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Prof.Arka Jyoti Das

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Mining Engineering

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

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About Me: I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, with over 12 years of prior experience as a Scientist at CSIR–Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), Dhanbad. During my tenure at CIMFR, I was actively involved in 7 R&D projects and more than 70 industry-funded projects, contributing extensively to applied research and technology/know-how development for the mining sector. I also gained valuable field exposure as a Management Trainee (Mining) at Coal India Limited, where I worked in highly mechanized underground operations, including continuous miner operations and longwall mining at Jhanjra Projects Colliery, ECL. I received my B.E. in Mining Engineering from IIEST Shibpur (2011), M.Tech. in Mine Safety Engineering from AcSIR (2014), and Ph.D. from IIT(ISM), Dhanbad (2022). I secured 1st rank in B.E. and All India Rank 1 in GATE (Mining) in 2012. My research interests include underground coal and metal mining methods, rock mechanics, numerical simulation, ground control, and mine instrumentation and monitoring. I have published over 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences, authored 1 book, hold 1 granted patent, and have filed 1 patent and 1 copyright. My work has been recognized through several awards, including the Young Associate Award 2024 by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), the Young Engineer Award 2022 by the Institution of Engineers (India), and the IMTR Award 2020 by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Research Interest: Underground Coal Mining Methods for Mechanized and Semi-mechanised Operations; Highwall Mining and Punch Entry Mining; Underground Metal Mining Methods including Underhand Longhole Open stoping with Pastefill; Design of Mine Access like Portals, Inclines, and Shafts; Design of Open Pit Slope and Overburden Dump; Rock Mechanics & Computational Geomechanics; Numerical Simulations for stability analysis; Stochastic Design of Underground and Openpit Mine; Rock Mass Characterization, Ground Control, Support Design and Subsidence Engineering; Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

Academics

Degree

Discipline

Institute

Year

Marks

Ph.D.

Mining Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

2022

NA

M.Tech.

Mine Safety Engineering

Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi

2014

9.61 out of 10 (Distinction)

B.E.

Mining Engineering

Bengal Engineering and Science University (Presently, IIEST) Shibpur

2011

81.66% (Hons.)

  • Rank 1st in Mining Batch of 2011
  • AIR 1 GATE (Mining), 2012

12th

Science

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, Malda (West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education)

2007

87.8%

(Best of Five)

10th

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir, Malda (West Bengal Board of Secondary Education)

2005

89.62%

Position

Sl. No.

Post

Organisation

Pay Scale

Duration From

Duration To

1.

Assistant Professor (Grade-I)

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad

 Pay Band Rs. 37400-67000/-(PB-4, GP-8700/-) Level 13 (7th CPC)

11-12-2025

Continued

2.

Principal Scientist

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad

Pay Band Rs. 37400-67000/-(PB-4, GP-8700/-) Level 13 (7th CPC)

12-04-2024

10-12-2025

3.

Senior Scientist

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad

Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100/-(PB-3, GP-7600/-) Level 12 (7th CPC)

12-04-2020

11-04-2024

4.

Scientist

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad

Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100/-(PB-3, GP-6600/-) Level 11 (7th CPC)

11-04-2016

11-04-2020

5.

Research Scholar

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Rs. 25000/- (Consolidated)

29-12-2014

01-04-2016

6.

Trainee Scientist

CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad

Rs. 34650/- (Consolidated)

05-09-2012

04-09-2014

7.

Management Trainee

Coal India Limited

Pay Band Rs. 16,400-40,500/-

03-08-2011

06-07-2012

Awards and Honors

  • Young Associate Award 2024 by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).

  • Young Engineer Award 2022 by the Institution of Engineers (India).

  • Inder Mohan Thapar Research (IMTR) Award by Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad in recognition of excellence in research publication based on Impact factor of the scopus/SCI indexed journals during the calendar year 2020. 

  • Selected as an Empanelled Evaluator and Advisor for TEXMiN, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.

  • 1st prize of Dr. K. N. Sinha Award, 2020 by CSIR-CIMFR CSIR-CIMFR for highest impact factor of papers published in SCI journals.

  • 3rd prize for best poster at the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy & Environment: Challenges & Opportunities, 2019.

  • Trainee Scientist fellowship from CSIR, Govt. of India.

