Dr. Ashish Kumar Dash

Department Mining Engineering
Designation Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification Ph. D.
E-Mail akdash.min@nitrr.ac.in
Contact Number 09406148487
Areas of Interest
  • Mine Safety Engineering
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Accident Investigation System
  • Risk Based Accident/Incident Management System
  •  Disaster Management
  • Mine Legislation and General Safety

Area of Specialization

  • Mine Safety Engineering
  • Risk Based Accident / Incident Management System
  • Accident / Incident Investigation System
  • Disaster Management
  • Mine Legislation and General Safety
Publications

International Journals

  • Dash, A. K., Paul, P. S., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2019). "A Computer-aided Approach for Systematic Accident Investigation in Coal Mines" Disasters Journal, (Under Review).
  • Patel, M. D., Jade, R. K., Dewangan, P. K., Dash, A. K. and Kaushik A. K. (2021). “Removal of iron and sulphate during acid mine drainage treatment using laboratory successive alkalinity producing system and its behavioural relationship”, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, vol., no., pp. 000010151520210120. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2021-0120.
  • Patel, M. D., Jade, R. K., Dewangan, P. K. and Dash, A. K. (2020). “Effects of ferric/ferrous ratio on performance of successive alkalinity producing system (SAPS) during acid mine drainage treatment”, J. Indian Chem. Soc.,Vol. 97, July 2020, pp. 1152-1156.
  • Bhattacharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K. and Paul, P. S., (2019). “A Root Cause Failure Analysis of Coal Dust Explosion Disaster - Gaps and Lessons Learnt”, International Journal of Engineering Failure Analysis, Elsevier Science, Volume 111, pp. 1-17. doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2019.10422.
  • Dash, A. K., (2019) “Analysis of Accidents due to Slope Failure in Indian Opencast Coal Mines” Current Science, Vol. 117, NO. 2, pp. 304-308.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2017). "A Decision can be a Disaster: A Descriptive Analysis of a Case Study" International Journal of Applied Environmental Science (IJAES), Volume 12, Number 10, pp. 1803-1820.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M. and Paul, P. S., (2016). “Lessons Learned from Indian Inundation Disasters: An Analysis of Case Studies”, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier Science, UK, vol. 20, pp. 93-102.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M. and Ahmad A., (2016). “Case Study of Accidents Related to Fall from Height in Indian Coal Mining Industry: An Analysis” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2016, ISSN 2229-5518, pp. 387-392.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M. and Paul, P. S., (2015). “Gap Analysis of Accident Investigation Methodology in the Indian Mining Industry - an Application of Swiss Cheese Model and 5-Why Model”, IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation, Philippines, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 1-27.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M. and Paul, P. S., Tikader, M. (2015). “Study and Analysis of Accidents Due to Wheeled Trackless Transportation Machinery in Indian Coal Mines – Identification of Gap in Current Investigation System”, Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, Elsevier Science, USA, vol. 11, pp. 539-547.

