Teaching

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Coalbed methane
Underground mine
Mine ventilation
Mine environmental engineering
Mine ventilation practical
Mine environmental engineering practical
Mine Surveying-I
Surveying
Surveying practical
Coal Mine Methane Recovery and Utilization
Mine Automation and Data Analytics

Ventilation and Environmental Engg. for Tunnels and Underground Space
Advanced Underground Mine Ventilation and Environmental Engineering
Elements of Mining Technology
Advanced Underground Mine Ventilation and Environmental Engineering Practical
Ventilation and Illumination Practical
Computational Subsurface Ventilation And Environment
Mine Simulation and Data Analytics
Computational Subsurface Ventilation And Environment Practical

Academics

Examination	Board	Year of passing	Institution	Remarks
PhD (Mining)	Autonomous	2015 (Awarded)	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand	-
B.Tech (Mining)	Deemed University	2010	National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha	1^st division

Position

Position	Organization	Period
Associate professor Basic Pay: Rs. 148100/-(Level 13A2: Rs. 139600/- – Rs. 211300/-)	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	From 09/08/2023 to till now
Assistant professor (Grade I) (Level 13A1: Rs. 131400/- – Rs. 204700/-)	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	From 23/07/2021 to 08/08/2023
Assistant professor (Grade I) (Level 12: Rs. 101500/- – Rs. 167400/- )	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	From 23/07/2018 to 22.07.2021
Assistant professor (Grade II)	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	From 23/07/2015 to 22/07/2018
Post-Doctoral Fellow	Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad	From 20/04/2015 to 22/07/2015
GET (Mining Engg.)	UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla, Chhatisgarh	From 01/07/2010 to 28/06/2011
Industrial training	Mahanadi Coal Field Limited, Basundhara, Odisha	From 16/05/2009 to 10/07/2009

Awards and Honors

Editorial Board Member in the International Journal of Human Computer Interaction and Data Mining (https://adrjournalshouse.com/index.php/Int-Journal-data-mining-computer/about/editorialTeam)
Editorial Board Member in the Journal Publication of International Research for Engineering & Management (JOIREM) (https://joirem.com/editorial-team/)
Invited as an external expert for recruitment of Mine Officers for Indian Bureau of Mines in the month of August, 2024.
Nominated as Executive Committee Member of Mining Engineers Association of India, Dhanbad Chapter w.e.f. 22.07.2024 for two years.
Nominated as one of the members for Board of Studies (BoS), Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha, w.e.f. 24.06.2024 for two years.
Received the certificate as Resource Person in the Skill Development Training Program on Assistant Mine Surveyor Course for “Enhancing the Employability of Youths” Under the Scheme of PMKVY 4.0 & NSDC (April, 2023 to July, 2023 and Nov, 2023 to May, 2024).
Invited as an External Examiner for evaluation of the Ph.D. thesis in May, 2024.
Invited as an external examiner for conducting evaluation of major project of Final year B.Tech (Mining Engg.) Students at Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Odisha on 03.05.2024.
Invited as an external examiner for conducting viva-voce examination of B.Tech (Mining Engg.) Students at BIT Sindri on 15.03.2024.
Invited as an external expert for recruitment of mine officers for the UP Public Service Commission on 24.01.2024.
Invited for delivering a lecture on airborne respirable dust, its impact and control for mining engineers of Guali Iron Ore Mines, Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd., via video conferencing on 23.04.2023.
Nominated as a member of selection committee for the recruitment of project assistant in CIMFR, Dhanbad on 30.06.2021.
Nominated as a member of selection committee for the recruitment of project assistant in CIMFR, Dhanbad on 08.01.2020.
Received Canara Bank Research Award – 2015 during celebration of 90^th Foundation Day on 09.12.2015 in Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
Invited as Guest Lecture in MINARE 2k15 organised during 13-15 March, 2015 in National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha.
Received International Travel Support Scheme (ITS) from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under Department of Science & Technology, Government of India in July, 2014.
Received Students’ International Travel (SIT) Grant Scheme from ISMAA, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad in June, 2014.

Publications

Books Published

PUBLICATIONS

Book: “Underground Metal Mining”. Authors: Prof. S.C. Bhowmik, Prof. Patitapaban Sahu, & Prof. P.K. Behera, Publisher: SUBELA PUBLISHERS, Naradari, Byabattarhat, Purba Medinipur, Year: 2023.

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

The research papers published are available in the following link: “https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=mqmT4rEAAAAJ&hl=en”

International refereed journals

Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N., Patnaik, R.L., 2013. Radon emanation from low-grade uranium ore. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Vol. 126, pp. 104 - 114. (Elsevier, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 2.655, Q1)
Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N., 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, Vol. 21(3), pp. 2305 – 2312. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 5.190, Q2)
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Jha, V.N., Patnaik, R.L., Sethy, N.K., 2014. Radon emanation from backfilled mill tailings in underground uranium mine. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Vol. 130, pp. 15 – 21. (Elsevier, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 2.655, Q1)
Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Jha, V.N., 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, Vol. 302 (1), pp. 433 - 439. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 1.754, Q3)
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., 2014. Sources of radon and its measurement techniques in underground uranium mines – an overview. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Vol. 13 (3), pp. 11- 18. (Scopus)
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., 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, Vol. 303, pp. 1933-1941. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 1.754, Q3)
Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P., 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, Vol. 140, pp. 95 – 104. (Elsevier, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 2.655, Q1)
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, Vol. 74, pp. 4327-4334. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 3.119, Q1)
Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P., Bhowmik, S.C., 2015. Assessment of radiological parameters and radiation dose received by the miners in Jaduguda uranium mine, India. Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 78, pp. 33 – 39. (Elsevier, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 1.312, Q1)
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., 2016. A comprehensive review on sources of radon and factors affecting radon concentration in underground uranium mines. Environmental Earth Sciences, Vol. 75: 617, pp. 1-19. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 3.119, Q1)
Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P., Banerjee, M., 2018. Assessment to ²²²Rn and gamma exposure of the miners in Narwaphar underground uranium mine, India. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 151C, pp.225-231. (Elsevier, SCI, I.F.2.776, Q1)
Beg, I.A., Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2021. ²²²Rn dose of mine water in different underground uranium mines. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 184, pp. 109468 (1-6). (Elsevier, SCI, I.F.2.776, Q1)
Beg, I.A., Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2021. Multivariate regression analysis to assess the ²²²Rn exhalation rates from uranium ores and their relative contributions to the ²²²Rn concentration in the underground uranium mine atmosphere. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 184, pp. 109484 (1-7). (Elsevier, SCI, I.F.2.776, Q1)
Sahu, P., Beg, I.A., Panigrahi, D.C., 2023. An investigation of ²²²Rn exhalation rates from backfill mill tailings influenced by the different parameters in underground uranium mines. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 203, 110648 (1-11). (Elsevier, SCI, I.F.2.776, Q1)
Sahu, P., Beg, I.A., Panigrahi, D.C., 2023. Comparative study of radon sources and associated health risk in four underground uranium mines. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Vol. 195, 400. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 3.307, Q3)
Mishra, D.P., Verma, S.K., Bhattacharjee, R.M., Upadhyay, R., Sahu, P., 2023. Geological and microstructural characterisation of coal seams for methane drainage from underground coal mines. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, Vol. 82, 343. (Springer, Thomson Reuter, I.F. 4.2, Q2)
Beg, I.A., Sahu, P., 2024. Contribution of mine water and uranium ore rocks to the ²²²Rn-induced radiation dose received by the mine workers in a low-ore grade underground uranium mine, India. Journal of Sustainable Mining, Vol. 23, Issue 2, pp. 177-184. https://doi.org/10.46873/2300-3960.1412. (Journal Impact Factor – 1, Q4)
Sahu, P., Beg, I.A., Bhowmik, S.C., Panigrahi, D.C., 2024. Evaluation of radiation dose associated with underground uranium mining activities in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Vol. 223, 111977 (1-7).

National refereed journal

Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2015. Emanation of radon in underground uranium mines - an overview. Journal of Mines, Metals and fuels, Vol. 63 (3), pp. 45 – 49. (Scopus)
Kumar, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Sahu, P., 2017. Numerical investigation of ventilation effect on methane layering behavior in underground coal mines. Current Science, Vol. 112, pp. 1873-1881. (Scopus, I.F. 1)
Sahu, P., Beg, I.A., Panigrahi, D.C., 2020. Mathematical modelling of radon (²²²Rn) exposure of underground mine workers: a comprehensive review. Journal of Mines, Metals and fuels, Vol. 68 (11&12), pp. 349 – 353, 371. (Scopus)

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

International conferences

Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2014. Studies on ²²²Rn emanation from uranium ore and effect of ventilation on ²²²Rn concentration in mine air. In: Glehn, F.v. & Biffi, M., Proceedings of 10^th International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC), Published by the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa, ISBN 978-0-620-61487-0, 2-8 August, pp. 625 – 632.

Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., 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.& Karmakar N.C. (Eds.), Environmental Impact and Management in Mining & Mineral Based Industries, Proceedings of International Symposium on Environmental Management and Current Practices in Mining & Allied Industries (EMPM-2014), Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India, ISBN: 978-81-87760-20-7, 13-15 February, pp. 529 - 541.
Beg, I.A., Sahu, P., Banerjee, M., Panigrahi, D.C., 2019. A review on 222Rn exposure of the miners in underground mines. International Conference and Exhibition on Energy & Environment: Challenges & Opportunities (ENCO-2019), 20-22 February, pp. 272-278.
Sahu, P., Jayanti, L.M., Gangavarapu, A., Mehta, C., Vitthal, R. A., Moyal, C., 2023. Prediction of Airborne Particulate Matter in an Opencast Coal Mine Using Machine Learning. In: Choudhary B.S. & Sahu P. (Eds.), International Conference on “Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Mining (3SM)”, 16-18 December, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India.
Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Kumar, A., 2024. Spontaneous combustion and mine fires in Indian coal mines – characterization, detection and control measures. In: Belle, B. & Si, G., Proceedings of 12^th International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC), Published by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Sidney, Australia, ISBN 978-1-922395-29-0, 11-15 August, Volume-1, pp. 505 – 513.
Sahu, P., Sahoo, A., Rungta, Kunal, 2024. Monitoring and Measurement of Airborne Respirable Dust in Opencast Coal Mines: A Case study. In: Mishra, D.P., Sahu, P. & Behera, B.(Eds.), International Conference on “Mine Ventilation and Environment for Green Mining (MVEGM-2024)”, 20-22 December, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India.

National conferences

Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., Mishra, D.P., 2013. Radiation hazards in underground uranium mining. In: Singh S.K., Bhattacharjee R.M., Sinha V.P., Mishra D.P. (Eds.), Proceedings of National Seminar on Mining Industry: Challenges & Opportunities (MICO’13), Organized by Indian Mines Managers’ Association (IMMA) and Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad – 826004, India, 28-29 September, pp. 51 - 58.
Sahu, P., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2015. Radiation in underground uranium mines and its associated hazards – a review. In: Malick S.R. (Ed.), Proceedings of National Seminar on Challenges in Mining & Mineral Industries (CMMI-2015), Organized by Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, India, 26 September, pp. 35-48.
Baishya, A., Verma, S.K., Mishra, D.P., Panigrahi, D.C., Bhattacharjee, R.M., Sahu, P., Upadhyay, R., 2019. Methane drainage prior to mining-an overview. Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Advances in Mining Technology (RAMT-2019), Organised by Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengalru, India, 23-24 May,
Beg, I.A., Sahu, P., Panigrahi, D.C., 2020. Assessment of the radon dose received by the miners in underground workplaces- A critical review. Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020), organised by CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad & IEI, Dhanbad Local Centre, 14-15 February, pp. 61 – 67.
Sahoo, A.C., Sahu, P., 2022. Characterization of airborne respirable dust particles emitted from an opencast coal mine. Proceedings of Conference on Challenges in Safety and Environmental Management in Mines, organised by NIT Rourkela, 17-19 June, 2022

Projects & Activities

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

Coordinator, Training Programme on “Airborne Respirable Dust Monitoring” (Project No. EDP/7126/2023-2024) for the mine professionals of PBCMP, NTPC Ltd., Badkagaon, Hazaribagh (Amount: Rs. 3,00,000/- + Rs. 54,000/- (GST@18%) = Rs. 3,54,000/-).
Co-Coordinator, Executive Development Programme on “Controlled Blasting Management for Road Construction in Himalayan Territory (Project No. EDP/7032/2022-2023)” for the executives of BRO (Border Roads Organisation) during September 12 – 24, 2022. (Amount: Rs. 19,71,020/- + Rs. 3,54,784/- (GST@18%) = Rs. 23,25,804/-).
Co-Coordinator, Executive Development Programme on “Controlled Blasting Management and Safety for Road Construction for BRO Officers (Project No. EDP/7129/2023-2024)” for the executives of BRO (Border Roads Organisation) during January 08 – 20, 2024. (Amount: Rs. 10,83,368/- + Rs. 1,95,007/- (GST@18%) = Rs. 12,78,375/-).

Sl. No.

Name of PI/Co-PI etc.