  • All India Rank 1st in GATE (Mining), 2012.

  • Institutes’ Medal for securing 1st rank in 2011 Batch of Mining Engineering, IIEST, Shibpur.

  • MGMI Shivlal Gold Medal for excellent performance at graduation level.

  • Invited as a resource person by HRD, BCCL for imparting training on "FUNCTIONAL SKILL PROGRAM FOR MINING" to the employees of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

  • Member of the Mining Engineering Division Board of the Institution of Engineers (India).

  • MHRD Fellowship 2014, for pursuing Ph.D. at IIT, Kharagpur, by Govt. of India.

Publications

Books Published

  1. Kumar, R., Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Bhattacharjee, R., & Tewari, S. (2024). Design of Underground Structures Under Geotechnical Uncertainties. In Frontiers of Performability Engineering: In Honor of Prof. KB Misra. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, pp. 401-422.
  2. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K. (2015). Underground extraction of Locked-Up coal: Numerical modelling based studies”, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-80250-8.
  3. Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020):  Editors: Prabhat Kumar Mandal, Ranjan Kumar, Arka Jyoti Das & Pradeep K Singh.

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

List of Papers Published in SCI Journals (Q1: 14, Q2: 1, Q3: 3)  

  1. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Bhattacharjee, R., Tewari, S., Ghosh, N., & Kumar, R. (2025). Analysis of failure characteristics, 3D stress distribution and strength evaluation of rectangular and long coal pillars through analytical solution and numerical simulation with field validation. Acta Geotechnica, 1-26. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 5.7)
  2. Sabapathy, R., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., & Das, A. J. (2025). Evaluation of potentiality of coal bump hazard in underground coal mines through numerical modelling and binary logistic regression approach with field validation. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 84(6), 333. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 4.2)
  3. Kolikipogu, N. R., Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R., Porathur, J. L., & Jagapthal, V. K. (2025). Analytical and Numerical Modeling Approaches for Estimating the Optimum Line of Extraction in Continuous Miner Workings with Field Observations. International Journal of Geomechanics, 25(6), 04025098. (SCIE/Q2/IF: 3.3)
  4. Gaurav, K., Kumar, R., Mandal, P. K., & Das, A. J. (2023). Evaluation of a novel pyramidal design of rock bolt bearing plate using analytical, experimental, and numerical methods. Engineering Structures, 297, 116998. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 6.4)
  5. Kumar, R., Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Das, A. J., & Banerjee, G. (2023). Design of stable parallelepiped coal pillars considering geotechnical uncertainties. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56, 6581–6602. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 6.6)
  6. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Singh, A. P., Kumar, R., Tewari, S., & Bhattacharjee, R. (2023). Evaluation of energy accumulation, strain burst potential and stability of rock mass during underground extraction of a highly stressed coal seam under massive strata-a field study. Engineering Geology, 322, 107178. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 8.4)
  7. Kumar, R., Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Bhattacharjee, R. & Tewari, S. (2021). Probabilistic stability analysis of failed and stable cases of coal pillars. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 144, 104810. (SCI/Q1/IF: 7.5)
  8. Das, A. J., Paul, P. S., Mandal, P. K., Kumar, R., & Tewari, S. (2021). Investigation of failure mechanism of inclined coal pillars: numerical modelling and tensorial statistical analysis with field validations. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 54(6), 3263-3289. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 6.6)
  9. Kumar, R., Mandal, P., K., Narayan, A., & Das, A., J. (2021). Evaluation of load transfer mechanism under axial loads in a novel coupler of dual height rock bolts.  International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 31(2), 225-232. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 13.7)
  10. Tewari, S., Himanshu, V. K., Porathur, J. L., Bhattacharjee, R., Das, A. J., & Mandal, P. K. (2020). Exploitation of mica deposits at Nellore mica belt, Andhra Pradesh, India. Current Science, 118(4), 593-602. (SCIE/Q3/IF: 1.0)
  11. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Prakash, A., Roy, L. B., & Tewari, S. (2020). Underground extraction methodology of contiguous coal seams ensuring the safety of the parting and the surface structures. Safety Science, 121, 215-230. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 5.4)
  12. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., Sinha, R. K., & Tewari, S. (2019). Assessment of the Strength of Inclined Coal Pillars through Numerical Modelling based on the Ubiquitous Joint Model. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(10), 3691-3717. (SCI/Q1/IF: 6.6)
  13. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., & Sinha, R. K. (2019). Generalised analytical models for the strength of the inclined as well as the flat coal pillars using rock mass failure criterion. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(10), 3921-3946. (SCI/Q1/IF: 6.6)
  14. Kushwaha, A., Tewari, S., Mandal, P. K., Bhattacharjee, R., Das, A. J.,  Singh K. K. K. (2019) Stability evaluation of old and unapproachable underground mine workings below surface structures. Journal of Geological Society of India, 93, 351-359. (SCI/Q3/IF: 1.5)
  15. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Sahu, S. P., Kushwaha, A.,  Bhattacharjee, R., & Tewari, S.,  (2018). Evaluation of the effect of fault on the stability of underground workings of coal mine through DEM and statistical analysis. Journal of Geological Society of India, 92, 732-742. (SCI/Q3/IF: 1.5)
  16. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Kumar, N., Bhattacharjee, R., Tewari, S., & Kushwaha, A. (2018). Assessment of roof convergence during driving roadways in underground coal mines by continuous miner. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 108, 169-178. (SCI/Q1/IF: 7.5)
  17. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Bhattacharjee, R., Tiwari, S., Kushwaha, A., & Roy, L. B. (2017). Evaluation of stability of underground workings for exploitation of an inclined coal seam by the ubiquitous joint model. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 93, 101-114. (SCI/Q1/IF: 7.5)
  18. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, C. N., & Sinha, A. (2017). Extraction of locked-up coal by strengthening of rib pillars with FRP–A comparative study through numerical modelling. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 27(2), 261-267.. (SCIE/Q1/IF: 13.7)