National Journals

  • Nayak, P. K., Dewangan P. K. and Dash, A. K. (2021). "Investigating the Effects of Rainfall and Groundwater on Coal Mine Waste Dump Stability: A Case Study" Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 69 (07), pp. 233-240.
  • Dash, A. K., (2020). Accident investigation system in Indian mining industry: a case study. Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 68 (03), pp. 97-102.
  • Sagesh, K. M. R., Bhattacharjee R. M., Dash A. K., Panigrahi, D. C., (2019). “Occupational Exposure to Diesel Exhaust & Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) in Indian Underground Mines" Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 67 (1), pp. 7-13.  
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattcharjee, R. M., Ahmad, A., K M R, Sagesh, Singh, C. S., (2018). Mine Accident Investigation in India: A Systems Approach” Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 66 (10), pp. 742-748. ISSN: 0022-2755 ISSN: 0022-2755  
  • Dash, A. K., Paul, P. S. and Bhattcharjee, R. M., (2018). “A Step Towards Accident Prevention: A pre-warning Signals Analysis” Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 66 (09), pp. 572-575.
  • Ahmad, A., Sinha, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2018). “Critical review of present rescue practices in Indian mines: suggestions for effecting a qualitative improvement in the existing scenario” Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol. 66 (09), pp. 591-595.
  • Mohapatra, L., Harichandan, B., Dash, A. K., (2018). Selective Flocculation of Gua Iron Ore Tailings using Starch and Polyacrylamide as Flocculant, The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol- 05 Iss-No02, pp. 64-67.
  • Patra, S., Dash, A. K., Venugopal, R., (2017). "Mineralogical Characterization of Barsua Iron Ore Slimes and its Beneficiation through Gravity and 2-Stage Magnetic Separation Techniques" Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Vol 65 (06), pp. 362-366.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2017). “Zero Accident Vision in Indian Coal Mining Sector – Major Challenges and Path Forward” The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol 04 (02), pp. 17-22.
  • Harichandan B., Venugopal, R., Dash, A. K., (2017). "Implementation of Mineral Processing Techniques to Minimize Waste Generated in Steel Plant" The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol 04 (02), pp. 12-17.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2016). “Mine Workers’ fall from Height: A Data Analysis of Fatal Versus Serious Accident” The Indian Mineral Industry Journal. Vol- 03 (02), pp.119-124.
  • Ahmad A., Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2016). “Review of Present Emergency Management Practices in Indian Mines: Suggestions for Effecting a Qualitative Improvement in the Existing Scenario”, The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol- 03 (02), pp.101-104.
  • Mangal, A., Paul, P. S., Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2016). “Role of Convergence Behavior for Superior Recovery of Thick Coal Seams in Underground Mines by Blasting Gallery”, Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 63-73.
  • Dash A. K., Paul, P. S., Bhattcharjee, R. M., (2015). “Need of an Accident Investigation Model for Indian Mines - An Approach” The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol. 3, No.2, pp. 93-98.
  • Dash A. K., Paul, P. S., Bhattcharjee, R. M., (2014). “Accident Analysis of Indian Non-coal Mines- Need for Change in Focus of Accident Investigation”. The Indian Mineral Industry Journal, Vol. II, No.2/Q2, pp.47-51.

Chapter Contributed in Books

  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2020). "Disaster Prevention Strategies for Indian Mines: an Approach" Elsevier Publication. (Accepted)
  • Dash, A. K. and Dewangan P., (2020). “The Importance of Root Cause Analysis Technique for Accident Investigation in Indian Mining Industry”, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Recent Practices and Advancement in Mineral Industry (RPAMI)”.pp. 347-356, ISBN 978-93-5396-651-5
  • Dewangan P., Dash, A. K., Dehariya S. and Gupta S., (2020). “Effect of Compaction Density and Moisture Content on Shear Strength Properties of OB Dump Material of a Coal Mine”, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Recent Practices and Advancement in Mineral Industry (RPAMI)”.pp. 62-68, ISBN 978-93-5396-651-5
  • Bhattacharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., Panigrahi D. C., (2018). “Lessons Learnt from Bhatdee Coal Mine Explosion Disaster in India using Root Cause Analysis Technique”, Proceedings of the 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress, Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019, pp. 439-446, ISBN 978-981-13-1420-9; DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-1420-9_37.
  • Sagesh, Kumar M. R., Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., Panigrahi, D. C., (2018). “Diesel Exhaust & Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) in Underground Mines of India”, Proceedings of the 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress, Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019, pp. 483-492, ISBN 978-981-13-1420-9. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-1420-9_41.
  • Ahmad A., Dash, A. K., Sinha A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M., (2018). “Review of Present Emergency Management Practices in Indian Mines: Suggestions for Effecting a Qualitative Improvement in the Existing Scenario”, Proceedings of the 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress, Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019, pp. 913-922, ISBN 978-981-13-1420-9.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2018). "Re-investigation of a Mine Accident due to Slope Failure - an Accident Prevention Approach" Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Coal / Lignite Mining Scenario & Mine Closure Activities: Issues, Challenges and way forward held on 20th to 22nd January, 2018, Neyveli, India, organised by NLC, India Limited, pp. 138-143. ISBN:978-81-936455-0-5.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., and Paul, P. S., (2014). “Changing Philosophy of Accident Investigation In Indian Mines – Need for Shifting Focus from Human Error to System Error”, Surface Mining, Pages: 321-333. Power print, Dhanbad, ISBN No. 978-93-5156-1866.

