Pritpal Singh

Pritpal Singh

Pritpal Singh is professor and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department at Villanova University. Over his 30-year career in academia, Singh has been involved in many international development projects, including the design and implementation of a solar water pumping system in the Dominican Republic, running a solar business in India and the development of a telehealth project in Nicaragua.

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Opinion: When to pursue — or forget about — a Ph.D.

Opinion: When to pursue — or forget about — a Ph.D.

about 10 years ago // Grad School Week

Although faced with an initial long-term commitment, Ph.D. graduates are well placed to embark on careers in international development and social enterprise. But being academically talented and enjoying your subject matter does not necessarily make you a good fit. Here are five reasons to get a Ph.D. and five reasons to reconsider.