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

  1. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R., Kumar, R., & Roy, L. B. (2025). Geotechnical challenges and suitable methodology for highwall mining of coal seams with less than 3 metre parting. In Innovative and Responsible Mining for Inclusive Growth: Proceedings, 11th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, October 30–31, 2025, pp. 135-154.
  2. Giri, A., Das, A. J., Paul, P. S., & Murari, R. (2025). Importance of Detailed Geological and Geotechnical Domains in Underground Metal Mine Stope Design. In Innovative and Responsible Mining for Inclusive Growth: Proceedings, 11th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, October 30–31, 2025, pp. 123-134.
  3. Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Das, A. J., Kumar, R., Bhattacharjee, R., & Tewari, S. (2025, October). Underground Coal Mines: Assessment, Challenges and Remedial Approaches. In Innovative and Responsible Mining for Inclusive Growth: Proceedings, 11th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, October 30–31, 2025, pp. 235-254.
  4. Das, A. J., Mandal P. K., Bhattacharjee R., Tewari S., Ghosh N., Kumar R. (2025) Design approaches for enhancing coal recovery in highwall mining using paste fill technology. In Proc. National Seminar on Technological Advancements for Sustainable Mining and Exploration, Jointly organised by MGMI, Dhanbad Chapter and CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, 31st January to 1st February 2025 CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, pp. 201-221.
  5. Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Bhattacharjee, R. M., Sinha, R. K., Das, A. J., Kumar, R., Bhattacharjee, R., Tewari, S. (2024).        A study on the behaviour of coal pillars at greater depths in Indian geomining conditions. In Proc. All India Seminar on Current Trends of Sustainable Underground Mining Organized by ISM Alumni Association Kolkata Chapter Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, Kolkata, 29th and 30th November 2024, 9p.
  6. Bhagat, N. K., Singh, R. K., Mishra, A. K. & Das, A. J. (2024). Benefits of Directional Controlled Blasting Technique for Stabilization of Problematic Rock-Cut Slopes of Konkan Railway. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Issues in Energy, Infrastructure and Disaster Management (ICGEID), January 18-20, 2024, pp. 355-376.
  7. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Ghosh, N., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R. (2023). Design of extraction methodology for highwall mining under multi-seams conditions - a case study. In Souvenir & Supplementary Volume of 10th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 6-9 November, 2023, pp.   45-55.
  8. Kumbhakar, S., Das, A. J., Rao, N. K., Verma, C. P., Mandal, P. K. (2023). Stability assessment of overburden dump on black cotton soil bench: a numerical modelling approach. In Souvenir & Supplementary Volume of 10th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 6-9 November, 2023, pp. 98-106.
  9. Mandal, P. K., Bhattacharjee, R., Ghosh, N., Singh, A. P., Tewari, S., Das, A. J. (2023). Bridging Efficiency and Safety: A Case Study of Extraction of Thick Coal Seam Having Low Incubation Period Using Continuous Miner. In Proc. 10th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 6-9 November, 2023, pp. 110-129.
  10. Ghosh, N., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R., Das, A. J., Mishra, P. K., Mandal, P. K. (2023). A study on the effects of horizontal stress anisotropy on stability of galleries in deep underground coal mines. In Souvenir & Supplementary Volume of 10th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 6-9 November, 2023, pp. 137-145.
  11.  Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Kumar, R. (2023). Design of underground structures and support systems for extraction of inclined coal seam. In Proc. 15th ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium, Sulzberg, Austria, 9-14 October, 2023, pp.141-146.
  12. Bhattacharjee R., Tewari S., Das A. J., Singh A. P., Mandal P. K. (2022). Geotechnical considerations and numerical modeling approach for preparation of strata control and monitoring plan (SCAMP) for highly stressed depillaring panel in underground coal mines-a case study. In Proc. 9th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 4-7 April, 2022 pp. 272-286.
  13. Kumar, R., Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Jagapthal, V. K., Kumar, G., Bhattacharjee, R., Tewari, S. (2022). Optimum combination of long and short tendons for stable roadways intersections in coal mines. In Proc. 9th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 4-7 April, 2022, pp. 255-262.
  14. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Kumar, R., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R. (2022). Strata control considerations to ensure safety of underground workplace during extraction of inclined coal seam. In Proc. 9th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, 4-7 April, 2022, pp. 235-242.
