Publications

Books Published

Mishra, D. P., 2011. “Utilization of Fly Ash in Mine Stowing: An investigation to assess the suitability of fly ash and pond ash for stowing in underground coal mines”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG, Germany (December 27, 2011), ISBN-10: 3846598046, ISBN-13: 978-3846598047, 172 Pages.

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

2025

Dasgupta, T., Mishra, D.P., Pandey, A. (2025). Investigation of thermal stability, heat transfer dynamics, low-temperature oxidation kinetics and gas evolution profiles of coal: An innovative approach. Fuel 381, 133354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.133354 (IF: 6.7, Q1).
Roy, S., Mishra, D.P., Agrawal, H., Bhattacharjee, R.M. (2025). Development of productivity model of continuous miner operators working in hazardous underground mine environmental conditions. Measurement 239, 115516, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115516 (IF: 5.2, Q1).
Mishra, D., Mishra, D.P., Mohalik, N.K., Ray, S.K. and Pandey, J. K. (2025). Effect of depth and particle size on spontaneous combustion of coal in deep underground mines of Jharia coalfield. Journal of Sustainable Mining 24(1), 117-129. https://doi.org/10.46873/2300-3960.1443 (IF: 0.7, Q4).

2024

Azam, S., Liu, S., Bhattacharyya, S., Mishra, D.P. (2024). Prevalence of Nano-sized coal mine dust in North and Central Appalachian coal mines – Insights from SEM-EDS Imaging. Journal of Hazardous Materials 476, 135226, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135226 (IF: 12.2, Q1).
Yadav, A.K., Mishra, S., DP Mishra, D.P. (2024). A detailed review study on utilization of mine and industrial wastes for backfill strengthening. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 17 (4), 121, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-11917-4 (SCIE).
Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P. (2024). Characterization and Health Risk Assessment of Airborne Dust Generated in a Highly Mechanized Underground Metalliferous Mine. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, 1-10, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00656-1 (Scopus).
Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P. (2024). Measurement and analysis of airborne dust generation and dispersion from low-profile dump truck haulage in underground metalliferous mines. Measurement 35(2), 114252, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2024.104343 (IF: 5.6, Q1).
Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2024). Prevention and suppression of coal dust explosion in underground coal mines: Role of rock dust type, particle size, proportion, concentration, and thermal properties. Advanced Powder Technology 35 (2), 104343, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2024.104343 (IF: 5.2, Q1).

2023

Behera, S.K., Singh, P., Mishra, D.P., Mishra, K., Kumar, A., Mandal, S.K., Mandal, P.K., Mishra, A.K. (2023). Required strength design of cemented backfill for underground metalliferous mine. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment 37 (10), 927-952, Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2023.2242159 (IF: 2.4, Q2).
Mishra, D.P., Verma, S.K., Bhattacharjee, R.M., Upadhyay, R., P Sahu, P. (2023). Geological and microstructural characterisation of coal seams for methane drainage from underground coal mines. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 82 (9), 341, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-023-03352-8 (IF: 4.2, Q1).
Ahuja, M., Mondal, D., Mishra, D.P., Ghosh, S., Kumar, M. (2023). Assessment of financial and environmental impacts of pre-mining methane drainage in Indian scenario: A case study using Jharia coal seams. Innovation and Green Development 2 (3), 100065, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.igd.2023.100065 (Scopus).
Ahuja, M., Mishra, D.P., Mohanty, D., Agrawal, H., Roy, S. (2023). Development of Empirical and Artificial Neural Network Model for the Prediction of Sorption Time to Assess the Potential of CO₂ Sequestration in Coal. ACS Omega 8 (34), 31480-31492. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c04412 (IF: 4.1, Q2).
Behera, S.K., Mishra, D.P., (2023). Singh, P. et al. Tensile strength of cemented paste backfill for lead–zinc mill tailings: lab and in situ scenarios. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 16(8):451, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11536-5.
Das, K., Mishra, D.P. & Bhattacharjee, R.M. (2023). Ventilation Air Requirement for Mass-Production Panels (MPPs) in Indian Coal Mines: A Critical Appraisal. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D 104, 359–371, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00371-9 (Scopus).
Rao, S., Mishra, D.P., Mishra, A. (2023). Methane migration and explosive fringe localization in retreating longwall panel under varied ventilation scenarios: a numerical simulation approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (25), 66705-66729, Springer (IF: 5.8, Q1).
Shukla, U.S., Mishra, D.P., Mishra, A. (2023). Prediction of spontaneous combustion susceptibility of coal seams based on coal intrinsic properties using various machine learning tools. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (26), 69564-69579, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27248-y (IF: 5.8, Q1).
Roy, S., Mishra, D.P., Agrawal, H., Bhattacharjee, R.M. (2023). WBGT prediction and improvement in hot underground coal mines using field investigations and VentSim models. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 40 (3), 985-1005, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-023-00770-w (IF: 1.9, Q2).
Sahu, J.N., Kapelyushin, Y., Mishra, D.P., Ghosh, P., Sahoo, B.K., Trofimov, E., Meikap, B.C. (2023). Utilization of ferrous slags as coagulants, filters, adsorbents, neutralizers/stabilizers, catalysts, additives, and bed materials for water and wastewater treatment: A review. Chemosphere 325, 138201 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138201. (IF: 8.8, Q1).
Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2023). Effects of intrinsic properties, particle size, bulk density, and specific gravity on thermal properties of coal dusts. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-25035-9 (IF: 5.8, Q1).
Pandey, B.P., Mishra, D.P. (2023). Developing an Alternate Mineral Transportation System by Evaluating Risk of Truck Accidents in the Mining Industry—A Critical Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach. Sustainability 2023, 15(8), 6409; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086409 (IF: 3.9, Q2).
Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2023). Coal mine explosions in India: Management failure, safety lapses and mitigative measures. The Extractive Industries and Society, Vol. 14, June 2023, 101233, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2023.101233. (IF: 3.1, Q3).
Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P. (2023). Airborne dust pollution due to mechanised scaling in underground metalliferous mine cross-cut drive under buoyancy-driven airflow. Mining Technology, 132:1, 30-40, Taylor & Francis. 10.1080/25726668.2022.2159301 (ESCI).

2022

Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2022). Investigation of lag on ignition of coal dust clouds under varied experimental conditions. Advanced Powder Technology 33(11) November 2022, 103804, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2022.103804 (IF: 5.2, Q1).
Roy, S., Mishra, D.P., Bhattacharjee, R.M., Agrawal, H. (2022). Genetic programming for prediction of heat stress hazard in underground coal mine environment. Natural Hazards, 114, 2527-2543, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-022-05478-6 (IF: 3.7, Q2).
Mishra, D., Mohalik, N.K., Mishra, D.P., Ray, S.K., Pandey, J.K. (2022). Improving workplace environment of a deep underground coal mine with multiseam workings: An alternative approach. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 39, 1429-1443, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-022-00639-4 (IF: 1.9, Q2).
Das, K., Mishra, D.P., Bhattacharjee, R.M. (2022). Heat and humidity problems in Indian coal mines mass production panels and their remedies. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, 103, 539-547, Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00364-8 (Scopus).
Muduli, L., Jana, P.K., Mishra, D.P. (2022). Wireless Sensor Network Based Miner Localization in Underground Coal Mines. In: Rout, R.R., Ghosh, S.K., Jana, P.K., Tripathy, A.K., Sahoo, J.P., Li, KC. (eds) Advances in Distributed Computing and Machine Learning. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 427. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1018-0_11.
Pandey, B.P., Mishra, D.P. (2022). Improved Methodology for Monitoring the Impact of Mining Activities on Socio-Economic Conditions of Local Communities. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 6, 65-79. https://doi.org/10.46873/2300-3960.1348. (IF: 1.0).
Mishra, D.P. (2022). Effects of intrinsic properties, particle size and specific surface area on WOP and spontaneous combustion susceptibility of coal. Advanced Powder Technology 33 (3), March 2022, 103454, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apt.2022.103454 (IF: 5.2, Q1).
Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2022). Coal dust monitoring and computational simulations of dust dispersion in continuous miner development heading through auxiliary ventilation systems. Current Science, Vol. 122, No. 4, 25 February 2022, 419-428. doi: 10.18520/cs/v122/i4/419-428. (IF: 1.1, Q4).
Roy, S., Mishra, D.P., Bhattacharjee, R.M., Agrawal, H. (2022). Heat Stress in Underground Mines and its Control Measures: A Systematic Literature Review and Retrospective Analysis. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 39, 357-383, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-021-00532-6 (IF: 1.9, Q2).
Mishra, D.P. (2022). Physico-chemical characteristics of pulverized coals and their interrelations- a spontaneous combustion and explosion perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29:24849-24862, Springer. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17626-9 (IF: 5.8, Q1).
Mishra, D.P., Kumar, K., Sahu, J.N. (2022). Study of Pyrolyzates from a Variety of Indian Coals and Their Dependency on Coal Type and Intrinsic Properties – An Analytical Fast Pyrolysis Study. Combustion Science and Technology, 194:13, 2771-2792, Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/00102202.2021.1890722. (IF: 1.9, Q3)

2021

Behera, U., Das, S.K., Mishra, D.P., Parhi, P.K., Das, D. (2021). Enhancing the rheology and leachability of fly ash slurry using natural – synthetic mixed surfactant system for hydraulic stowing in underground mines. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, Taylor & Francis, DOI: 10.1080/19392699.2021.1995374 (IF: 2.1, Q3).
Behera, S.K., Mishra, D.P., Singh, P., Mishra, K., Mandal S.K., Ghosh, C.N., Kumar, R., Mandal, P.K. (2021). Utilization of mill tailings, fly ash and slag as mine paste backfill material: Review and future perspective. Construction and Building Materials 309, November 2021, 125120, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125120 (IF: 7.4, Q1).
Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P. (2021). Airborne dust generation and dispersion profiles due to loaded LPDT haulage in decline of a highly mechanised underground lead-zinc ore mine. Environmental Technology & Innovation 24, November 2021, 101908, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101908 (IF: 7.1, Q1).
Behera, U., Das, S.K., Mishra, D.P., Parhi, P.K., Das, D. (2021). Sustainable Transportation, Leaching, Stabilization, and Disposal of Fly Ash Using a Mixture of Natural Surfactant and Sodium Silicate. ACS Omega 6, 22820−22830, American Chemical Society. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c03241 (IF: 4.1, Q2).
Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C. (2021). Airborne respirable dust in fully mechanised underground metalliferous mines – Generation, health impacts and control measures for cleaner production. Journal of Cleaner Production 296, 10 May 2021, 126524, Elsevier. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126524 (IF: 11.1, Q1)
Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Kumar, P., Kumar, A., Sinha, P.K. (2021). Assessment of relative impacts of various geo-mining factors on methane dispersion for safety in gassy underground coal mines: an artificial neural networks approach. Neural Computing & Applications 33(1), 181-190, Springer. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-020-04974-9 (IF: 6.0, Q2)

2020

Behera, S.K., Ghosh, C.N., Mishra, K., Mishra, D.P., Singh, P., Mandal, P.K. Buragohain, J., Sethi, M.K. (2020). Utilisation of lead-zinc mill tailings and slag as paste backfill materials. Environmental Earth Sciences 79:389, Springer https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-020-09132-x (IF: 2.8, Q2)
Behera, S.K., Ghosh, C.N., Mishra, D.P., Singh, P., Mishra, K., Buragohain, J., Mandal, P.K. (2020). Strength development and microstructural investigation of lead-zinc mill tailings based paste backfill with fly ash as alternative binder. Cement and Concrete Composites 109:103553, Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103553 (IF: 10.5, Q1)
Muduli, L., Mishra, D.P. and Jana, P.K. (2020). Optimized Fuzzy Logic based Fire Monitoring in Underground Coal Mines: Binary Particle Swarm Optimization Approach. IEEE Systems Journal, June 2020, vol. 14(2), pp. 3039-3046. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2019.2939235 (IF: 4.4, Q2)
Mishra, D.P. and Swain, S.K. (2020), “Global trends in reserves, production and utilization of iron ore and its sustainability with special emphasis to India”, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, vol. 68, pp. 11-18 (Scopus).

2019

Behera, S.K., Prashant, Ghosh, C.N., Mishra, D.P., Mandal, P.K., Verma, A., Mohanty, S., Mishra, K., Singh, P.K. (2019). Slump test: laboratory and numerical simulation-based approach for consistency of mill tailings paste. Current Science, Vol. 117, No. 2, July 2019, pp. 235-241. doi: 10.18520/cs/v117/i2/235-241 (IF: 1.0, Q4).
Behera, S.K., Mishra, D.P., Ghosh, C.N., Prashant, Singh, P.K., Mandal, P.K., Singh, K.M.P., Buragohain, J. (2019). Characterization of lead-zinc mill tailings, fly ash and their mixtures for paste backfilling in underground metalliferous mines. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, Vol. 78: 394. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-019-8395-9 (IF: 2.8, Q2).
Azam, S. and Mishra, D.P. (2019). Effects of particle size, dust concentration and dust-dispersion-air pressure on rock dust inertant requirement for coal dust explosion suppression in underground coal mines. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier, Vol. 126, June 2019, pp. 35-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2019.03.030 (IF: 7.8, Q1).

2018

Mishra, D.P. and Azam, S. (2018). Experimental investigation on effects of particle size, dust concentration and dust-dispersion-air pressure on minimum ignition temperature and combustion process of coal dust clouds in a G-G furnace. Fuel, Elsevier, Vol. 227, 1 September 2018, pp. 424-433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.04.122. (IF: 7.4, Q1).
Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C. and Kumar, P. (2018). Computational Investigation on Effects of Geo-Mining Parameters on Layering and Dispersion of Methane in Underground Coal Mines- A Case Study of Moonidih Colliery. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 53, May 2018, pp. 110-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2018.02.030 (IF: 5.3, Q1).
Muduli, L., Mishra, D.P. and Jana, P.K. (2018). Application of Wireless Sensor Network for Environmental Monitoring in Underground Coal Mines: A Systematic Review. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Elsevier, Vol. 106, March 2018, pp. 48-67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnca.2017.12.022 (IF: 8.7, Q1).
Vaishwar, A., Kushvah, B.S. and Mishra, D. P. (2018). Secular effect of Sun oblateness on the orbital parameters of Mars and Jupiter. Few-Body Systems, Springer, January 2018, 59: 4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00601-017-1325-z (IF: 1.6, Q3).
Muduli, L., Jana, P.K. and Mishra, D.P. (2018). Wireless Sensor Network based Fire Monitoring in Underground Coal Mines: A Fuzzy Logic Approach. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier, Vol. 113, January 2018, pp. 435-447. DOI: https://doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.psep.2017.11.003 (IF: 7.8, Q1).

2017

Muduli, L., Jana, P.K. and Mishra, D.P. (2017). A Novel Wireless Sensor Network Deployment Scheme for Environmental Monitoring in Longwall Coal Mines. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier, Vol. 109, July 2017, pp. 564-576. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2017.04.030 (IF: 7.8, Q1).
Kumar, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C. and Sahu, P. (2017). Numerical studies of ventilation effect on methane layering behaviour in underground coal mines. Current Science, Vol. 112, No. 9, 10 May 2017, pp. 1873-1881. DOI: 10.18520/cs/v112/i09/1873-1881 (IF: 1.0, Q4).

2016

Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2016). A comprehensive review on sources of radon and factors affecting radon concentration in underground uranium mines. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer 75(7):617, 1-19, April (DOI: 10.1007/s12665-016-5433-8) (IF: 2.8, Q2).
Mishra, D.P., Kumar, P. and Panigrahi, D.C. (2016). Dispersion of methane in tailgate of a retreating longwall mine: a computational fluid dynamics study. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer 75(6):475, 1-10, March (DOI: 10.1007/s12665-016-5319-9) (IF: 2.8, Q2).

2015

Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P. (2015). Evaluation of inhalation exposure contributed by backfill mill tailings in underground uranium mine. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, 74(5), September, pp. 4327-4334 (DOI: 10.1007/s12665-015-4475-7) (IF: 2.8, Q2).
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2015). One-Dimensional Consolidation of Sedimented Stowed Pond Ash and Pond Ash-Lime Mixture Deposits—A Comparative Study, Particulate Science and Technology: An International Journal, Taylor & Francis, 33:2, 172-177, (DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2014.947662) (IF: 2.5, Q3).
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P. and Bhowmik, S. C. (2015). Assessment of radiological parameters and radiation dose received by the miners in Jaduguda uranium mine, India. Annals of Nuclear Energy, Elsevier, Vol. 78, April 2015, pp. 33–39 (DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2014.12.024) (IF: 1.9, Q2).
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2015). Evaluation of some parameters in relation to hydraulic stowing of pond ash in underground coal mines - a prototype study. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, Springer, (January–June 2015) 96(1): 37–42 (DOI: 10.1007/s40033-014-0053-5). (SCOPUS)
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2015). Evaluation of effect of ventilation on radon concentration and occupational exposure to radon daughters in low ore grade underground uranium mine. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Springer, March 2015, Volume 303, Issue 3, pp 1933-1941 (DOI: 10.1007/s10967-014-3687-8) (IF: 1.6, Q2).
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P. and Panigrahi, D.C. (2015), “Emanation of radon in underground uranium mines - an overview”, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Vol. 63, No. 3, March, pp. 45 – 49 (Scopus).
Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P. and Mishra, D.P. (2015). An improved mathematical model for prediction of air quantity to minimize radiation levels in underground uranium mines. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Elsevier, Vol. 140, February 2015, pp. 95-104 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2014.11.008) (IF: 2.3, Q3).
Agarwal, A., Prasad, P.K. and Mishra, D.P. (2015). CCRs and their potential use in mine stowing. Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 2, Issue 2, January, 2015, pp. 56-59.

2014

Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2014). Sources of radon and its measurement techniques in underground uranium mines - an overview. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Elsevier, 13(3), pp. 11–18 (DOI: 10.7424/jsm140303) (IF: 1.0).
Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P. and Mishra, D.P., Jha, V.N. and Patnaik, R.L. (2014). Assessment of inhalation exposure potential of broken uranium ore piles in low-grade uranium mine. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Springer, Vol. 302, pp. 433-439 (DOI: 10.1007/s10967-014-3288-6) (IF: 1.6, Q2).
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2014). Comprehensive characterization of pond ash and pond ash slurries for hydraulic stowing in underground coal mines. Particulate Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis, 32(5), pp. 456-465 (DOI:10.1080/02726351.2014.894162) (IF: 2.5, Q3).
Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2014). CFD simulations for selection of appropriate blade profile for improving energy efficiency in axial flow mine ventilation fans. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Elsevier, 13(1), pp. 15–21. doi:10.7424/jsm140104 (IF: 1.0).
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N., Patnaik, R.L. and Sethy, N.K. (2014). Radon emanation from backfilled mill tailings in underground uranium mine. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Elsevier, Vol. 130, April, pp. 15-21 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2013.12.017) (IF: 2.3, Q3).
Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N. and Patnaik, R.L. (2014). Assessment of ²²²Rn emanation from ore body and backfill tailings in low-grade underground uranium mine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer, Vol. 21, Issue 3, February, pp. 2305-2312. (DOI: 10.1007/s11356-013-2137-4) (IF: 5.8, Q1).

Mishra, D.P., Sugla, M. and Singha, P. (2013). Productivity improvement in underground coal mines – a case study. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Elsevier, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 48-53. (DOI: 10.7424/jsm130306) (IF: 1.0).
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N. and Patnaik, R.L. (2013). Radon emanation from low-grade uranium ore. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Elsevier, Vol. 126, pp. 104-114 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2013.07.014) (IF: 2.3, Q3).
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2013). Application of polymeric flocculant for enhancing settling of the pond ash particles and water drainage from hydraulically stowed pond ash. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 23, Issue 1, January 2013, pp. 21-26. (DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2013.01.004) (IF: 11.8, Q1).

2012

Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2012). One-Dimensional Consolidation of Sedimented Stowed Pond Ash. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Springer, Vol. 30, Issue 4, pp. 685-695. (DOI: 10.1007/s10706-011-9486-x). (SCOPUS)
Verma, R. and Mishra, D.P. (2012), “Alternate support system for hydraulic stowing barricades”, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Vol. 60, No. 5, May 2012, pp. 75-80. (Scopus)

2010

Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2010). A study of physico-chemical and mineralogical properties of Talcher coal fly ash for stowing in underground coal mines. Materials Characterization, Vol. 61, Issue 11, pp. 1252-1259. (DOI:10.1016/j.matchar.2010.08.008) (IF: 4.7, Q1).

2008

Das, S.K. and Mishra, D.P. (2008), “Determination of physico-chemical properties of fly ash and pond ash of Talcher thermal power plant for stowing in the underground coal mines”, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, April, Vol. 47 No. 04, pp. 10-17.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Consolidation characteristics of stowed pond ash and pond ash-lime mixture”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Vol. 89, August 25, pp. 9 – 18 (Authors are awarded Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Prize for this paper).
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Characterization of fly ash and pond ash for stowing in the underground coal mines”, Minetech Journal, Vol. 28, No. 2-3, April-Sept., pp. 45-57.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Compaction and consolidation behaviour of fly ash and pond ash for stowing in underground mines”, MGMI Transactions, Vol. 104, No. 1&2, April 2007-March 2008, pp. 55-72 (Authors are awarded Institutes Bronze Medal for this paper).

2007

Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2007), “Assessment of permeability characteristics of fly ash and fly ash-sand mixtures for stowing”, Mining Engineers’ Journal, Vol. 9, No. 4, November, pp. 9 – 14.
Mishra, D.P. (2007), “Fly ash stowing in India-an emerging technology”, Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol. 55, No. 5, May, pp. 156 – 160 (Scopus).

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Research Publications in International Symposia/Seminars/Conferences

Mishra, A., Mishra, D.P., Rao, S., Shukla, U.S. (2024). “Computational modelling of heat hazard and methane dispersion in a roadway development with auxiliary ventilation”. In: Belle, et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12^th International Mine Ventilation Congress (12^th IMVC), August 11-15, Sydney, Australia, pp. 317-327, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australia.
Rao, S., Mishra, D.P., Shukla, U.S. Mishra, A., Mahapatra, J.S. (2024). “Numerical study on gas explosion hazard and spontaneous combustion in longwall panel – an Indian perspective”. In: Belle, et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Mine Ventilation Congress (12th IMVC), August 11-15, Sydney, Australia, pp. 451-461, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australia.
Sahu, A., Mishra, D.P. (2024). “Suppression of coal dust explosion using limestone and dolomite rock dust inertants”. 463-475. In: Belle, et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Mine Ventilation Congress (12th IMVC), August 11-15, Sydney, Australia, pp. 463-475, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australia.
Mishra, D., Mohalik, N.K., Mishra, D.P., Ray, S.K., Khan, A.M., Pandey, J.K. (2023). “Design of an Effective Ventilation System for Deep Underground Coal Mines Affected by Spontaneous Heating and Fire Using Double Booster Fans – A Practical Approach”. 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46966-4_32.
Muduli, L., Jana, P.K. and Mishra, D.P. (2022), “Design of Wireless Sensor Network based Monitoring System for Underground Coal Mines”, 1st PhD Research Symposium, 19th – 23rd January 2022, organized by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Ahuja, M., Asif, M., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C. (2021). Modelling of CO2-ECBM displacement from Jharia coalfield, India. Conference Proceedings, 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, Oct 2021, Volume 2021, p. 1 – 5. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202112961.
Ghosh, C.N., Behera, S.K., Prashant, Mishra, D.P., Mishra, K., Mandal, P.K. (2019), “Design of lead-zinc mill tailings paste with fly ash for filling the stopes in underground metal mines”, 8th Asian Mining Congress, 6-9 November, 2019, Kolkata, India, pp.361-366.
Paluchamy B., Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P. (2019), “Dust issues and control measures in fully mechanised underground metalliferous mines”, In P. K. Singh, A. K. Singh, D. Kumbhakar, & M. Kumar (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference and Exhibition on
Energy & Environment: Challenges & Opportunities (ENCO 2019), organized by CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India during February 20 - 22, 2019, pp. 300–308.
Behera, S.K., Ghosh, C.N., Prashant, Mishra, D.P., Behera, D., Mandal, P.K., Singh, K.M.P., Borgahin, J., Singh, P.K. (2019). “Slag as a Scope for Alternative Binder in Paste Backfilling”. In P. K. Singh, A. K. Singh, D. Kumbhakar, & M. Kumar (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference and Exhibition on
Energy & Environment: Challenges & Opportunities (ENCO 2019), organized by CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India during February 20 - 22, 2019, vol. 2, pp, 744-751.
Vaishwar, A., Mishra, D. P. and Kushvah, B.S. (2019). “Radiation influence on stability of triangular points in elliptic restricted three-body problem”, In Chamola, B.P. & Kumari, P. (Eds.), AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2061, Issue 1, ISBN: 978-0-7354-1789-2; https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5086623.
Mishra, D.P. (2018), “Coal Mine Methane Management in Gassy Underground Coal Mines”, Program & Abstract Book of 1st International Conference on Energy and Environment (ICEE 2018) held during September 28-29 at the Dept. of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Mishra, D.P., Sahu, A., Panigrahi, D.C. and Sahu, P. (2018), “Design of auxiliary ventilation system for effective dust dispersion in underground development headings- A computational simulation approach”, In: Chang, X. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11^th International Mine Ventilation Congress (11^th IMVC), September 14-20, Xi’an, China, pp. 146-158, Science Press, Beijing & Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Muduli, L., Mishra, D.P. and Jana, P.K. (2018), “Wireless Sensor Network Based Underground Coal Mine Environmental Monitoring Using Machine Learning Approach”, In: Chang, X. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11^th International Mine Ventilation Congress (11^th IMVC), September 14-20, Xi’an, China, pp. 776-786, Science Press, Beijing & Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Mishra, D.P., Ashraf, A. and Azam, S. (2017), “Rock dust requirement for suppression of coal dust explosion in underground coal mines in India-An investigation”, In: Singh, P.K., Singh, V.K., Singh, A.K., Kumbhakar, D. and Roy, M.P. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries (NxGnMiFu-2017), New Delhi, 15-17, February, Vol. I, pp. 425-432.
Muduli, L., Mishra, D.P. and Jana, P.K. (2017), “Wireless sensor network based underground coal mine environmental monitoring using fuzzy logic approach”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Deep Excavation, Energy Resources and Production (DEEP16), Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, 24 – 26 January, 2017.
Mishra, D.P., Kumar, P. and Panigrahi, D.C. (2014), “CFD Simulation of Methane Roof Layering in Underground Coal Mines”, Proceedings of the 10th International Mine Ventilation Congress (10^th IMVC), Sun City, South Africa, 2 to 8 August, 2014, pp. 123-127.
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P. and Panigrahi, D.C. (2014), “Studies on ²²²Rn emanation from uranium ore and effect of ventilation on ²²²Rn concentration in mine air”, Proceedings of the 10^th International Mine Ventilation Congress, Sun City, South Africa, 2 to 8 August, 2014, pp. 625-632.
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P. and Panigrahi, D.C. (2014), “Monitoring of radon gas and its progeny in underground uranium mines”, In: Jamal, A., Kumar, A., Sharma, S. K., Singh, R. P. and Karmakar, N. C. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Symposium on Environmental Management and Current Practices in Mining & Allied Industries, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, February 13 – 15, pp. 529-541. ISBN: 978-81-87760-20-7.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2013), “Structural and physical properties of coal combustion by-products and their effect on mine stowing”, International Conference on Structural and Physical Properties of Solids (SPPS 2013), November 18 – 20, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, pp. 104. ISBN: 978-93-81212-48-6.
Mishra, D.P. (2012), “Characterization of Coal Combustion By-Products and Their Utilization in Mine Stowing”, Proc. Annual International Conference on Geological and Earth Sciences (GEOS 2012), Singapore, 3-4 December, pp. 107-112. (DOI: 10.5176/2251-3361_GEOS12.67)
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2011), ‘’Safety issues of utilizing coal fly ash as a mine backfilling material’’, In: Proceedings of the 34th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes (34th ICSMRI), 7-10 December, 2011, New Delhi, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, pp. 247-256.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2011), “Characterization of pond ash slurries for hydraulic stowing through pipeline”, In: Pal, B.K. & Chatterjee, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Golden Jubilee International Conference on Technological Challenges and Management Issues for Sustainability of Mining Industries (TMSMI 2011), Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, NIT Rourkela, 4-6 August, 2011, pp. 331-341.
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Divaker, Ch. and Sibal, S.J. (2009), “Application of fibreglass reinforced plastic blades in main mine ventilation fans: an innovative concept of energy saving”, Proceedings of Ninth International Mine Ventilation Congress, 10-13 November, New Delhi, Vol. 2, Paper No. 67, pp. 709-715.
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Behera, P.K., Koley, Gora and Sharma, R.K. (2009), “Modelling of effect of underground coal gasification on surface temperature”, Proceedings of Ninth International Mine Ventilation Congress, 10-13 November, New Delhi, Vol. 2, Paper No. 97, pp. 1023-1030.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Compaction and consolidation behaviour of fly ash and pond ash for stowing in underground mines, Proc. of 8th International Scientific Conference - SGEM 2008 on Modern Management of Mine Producing, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Albena, Bulgaria, SGEM2008 Conference Proceedings/ ISBN: 954-918181-2, June 16-20, 2008, Vol. 1, pp. 621-628.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Application of flocculant in pond ash stowing for improving water drainage-a model study”, Proceedings of Indo-Korean Joint International Symposium on Geo-Science and Technology, 12-14 February, Dept. of Mining Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, pp. 188 – 201.
Kumar, H., Mishra, D.P. and Das S.K. (2006), “Settling characteristics of fly ash of Talcher Thermal Power Station”, Published in 1^st Asian Mining Congress, 16 – 18 January, MGMI, Kolkata, pp. 135 – 139.
Mishra, D.P., Kumar, H. and Das, S.K. (2005), “A study of Rheological properties of fly ash slurries of Talcher Thermal Power Station for stowing in the underground coal mines” Proc. International Symposium on Advances in Mining Technology and Management, Nov 30-Dec2, Dept. of Mining Engineering, IIT, Kharagpur, pp. 495 - 503.

Research Publications in National Symposia/Seminars/Conferences

Paluchamy, B., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C. (2018). “Dust monitoring and mitigations in fully mechanised underground metalliferous mines”. In S. R. Mallick (Ed.), Proceedings of National Conference on Current Practices in Mining and Allied Industries (CPMAI-2018) organised by Department of Mining Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar during 6th -7th October 2018, pp. 116–125.
Behera, S.K., Ghosh, C.N., Prashant, Mishra, D.P., Mishra, K., Mandal, P.K., Singh, K.M.P., Borgahin, J., Singh, P.K. (2018). “Strength Development in Paste Fill Using Mill Tailings and Slag”. Proceedings of 2nd National Conference on Current Practices in Mining & Allied Industries (CPMAI), organised by Department of Mining Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar during October 6-7, 2018, pp. 89-100.
Behera, S.K., Mishra, K., Prashant, Mishra, D.P., Ghosh, C.N and Mandal, P.K. (2018), “Strength development in cemented paste backfill”, Extended Abstract Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Geophysical Research for Make-in-India (ETGRMI-2018), Organised by the Department of Applied Geophysics, IIT (ISM) , Dhanbad during 9-11 March, pp. 110-111.
Sahu, P., Mishra, D. P. and Panigrahi, D. C. (2015). Radiation in Underground Uranium Mines and Its Associated Hazards -A Review. In: Mallick S.R. (Ed.), Proceedings of the National Seminar on Challenges in Mining & Mineral Industries (CMMI-2015), Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, 26 September, pp. 35-48.
Maheshwari, S., Bhardwaj, A. and Mishra, D. P. (2014), “Real-time Particulate Exposure Monitoring in Opencast Coal Mines”, in: P. Sen and B. S. Choudhary (Eds.), ‘Surface Mining’ the Proc. of 6^th National Seminar on Surface Mining (NSSM), Organised by Department of Mining Engineering, ISM, Dhanbad during 10-11 January, pp. 387-396 (ISBN 978-93-5156-186-6).
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D. C. and Mishra, D. P. (2013), “Radiation hazards in underground uranium mines”, in: S. K. Singh, R. M. Bhattacharjee, V. P. Sinha and D. P. Mishra (Eds.), Proc. of National Seminar on Mining Industry: Challenges & Opportunities (MICO’13), Organised by Indian Mines Managers’ Association (IMMA) in association with ISM, Dhanbad at ISM during 28-29 September, pp. 51-58.
Kumar, P. and Mishra, D.P. (2013), “Methane layering in underground coal mines: beauties and hazards”, in: S. K. Palei, S. Gupta. N. C. Karmakar, A. Jamal, A. Kumar and B. K. Shrivastava (Eds.), Proc. National Conference on Present Technology and Safety Scenario in Mining and Allied Industries (PTSM-2013) organised by Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi during 25-27 Feb., 2013, pp. 135-144.
Kumar, P. and Mishra, D.P. (2012), “Wavelength/frequency modulation spectroscopy based methane gas detection for safety monitoring in underground coal mines”, in: V.K. Rai, P. Mishra, K. Kumar (Eds.), Proc. National Conference on Advances in Laser and Spectroscopy (ALS-2012) organised by Department of Applied Physics, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad during 1-3 Nov., 2012, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 184-200.
Keshari, S. and Mishra, D.P. (2012), “Characterization of coal combustion by-products for utilization as mine fire suppressant”, in: V.K. Rai, P. Mishra, K. Kumar (Eds.), Proc. National Conference on Advances in Laser and Spectroscopy (ALS-2012) organised by Department of Applied Physics, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad during 1-3 Nov., 2012, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp. 196-205.
Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2011), ‘’Measurement of radiation dose level for designing of ventilation system of Indian uranium mines’’, In: Abstracts volume of the National Conference on Frontiers in Electronics, Communication and Instrumentation Technology (FECIT 2011), Organized by Department of Electronics Engineering, ISM, Dhanbad, 03-04 November, pp. 76.
Panigrahi, D.C. and Mishra, D.P. (2011), “Field investigations and ventilation network modelling studies of Hutti Gold Mines for improving the workplace environment in both short and long term bases”, Proceedings of the 2nd National Seminar on Underground Metal Mining –Status and Prospects (UMMSP), Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, ISM, Dhanbad, 13-15 October, 2011, pp. 287-300.
Mishra, D.P. and Krishna R. (2010), “Ventilation systems for traffic tunnels”, Proceedings, 10^th Geominetech Symposium on New Equipment-New Technology, Management and Safety in Mines & Mineral based Industries (ENTMS 2010), 11-12 May, Bhubaneswar, pp. 58-62.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2009), “Assessment of spontaneous heating characteristic of coal combustion by-products for stowing in underground coal mines”, Proceedings, Symposium on New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries (ENTMS-2009), 11-12 May, Bhubaneswar.
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P. (2008), “Innovative concept of energy saving by using FRP blades in axial flow fans: a joint study of ISMU, Tata Steel and ENCON”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Policies, Statutes and Legislation in Mines (POSTALE 2008), 20-21 December, Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, pp. 55-59.
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Behera, P.K., Singh, A.P. and Kumar, A. (2008), “Determination of thermal conductivity of soil and rock samples using microprocessor based equipment”, in Proc. Frontiers in Electronics, Communication, Instrumentation and Information Technology (FECIIT-08), pp. 372 – 378.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Geotechnical properties of fly ash for underground mine stowing”, Proc. of the Geominetech Symposium on New Equipment-New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries (ENTMS 2008), 11-12 May, Bhubaneswar, India, pp. 121 – 126.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2008), “Suitability of Pond Ash Slurry for Stowing in Underground Mines-A Model Study”, Proc. of the Conference on Emerging Trends in Mining and Allied Industries (ETMAI - 2008), February 2–3, Dept. of Mining Engineering, NIT Rourkela, pp. 284 – 295.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2007), “Fly ash stowing in India-a future perspective”, Souvenir, Indian Mining Congress on Emerging Trends in Mineral Industry, 13-15 July, Mining Engineers’ Association of India National Headquarters and Rajasthan Chapter, pp. 279 – 284.
Mishra, D.P. and Das, S.K. (2006), “Chemical and morphological characterization of fly ash for stowing in the underground coal mines”, National Seminar on Underground Coal Mining & Expo-2006, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, November 9-10, pp. 143 – 149.

Patents

An Apparatus for Multiparameter Coal Spontaneous Combustion & Quasi-Steady State Assessment and Method Thereof. Patent published on 22 November 2024.

Projects & Activities

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

Ongoing Projects

Sl. No.	Project No.	Title of the project	Funding Agency	Role (CI/Co-CI)
	CONS/7401/2024-2025	Technical Audit of the Block-E OCP (15MTY) of BCCL	BCCL, Dhanbad	CI
	CONS/7354/2024-2025	Scientific Assessment of Old and Dangerous Workings of BCCL Mines (Phase-1)	BCCL, Dhanbad	CI
	CONS/7328/2024-2025	Ventilation Simulation Study for SMC Underground Project of M/s IMFA Ltd.	Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd.	CI
	TEST/7105/2023-2024	Calibration of D-6 Methanometer of Badjna Colliery under Mugma Area ECL	ECL, Mugma Area	CI
	CONS/7083/2023-2024	Scientific study for Determination of Degree of Gassiness of R-VIIB Seam of Nakrakonda-Kumardihi B Colliery under Bankola Area ECL	ECL Bankala Area.	CI
	CONS/7054/2022-2023	Vetting of Valuation reports, Market research, Estimation of minimum recovery rate and determining the suitability of auction criteria of tailing dumps of an rest while Public sector Gold Mining Company	SBI Capital Markets Ltd.	Co-CI

Membership of Scientific Societies

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), USA (Membership ID: 04196827)
Fellow Member, Mining Engineers’ Association of India (Membership No. 111/DNB)
Life Member, Mining Engineers’ Association of India (Membership No. 5166/DHN)
Life Member, The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) (Membership No. LM-10128, 2012)
Member, Society of Geoscientists & Allied Technologies (SGAT) (Membership No. 625)
Associate Member of Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF), Singapore (Membership No. GSTF 2012/00110)

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

At Institute Level

Head, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad since 18.11.2022
Chairman, Animal Welfare Committee, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad since 24.09.2018
Served as Chief Warden, Amber Hostel from 01.09.2018 till 30.06.2019 (9 months)
Served as Warden, Amber Hostel from 01.06.2016 till 31.08.2018 (2 years 3 months)
Faculty Advisor, SME IIT (ISM) Student Chapter
Member of Senate, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad
Successfully organised Industry-Institute-Interaction (III-2017) as Co-Convener.
Successfully organised Industry-Institute-Interaction (III-2018) as Co-Convener.
Contributed in the successful organization of Industry-Institute-Interaction (III) and Basant – 2019.
Served as Department Faculty Coordinator for the CONCETTO 2019.
Lead the team to visit different companies at Kolkata and Bhubaneswar during 16-19 August, 2017 on behalf of the Training & Placement Cell to discuss and invite the companies for conducting campus placement of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad students.
Served as Member of a number of inquiry committees in hostel related matters.

At Departmental Level

Convener, Departmental Postgraduate Committee (DPGC)
Departmental coordinator for I-STEM
Laboratory-In-charge, Mine Ventilation Laboratory
Laboratory-In-charge, Methane Drainage and CBM Laboratory
Departmental coordinator for NBA and preparation of SAR for accreditation of Department of Mining Engineering
Faculty Advisor, SME IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Student Chapter
Faculty-in-Charge, Gas Testing Examination
Member, Departmental Purchase Advisory Committee (DPAC)
Chairperson, Departmental committee constituted for the reorganization of space for the Department of Mining Engineering
Member of the team constituted for preparing the proposal for establishing an Overseas Campus of IIT(ISM) at Tanzania
Coordinator of M.Tech Mining Engineering from 2018 to 2021
Secretary, DAC (Departmental Advisory Committee): Served as Secretary, DAC for more than 10 years (from 2009 to 2020) Faculty In-charge, Gas Testing Examination of Mining Engineering students from 2010 to 2018.
Faculty Advisor for III & IV Sem. B.Tech (Mining Engineering) and Dual Degree students
Faculty Advisor for VII & VIII Sem. B.Tech (Mining Engineering) and Dual Degree students
Faculty Advisor, VIII Semester B. Tech, Dual Degree & Afghan students
Stock holding officer of Mine Ventilation Laboratory
Stock verification officer of departmental laboratories

Position	Organization	Period	Responsibility
Professor	Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	12.07.2024 to till date Pay Level: 14A	Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, carrying out research and industry sponsored projects
D. B. Aggarwal Chair Professor	Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	12.10.2023 to till date	-do-
Associate Professor	Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	19.06.2017 to 11.10.2023 (Academic grade pay: Rs. 9500.00)	-do-
Assistant Professor	Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	30.10.2013 to 18.06.2017 (Academic grade pay: Rs. 9000.00)	-do-
Assistant Professor	Department of Mining Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	30.10.2010 to 29.10.2013 (Academic grade pay: Rs. 8000.00)	-do-
Assistant Professor	Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad	30.06.2008 to 29.10.2010 (Academic grade pay: Rs. 7000)	-do-
Research Scholar	Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	July, 2004 to June, 2008	Carrying out Sponsored Research Project work, associated with lab. classes of final year undergraduate and postgraduate students in subjects like Rock Mechanics, Mine Environmental Engineering and Mine Surveying
Lecturer	Department of Mining Engineering, Kalinga Institute of Mining Engineering and Technology (KIMET), Angul, Odisha	December, 2001 to July, 2002	Teaching

Sl. No.	Title of the Project	Sponsoring Agency	PI/ Co-PI	Year of Sanction	Duration	Sanctioned amount (Rs. In lakhs)
1.	Development of guideline for prevention and mitigation of explosion hazard by risk assessment and determination of explosibility of Indian coal incorporating risk based mine emergency evacuation and re-entry protocol	Coal India Ltd.	Project Leader	2016	5 years	1617.07
2.	Methane drainage prior to mining	DST	PI	2018	5 years	300.12
3.	Experimental and numerical investigation of coal spontaneous combustion kinetics and mine fire using newly developed SHT method concerning Indian coalfields.	TEXMin, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad	Co-PI	2022	2 years	14.52

Sl. No.	Title of the Project	Sponsoring Agency	PI/ Co-PI	Year of Sanction	Duration	Sanctioned amount (Rs. In lakhs)
1.	Conservation of Energy in Main Mine Ventilation Fans	(PCRA), New Delhi	Co-PI	2008	3 years	34.51
2.	Geological and Technological Controls for Underground Coal Gasification	CSIR, New Delhi	Co-PI	2013	5 years	91.60
3.	An investigation into the effects of intrinsic properties of Indian coals on spontaneous combustion process and coal mine fires	SERB, DST	PI	2017	2 years	21.45

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar	Registration No.	Title of the thesis	Year of Ph.D. Award	Role
1.	Mr. Patitapaban Sahu	2011DR0028	Studies on radon emanation and development of a mathematical model for prediction of air quantity to minimize radiation levels in underground uranium mines	2015	Co-Guide
2.	Mr. Pradeep Kumar	2012DR0092	Computational simulations of methane layering and dispersion of methane in underground coal mines	2016	Guide
3.	Mr. Lalatendu Muduli	2015DR0077	Design of wireless sensor network based monitoring system for underground coal mines (Inter-disciplinary research)	2019	Co-Guide
4.	Mr. Avaneesh Vaishwar	2014DR0232	Dynamics of Near Earth Asteroids (Inter-disciplinary research)	2020	Co-Guide
5.	Mr. Santosh Kumar Behera	16DP000089	Geomechanical and microstructural investigations of lead-zinc mill tailings based paste backfill for underground metalliferous mines	2021	Guide
6.	Mr. Paluchamy B.	17DR000656	Experimental and numerical investigations on generation, dispersion and control of airborne dust in mechanized underground metalliferous mining operations	2022	Guide (Sole)
7.	Mr. Siddhartha Roy	16DP000020	Assessment of heat stress conditions and development of prediction models for heat stress and productivity of continuous miner operator in underground coal mines	2022	Guide
8.	Mr. Kunal Das	16DP000021	Assessment of ventilation requirement for underground coal mines adopting mass production technology in India	2023	Guide
9.	Mr. Umakanta Behera	17DP000312	Study of settling characteristics of fly ash, flow behaviour of fly ash slurries, and water drainage from fly ash for hydraulic stowing in underground coal mines	2023	Guide (Sole)
10.	Mr. Aashish Sahu	17DR000392	An Investigation into the Explosibility of Indian Coal Dusts and Development of Methodology for Preventing Explosion Hazards in Underground Coal Mine	2023	Guide (Sole)
11.	Mr. Binay Prakash Pandey	2015DR1109	A new approach of eco-friendly iron ore mining in Karnataka-with special reference to surrounding environment & socio-economic conditions	2023	Guide (Sole)
12.	Mr. Mayank Ahuja	16DP000054	Reservoir characterization and modelling for assessing the CBM potentiality of coal seams from Jharia coalfield	2024	Guide
13.	Mr. Sunny Rao	2016DR1118	Computational simulations of gob gas dynamics, prevention and suppression of gas explosion in longwall panel of underground coal mine	2024	Guide
14.	Mr. Debashish Mishra	17DP000220	Critical studies on the problem of spontaneous heating and its mitigation in deep underground coal mines of Jharia coalfield	2025	Guide
15.	Mr. Uma Shankar Shukla	16DP000111	Application of machine learning techniques and computational modelling for predicting spontaneous heating of coal and its control in longwall mine panel	2025	Guide (Sole)

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