International Conferences / Symposium

  •  Dash, A. K., Kumar, Prince, Mohanto S., Patanwar, Y. K. (2021), “Fleet Management System in Indian Open Pit Mines: Case Studies”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability (ICOMS 2021), January 13-14, 2021 at Singrauli, India, organized by Northern Coalfields Limited.
  • Kumar, Prince, Dash, A. K., Das D., Jain, V. (2021), “Strategy for Implementation of Safety Management Plan in Indian Open Cast Coal Mines: An Approach” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability (ICOMS 2021), January 13-14, 2021 at Singrauli, India, organized by Northern Coalfields Limited.
  • Nayak, P. K., Dash A. K., Dewangan, P. K. (2021) " Mine Waste Dump Instability and Monitoring Using Predictive Knowledge-Based Stability Rating and Hazard Classification System”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability (ICOMS 2020), January 22-23, 2021 at Singrauli, India, organized by Northern Coalfields Limited, pp. 195-204. 
  • Nayak, P. K., Dewangan, P. K., Dash A. K., (2019) "Design Considerations for Waste Dumps in Indian Open-cast Coal Mines: A Critical Appraisal”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability (ICOMS 2019), December 13-14, 2019 at Singrauli, India, organized by Northern Coalfields Limited, pp. 19-31.
  • Kumar, Prince, Sahu, K., Dash, A. K., (2019) "Effect of Fly Ash Filling on Ground Water Quality in Indian Scenario: an Overview and Case Studies", Proceedings of the International Conference and Exhibition on Energy & Environment: Challenges & Opportunities (ENCO 2019), February 20 - 22, 2019 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India, organized by CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, pp. 480-484.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattacharjee, R. M. and Paul, P. S., (2018). “A Comprehensive Review on Accident Causation Models”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability, December 14-15, 2018 at Singrauli, India, organized by Northern Coalfields Limited, pp. 81-86.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2018). "Disaster Prevention Strategies for Indian Mines: an Approach" Proceedings of the International Seminar & Exhibition on “Exploration of Oil, Gas, Coal, Minerals and Ground Water: Modern Techniques & Appliances”, on February 7-9, 2018 at Kolkata, India, organized by Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, Kolkata Chapter, India.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2017). “Review of Indian Inundation Disasters using Root Cause Analysis Techniques” Proceedings of the 7th Asian Mining Congress, 8th – 11th November, 2017, Kolkata, Organized by The Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), pp. 431-442.
  • Patra, S., Dash, A. K., Singh, D. R., (2017). “Application of microwave roasting for beneficiation of BHJ ores in Eastern India” Proceedings of The XVI International Conference on Mineral Processing Technology, MPT – 2017, 1-3, Feb 2017 at Chennai, organized by Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (IIME) Tamil Nadu Chapter pp. 321-326.
  • Singh C. S., Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2016). “Emergency Mine Evacuation & Re-Entry in Coal Mines: Need For Decision Support System” Proceeding of the 24th World Mining Congress, Mining in a world of Innovation, 18-21October 2016, Rio de Janeiro /RJ, Brazil, pp. 205-212.
  • Sagesh, Kumar M. R., Bhattacharjee, R. M., Panigrahi, D. C., Dash, A. K., (2016). “Health and Safety Issues of Exhaust Gases and Diesel Particulate Matter from Diesel Powered Equipment Operation in Indian Underground Mines” presented in the 6th Asian Mining Congress, 23–26 February 2016, Kolkata, Organized by The Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), pp. 441-450.