  15. Kumar, R., Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Gaurav, K., Bhattacharjee, R., Tewari, S. (2021). Minimizing uncertainties in roof rock reinforcement design for stable mine roadways. In Proc. International Conference on Maintenance and Intelligent Asset Management (ICMIAM), Ballarat, Australia, 2021, pp. 1-5.
  16. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Tewari, S. Bhattacharjee, R., Kumar, R. (2020). Issues and approaches for the underground extraction of the inclined coal seams. In Proc. National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020), 14-15 February, 2020, CSIR-CIMFR, Barwa Road, Dhanbad, pp. 24-31.
  17. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Kumar, R., Bhattacharjee, R, Tewari, S., Singh, A. P., Kumar, L., Singh, S. K. (2020). Geotechnical issues for underground extraction of coal by continuous miner in India-some case studies. In Proc. National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020), 14-15 February, 2020, CSIR-CIMFR, Barwa Road, Dhanbad, pp. 496-510.
  18. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Bhattacharjee, R., Singh, S. K. (2019). Geotechnical issues for underground extraction of coal by continuous miner in India-some case studies. In Proc. 8th Asian Mining Congress, 5-9 November, 2019, Kolkata, India, pp. 277-286.
  19. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Tewari, S., Bhattacharjee, R., Kumar, L., Singh, P. K. (2019). Stability evaluation and safe designing of barriers against rivers in an opencast working - a case study. In Proc. International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 13-18 September, 2019, Foz da Iguassu (Iguassu City), Brazil, pp.784-792. 
  20. Das, A. J., Prakash A., Mandal, P. K., Tewari, S. (2019). Design of extraction methodology of contiguous coal seams under surface structures. In Proc. International Conference And Exhibition On Energy & Environment : Challenges & Opportunities-ENCO 2019, 20-22 February, 2019, New Delhi, India, pp. 808-818.
  21. Mandal, P. K., Singh S. K., Singh R., Das, A. J., Singh A. P., Mishra P. K. (2018). Design of extraction methodology for depillaring of a coal seam by continuous miner under weak strata - A case study. In Proc. conference on National Seminar on Technological Advancement and Emerging Mining Methods (TAEMM 2018), 24th -25th August, 2018, CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, pp. 161-176.
  22. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., Sinha R. K., Tewari, S.  (2018). Rock mechanics considerations for mechanised extraction of an inclined coal seam. In Proc. National Conference on Recent Challenges in Mining Industry (RCMI - 2018), 28th April, 2018, CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, India, pp. 121-130.
  23. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., Sinha, R. K., Kushwaha, A., Tewari S. (2017). Effect of the strata inclination during underground extraction of the inclined coal seams. In: Proc. 7th Asian Mining Congress, Kolkata, India, 8-10 November, 2017, pp. 223-238.              
  24. Ghosh C. N., Behera S. K., Mandal P. K., Prashant, Mandal P. K., Das A. J., Singh P. K., (2017). Development of technology for extraction of locked up coal using artificial pillars. In: Proc. International Conference on NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries (NxGnMiFu-2017), 15-18 February, New Delhi, India, pp. 417-424.
  25. Das A. J., Mandal P. K., Kushwaha, A. (2017). Effect of Fault on the Stability of Workings during Underground Extraction of Coal. In: Proc. International Conference on NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries (NxGnMiFu-2017), 15-18 Feb., New Delhi, India, pp. 155-164.
  26. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Kushwaha A. (2017). Planning of strata control study programme during depillaring.  In: Proc. International Conference on Deep Excavation, Energy Resource and Production (DEEP16), 24-26 January, IIT Kharagpur, India, 16p. 
  27. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J. (2016). Optimal extraction of coal from developed pillars locked-up under different surface/sub-surface structures. In: Proc. 35th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 26-28 July, 2016, Morgantown WV, pp. 132.139.
  28. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Misra, P. K., Roy, L. B. (2016). Design of extraction methodology for semi-mechanised depillaring of an inclined coal seam. In: Proc. 6th  Asian Mining Congress, 23-27 February, Kolkata, India, pp. 131- 142.
  29. Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K. (2016). Improvement of recovery percentage of locked-up coal by strengthening the rib pillars. In: Proc. 6th Asian Mining Congress, 23-27 February, 2016, Kolkata, India, pp 143-152. 
  30. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Ghosh, C. N., Sinha A. (2014). Extraction of locked-up coal by artificial pillars - An attempt for development of a technology. In: Proc. 5th  Asian Mining Congress, 13-15 February, Kolkata, India, 9p.
  31. Mandal, P. K., Das, A. J., Kumbhakar, D., Mishra, P. K. (2013). Extraction of coal pillars at higher depth- A numerical modelling based study. In: Proc. International Conference on Coal and Energy- Technological Advances and Future Challenges, 15-17 December, Kolkata, India, pp. 83-96.