Sponsoring Authority

Topic/Field

Date of Sanction

Duration

Total Value (excluding taxes)

Amount Released

Completed/

Ongoing

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Hindustan Zinc, Ltd.

Field investigations, modelling and design on ventilation system of Sindesar Khurd Mine, Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (Phase IV - 4th year period)

From

01.05.18

to 21.10.18

Rs. 1872450/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

SRB International Pvt. Ltd. Noida

A study of performance and behavior self contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) by full bench tests as per IS 15803:2008 and adopted by DGMS for the samples manufactured by M/s Closed JSC OZONE GSPO, Russia and submitted by SRB International Pvt. Ltd., Noida.

From

24.08.18

to 03.10.18

Rs. 155000/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Swati Safesecure Equipments (P) Ltd.

A study of performance and Behavior Self Contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) by full bench tests as per IS15803:2008 and adopted by DGMS for the Samples Manufactured by Roshimzaschita Corporation Russia and Submitted by Swati Safesecure Equipments (P) Ltd. Mumbai.

From

24.08.18

to 28.9.18

Rs. 155000/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Tata Steel Ltd.

Analysis and interpretation of mine air samples of Sijua Colliery, Tata Steel Limited for assessing the status with respect to spontaneous combustion/fire and explosibility of atmosphere by using the ASSESS FIRE software developed at IIT (ISM) Dhanabd

From

04.10.18

to 18.6.18

Rs. 472500/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Indu SCCL CGME Consontium

Modelling of ventilation system for establishing connection with the new shaft for ventilation of XV/XVI Seam workings in Moonidih Colliery, BCCL being operated by INDU-SCL-CGME Consortium

From

28.03.18

to 28.05.18

Rs. 350000/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

ECL

A study into the performance and behavior of mine ventilation and safety instruments, and analysis and detailed interpretationof air samples of ECL mines (SSI Colliery, Khoodia Colliery, Sodepur(R) Colliery, Chinakuri Mine No. 1 and Kunustoria Colliery), Eastern Coalfields Ltd.

From

14.11.18

to 29.5.19

Rs. 112396/-

Contd…

Rs. 112396/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Tata Steel Ltd.

A study of ventilation system of coal mines of Jharia Division for ascertaining the degree of gassiness of Digwadih and 6 & 7 Pits Collieries, Tata Steel Ltd.

From

2.8.18

to 30.9.19

Rs. 2300000/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

BCCL

A study into the performance and behavior of mine ventilation and safety instruments including the functionability of self contained chemical self rescuers (SCSRs), and analysis and detailed interpretation of air samples of BCCL (PB Area, MRS-Dhansar, AKWM Colliery, Tetulmari Colliery and Bhowrah (North) Colliery and Eastern Jharia Area), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.

From

24.11.18

to 18.1.19

Rs. 208977/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Member)

Hindalco Industries Ltd., Raigarh

A study into the performance and behavior of mine ventilation and safety instruments, and analysis and detailed interpretation of air samples of Gare Palma IV/4 andIV/5 Mines of Hindalco Industries Limited, Raigarh.

From

18.12.18

to 13.4.19

Rs. 184200/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Co-CI)

BCCL

A study into the performance and behavior of mine ventilationand safety instruments including the functionability of self contained chemical self rescuers (SCSRs), and analysis and interpretation of fire area and general body air samples of BCCL mines (Bhagaband Colliery, Mines Rescue Station-Dhansar, Moonidih Colliery, AKWM Colliery, Phularitand Collieryt, 10/12 Pits K.B. Colliery, Gopalichuk Collieryt, Bera Colliery), Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.

From

27.5.19

to 30.8.19

Rs. 614941/-

Contd…

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Co-CI)

Hindustan Copper Ltd.

Field investigations, modelling and simulation studies for reorganizing the ventilation system to improve the workplace environment for the workings of Khetri and Banwas North Block at Khetri Copper Mine of Hindustan Copper Ltd. Rajasthan.

From

24.7.19

to 25.11.19

Rs.

1199995

Rs.

1199995

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Co-CI)

SECL

A study into the performance and behavior of mine ventilation and safety instruments including the functionability of self contained chemical self rescuers (SCSRs) of SECL mines (Baherabandh Colliery, Bishrampur Area, Bhatgaon Area and Korba Area), South Eastern Coalfields Limited.

