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Prof.Ankush Galav

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Mining Engineering

Email: ankushgalav[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

Contact Number: 7976542458

Office Number: +91-326-223-5419

Personal Page: Under Construction

About Me: I have been serving as an Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad since August 22, 2024. I completed my Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. In 2011, I secured an All India Rank of 5898 in the IIT JEE examination and was selected for the Department of Mining Engineering at IIT(BHU) Varanasi. During my B.Tech., I achieved a CGPA of 8.08 (on an absolute scale) and was awarded the Arvind Akruwala Memorial Award for outstanding academic record in the department. In my M.Tech. program, I topped my batch with a CGPA of 9.92. My thesis, titled "Study of Strata Behavior in a Contiguous Seam Depillaring Working," involved field instrumentation, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling. I presented and published my research findings at several conferences and was honored with the Navakriti Medal for the best research work across all branches at the institute level. For my Ph.D., I worked on "Design of PWBP Against Large Water Head in Underground Coal Mines." This project provided me with the opportunity to draft an R&D proposal, which successfully secured funding from Coal India Ltd. Through this research, I gained expertise in writing industry-sponsored research proposals, obtaining endorsements, presenting before funding agencies, conducting field instrumentation, technical report writing, hydro-mechanical coupled numerical modeling, and project management. To date, I have published one patent and seven research papers, with several more in progress. My Ph.D. thesis was nominated for the ROCHA Medal by ISRM (India), and a paper I published in the Institution of Engineers (India) was awarded with the Institution Prizes for Best Publication. I have also worked on various R&D projects sponsored by Coal India Limited in roles such as Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, and Senior Project Fellow. I am an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Life Member of MGMI. My research and consultancy work primarily focus on numerical modeling in geomechanics, subsidence prediction and management, rock reinforcement, rock instrumentation, and rock blasting. I strongly believe that engineering and technology must continually evolve to ensure that the world’s growing population can survive with comfort, security, excitement, enthusiasm, and dignity—while maintaining an eco-friendly balance. With this vision, I am committed to addressing societal needs through need-based research, academic courses, and technological solutions in the field of Mining Engineering.

Research Interest: Rock Mechanics and Numerical Modelling, Mining Methods, Planning and Economics, Mine Ventilation and Mine Environment, Rock Excavation Engineering, Mine Instrumentation and Monitoring

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

 

Course name Role Theory/Practical Semester Session
Introduction to Mine Environment Course Coordinator Theory Winter 2025-26
Mine Ventilation Practical Course Coordinator Practical Winter 2025-26
Computational Subsurface Ventilation and Environment Course Coordinator Theory Monsoon 2025-26
Introduction to Mining Course Coordinator Theory Monsoon 2025-26
Numerical Modelling Lab Course Coordinator Practical Monsoon 2025-26
Rock Excavation Engineering Course Coordinator Theory Summer 2024-25
Internship Course Coordinator Practical Monsoon & Summer 2024-25; 2025-26
Mine simulation and Data Analytics Course Coordinator Practical Winter 2024-25
Mining Equipment Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability Course Coordinator Theory Winter 2024-25; 2025-26
Planning and Design for Tunnels and Caverns Course Coordinator Theory Winter 2024-25

 

Academics

 

Degree Department, Institute Thesis Title Supervisor(s) CGPA Year of Completion
Ph.D. Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Design of Protective Barrier Pillar Against Large Water Head in Underground Coal Mines.

Prof. G.S.P. Singh &  Prof. S.K. Sharma

 8.88/10 2023
M.Tech. Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Study of Strat Behaviour in a Contiguous Seam Depillaring Working Prof. G.S.P. Singh &  Prof. S.K. Sharma 9.92/10 2017
B.Tech. Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi Evaluation of Blasting Design on Coal Formation in Surface Mines Prof. P. Rai 8.08/10 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

Academic Experience

 

Dates

  August 2024- Present

Occupation or position held

  Assistant Professor

Main activities and responsibilities

  Teaching and Research

Name and address of employer

  Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

Dates

April 2024 to August 2024

Occupation or position held

Post-doctoral Fellow

Main activities and responsibilities

Conducting research and project management

Name and address of employer

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

Dates

December 2023 to April 2024

Occupation or position held

 Research Associate

Main activities and responsibilities

Conducting research and project management

Name and address of employer

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

Dates

November 2023 to December 2023

Occupation or position held

 Senior Research Fellow

Main activities and responsibilities

Conducting research and project management

Name and address of employer

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

Dates

July 2022 to October 2023

Occupation or position held

 Senior Project Fellow

Main activities and responsibilities

Conducting research and project management

Name and address of employer

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

Awards and Honors

  • AIR 5898 in IIT JEE 2011
  • Selected for Ph.D. on a supernumerary seat
  • PhD thesis nominated for ROCHA Medal by ISRM (India)
  • Navkriti Medal for best research work in the M.Tech. category at the institute level
  • IIT (BHU) Varanasi Medal for standing First in Mining Engineering at MTech Examination 2017
  • The Institution Prizes for the paper published in the Journal of Institution of Engineers (India): series D on December 16, 2022
  • IIT (BHU), Varanasi Special mention for outstanding and significant contribution to the institute being part of organizational activities
  • Arvind Akruwala Memorial Award for best academic record during 2013-14 & 2014-15 in Department of Mining Engineering–IIT-(BHU), Varanasi
  • International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO), 2008- Rank 6 (State); 170 (International)
  • SVS Global Mathematics test, 2008-09, rank 15.

Publications

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

  • Singh G.S.P., Galav A., Shukla V. (2025). A Computer Program for Selection of Rational Width of Protective Water Barrier Pillars in Underground Coal Mines. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2025). 10.1007/s40033-025-00901-1

  • Galav A., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2023). Hydro-Mechanically Coupled Numerical Modelling of Protective Water Barrier Pillars in Underground Coal Mines in India. Mine Water and the Environment. 10.1007/s10230-023-00946-2

  • Galav A., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2022). A Numerical Modeling Approach forAssessment of Seepage Characteristics and Performance of Protective Water Barrier Pillars in Underground Coal Mines. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. 39. 1-17. 10.1007/s42461-022-00672-3

  • Galav A., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2021). Design and Performance of Protective Water Barrier Pillars for Underground Coal Mines in India—A Review. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D. 102. 10.1007/s40033-021-00286-x.

 

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

  • Galav A., Kumar R., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2019). Numerical Simulation of Water Flow through a Protective Barrier Pillar in Underground Coal Mines. Proceedings of 5th ISRM Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics and International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Innovative Future, Okinawa. December 1–4, 2019. Paper Number: ISRM-YSRM-2019-023

  • Galav A., Sahoo S.K., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2017). Study of Strata Behaviour in a Contiguous Seam Depillaring Working. Proceedings of Deep Excavation, Energy Resources and Production (DEEP16), IIT Kharagpur. Paper Number 136

  • Sahoo S.K., Galav A., Behera B., Sharma S.K., Singh G.S.P. (2016). Strata Control Monitoring in a Contiguous Seam Depillaring Working. Proceedings of the conference on Recent Advances in Rock Engineering (RARE 2016). 10.2991/rare-16.2016.55

  • Galav A., Singh G.S.P., Sharma S.K. (2023). Design of Protective Water Barrier Pillars for Enhanced safety and Productivity in Underground Coal Mines. Proceedings of the Seminar UMANG 2023. Dec 2023.
  • Mishra D.P., Galav A. (2025) Towards sustainable mine closure- Global practices and India’s transition pathways. Proceedings of International Conference by INC-WMC on 4th July 2025, Hyderabad
  • Marwa B.B., Yadav A., Pal K., Behera B., Galav A., Singh G.S.P. (2025) Prediction of Chain Pillar Stability by Comparing Machine Learning Approach in Deep-Underground Indian Coal Mines. DIGMIN 2025, Dhanbad.