Patents

  1. A device useful for supporting the underground mine side wall for highly dipping mine having pillars with acute angles corners. Patent No. 492987 (Granted).
  2. A dust guard system for vehicles to reduce air-borne dust. Application no. 202411048167.

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Govt. Funded Projects at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad

Sl. No.

Title of Project

Funding Agency

Project Cost in INR

(Lakh)

Role

1.

Development of Innovative Extraction Method for Safer Extraction of Coal Seam by Underground Method with Higher Productivity and Percentage of Extraction using Continuous Mining System

CIL R&D Board

131.37

Project Investigator

Govt. Funded Projects at CSIR-CIMFR

Sl. No.

Title of Project

Funding Agency

Project Cost in INR

(Lakh)

Role

1.

Design of underground coal pillars by stochastic approach considering randomness and spatial variation of rock mass strength

SERB, Govt. of India

30.25

Project Investigator

2.

Development of tandem approach for paste fill technology and extraction methodology by Continuous Miner (CM) for Shampur B Colliery Mugma Area, ECL

Coal India Limited R&D Board

130.0

Project Leader

3.

Roof rock reinforcement system (R3S) for mine roadways intersection under varying geomining conditions as FBR under 4M theme of CSIR

CSIR, India

122.72

Co-Project Investigator

4.

Design and stability of pillars/array of pillars for different mining methods in coal mine workings

Coal India Limited R&D Board

253.71

Member

5.

Development of empirical methodology for design of crown pillar during transition from opencast to underground mining for Indian mines

Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India

37.89

Member

6.

Development of digital mine using Internet of Things (IoT)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India

222.30

Member

7.

