Rabin Kumar Samal (2021)
Ph.D. Candidate
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
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
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
Bipin Kumar Gautam (2024)
Ph.D. Candidate, BRNS Project
B.Tech (Civil), Uttarakhand Technical University, M.Tech (Geotech), IIT Guhwati
Project: Charaterization of rocks under meteoritic impact.
Email: bipinkumar.gautam9@gmail.com
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Subharthi Chattopadhyay (2026)
Ph.D. Candidate, JRF in KCSTC Project
B.Tech (Civil), WBUT, M.Tech (Geotech), NIT Rourkela
Topic: Experimental and Numerical High Strain Rate Characterization of Extra-Terrestrial Planetary Rocks.
Email: nitrkl223ce1346@gmail.com
Suhail Majeed Sheikh (2026)
Ph.D. Candidate, JRF in Coal SnT Project
B.Tech (Mechanical), NIT Srinagar
Topic: Digital Twin-Enabled Structural Analysis and Strain-Field Modelling of Mining Shovels
Email: sonusuhail01@gmail.com
Sudipta Nath (2026)
Ph.D. Candidate
B.Tech (Civil), Burdwan University, M.Tech (Mining), NIT Rourkela
Topic: Rockburst Analysis
Email: sudiptanath9320@gmail.com
Ranadeep Bhattacharjee (2023)
Ph.D. Candidate
Joint Supervisor: Prof. A. Routray, EE, IIT Kharagpur
B.Tech (Mining), IIEST Shipbur, M.Tech (Computer Science), Jadavpur University
PhD Topic: Diagnosis and Prognosis of HEMM using Signal Processing
Past Members:
MS(R):
1. Rohit Roy (2023)
Topic: Analysis of Suitable Backfilling Material and Filling Method for Underground Mines.
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.
3. 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
Topic: Experimental and DEM Modelling of Fracture Toughness
4. Premjeet Parida (2025) M.Tech, Safety, Health and Environment
DAAD Kospie Awardee, Co-Supervisor: Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing., Roberto Cudmani, Direktor, TU München
Topic: Micromechanics Study on Dynamic Failure of Rocks Using the Whole-Field Technique
5. Jintiraj Talukdar (2025) M.Tech, Rock Engineering and Underground Strutures, IIT Delhi (Co-Advisor)
Advisor: Prof. Tanusree Chakraborty, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi
Topic: Experimental Characterization of Delhi Quartzite Rock Under Static And Dynamic Loading
6. Kadari Vasu (2026) M.Tech, Geomechanics for Mineral and Energy Resources
Topic: Rockburst Analysis
7. Rohan Mehra (2026) M.Tech, Safety, Health and Environment
Topic: Use of Metamaterials for Mining Application
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: Biomechanical Analysis of Cervical Spine Injuries in Mining Accidents: Developing a Comprehensive
Human Body Model for Enhanced Safety Measures.
8. Chandrakant Kumar (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
9. Padmalochan Dip (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Effect of Combined Blast & Fire Load in Curved Twin Tunnels.
10. Yash Bharat Rohera (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
11.Chinmay (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Stability Analysis of Different Tunnel Shapes and Sizes under Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions.
12. Khushboo Bhoy (2023) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Electrical Engineering
Topic:
13. Mohit Kumar Matwa (2024) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
14. Ritik Raj (2024) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
15. Sanskriti (2024) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Study on Rock-Concrete Interface with Asperities under Dynamic tensile Loading Conditions.
16. Abhishek Suman (2024) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
17. Lakshya Kumar (2025) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic: Numerical Study on Rock-Concrete Interface with Asperities under Dynamic Shear Loading Conditions.
18. Aadit (2025) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
19. Pulkit Agarwal (2025) B.Tech (Dual Degree), Mining Engineering
Topic:
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: Study of Damage Zone of Borehole Subjected to Blast Loading using Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL)
Analysis.
15. Amardeep (2023) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
16. Avinash Reddy Rakkireddy (2024) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Crack Propagation under Dynamic Loading.
17. Vaddavalli Sujitha (2024) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: Vibration analysis of Driver Seat in Dump Trucks.
18. Rohan Kumar (2024) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
19. Lakshya Soni (2025) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
20. Swarnendu Bhandari (2025) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
21. Jameel Ahmad Azad (2025) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
22. Nabil Rizwan (2025) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
23. Junaid Quadri (2025) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
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.
8. Mrityunjoy Hazra (2026) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
9. Muzaffer Hussain (2026) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic:
10. Tarun Verma (2026) B.Tech, Mining Engineering
Topic: