| Department | Mining Engineering |
| Designation | Assistant Professor |
| Educational Qualification | Ph.D., M.Tech., B.E. |
| akvishwakarma.min@nitrr.ac.in | |
| Contact Number | 9575144495 |
Ashish Kumar Vishwakarma
Areas of Interest
Rock Blasting, Underground Hard Rock Mining, Numerical Simulation, Statistical Analysis, Blast Vibration, Seismic Analysis, Machine and Transportation Induced Vibration
Publications
Papers in journals
16. Ali, F., Kumar, A., Dhar, S.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Kumar, S., Himanshu, V.K. 2025. Investigation on Bulk Emulsion Explosive Performance Under Critical Conditions: Its Detonation Behaviour and Air Over Pressure Analysis. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.70018.
15. Himanshu, V. K., Mishra, A. K., Vishwakarma, A. K., Burgohain, J., Bhagat, N.K. 2025. Investigations on Influence of Physico-Mechanical Properties on Blast-Induced Ground Vibration Using Numerical Simulation and Physical Modeling. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04376-6.
14. Kumar, A., Vishwakarma, A.K., Mallick, M., Kumari, U., Himanshu, V.K., Ali, F. 2024. Influence of Contaminated Ammonium Nitrate on Detonation Behaviour of Bulk Emulsion Explosives and Numerical Analysis of Detonation‐Induced Damage Zone. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. http://doi.org/10.1002/prep.202400233
13. Ali, F., Himanshu, V.K., Kumar, A., Vishwakarma, A.K., Sahu, S., Bohra, P.D., Mishra, A.K. 2024. Investigation and Mapping of Toxic Fumes Produced by Detonation of ANFO Explosives in Underground Space. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 49(5), e202400002. http://doi.org/10.1002/prep.202400002
12. Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Dey, K. 2024. Prediction of ground vibration at surface for ring blasting in sublevel stoping through empirical approach, k-nearest neighbor and random forest model. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 41(3), 1567-1584. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-024-00976-6.
11. Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Dey, K. 2024. Determination of Optimal Burden for Ringhole Blasting in Underground Hard Rock Mining Under Varying Geotechnical Properties. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(8), 5727-5741. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-03848-z.
10. Kumar, S., Mishra, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Ali, F., Choudhary, B.S. 2024. Empirical relation to evaluate blast induced crack development zone while using explosives of different detonation pressure in opencast bench blasting. Heliyon,10(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26639.
9. Vishwakarma, A.K., Dey, K., Himanshu, V.K, Singh, R.K., Roy, M.P. 2024. Optimization of Blast Design Parameter for Ring Blasting in Underground Hard Rock Mine Using Numerical Simulation. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 41(1),139-148. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-023-00899-8.
8. Himanshu, V.K., Mishra, A.K., Roy, M.P., Shankar, R., Priyadarshi, V., Vishwakarma, A.K. 2023. Influence of Joint Orientation and Spacing on Induced Rock Mass Damage due to Blasting in Limestone Mines. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 40(6), 2349-2359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-023-00885-0.
7. Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Dey, K. 2024. Evaluation of Optimum Burden for the Excavation of Narrow Vein Ore Deposits Using Numerical Simulation. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(2), 945-960. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-023-03596-6.
6. Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Yadav, R.S., Roy, M.P. 2023. Comparative study of environmental and safety hazards generated from rock blasting, machinery operation and transportation. Mining Engineers Journal, 24(12), 21-25.
5. Vishwakarma, A.K., Murthy, V.M.S.R., Himanshu, V.K., Prakash, A., Mehrotra, S. 2023. Investigations on the Influence of Applied Thrust on Rock Penetration Rate by a Raise Boring Machine Using Numerical Simulation and Experimental Trials. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 40(4), 1187-1197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-023-00779-1 .
4. Himanshu, V. K., Mishra, A. K., Vishwakarma, A. K., Roy, M. P., Singh, P. K. 2022. Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration Using Principal Component Analysis-Based Classification and Logarithmic Regression Technique. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 39 (5), 2065-2075. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-022-00659-0.