Development of a technology for optimal extraction of locked-up coal from underground mines using artificial pillars acronym as DeCoalArt (A 12th Five Year Plan Network Project)

CSIR, India

1897.52

Member

Industry Sponsored Projects at CSIR-CIMFR

Sl. No.

Title of Project

Funding Agency

Project Cost in INR

(Lakh)

Role

1.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring during stoping operation at Rampura Agucha underground mine, HZL (SSP/761/2023-24)

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)

44.84

Project Leader

2.

Strata monitoring of stopes, strata condition and rock mechanics study in Banwas block of Khetri mines of Hindustan Copper Limited of Banwas project of SMSL (SSP/736/2023-24)

SMS Limited

21.24

 Project Leader

3.

Strata monitoring of stopes, strata condition and rock mechanics study in Banwas block of Khetri mines of Hindustan Copper Limited of Banwas project of SMS Limited.

(SSP/569/2021-22)

SMS Limited

23.60

Project Leader

4.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring during drivage of two inclines, interconnection and one inset in seam IV & III at Bicharpur underground coal mines, Shahdol, MP

(SSP/341/2018-19)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

14.87

Project Leader

5.

Instrumentation plan and strata monitoring during extraction of pillars in the proposed CMP-11 panel [ subpanels CMP-11A(1), CMP-11A(2) and CMP-11A(3) using continuous miner technology at VK-7 Incline, Kothagudem area, SCCL (SSP/371/2019-20)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

(SCCL)

24.60

Project Leader

6.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of low high continuous miner projects at Jhanjra 3&4 mine in seam RVII and RVIIA of Jhanjra project colliery, ECL (SSP/382/2018-19)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

25.96

Project Leader

7.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring during stoping at Rampura Agucha Underground Mine, HZL (SSP/428/2019-20)

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)

41.30

Project Leader

8.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of low height continuous miner projects at Jhanjra 3 & 4 mine in seam VII and VIIA of Jhanjra project colliery, ECL (SSP/282/2017-18)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

23.60

Project Leader

9.

Scientific study on strata monitoring of development workings in Salarjung seam at Shanthikhani Mine with Continuous miner technology, Mandamarri Area, SCCL (SSP/199/2017-18)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

(SCCL)

8.86

Project Leader

10.

Instrumentation plan and strata monitoring during extraction of pillars in the proposed CMP-10 panel [sub panels CMP-10A(1), CMP-10A(2), CMP-10A(3)] using Continuous miner technology at VK-7 Incline, Kothagudem area, SCCL. (SSP/234/2017-18)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

(SCCL)

24.78

Project Leader

11.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of low height continuous miner projects at Jhanjra 3&4 mine in RVIIA and RVII seams of Jhanjra Project Colliery, ECL. (SSP/485/2020-21)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

28.56

Project Leader

12.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of low height continuous miner project at Jhanjra 3&4 mine in seam RVII and RVIIA of Jhanjra project colliery, ECL. (SSP/561/2021-22)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

31.41

Project Leader

13.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of continuous miner working during development/depillaring operation in RVI seam at MIC, Jhanjra Colliery, ECL. (SSP/461/2019-20)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

12.98

Member

14.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of continuous miner working during development/depillaring operation in R-VI seam at Kumardih-B Mine, ECL (SSP/626/2021-22)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

15.22

Member

15.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of Continuous miner working during development/depillaring operation at MIC, Jhanjra Project colliery, ECL (SSP/627/2021-22)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

15.70

Member

16.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring of continuous miner working during development/ depillaring operation at MIC, Jhanjra project colliery, ECL (SSP/549/2020-21)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

13.37

Member

17.

Instrumentation and strata monitoring during drivage of two inclines, interconnections and one inset in seam IV and III at Bicharpur underground coal mine, Shahdol, MP (SSP/510/2020-21)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

10.90

Member

18.

Monitoring of strata behaviour during development of LCCM at Rani Atari underground mine Chirimiri Area, SECL (SSP/190/2017-18)

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)

9.13

Member

Consultancy Project

Consultancy Projects at CSIR-CIMFR

Sl. No.

Title of Project

Funding Agency

Project Cost in INR

(Lakh)

Role

1.

