relative Seal Strength of Plastic Bottles and its Use in Optimizing Sealing Parameters', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 6, No. 5, 271-276, 1993.

Singh, S. P., and M. Xu, 'Bruising in Apples as a Function of Truck Vibration and Packaging', Applied Engineering in Agriculture, ASAE, Vol. 9, No. 5, 455-460, 1993.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess, J. Marcondes and J. Antle, 'Measuring the Package Shipping Environment in Refrigerated Ocean Vessels', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 6, No. 4, 175-181, 1993.

Singh, S. P. and G. Burgess, 'Effect of Internal Gas Pressure on the Compression Strength of Beverage Cans and Bottles', Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol 21, No. 2, 129-131, 1993.

C. W. Hall, S. P. Singh and G. Burgess, 'Use of a Proposed Test Procedure for Quantifying the Triboelectric Charging Propensity of Packaging Films'. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol. 21, No.1, 57-61, 1993.

Singh, S.P., 'Media for Shock and Vibration - Environmental Concerns', Journal of Packaging India, IIP, Vol 25, No. 4, 25-31, 1992.

Singh, S. P. and J. Marcondes, 'Vibration Levels in Commercial Truck Shipments as a Function of Suspension and Payload', Journal of Testing and Evaluation, ASTM, Vol 20, No. 6, 466-469, 1992.

Marcondes, J. and S. P. Singh, 'Use of Road Roughness on to Predict Vertical Vibration and Package Design', Advances in Electronic Packaging, Vol. 2, 999-1004, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1992.

Singh, S. P. and T. Voss, 'Drop Heights Encountered in the United Parcel Service Small Parcel Environment in the United States', JTEVA, ASTM, Vol 20, No. 5, 382-387, 1992.

Singh, S. P., 'Its Time to Examine Your Plants Unit Load Practices', International Industrial Engineering Conference Proceedings, 287-292, Institute of Industrial Engineers, 1992.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess and M. Xu, 'Bruising of Apples in Four Different Packages Using Simulated Truck Vibration', Journal of Packaging Tech. and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 5, 145-150, 1992.

Graesser, L., S. P. Singh and G. Burgess, 'A Performance Study for Two Portable Data Recorders Used to Measure Package Drop Heights', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 5, 57-61, 1992.

Singh, S. P., N. Charnnarong and G. Burgess, 'A Comparison Between Various Package Cushioning Materials Based on Shock Transmission Versus Material Used', Institute of Packaging Professionals Technical Journal, 28-36, Winter 1991.

Singh, S. P., 'New Package System for Fresh Berries'. Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 5, 3-10, 1992.

Marcondes, J., M. Snyder and S. P. Singh, 'Predicting Vertical Acceleration in Vehicles Through Road Roughness Information', Journal of Transportation Engineering', Vol 118, No. 1, 33-49, ASCE, 1992.

Singh, S. P., G. Burgess and M. Langlois 'Compression of Single Wall Corrugated Shipping Containers Using Fixed and Floating Platens', Journal of Testing and Eval., ASTM, Vol. 20, No. 4, 318-320, 1992.

Singh S. P., J. Antle and G. Burgess, 'Comparison Between Lateral, Longitudinal and Vertical Vibration Levels in Commercial Truck Shipments', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol. 5, 71-75, 1992.

Pierce, C., S. P. Singh and G. Burgess, 'A Comparison of Leaf-Spring to Air Cushion Trailer Suspensions in the Transportation Environment'. Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol 5, 11-15, 1992.

Singh, S. P., A. Srivastava and J. Steffe, 'Vibration Induced Settling of a Sphere in a Herschel-Bulkley Fluid', Journal of Food Engineering, Elsevier Science Publishers. Vol 13, 181-197. 1991.

Singh, S.P., B. Crofts and G. Burgess, 'The Effect of Handling on the Compression Strength of Corrugated Fiberboard Containers'. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol 19, No. 5, 374-378, ASTM, 1991.

Singh S. P., 'Solid Waste Reduction for Automotive Instrument Clusters through Product Redesign and Returnable Packaging', ASME Paper 91-WA/EEP-6, ASME, 1991.

Mackson J. and S. P. Singh, The Effect of Temperature and Vibration on Emulsion Stability of Mayonnaise in Two Different Package Types'. Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol 4, 81-90, 1991.

Singh S. P. and W. Larson, 'Vibration Simulation of Transportation Environment to Predict Failure in Portable Tanks'. Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol 3 No.2, 1990.