3. Himanshu, V. K., Mishra, A. K., Vishwakarma, A. K., Roy, M. P., Singh, P. K. 2022. Explicit dynamics based numerical simulation approach for assessment of impact of relief hole on blast induced deformation pattern in an underground face blast. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 8:19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-021-00327-5 .
2. Himanshu, V. K., Kumar, S., Vishwakarma, A. K., Roy, M. P. 2022. Influence of Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Pandemic on Mining Activities in India. The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, Special isssue, pp 04-08.
1. Himanshu, Vivek K., Mishra, A. K., Roy, M. P., Vishwakarma, A. K., Singh, P. K. 2021. Numerical simulation based approach for assessment of blast induced deformation pattern in slot raise excavation. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 144, 104816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104816.
Papers presented in Seminar/Conference
13. Mishra, A.K., Agarwal, H., Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Roy, M.P., 2025. “Development of machine learning based predictive models to forecast induced ground vibration from blasting in a big opencast coal mine”. Presented at 14th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, FRAGBLAST 14 at Antalya-Türkiye during 7th – 10th April, 2025.
12. Kumar S.,Rajak S., Kumar S., Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K.., 2024. “Enhancing predictions of overbreak and pull in underground metalliferous mine development blasting using machine learning”. Presented at National Conference on “Technological Advancement for Sustainable Mining and Exploration” at CSIR- CIMFR, Dhanbad during 31st Jan- 01 February, 2025.
11. Himanshu, V.K., Vishvakarma, M., Kaushik, A.P., Vishwakarma, A.K. 2024. “Optimized Burden-Spacing for Improvement of Rock Fragmentation by Blasting in Limestone Mines”. Presented at Interntional Conference on “Safe & Sustainable Mining Technologies” at AKS University Satna during 19-21 February, 2024.
10. Kaushik, A.P., Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Sawmliana, C., Roy, M.P., Pandey, B., Shekhar, S. 2024. “Principles and Practices of Underwater Blasting - A Review”. Presented at Interntional Conference on “Safe & Sustainable Mining Technologies” at AKS University Satna during 19-21 February, 2024.
9. Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Dey, K., Roy, M.P. 2024. “Optimization of ring blast design for ore dilution control in underground hard rock mine using numerical simulation’’. Presented at The ISEE 50th Annual Conference at Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia, United States during 24-27th January 2024.
8. Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Vishvakarma, M., Kumar, S., Roy, M.P., Mishra, A.K. 2024. “Impacts of Inaccuracy in Designed Delay Timing of Delay Detonators on Reliability of Blast Induced Ground Vibration Prediction Equations”. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Geotechnical Issues in Energy, Infrastructure and Disaster Management at Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar during January 18-20, 2024.
7. Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Roy, M.P., Mishra, A.K. 2023. “Blast Design for Faster Underground Drivage Excavation Using Site Mixed Emulsion Explosives’’. Presented at International Conference on Safe, Smart and Sustainable Mining (3SM) organised by the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) at Hotel Fairfield by Marriott Goa during 16-18th December 2023.
6. Himanshu, V. K., Roy, M. P., Vishwakarma, A. K., Yadav, R. S., Singh, P. K. 2022. Comparative study of ground vibration induced by rock blasting and train movement. Proceedings of 13th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, 17-19 October, Hangzhou, China, pp 399-406.
5. Vishwakarma, A. K., Dey, K., Himanshu, V. K., Roy, M. P., Singh, P. K. 2022. Designing of blasting pattern for excavation of drives in paste backfilled stopes of an underground metaliferous mine. Proceedings of 13th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, 17-19 October, Hangzhou, China, pp 609-617.
4. Vishwakarma, A. K., Himanshu, V. K., Gorain, D., Singh, S. & Kumar, S. (2022). Effective utilisation of bulk emulsion explosives in the development face blasting of underground metalliferous mine for safer mining atmosphere. Proceeding of National Conference on Challenges in Safety and Environmental Management in Mines, NIT Rourkela, June 17-19.