Advice on instrumentation and strata monitoring during stoping and review of underhand mining at Rampura Agucha underground mine, HZL (CNP/5213/ 2023-24)

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)

23.83

Project Leader

2.

Advice for the stability of pillars and design of support system for trunk roadways and gate roadways in XV Seam at Moonidih Project, BCCL (CNP/5197/2023-24)

INDU-SCCL-CORUM Consortum

37.5

Project Leader

3.

Advice/feasibility study of the extraction of individual seams V, VI, and VII through highwall mining technology in designated panel -F in PCP-3 area of West Bokaro mine of M/S Tata Steel Ltd. (CNP/5108/2021-22)

Tata Steel Limited

12.15

Project Leader

4.

Advice for the introduction of highwall mining technology in RVIII Bottom seam and RVII Top seam at Narayankuri OCP of Mahabir (R) Colliery, Kunustoria Area, ECL.

(CNP/5090/2021-22)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

16.52

Project Leader

5.

Advice on scientific study for feasibility of extraction of developed pillars in the proposed CMP-11 panel [consisting subpanels CMP-11A(1), CMP-11A(2), CMP-11A(3)] in King seam below caved goaf and barrier of Top seam by CM technology at VK-7 Incline, SCCL (CNP/4824/2019-20)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

(SCCL)

18.76

Project Leader

6.

Advice for strata monitoring instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation plan for K2 panel of R-V seam at Khottadih Colliery, ECL (CNP/4866/2019-20)

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

4.72

Project Leader

7.

Advice for Design of Extraction Methodology for Development and Depillaring Workings of King Seam at PVK-5 Incline Mine, SCCL for the Designated CM Project Area of Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (CNP/4873/2019-20)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

35.99

Project Leader

8.

Advice on feasibility of underground mining of marble with suitable cross-section of gallery opening and pillars at Zarivav Marble mine Ambaji Gujrat (CNP/4890/2019-20)

D. K. Trivedi & Sons

11.74

Project Leader

9.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the development of XI seam of Jamadoba Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4894/2018-19)

Tata Steel Limited

6.78

Project Leader

10.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the development of VIII seam of 6&7 pits Bhutgoria Amalgamated Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4908/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

6.78

Project Leader

11.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the depillaring of two panels at Jamadoba Colliery Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4912/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

15.93

Project Leader

12.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP)  for the depillaring of three panels at Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4913/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

23.89

Project Leader

13.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP)   for the  development of XII Seam of Bhelatand Amalgamated Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4914/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

6.78

Project Leader

14.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for depillaring one panel at Digwadih Colliery  Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4915/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

7.96

Project Leader

15.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the development of VIII seam of  Digwadih Colliery Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4916/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

6.78

Project Leader

16.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for depillaring of one panel at 6&7 pits, Bhutgoria Amalgamated Colliery Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4917/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

7.96

Project Leader

17.

Advice on mining/geotechnical sequence during stoping at Rampura Agucha Underground Mine, HZL (CNP/4924/2019-20)

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)

24.78

Project Leader

18.

Advice on study for depillaring of 124LW panel by Continuous Miner (CM) Technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/4928/2019-20)

GMMCO

23.60

Project Leader

19.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the development of one panel at Sijua Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4936/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

6.78

Project Leader

20.

Advice on regional stability while extracting Longwall (14 to 17) block including sequence of extraction in XIV seam at Jitpur colliery of SAIL (CNP/4686/2018-19).

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

5.00

Project Leader

21.

Assessment of support requirement for development of RVII and RVIIA seam by LHCM at 3&4 incline of Jhanjra project colliery, ECL and recommendations thereof. (CNP/4719/2018-19)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

12.39

Project Leader

22.

Advice on scientific study for feasibility of extraction of dev. Pillars in the proposed CMP-10 panel [consisting sub panels CMP-10A(1), CMP-10A(2), CMP-10A(3)] in King seam below caved goaf and barrier of top seam by Continuous miner technology at VK7 Incline, Kothagudem area, SCCL. (CNP/4620/2017-18)

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

(SCCL)

16.52

Project Leader

23.

Scientific study to assess and design of barrier against Pussai River to avoid chances of sliding down of barrier along interface with Gopinathpur Colliery, ECL. (CNP/4509/2016-17)

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

14.95

Project Leader

24.