Marcondes, J., S. P. Singh and M. Snyder, 'A Method to Predict Vertical Acceleration in Truck Shipments Using Road Roughness Information, Institute Of Packaging Professionals Technical Journal, Fall 1990.

Totten T., G. Burgess and S. P. Singh, 'The Effects of Multiple Impacts on the Cushioning Properties of Closed Cell Foams'. Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol 3 No.2, 1990.

Marcondes, J., J. Waldeck, G. Burgess and S. P. Singh, 'Applications of High Speed Motion Analysis to Measure Shock in Cushioned Drops', Journal of Packaging Technology and Science, John Wiley and Sons, Vol 3, 1990.

Singh, P. Update on Vertical Vibration Levels in Truck Shipping Environments. Test Engineering and Management, Vol. 10, 1989.

Singh, P. and J. Marcondes. Shock, Vibration and Temperature Distribution in Refrigerated Truck Shipments of Food Products. Arquivos de Biologia e Tecnologia, Brazil, Vol 32-4, 12, 1989.

Singh, P. and J. Marcondes. Accelerated Lab Simulation of Truck Transport Environment Using Random Vibration. Paper #89-WA/EEP-17, ASME.

Singh, P. and D. Young. Measurement and Analysis Techniques to Simulate the Shipping Environments. Paper #88-WA/EEP-18, ASME.

Hoshall, G. and P. Singh. New Miniature Computerized Sensor for Tri-Axial Shock Recording. Paper-#88-WA/EEP-19, ASME.

Marcondes, J., P. Singh, and G. Burgess. Dynamic Analysis of a Less than Truck Load Shipment. Paper #88-WA/EEP-17, ASME.

Text Book Chapters:
Contributing author in the following text books:

"Damage Reduction to Food Products During Transportation and Handling", Handbook of Food Products, 2006.

"Packaging Forensics" L & J Publishing Company, 2000.

"Transport Packaging" Tool and Manufacturing Engineers Handbook, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1997.

"Distribution Packaging Technology Handbook", Institute of Packaging Professionals, 1995.

"Progress in Material Handling Research", Material Handling Institute of America, 1993.

Techical Reports for Federal & International Agencies:

Pharmaceutical Industry Bottle/Closure/Liner Leaker Study. Federal Aviation Administration, 2003-04.

New Packaging System for Large Caliber Munitions, US Navy and Luna Innovations, 2003-04.

Sustainable Packaging for Apparel and Shoes, Nike Corporation, 2003.

Reusable Plastic Pallets for Ford Engines and Transmissions, GE Plastics, Ford Motor Company and Robinson Industries, 2003.

Performance Evaluation of New IR Activated Adhesive System for Corrugated Boxes, National Starch and Chemical Company, 2003.

Development of New International Postal Tray, International Post Corporation, Brussels, Belgium, 2001.

Review of Bio-Plex Project for Food Production and Packaging for Advanced Life Support System (Mission to Mars) NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, 2000.

Review Specifications for Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging Machines for China Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Project, Industry and Energy Department, The World Bank, Washington D.C., 1996.

Comparison of International Mail Trays, USPS Engineering, Material Handling Office, United States Postal Service, L'Efant Plaza, Washington D.C., 1996.

Paper and Plastic Corrugated Mail Tray Endurance Test, USPS Engineering, Material Handling Office, United States Postal Service, L'Efant Plaza, Washington D.C., 1995.

Pallet Life Cycle Test, USPS Engineering, Material Handling Office, United States Postal Service, L'Efant Plaza, Washington D.C., 1995.

Technical Procurement Guidelines for Performance and Evaluation of Form Fill Seal Machines and Package Systems, Report Prepared for the World Bank Group, United Nations, Washington D.C., 1995.

Feasibility Study for Using a Containerless ISO System to Transport Marine Corps Material, Contract No. N47408-93-C-7333, U. S. Navy, Port Hueneme, CA, 1994.

Assessment of Product Physical Distribution at AMCCOM Maintenance and Storage Facilities, Technical Report #DAAA08-86-D-0205, U.S. Army (IBEA), Rock Island Arsenal, IL, 1989.

Packaging Design Evaluation at Picatinny Arsenal, Technical Report #B736, U.S. Army (Ammunition Logistics), Picatinny Arsenal, 1988.

Assessment of Packout Procedures and Methodology at Pine Bluff Arsenal. Technical Report #B723, U.S. Army (EBEA), Pine Bluff Arsenal, 1987.