3. Vishwakarma, A. K., Murthy, V.M.S.R., Himanshu, V. K., Roy, M. P. 2022. Optimisation of operational parameters of a raise borer machine for rock excavation in an underground metaliferous mine. Proceedings of 9th Asian Mining Congress, 4-7 April, Kolkata, India, pp 295-300.
2. Himanshu, V. K., Vishwakarma, A. K., Yadav, R. S., Roy, M. P., Singh, P. K. 2022. Numerical simulation and mathematical modelling based approach for prediction of blast induced ground vibration for a greenfield mining project. Proceedings of 9th Asian Mining Congress, 4-7 April, Kolkata, India, pp 87-94.
1 Vishwakarma, A. K., Himanshu, V. K., Kumar, S., Roy, M. P. 2020. Overbreak control in development face blasting of underground metal mine – A Case Study. Proceedings of National Seminar on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020). pp 473-482.
Book/Book chapters
5. Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Sawmliana, C., Yadav, R.S., Roy, M.P., Mishra, A.K. 2023. Innovative Blast Design for Reduction of Boulder Generation in Opencast Excavations. In: Sinha, A., Sarkar, B.C., Mandal, P.K. (eds) Proceedings of the 10th Asian Mining Congress 2023. AMC 2023. Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Cham, pp 441-451. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46966-4_36 .
4. Himanshu, V.K., Bhagat, N.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Mishra, A.K. 2024. Principles and Practices of Rock Blasting. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003461616.
3. Mishra, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Roy, M.P. 2025. A Genetic Algorithm-Based Approach for Designing the Blasting Pattern for Excavation in Basaltic Rock Formations at Navi Mumbai International Airport Construction Site in India. In: Gutierrez, M. (eds) Information Technology in Geo-Engineering. ICITG 2024. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer, Cham, pp 13-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76528-5_2.
2. Himanshu, V.K., Vishwakarma, A.K., Roy, M.P., Sharma, P., Dey, K. 2025. Prediction of Induced Ground Vibration at the Surface Due to Blasting Operation in Underground Hard Rock Mine Using Empirical Approach and Random Forest Model. In: Gutierrez, M. (eds) Information Technology in Geo-Engineering. ICITG 2024. Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering. Springer, Cham, pp 251-261. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76528-5_25.
- Vishwakarma, A.K., Himanshu, V.K., Murthy, V.M.S.R., Vishwakarma, M. 2025. Assessment of Operational Parameters of a Raise Borer Machine for Raise Drivage in Hard Rock. Gorai, A.K., Ram, S., Bishwal, R.M., Bhowmik, S. (eds) Sustainable and Innovative Mining Practices. ICSIMP 2023. Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Cham, pp 293-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76614-5_24.
Other Info.