From

20.8.19

to 13.12.19

Rs. 560969/-

Completed

Prof D.C. Panigrahi (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Co-CI)

WCL, Nagpur

A study of performance and behavior Self Contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) by full bench tests as per IS 15803:2008 and adopted by DGMS for the samples submitted by Western Coalfields Ltd., Nagpur.

From

4.1.20

to 14.2.20

Rs. 542500/-

Completed

Prof D.P. Mishra (CI) &

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (Co-CI)

Kusunda colliery, BCCL

Scientific study to restrict and control the fire in subsidence and fire affected area in Basseriya 4 no. Basti near Durga Mandir at Basseriya Gondudih Khas Kusunda Colliery of Kusunda area

30.08.24 (Duration: 4 months)

Rs. 15,00,000/-

Ongoing

Dr Patitapaban Sahu (CI)

Bastacolla, BCCL

Proximate Analysis of Steam

Fraction of Coal Seam II (BOT)

of ROCP/SJ Colliery, Bastacolla

Area

17.09.2024 (1 week )

Rs. 57,000/-

Ongoing

Membership of Scientific Societies

Life Membership of Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI) (LM – 10905)
Life member, Mining Engineers Association of India (LM. No. 5165/DHN)
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc.

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Treasurer, PARAKRAM’-2025, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad

Faculty Advisor, Kartavya, an NGO under the aegis of CSM, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
Secretary, DAC – August, 2023 to till date
Warden, Aquamarine Hostel – 29.06.2022 to 30.06.2024
Faculty-in-charge – Vacational Training
Faculty-in-charge – Radiation and Gas Testing Laboratory
Faculty Advisor – III/IV Semester (B.Tech & Dual Degree) during 2018-2019
Tabulator of Deptt. of Mining Engg. during 2015-2018
Member in 38^th, 39^th and 40^th Convocations of IIT(ISM) held on 18^th & 19^th June, 2018, 11^thDecember, 2018 and 21 December, 2019.
Joint treasurer in Srijan, III and Basanta-2020 at IIT(ISM).
Nominated as the Reporting Centre (RC) officers for online verification of the documents of the candidates, who have been allocated seats at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, via JoSAA-2020 during the period 17-20 October, 2020.
Nominated as the member of Departmental Faculty Screening Committee (DFSC) of the Department of Mining Engineering for Assistant Professor Positions

Guidance

Sl.No.	Admission No	Name of students	Title of the project	Status
1	17DR000420	Mr Imran Athar Beg	Investigation on the effect of ventilation on radiation dose received by the miners in low ore grade underground uranium mines	Awarded (5.9.2022)
2	20DP0069	Mr Laxman Pal (Part-time)	A study of thermal properties of coal and coal measure rocks, and their correlation with simulated range of virgin rock temperatures for underground coal mines of Raniganj Coalfield	Ongoing
3	23DR0256	Mr Kunal Rungta (Full-time)	Exact topic to be finalized after completion of his course works	Ongoing
4	25DP0002	Mr ABINASH CHIROSANTOSH SAHOO	Exact topic to be finalized after completion of his course works	Ongoing

Sl. No.	Title of project	Amount (Rs in lakhs)	Funding Agency	Role	Status
1	Evaluation of effect of ventilation on radon dose received by the miners in underground uranium mines (Patitapaban Sahu/MRP-DDF/ME/TEQIP).	2.00	TEQIP (IIT-ISM)	PI	Completed
2	Prediction of ventilation requirement for optimization of radon concentration in low-grade underground uranium mines [Project No: FRS (93)/2015-2016/ME ].	13.50	FRS (IIT-ISM)	PI	Completed
3	Radon exhalation and its control in Indian underground uranium mines [Project No: DST(SERB)/(153)/2016-2017/489/ME]	46.21	SERB	PI	Completed
4	Development of guideline for prevention & mitigation of explosion hazard by risk assessment and determination of explosibility of Indian coal incorporating risk based mine emergency evacuation and re-entry protocol [Project No. : CIL (4)/2015-16/461/ Mining Engg.].	833.57	CIL	Member	Ongoing
5	Methane drainage prior to mining [DST-SERB/(190)/ 2018- 2019/557/ME]	300.11	DST	Co-PI	Ongoing
6	Development of a highly selective and rapidly responsive optical fiber methane sensor for on-site application in deep coal mines	39.036 lakh	CIL	Co-PI	Submitted
7	Advanced AI-Driven Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) for Sustainable Water Management and Treatment in Coalbed Methane Operations in India	Rs.98.87 Lakh	TEXMIN	PI	Provisionally Accepted

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