Dr. Gurpreet Singh is a dedicated scholar in the field of Punjabi literature and Sikh studies, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. His academic interests span Punjabi diaspora writings, Sufi poetic traditions, comparative world literature and the applied dimensions of vernacular Punjabi. His work engages deeply with questions of identity, spirituality, ecological consciousness and the evolving cultural expressions of the Punjabi-speaking world, both within India and across global diasporas.
Over the years, Dr. Singh has contributed significantly to Punjabi & Punjabi diasporic literary criticism and scholarship. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as 'Tirshanku', 'Aabru', 'Alakh' and 'Samkali' Sahit. His research papers reflect a nuanced understanding of poetic expression, historical memory and contemporary concerns in Punjabi writing. His poetry collection Mateshwari, published in 2019 is a creative extension of his engagement with themes of motherhood and Punjabi culture.
His active participation in seminars and conferences—such as the World Punjabi Conference (Chandigarh), events by Sahitya Academy and international literary forums—demonstrates his commitment to scholarly exchange. He has also engaged with interdisciplinary initiatives, including linguistic data workshops at CIIL Mysore, Language Validator in the NIMI Books Project under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and content developer at Punjabi Department of Jammu University. He is also Research Associate at Bhartiya Vidya Adhyayan Sansthan, New Delhi.
At the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Dr. Singh is currently pursuing a research project titled “Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Ke Vidya Darbar ki Rachnaon Ka Swaroop: Adhyatmik, Samaj-Sanskriti Aur Rajnitik Sandarbhon Mein,” which explores the multifaceted literary and philosophical contributions of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's court poets. The study aims to trace the spiritual, socio-cultural and political resonances of this intellectual tradition, placing it within broader civilizational and interdisciplinary contexts.