List of important sponsored projects
|
S. No. |
Title of the project |
Project Type/ Category |
Project Cost (in Rs) |
Role
|
|
1. |
Design of blasting parameters with continuous monitoring of blast vibration for excavation work as a part of land development to construct wagon tippler at Obra, Uttar Pradesh. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/381/2019-20) |
Sponsored
|
50,71,815 |
Investigator |
|
2. |
Study on blast optimization and explosives quality test at Joda Manganese Group of Mines Of Tata Steel Limited. [Funding Agency- Tata Steel Limited] (Project No. SSP/430/2019-20) |
Sponsored
|
10,62,000 |
Investigator |
|
3. |
Scientific study for safe and economical open and underground excavation of rocks at Pakkal Dul Dam project [Funding Agency- Pakkal Dul Dam (J&K)] (Project No. SSP/367/2019-20) |
Sponsored
|
127,44,000
|
Investigator |
|
4. |
Scientific study for safe blast based on the monitoring of blasts event at Gagal Limestone Mine of M/s ACC Ltd. [Funding Agency- ACC Ltd] [Project No. SSP/407/2019-20] |
Sponsored |
31,27,000
|
Investigator |
|
5. |
Advice for optimization of blast design parameters at Bailadila Iron Ore Mine, Kirandul Complex, NMDC to improve productivity of the mine with effective utilization of explosive energy and reduction of blasting hazards. [Funding Agency- NMDC] (Project No. CNP/4864/2019-20) |
Sponsored |
20,33,333 |
Investigator |
|
6. |
Advice for closure of abandoned coal mines using controlled blasting vis-à-vis suggesting detailed design, guidelines and SOP for the whole closure operation. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/4918/2019-20) |
Sponsored |
14,75,000 |
Investigator |
|
7. |
Excavation and flattening of slopes at Bordave, Ukshi Yard, Agave and Shirsawane cuttings using controlled blasting under the jurisdiction of DGM/SW/RN in Ratnagiri Region. [Funding Agency- Konkan Railway] (Project No. SSP/435/19-20) |
Sponsored |
94,64,000 |
Investigator |
|
8. |
Blast vibration prediction and suggestion of blast designs for initial mining operations at Sonadih Limestone Mines (ML-1) considering the safety of nearby surface features. [Funding Agency- NUVOCO] (Project No. CNP/4962/20-21) |
Sponsored |
7,08,000 |
Investigator |
|
9. |
Advice for optimization of blast design parameters for flattening at Ulwe Hill using drilling and blasting as a part of the land development works for construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). [Funding Agency- CIDCO Maharashtra Limited] (Project No. CNP/5000/20-21) |
Sponsored |
1,09,51,494 |
Investigator |
|
10. |
Study and advice for mining operation practices & optimization of blast design parameters at Baghai Limestone Mine to control vibration & air-overpressure within safe limit for the safety of habitation, road, railway line and determination of safety distance for the same. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5042/2020-21) |
Sponsored |
10,62,000 |
Investigator |
|
11. |
Design of blasting parameters with continuous monitoring of blast vibration for excavation work as a part of land development for construction of 2 x 660 MW Obra-C thermal power plant at Obra, Uttar Pradesh. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/484/2020-21) |
Sponsored |
25,96,000 |
Investigator |
|
12. |
Study and advice for optimisation of blast design parameters for flattening of southern portion of Ulwe Hill and as a part of land development works for construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/481/20-21) |
Sponsored |
3,25,66,990 |
Investigator |
|
13. |
Study and advice for optimization of blast design parameters at Kayad underground mine with continuous monitoring of blast induced vibration within safe limit at surface structures and houses of the Kayad village. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/503/2020-21) |
Sponsored |
40,88,700 |
Investigator |
|
14. |
Scientific study for designing and execution of controlled blasting at dam site of Punatsangchu-I Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-I), Bhutan. [Funding Agency- PHPA-I ] (Project No. SSP/486/20-21) |
Sponsored |
10,00,000 |
Investigator |
|
15. |
Scientific study & advice for controlled blasting and continuous supervision of foundation blasting work at Koel river for construction of 2nd railway line bridge between Hatia-Bondamunda section of SE Railway considering the safety and stability of nearby existing bridge. [Funding Agency- SE Indian Railway] (Project No. SSP/535/20-21) |