National Conferences / Symposium

  • Kumar, P., Pandey, P., Bhattacharya A., and Dash A. K., (2019). “Fleet Management System in Indian Mines: Case Studies”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Advances in Mining Technology (RAMT-2019), on 23rd and 24th of May, 2019 Organized by Department of Mining Engineering Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, pp. 212-216.
  • Dash A. K., (2019). “Accident Investigation System in Indian Coal Mining Industry: Analysis of an Investigation Report and Lessons Learned” Proceedings of One day Work Shop on eve of ISO’s “World day for Safety and Health at Work” 2019, Organised by ISO, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) on 27th of April, 2019 at HQ, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, pp. 32-40.
  • Bhandari, T., Upadhyay, S., Dash, A. K., Dewangan, P., Pradhan, M., (2018). “Thick Coal Seam Mining – Challenges and Prospect”. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Current Practices in Mining and Allied Industries (CPMAI-2018), 6-7 October 2018, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, GCE, Keonjhar, pp. 269-278.
  • Kumar, P. and Dash, A. K., (2018). “Indian Mechanized Longwall Project: A Moonidih Experience”.  Proceedings of the National Seminar on Current Practices in Mining and Allied Industries (CPMAI-2018), 6-7 October 2018, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, GCE, Keonjhar, pp. 279-289.
  • Vinay, L. S., Budi, G., Dash, A. K., (2018) “An Overview on Importance of Coal and Necessity to Increase Underground Coal Production”. Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Challenges in Mining Industry (RCMI 2018) held on April 28, 2018 at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, India, organized by Mining Engineers' Association of India, Dhanbad Chapter in association with CSIR, Dhanbad-826015, and Jharkhand, India, pp. 1-4.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2017). “Application of Root Cause Analysis Technique for Accident Investigation in Indian Mining Industry” Proceedings of The Principles of Modern Safety and Performance Improvement in Mines, 27th - 29th June 2017, organized by Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, Kolkata Chapter, India, pp. 161-169.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., (2016). “Zero Harm: A Novel Mission towards Accident Prevention” Proceedings of the National Seminar on Eco Friendly Surface Mining-Technology, Challenges & Way forward at Neyveli during 12th & 13th November-2016, Organized by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, pp. 80-86.
  • Singh, D. R., Dash, A. K., Mishra, A. K., Bhattcharjee, R. M., Paul, P. S., (2015). “An overview of slope monitoring radar system for averting slope failures” Proceeding of National Seminar on Mining Industry: Challenges and Opportunities (MICO’15), 21–22 Dec 2015, Organized by Indian Mines Managers’ Association (IMMA), pp. 45-54.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattcharjee, R. M., Paul P. S., (2015). “A New Approach in Accident Investigation Methodology for Indian Coal Mines”  Proceedings of the National Seminar on Challenges in Mining & Mineral Industries (CMMI-2015), 26 September 2015, Organized by Department of Mining & Mineral Engineering, GCE, Keonjhar, pp. 119-124.
  • Dash, A. K., Bhattcharjee, R. M., Paul, P. S., (2014). “Development of Accident Investigation Methodologies for Indian Coal Mines-An Approach” Proceeding of National Seminar on Mining Industry: Challenges & Opportunities (MICO’ 14), 12–13 Dec 2014, Organized by Indian Mines Managers’ Association, pp 45-49.
  • Bhattcharjee, R. M., Dash, A. K., Paul, P. S., (2014). “Changing Philosophy of Accident Investigation In Indian Mines – Need for Shifting Focus from Human Error to System Error”. Proceeding of National Seminar on Surface Mining (NSSM) Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, I.S.M., Dhanbad, pp.321-333.
Other Info.