Advice for design of extraction methodology  for development and depillaring of Sector-F of R-VII and R-VIIA seams using Low Height Continuous miner at 3&4 Incline, Jhanjra Project Colliery, ECL (CNP/4996/2020-21)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

6.78

Project Leader

25.

Technical evaluation of safe and sustainable underground operation of Gare Palma IV/5 coal mine of M/s Hindalco Industries Limited, Raigarh (CG) (CNP/4987/2020-21)

Hindalco Industries Limited

5.31

Project Leader

26.

Advice for depillaring of 15 East Panel by Continuous Miner Technology in East block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/4978/20-21)

GMMCO

23.60

Project Leader

27.

Advice for the preparation and formulation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) as per Reg. 123 of CMR 2017 of Hirakund Bundia Mine, Orient Area, MCL. (CNP/4976/2020-21)

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)

38.99

Project Leader

28.

Advice for method of depillaring operation for three panels B-15, B-16 and B-17 of RVI seam using continuous miner at Khottadih Colliery, ECL (CNP/5154/2022-23)

CMTAPL

23.6

Member

29.

Advice for the depillaring of 27L, East panel by SDLin the Seam-II (Khond Seam), Pandavpara Mine, SECL (CNP/5153/2022-23)

SECL

14.16

Member

30.

Advice for assessment of cavability and estimation of support resistance required for longwall mining in sector A of RVI seam at Jhanjra project colliery, ECL (CNP/5152/2022-23)

CMSPL

14.16

Member

31.

Advice on technical feasibility of change in direction for depillaring of B14B panel by deployment of Continuous Miner in RVI seam at Khottadih Colliery, ECL (TSP/0152/2022-23)

CMTAPL

2.54

Member

32.

Scientific study for development and depillaring of 95 LE panel with CM technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/5137/2022-23)

GMMCO

30.68

Member

33.

Advice on technical feasibility of change in direction for depillaring of B14 A panel by deployment of CM in RVI seam at Khottadih colliery, ECL (TSP/0142/2022-23)

CMTAPL

2.54

Member

34.

Scientific study for depillaring of 87LWest panel by continuous miner (CM) technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area SECL (CNP/5111/2021-22)

GMMCO

25.96

Member

35.

Advice for depillaring of the 97L East panel by continuous Miner Technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/5019/2020-21)

GMMCO

23.60

Member

36.

Advice for the development/widening and heightening and depillaring by deployment of Continuous Miner in Seam I (Top) at Gayatri Underground Mine, SECL (CNP/5088/2021-22)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

34.81

Member

37.

Advice for the depillaring of 101L West panel by Continuous Miner Technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/5067/2021-22)

GMMCO

23.60

Member

38.

Advice on the feasibility of development and depillaring of RVI and RIV seams using Continuous Miner (CM) at Kumardihi "B" Mine ECL for the CM project of Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (CNP/5017/2020-21)

Gainwell Commosales Private Limited (GCPL)

55.46

Member

39.

Advice for the depillaring of 108L West panel by continuous miner technology in the East Block of Churcha mine (RO), Baikunthpur area, SECL (CNP/5045/2020-21)

GMMCO

23.60

Member

40.

Advice for the depillaring of 114L West Panel by Continuous Miner Technology in the East Block of Churcha Mine (RO), Baikunthpur Area, SECL (CNP/5014/2020-21)

GMMCO

23.60

Member

41.

Advice for preparation of Strata Control and Monitoring Plan (SCAMP) for the depillaring of two panels at Sijua Colliery, Tata Steel Limited (CNP/4935/2019-20)

Tata Steel Limited

15.93

Member

42.

Advice on strata monitoring data and establishment of cut-out distance in CM panel of Salarjung seam at Shantikhani Mine, Mandamari Area, SCCL (CNP/4553/2017-18)

Membership of Scientific Societies

Sl. No.          

Name of the academic/professional bodies

Type of membership

1.

International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM)

Individual Member

(Membership No.: 236/IND/2023-2032)

2.

Institution of Engineers (India)

Associate Member

(Membership No.: AM184367-5)

3.

Mining Engineers’ Association of India        

Life Member

(Membership No.: 5158/DHN)

4.

Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India

Life Member

(Membership No.: LM 10928)

5.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

Professional Member

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