Sponsored |
33,04,000 |
Investigator |
|
16. |
Study and advice for optimisation of blast design parameters for flattening of southern portion of Ulwe Hill and as a part of the land development works for construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by CIDCO. [Funding Agency- CIDCO Maharashtra Limited] (Project No. SSP/481/20-21) |
Sponsored |
72,60,000 |
Investigator |
|
17. |
Design and continuous supervision of foundation blasting work at Betwa river for construction of Jhansi-Bina 3rd railway line bridge considering the safety and stability of existing bridge situated at a distance of 25 m (NC Railway) by M/s SIPS/NC Rly. [Funding Agency- North Central Railway.] (Project No. SSP/468/20-21). |
Sponsored |
82,60,000 |
Investigator |
|
18. |
Study and advice for optimization of blast design parameters at Kayad underground mine, HZL with continuous monitoring of blast induced vibration within safe limit at surface structures and houses of the Kayad village by M/s HZL. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/612/2021-22) |
Sponsored |
81,77,400 |
Investigator |
|
19. |
Advice for improvement in rock fragmentation along with quality assessment of explosives and its accessories to enhance production and productivity with greater safety at Noamundi, Katamati, Joda East and Khondbond Iron Mines of Tata Steel Limited. [Funding Agency- Tata Steel Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/580/ 2021-22) |
Sponsored |
42,48,000 |
Investigator |
|
20. |
Scientific study and designing of blasting pattern for optimum fragmentation along with controlling blast vibration and optimizing the efficacy of explosive energy at coal mines of West Bokaro Division of Tata Steel Limited [M/s Tata Steel Limited] [Funding Agency- Tata Steel Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/604/21-22) |
Sponsored |
26,19,600 |
Investigator |
|
21. |
Blast vibration prediction and suggestion of blast designs for initial mining operations using SME/LD explosives at Pakri Barwadih North-West Coal Mining Project considering the safety of nearby structures. [Funding Agency- M/s Thriveni Sainik PBNW Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5082/21-22) |
Sponsored |
8,49,600 |
Investigator |
|
22. |
Scientific advice and designing of controlled blasting parameters for safe excavations of hard rocks at cooling tower construction site in Rihand Super Thermal Power Plant. [M/s Paharpur Cooling Towers Limited] (Project No. CNP/5079/21-22) |
Sponsored |
8,85,000 |
Investigator |
|
23. |
Advice for designing of controlled blasting parameters for safety of nearby houses/ structures at Chandi Stone Mine, Block No. 29, Sheikhpura, Bihar. [Funding Agency- M/s Rajkumar Singh Raja Construction Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5052/21-22) |
Sponsored |
5,90,000 |
Investigator |
|
24. |
Advice for designing of controlled blasting parameters for safety of nearby houses/ structures at stone quarry located at Mauza Barui & Pachna, Block No. 21 & 22, Sheikhpura, Bihar. [Funding Agency- M/s Prince Construction] (Project No. CNP/5054/21-22) |
Sponsored |
5,90,000 |
Investigator |
|
25. |
Prediction of train induced vibrations in proposed high rise information technology park and data center building during movement of bullet trains. [Funding Agency- M/s Industrial Minerals and Chemical Company Private Limited] (Project No. CNP/5064/21-22) |
Sponsored |
14,86,800 |
Investigator |
|
26. |
Advice for designing of controlled blasting parameters for safety of nearby houses/ structures at Chandi Stone Mine, Block No. 28, Sheikhpura, Bihar by M/s. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (CNP/5072/21-22). |
Sponsored |
5,90,000 |
Investigator |
|
27. |
Advice for designing of blasting parameters at Bayal quartz and feldspar mine, Haryana to control ground vibration and air overpressure within safe limit for the safety of surrounding houses/structures beyond 200 m with improved production and productivity by M/s Bayal Quartz and Feldspar Mine. [Funding Agency- M/s Bayal Quartz and Feldspar Mine] (Project No. CNP/5073/21-22). |
Sponsored |
8,49,600 |
Co-PI |
|
28. |
Scientific advice and designing of controlled blasting pattern for safety of surface features located at Mauza Matokhar, Block No. 01 and Plot 1030 (P), Sheikhpura, Bihar by M/s Shristi Developers Pvt. Limited. [Funding Agency- Shristi Developers Pvt. Limited] (Project No. CNP/5066/21-22). |