Academic Responsibilities

Teaching Undergraduate courses

  • Introduction to Mining Engineering
  • Engineering Materials
  • Mine Legislation and General Safety – I & II
  • Strata Control
  • Mining Environment – III
  • Mine Environment – III Laboratory  
  • Rock Mechanics Laboratory
  • General Mining Laboratory
  • Seminar / Report Writing

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Professor In-charge – Mine Surveying Laboratory
  • Faculty Convener – Departmental Purchase Committee
  • Faculty Convener –Departmental Grievance Committee
  • Faculty Convener – Departmental Academic Committee
  • Faculty Convener – Member of Doctoral Research Committee
  • Professor In-charge – Public and Media Relations Cell (PMRC)
  • Professor In-charge – Mining Engineering Society (MES)
  • Faculty Advisor      –  SME Student Chapter, NIT Raipur
  • Faculty Advisor      –  III Sem. Student (NIT) Scheme
  • Faculty Advisor      –  V Sem. Student (NIT) Scheme
  • Faculty Advisor      –  VIII Sem. Student (NIT) Scheme
  • Faculty Advisor      –  III Sem. Student (CBCS) Scheme
  • Faculty Advisor      –  IV Sem. Student (CBCS) Scheme
  • Faculty Advisor      –  V Sem. Student (CBCS) Scheme
  • Editorial Board Member - COGNITION MAGAZINE (The Research Newsletter of NIT Raipur)
  • Board Member - Institute Continuing Education Cell, NIT Raipur

Courses/Workshops/Short Term Courses Organized

  • Develop a Gas Testing Chamber in the department of Mining Engineering, NIT Raipur.
  • Organized and delivered 40 hours Online Lecture Series on “Mine Climate and Ventilation” under the TEQIP-III Twining Programme from 05th May to 01st Aug, 2020 for the student of B.E. IV semester Mining Engineering, VEC, Lakhanpur, Surguja, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.
  • Organized and delivered 40 hours Online Lecture Series on “Underground Coal Mining” under the TEQIP-III Twining Programme from 08th to 29th April, 2020 for the student of B.E. IV semester Mining Engineering, VEC, Lakhanpur, Surguja, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.
  • Organized and delivered a 16 hours Lecture Series on both “Mine Development and Mine Survey” under the TEQIP-III Twining Programme from 10th to 13th December 2019 for the student of B.E. III semester Mining Engineering, VEC, Lakhanpur at VEC, Lakhanpur, Surguja, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.
  • Established an International SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration) Student Chapter, NIT, Raipur on 05th April, 2019.

Awards/Prizes/Honors/Achievements

  • External Subject Expert for Requirement process, NMDC, Kirandul, CG.
  • External Subject Expert for Requirement process, MOIL, Nagpur.
  • Invited by MCL, HQ Burla, for a Safety Talk on the occasion of celebration of “World Day on Safety and Health”.
  • Nominated as mining expert for the Utarakhand PSC Advisory Committee, Govt. of Utarakhand.
  • Awarded and felicitated by Panchasasani Brahmin Samaj on 27.12.2020.
  • External Subject Examiner for Mineral Dressing Practical Exam / Viva-Voce of Regular students, VEC, Lakhanpur, Surguja, CSVTU Bhilai, CG.
  • External Subject Examiner for Mine Climate & Ventilation Practical Exam / Viva-Voce of Regular students VEC, Lakhanpur, Surguja, CSVTU Bhilai, CG.

