Rabin Kumar Samal (2021)
Ph.D. Candidate
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B.Tech (Mining), BPUT Odisha, M.Tech (Opencast), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Ph.D. Topic: Fracture Propagation in Rock under Dynamic Loading Condition.
Email: rks.shyanu@gmail.com
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Abhishek Mohapatra (2022)
Ph.D. Candidate, Joint Doctoral Student, Curtin University
Joint Supervisor: Prof. Wensu Chen, Curtin University, Australia
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B.Tech (Civil), BPUT Odisha, M.Tech (Opencast), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Ph.D. Topic: Thermo-mechanical Characterization of Rocks under Dynamic Loading Condition.
Durga Charan (2022)
Ph.D. Candidate
Joint Supervisor: Prof. Sunil Manohar Dash, AE, IIT Kharagpur
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B.Tech (Mechanical), Kurukshetra University, M.Tech (Machine Design), Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Project: Development of an Unconventional Flapping-based Sediment-Aeration System for the Brackish Water Aquaculture.
Email: dcharan44@gmail.com
Ranadeep Bhattacharjee (2023)
Ph.D. Candidate
Joint Supervisor: Prof. A. Routray, EE, IIT Kharagpur
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B.Tech (Mining), IIEST Shipbur, M.Tech (Computer Science), Jadavpur University
PhD Topic: Diagnosis and Prognosis of HEMM using Signal Processing
Bipin Kumar Gautam (2024)
Junior Research Fellow, BRNS Project
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B.Tech (Civil), Uttarakhand Technical University, M.Tech (Geotech), IIT Guhwati
Project: Charaterization of rocks under meteoritic impact.
Email: bipinkumar.gautam9@gmail.com
Vemulapalli Pallavi (2024)
M.Tech, Geomechanics for Mineral and Energy Resources
DAAD Kospie Awardee, Co-Supervisor: Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing., Roberto Cudmani, Direktor, TU München
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B.Tech (Petroleum), Indian Institute Of Petroleum and Energy
Project: Hydraulic Fracturing induced Seismicity
Lakshya Kumar (2024)
B.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Interface Shear Behaviour under Dynamic Loads.
Email: lk920301@gmail.com
Vaddavalli Sujitha (2024)
B.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Vibration analysis of Driver Seat in Dump Trucks.
Email: sujithavaddavalli@gmail.com
Mohit Kumar Matwa (2024)
M.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Crack Propagation and Interaction under Dynamic Loading in Tunnels.
Email: mohitkumar matwa000@gmail.com
Ritik Raj (2024)
M.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Crack Propagation under Dynamic Loading.
Email: ritikraj2699@gmail.com
Sanskriti (2024)
M.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Interface Shear Behaviour under Dynamic Loads.
Email: mssanskriti789@gmail.com
Abhishek Suman (2024)
M.Tech Thesis Project
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Topic: Interface Shear Behaviour under Dynamic Loads using SPH.
Email: sumanabhishek450@gmail.com
Past Members:
MS(R):
1. Rohit Roy (2023)
Topic: Analysis of Suitable Backfilling Material and Filling Method for Underground Mines.
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M.Tech:
1. Kamran Khan (2020) M.Tech, Geomechanics for Mineral and Energy Resources
Topic: Parametric Study on the Efficacy of a Cutting Tool on Rock Surface.
2. Sohum Garg (2022) M.Tech, Geomechanics for Mineral and Energy Resources
DAAD Kospie Awardee, Co-Supervisor: Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing., Roberto Cudmani, Direktor, TU München Topic: Experimental Investigation and 1-D Constitutive Modelling on the Swelling Behaviour of Kaolin-Bentonite Mixture.
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Dual Degree:
1. Sumedh Wasnik (2020) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Effect of Explosives at the Coalface during Blasting Operation.
2. Himsindhu Biswas (2020) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Applicability of Machine Learning to the Failure Analysis of Tunnels.
3. Sushant Singh (2021) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Analysis on Crack Propagation in a Rock.
4. Md. Shahbaz Ansari (2021) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Simulation of Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Tests.
5. Rahul Kumar Yadav (2022) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Subsidence Analysis in a Coal Mine.
6. Rahul Kumar Yadav (2022) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Subsidence Analysis in a Coal Mine.
7. Ananya Kalsotra (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
8. Chandrakant Kumar (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
9. Padmalochan Dip (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
10. Yash Bharat Rohera (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
11.Chinmay (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
12. Khushboo Bhoy (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Electrical Engineering
Topic:
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B.Tech:
1. Suvvari Akhil Dheeraj (2020) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Simulation of Split Hopkinson Bar Test by Using ABAQUS.
2. Pranay Vibhor Prasad (2020) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Development of the Wireless Circuit for an Unmanned Excavator Vehicle System.
3. Ankit Sahoo (2021) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Optimisation of Dumper Routes.
4. Kumidini Kesana (2021) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Structural Analysis of Bucket Wheel Excavator.
5. Anjaly Kumari (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Dynamic Thermo-Mechanical Finite Element Characterization of Sandstone Rock and its Application to Blast Analysis of Tunnels.
6. Gangavarapu Teresa De Mona (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Study on the Effect of Fracture Propagation in Sandstone Rock under Dynamic Loading Conditions.
7. Anuj Verma (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: AI-Based Path Planning of a Mine Truck with In-Built Alarming System.
8. Chinmay Kumar (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Effect of the Tunnel Shapes on its Stability.
9. Shanu Kumar (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Study of Influence of Twin Tunnels under Train Vibration Loading.
10. Jai Kumar Soni (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Data Analytics on Dynamic Behaviour of Rock and Test System Characteristics.
11. Pranab Krushna Sahoo (2023) B.Tech, Electrical Engineering
Topic: Development of an Analytical Model for SHPB Tests using Simulink.
12. Abhinil Kumar (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
13. Lohitya Wasnik (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
14. Akash Mahadeo Nazarkar (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
15. Amardeep (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
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16. Avinash Reddy Rakkireddy (2024) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Crack Propagation under Dynamic Loading.
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Intern:
1. Pranay Vibhor Prasad (2020) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Review on Strain Rate Response of Rocks.
2. Kaustuv Ray (2021) Dual Degree, Mining Engineering (Micro-specialisation: Mechanical Engineering),
NIT Rourkela
Topic: Study on Drilling in Rocks by using Shockwaves.
3. Mani Kant Ranjan (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Study on the Barrier Pillar Stability of Opencast Mines Surrounded by Underground Mines.
4. Amit Kumar Dhaka (2022) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Subsidence Analysis in a Mine.
5. Aryaman Biswal (2023) Dual Degree, Mining Engineering, NIT Rourkela
Topic: X-FEM Analysis on Fracture Propagation in Rocks.
6. Swayam Prakash Kar (2024) B.Tech, Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela
Topic: Structural Health Monitoring of Indian Railway Bridges.
7. Prince Raj (2024) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Simulation on the Shear Behaviour of the Rock-Lining Interface.