Sponsored |
5,90,000 |
Investigator |
|
29. |
Advice and designing of controlled blasting pattern for the safety of houses/structures in the nearby villages/habitat while blasting at Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) opencast coal mines of M/s Adani Enterprises Limited [Funding Agency- Adani Enterprises Limited] (CNP/5084/2021-22). |
Sponsored |
9,91,200 |
Investigator |
|
30. |
Study and advice for blast vibration, air-overpressure and fly-rock control at Manganese Group of Mines of Tata Steel Limited. [Funding Agency- Tata Steel Limited] (Project No. CNP/5091/2021-22). |
Sponsored |
17,70,000 |
Investigator |
|
31. |
Scientific study for the slope excavation work using Directional Controlled Blasting (DCB) at Salal Station Yard of USBRL Project of M/s Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, Jammu [Funding Agency- Konkan Railway Corporation Limited] (Project No. SSP/656/2022-23). |
Sponsored |
9,44,000 |
Investigator |
|
32. |
Study and advice for optimisation of blast design parameters for flattening of southern portion of Ulwe Hill in the non-core area and remaining portion of Ulwe hill in the core area as a part of the land development works for construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) by M/s CIDCO Maharashtra Limited [Funding Agency- CIDCO Maharashtra Limited] (Project No. SSP/661/22-23). |
Sponsored |
2,23,32,000 |
Investigator |
|
33. |
Study and advice for optimization of blast design parameters at Kayad under-ground mines of Hindustan Zinc Limited for the safety and stability of surface structures/dwellings of Kayad village and subsequent continuous monitoring of vibration for their long-term stability by M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. SSP/670/22-23). |
Sponsored |
81,77,400 |
Investigator |
|
34. |
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) study for Blasting with ANFO Vs Emulsion explosives at SCCL by M/s Smartchem Technologies Limited. [Funding Agency- Smartchem Technologies Limited.] (Project No. SSP/685/22-23). |
Sponsored |
31,86,000 |
Investigator |
|
35. |
Advice for optimization of blast design parameters to control vibration vis-à-vis review of blasting practices and its optimization at Sindesar Khurd mine, HZL by M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. SSP/694/22-23). |
Sponsored |
42,48,000 |
Investigator |
|
36. |
Evaluation of the impact of blast-induced ground vibration at Sindesar Khurd (SK) village by continuous monitoring of induced ground vibrations resulted from Sindesar Khurd Underground Mine of M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited by M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. SSP/695/22-23). |
Sponsored |
1,14,69,600 |
Investigator |
|
37. |
Scientific study for the assessment of influence zones due to blasting at stone quarries in the state of Kerala in compliance to the order of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) passed in OA No. 304/2019. [Funding Agency- Kerala State Pollution Control Board] (Project No. SSP/714/22-23) |
Government Sponsored |
47,79,000 |
Investigator |
|
38. |
Advice and evaluation of trial blasts with Site Mixed Emulsion explosives at Baroi, Zawarmala, Mochia and Blaria underground mines of M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited and subsequently optimization of blast design parameters to reduce blasting hazards within safe limit with improved productivity by M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. CNP/5116/22-23). |
Sponsored |
35,40,000 |
Co-PI |
|
39. |
Study and advice for optimization of blast design parameters at Ballarpur Open Cast Mine, WCL for controlling ground vibration, noise/air over pressure and flyrock within safe limit when blasting is to be performed at 100 m and beyond from the structures/dwellings by WCL, Ballarpur Area. [Funding Agency- Western Coalfield Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5120/22-23) |
Sponsored |
8,49,600 |
Investigator |
|
40. |
Advice for blast vibration prediction along with initial blast design for commencement of Parsa Opencast Coal Mine (PCB) of M/s Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited and subsequently optimization of blast design parameters considering the safety of nearby houses/structures by M/s Adani Enterprises Limited. [Funding Agency- Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited] (Project No. CNP/5121/22-23). |