Courses/Workshops/Short Term Courses Attended

  • Participated a Five-Days National Online Workshop on “Recent Advancements in Mining Technology” held from 9th to 13th September 2020 Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, GCE-Keonjhar.
  • Participated a one-week TEQIP-3 Sponsored online Faculty Development Program on “Entrepreneurship Development and Mentorship” during 7th -11th September, 2019 at NIT, Raipur organized by CAREER Development Centre, NIT, Raipur in Association with National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme).
  • Participated a one-week TEQIP-3 Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Shifting the Teaching-Learning Paradigm to Address the Future Needs of Engineering” during 7th -11th September 2019 at NIT, Raipur.
  • Participated & presented a Keynote paper on “Accident Investigation System in Indian Coal Mining Industry: Analysis of an Investigation Report and Lessons Learned” in the One day Work Shop on 27th of April, 2019 on eve of ISO’s “World day for Safety and Health at Work” 2019, Organised by ISO, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at HQ, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha.
  • Participated & presented research paper entitled "Effect of Fly Ash Filling on Ground Water Quality in Indian Scenario: an Overview and Case Studies", in the  International Conference and Exhibition on Energy & Environment : Challenges & Opportunities (ENCO 2019), February 20 - 22, 2019 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India,  organized by  CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad.
  • Participated a one-week Induction Training Programme for faculty at National Institute of Technology, Raipur from 7th to 11th January 2019.
  • Participated & presented Keynote paper in 2nd National Seminar on “Current Practices in Mining and Allied Industries” (CPMAI-2018) Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, GCE, Keonjhar on 6th-7th October 2018 at Keonjhar, Odisha.
  • Participated & presented research paper entitled “Review of Indian Inundation Disasters using Root Cause Analysis Techniques” in the 7th Asian Mining Congress, organized by The Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) at Kolkata during 8th –11th November 2017, Kolkata.
  • Participated in National Seminar on “Current Practices in Mining and Allied Industries” (CPMAI-2017) Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, GCE, Keonjhar on 26th -27th September 2017 at Keonjhar, Odisha.
  • Participated & presented research paper in 17th Annual Geominetech International Symposium on “New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries. /Coal/Metal/OIL” at Bhubaneswar during 11-12 May 2017.
  • Participated in technical workshop on “Latest Trends in Strata Control in Longwall Mining with Special Reference to Strata Monitoring Techniques” organized by DGMS, Dhanbad on date 20.01.2017.
  • Participated & presented research paper in 16th Annual Geominetech International Symposium on “New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries. /Coal/Metal/OIL” at Bhubaneswar during 11-12 May 2016.
  • Participated in “Fifty Hours Interactive Course on Development of Risk Based Safety and Health Management Plan in Indian Mines” at ISM, Dhanbad, from 06.07.2015 to 15.07.2015  
  • Participated in one day workshop "One-day Workshop on Principles & Applications of CRF Instruments" on 13-07-2015 at ISM, Dhanbad.
  • Participated & presented research paper in 15th Annual Geominetech International Symposium on “New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries. /Coal/Metal/OIL” at Bhubaneswar during 11-12 May 2015.
  • Participated & presented research paper in International Conference on “Global Challenges, Policy Framework & Sustainable Development for Mining of Mineral and Fossil Energy Resources” (GCPF2015) organized by the Department of Mining Engineering National Institute of Technology Karnataka,
    Surathkal, India.
  • Participated in International Conference on Safety & Health Management in Mining Industry, Jan 29th-31st 2015, organized by Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, Kolkata Chapter, India.
  • Participated in the 2nd Workshop on The Principles of Modern Safety and Performance Improvement in Mines, June 27th - 29th 2017, organized by Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, Kolkata Chapter, India.
  • Participated & presented research paper in 14th Annual Geominetech International Symposium on “New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries. /Coal/Metal/OIL” at Bhubaneswar during 11-12 May 2014.
  • Participated in the 2nd Executive Development Programme on “Safety Engineering and Management in Coal Mine” at ISM, Dhanbad, from 20.07.2014 to 24.07.2014  
  • Participated in one day workshop on “Intellectual property Rights” (Under TEQIP-II Initiative) at ISM, Dhanbad.
  • Participated in National Seminar on Mining Industry: Challenges and Opportunities, 28 & 29 September 2013.

Academic Recognition

  • Reviewer, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Inderscience Publishers
  • Reviewer, Cogent Engineering Journal, Taylor and Francis Group
  • Reviewer, IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation, Philippines
  • Reviewer, Current Science Journal
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Engineering Failure Analysis, Elsevier Science,
  • Reviewer, Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science
  • Reviewer, Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels
  • Reviewer, The Indian Mineral Industry Journal

Professional Membership

  • Life Member of Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS), Raipur Chapter (LM4747)
  • The Indian Mineral Industry.
  • Life time Member of Mining Engineer’s Association of India.
  • Life time Member of Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, India.