Patents

  • A. Galav, G.S.P. Singh, S.K. Sharma (2023). A system and method for assessing hydromechanical performance of water barrier pillars for coal mines (Published)

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Project Title

Funding Agency

Role

Status

Assessment of the Load-Deformation Behavior of Coal Pillar using Discrete Element Modeling Approach (Project No: MISC 0158)

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

PI

Ongoing

Institute-SLE Grant to establish Advanced Lab (Project No.: MISC 0166)

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

PI

Ongoing

AI-Powered Vision Systems for Low-light and Lowvisibility Underground Mining Environments (Project No: SRDP 1181 G)

TEXMiN

Co-PI

Ongoing

Four project proposals have been submitted—Ministry of Coal (Science & Technology Grant) (one), DST (one), and ANRF (Two).

Consultancy Project

Consultancy

Project Title

Funding Agency

Role

Status

Conducting scientific study on method of working, Ultimate pit slope stability and dump slope and monitoring of slope stability for patch-A, Jogidih colliery as per Reg. 106(2) of CMR 2017 (Consultancy No: CONS/7462/2025-2026)

Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Dhanbad

CI

Ongoing

Three-Dimensional Subsidence Study of Patal East (Eastern Part) Coal Block (Consultancy No: CONS/7336/2024-2025)

M/s RCR Steel Works Private Limited, Ramgarh

Co-CI

Submitted

Technical Audit of the Block-E OCP (15MTY) of BCCL (Consultancy No: CONS/7401/2024-2025)

Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Dhanbad

Co-CI

Submitted

Scientific study for development under NH-19 national highway at Dishergarh (R-IV) seam at Ningah Colliery (Consultancy No: CONS/7426/2024-2025)

Eastern Coalfields Limited, West Bardhaman

Co-CI

Submitted

Executive Development Program

Project Title

Funding Agency

Role

Status

Customised Training Program with Mine Visits and Classroom session for Caterpillar (EDP No: EDP/7449/2024-2025)

M/s Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited, Chennai

Co-CI

Completed

Customised Training Program with Mine Visits and Classroom session for Caterpillar (EDP No: EDP/7449/2024-2025)

M/s Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited, Chennai

Co-CI

Completed

Two Weeks Mining Domain Residential Training Program for the GETs of NLC India Ltd. (EDP No: EDP/7489/2025-2026)

Neyveli Lignite Corporation

Co-CI

Completed

Membership of Scientific Societies

Membership in Professional Associations

● International Society of Rock Mechanics: Individual Member

● The Institution of Engineers (India): Associate Member

● The Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India: Life Member

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

 

Name of the Activity

Nature of Activity

     Role in the Activity     

Specific Contribution

Hostel Administration

Administrative Responsibility

     Warden     

Managed hostel administration, including maintenance, student welfare, grievance redressal, enquiry proceedings, and procurement of essential items to enhance hostel facilities.

DPGC, Department of Mining Engineering

Academic and Administrative Committee

     Member     

As a DPGC member, contributed to postgraduate academic planning, curriculum review, and student progress monitoring, along with Ph.D. application scrutiny, interview coordination, committee data management, and supervisor allocation.

DAC

Academic and Administrative Committee

     Secretary     

Conducted meetings; prepared and circulated minutes of DAC meetings.

I-STEM

Institutional Coordination and Resource Management

     Faculty In-charge and Departmental Coordinator     

Handled departmental I-STEM coordination, including approvals for testing charges, equipment onboarding on the portal, inventory rationalization, slot booking, and coordination with lab in-charges.

Monthly Newsletter of Department of Mining Engineering

Publication and Documentation

     Editor     

Collected and consolidated departmental activity data and prepared, edited, and published the monthly newsletter for the period September 2024 to June 2025, highlighting academic, research, and co-curricular initiatives.

Think India Club

Student Development and Mentorship Activities

     Faculty In-charge     

Collaborating with students to finalize development-oriented activities aligned with the club’s established framework across IITs.

Student Mentorship program (SMP)

Student Development and Mentorship Activities

     Faculty coordinator     

Coordinated reminders to faculty members for effective implementation of the Student Mentorship Program (SMP). Additionally, guided and monitored students’ academic progress and personal development.