Sponsored |
13,92,400 |
Investigator |
|
41. |
Advice for blast designs with prediction of blast vibration to start mining operation at Gare Palma IV/1 Coal Mining Project of M/s Jindal Power Limited and subsequently optimization of blast design parameters considering the safety of nearby houses/structures by M/s Jindal Power Limited. [Funding Agency- M/s Jindal Power Limited] (Project No. CNP/5125/22-23). |
Sponsored |
13,22,780 |
Investigator |
|
42. |
Advice for blast vibration prediction for commencement of Chenpura Limestone Mine (Non Captive) Area 12.00 Hector, of M/s Rathore cement Pvt. Ltd. and subsequently optimization of blast design parameters considering the safety of nearby houses/structures by M/s Rathore Cement Pvt. Ltd. [Funding Agency- Rathore Cement Pvt. Ltd.] (CNP/5129/22-23). |
Sponsored |
13,92,400 |
Investigator |
|
43. |
Study and evaluation of ANFO/ SME explosives to be used in Underground stope blasting at Malanjkhand Copper Mines, HCL. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Copper Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5176/22-23). |
Sponsored |
33,01,000 |
Investigator |
|
44. |
Advice for blast designs and prediction of blast vibration using numerical simulation for initial mining operation at Gare Palma IV/6 Coal Mining Project of M/s Jindal Steel and Power Limited and subsequently optimization of blast design parameters using experimental trials considering the safety of nearby houses/structures. [Funding Agency- Jindal Steel and Power Limited] (Project No. CNP/5183/22-23). |
Sponsored |
13,92,400 |
Investigator |
|
45. |
Scientific study and advice for optimisation of maximum charge per delay, total charge and blast pattern to minimise ground vibration, AOP/noise and flyrock using bulk explosive system beyond 100 m distance from the residential structures at patch-g of Kujama opencast project under Lodna area by BCCL. [Funding Agency- Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5187/2022-23). |
Sponsored |
7,67,000 |
Investigator |
|
46. |
Scientific study and advice for designing deep hole drilling and blasting for Takli-Jena-Bellora Coal Blocks (North & South) of M/s Aurobindo Realty Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for controlling vibration & fly rock within safe limit. [Funding Agency- M/s Aurobindo Realty Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. SSP/689/2022-23). |
Sponsored |
16,99,200 |
Co-PI |
|
47. |
Scientific study and advice on optimization of blast design parameters for reduction of boulder generation and improvement of rock fragmentation during blasting operation at Kanchan Opencast mine. [Funding Agency- Baghel Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5178/2022-23). |
Sponsored |
6,49,000 |
Investigator |
|
48. |
Scientific study and advice for deep hole blasting to be conducted at Tubed Coal Mine block of Damodar Valley Corporation ltd, considering the safety of nearby structures in adjacent villages, State Highway, 11 KV power line and nallas etc. [Funding Agency- Damodar Valley Corporation Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5194/2023-24). |
Sponsored |
5,90,000 |
Co-PI |
|
49. |
Scientific study and advice for designing of deep hole drilling and blasting operations at Jamkhani opencast coal mine as per regulation- 194 and 194 of The Coal Mine Regulation-2017. [Funding Agency- Vedanta Pvt. Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5196/23-24). |
Sponsored |
8,49,600 |
PI |
|
50. |
Scientific advice and assessment of impact of train traffic movement on stability of surface structures while train movement in proposed tunnel for rail connectivity to Vizhinjam International Seaport from Balaramapuram Railway station over Southern Railway. [Funding Agency- Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited] (Project No. CNP/5221/2023-24). |
Sponsored |
8,26,000 |
Co-PI |
|
51. |
Study and Advice for Optimization of Blast Design Parameters for stope Blasting at Mahagiri Mines (Chromite) (M/s Indian metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd.) Sukinda Valley Jajpur, Odisha. [Funding Agency- Indian metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd.] (Project No. CNP/5215/2023-24). |
Sponsored |
13,21,600 |
Co-PI |
|
52 |
Establishment of a Centre of Innovation & a Manufacturing Eco-System for Sensors (CIMES) in Industrial IoT. [Funding Agency- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology] (Project No. GAP/MEITY/125/2022-23) |
R & D |
72,60,000 |
Investigator |
|
53 |
Scientific study and advice for carrying out controlled blasting for hard rock excavation works at Bharamtoli Hill, Ranchi for construction of 28.80 ML GLSR under Ranchi Water Supply Scheme Phase-II, Package- A. (Project No. SSP/721/23-24) |
Sponsored |
97,34,800 |
Investigator |
|
54 |
Scientific advice for assessment of possible impacts of controlled blasting on various surface structures due to excavation of proposed rail tunnel under habitat area between Vizhinjam International Seaport and Balaramapuram station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. [Funding Agency- Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited] (Project No. CNP/5222/2023-24) |
Sponsored |
8,26,000 |
Investigator |
|
55 |
Scientific advice for assessment of possible impacts due to blasting on various surface structures and surroundings during excavation of road tunnel proposed between Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi in Kozhikode & Wayanad Districts of Kerala. [Funding Agency- Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited] (Project No. CNP/5223/2023-24) |
Sponsored |
9,44,000 |
Investigator |
|
56 |
Scientific study for safe and economical open and underground excavation of rock using drilling and blasting method at Pakal Dul Dam Project (J&K). [Funding Agency- Jaypee Group] (SSP/774/2023-24). |
Sponsored |
63,72,000 |
Investigator |
|
57 |
Scientific study for optimization of blast design parameters for production blasts of Rajpura Dariba Mines for safe and efficient exploitation of mineral. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (SSP/794/23-24). |
Sponsored |
42,48,000 |
Investigator |
|
58 |
Blast induced ground vibrations study on plant structures invisaged in DPR for the proposed capacity ixpansion of Bacheli Complex, NMDC Limited, Baceli, South Bastar Dantewada Dist, CG State. [Funding Agency- National Mineral Development Corporation] (Project No. SSP/807/23-24). |
Sponsored |
58,85,250 |
Investigator |
|
59 |
Scientific study and designing of blasting pattern for optimum fragmentation along with controlling blast vibration as per regulation 194 of CMR –2017 and optimizing the efficacy of explosive energy at Quarry AB. [Funding Agency- Tata Steel Limited] (Project No. SSP/844/24-25). |
Sponsored |
26,19,600 |
Investigator |
|
60 |
Study and advice for blast design parameters optimization at Kayad under-ground mines of Hindustan Zinc Limited for the safety and stability of surface structures/dwellings of Kayad village and subsequent continuous monitoring of vibration for their long-term stability. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. SSP/872/24-25). |
Sponsored |
84,22,722 |
Investigator |
|
61 |
Scientific Study for flattening of southern portion of Ulwe hill by extracting rock using controlled blasting for the area development in Pushpak Node to the south of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and flattening of balance portion of Ulwe hill in the NMIA core area. [Funding Agency- CIDCO Maharashtra Limited] (Project No. SSP/882/24-25). |
Sponsored |
1,11,66,000 |
Investigator |
|
62 |
Scientific study and designing of controlled blating pattern for deep hole blasting as per regulatin 194 and 169 (3) of CMR–2017 at Kotre – Basantpur and Pachmo Coal mine. [Funding Agency- M/s KBP Mining Pvt. Limited] (Project No. SSP/892/24-25). |
Sponsored |
11,15,100 |
Co-PI |
|
63 |
Study on the impact of blast-induced ground vibrations due to blasting operation at Sindesar Khurd Underground Mine of M/s Hindustan Zinc Limited on the residential houses/structures of Sindesar Khurd village resulting from continuous monitoring. [Funding Agency- Hindustan Zinc Limited] (Project No. SSP/910/23-24). |
Sponsored |
3,44,08,800 |
Investigator |
|
64 |
Scientific Advice and designing of controlled blasting as per Reg. 196 (2), (3) (4) of Coal Mine Regulation- 2017 at Quarry SE, West Bokaro Division of M/s Tata Steel Limited for controlling vibration in the structures not belonging to the owner lying within 500 meters and beyond 100 meters from the blasting site. [Funding Agency- M/s Tata Steel Limited] (Project No. CNP/5262/24-25). |
Sponsored |
8,50,000 |
Investigator |