Mining Engineering Society (MES)

Student Development and Mentorship Activities

     Faculty In-Charge &Treasurer     

As Faculty In-Charge and Treasurer, initiated the revamping of MES, organized the Freshers’ Welcome and Induction Program, and prepared a draft constitution for its structured functioning.

Industry Institute Interaction 2025

Event Management

     Organizing Committee Member     

Contributed to stage management and provided logistical support for the successful conduct of the event.

Basant 2025

Event Management

     Organizing Committee Member     

Contributed to stage management and provided logistical support for the successful conduct of the event.

Khanan 2024 & 2025

Event Management

     Organizing Member     

Coordinated sponsorship (2024) and contributed to stage management (2024 & 2025) as part of the organizing team.

Admission: Document verification

Admissions and Enrollment Management Duties

     Member     

Verified documents and facilitated admission of B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. students (Session 2025–26).

Admission: Document verification

Admissions and Enrollment Management Duties

     RC officer for JoSAA 2025     

Conducted B.Tech. application scrutiny as RC Officer, JoSAA 2025, ensuring timely processing.

Field Excursion Program

Academic Field Activities (Experiential Learning)

     
  • Educational coal mine excursion of 4th Semester (2nd Year) B.Tech. Mining Engineering students of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad on 18 January 2025.
  • Excursion of B.Tech (3rd year) Mining Engg. students of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to visit the fire area of ENA project, Kusunda area & mines rescue station Dhansar on 18 October 2025.
  • Educational coal mine excursion of 4th Semester (2nd Year) B.Tech. Mining Engineering students of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad on 25 January 2026.

Project/Thesis Evaluation

Academic and Administrative Committee

Member
  • Final-year B.Tech students of Civil Engineering, session 2024-25 & 2025-26
  • Final-year B.Tech students of Mining Engineering, session 2024-25 & 2025-26
  • Postgraduate students and research scholars from Mining Engineering and other Departments.
Project Staff/Manpower Selection Staff/ Manpower Selection Committee Member
  • PostgraduateJRF under ANRF Project in M&C Department, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Scientific Administrative Assistant/ Field Investigator Position under CMPDI(CIL) sponsored R&D Project, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Internship

Academic and Administrative Committee

Member Secretary

Evaluated and recommended applicants for internships

 

  • Co-Convener & Treasurer of International Conference MVB@2047, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
  • Organising Committee member of International Conference MVEGM-2024 and DIGMIN-2025, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
  • Organised and Facilitated the visit to Longwall Training Gallery and different labs of the department for school students, various experts visiting department, participants of Khanan 2024, delegates of executive development programme of different department, delegates of various programs organised by government of India at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad courses
  • Organised and facilitated the Mine visit for delegates of French Institute and French Embassy in India
  • Actively involved in various purchase, recruitment and administrative activities of the department in different capacities
  • Regularly participate in the DAC meetings and provide input for the welfare of the department and the institute overall

Guidance

 

Regular PhD Scholars:

Sl no

Name of the Scholar

Admission No.
1 Mr. Mo Arshad 25DR0154

Part-time PhD Scholars:

Sl no

Name of the Scholar

Admission No.
1 Mr. Ritesh Kumar Pandey 24DP0271
2 Mr. Abhishek Kumar 24DP0267
3 Mr. Rishabh Gupta 25DP0035
4 Mr. Ashish Kumar Singh 25DP0104
5 Mr. Sandeep Kumar 25DP0164
6 Mr. Rajesh Ranjan 26DP0001

 

International M.Tech. Student:

Sl no

Name of the Scholar

Admission No.
1 Ms. Prionti Kundu 24IM0014

 

M.Tech. Student:

Sl no

Name of the Scholar

Admission No.

1

Mr. Shubham Rana

25MT0520

2

Mr. Satyajit Das

25MT0475

3

Mr. Dikendra Kumar Deshmuk

25MT0156

4

Mr. Bhusi Ajay

25MT0126
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