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Faculty details

Prof.Radhakanta Koner

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Mining Engineering

Email: rkoner[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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Office Number: +91-326-223-5739

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About Me: Dr Radhakanta Koner is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, a position he has held since 2023. Before this, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2016–2023. His academic journey includes a PhD from IIT Kharagpur (2010), an MTech from IIT BHU Varanasi (2004), and a BE from IIEST Shibpur (2002), forming a strong foundation in engineering and applied sciences. Dr Koner’s research bridges numerical modelling, earth observation systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) to address geohazards such as landslides, slope instability, and mine dump failures. Dr Koner continues to explore AI-driven predictive models for hazard mitigation and advocates for sensor-network-integrated cyber-physical systems to enhance real-time slope stability assessments. His vision aligns with global sustainability goals, emphasizing safer mining practices and reduced environmental risks. For further details, Dr Koner is reachable at rkoner[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in or the Department of Mining Engineering office at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.

Research Interest: Mine Automation, Data Analytics, Georesources Utilization Using Remote Sensing Technology, Slope Stability Analysis, Landslide Analysis, Wireless Sensing Technology, Real-time Monitoring System In Mining

Teaching

Theory/Lecture Course

Undergraduate Studies

MNC305 – Mine Automation and Data Analytics (3rd year Mining Engineering – 100 students) 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 Winter Semester

MND402 (MEE17103) – Open Pit Slope Analysis and Design (4th year Mining Engineering – 70 students) 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-2020, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 Monsoon Semester

MEC15103 - Underground Coal Mining (3rd year Mining Engineering, 4-year B. E. in Mining Engineering – 48 students) 2016-17 Monsoon Semester

MEM15101 – Elements of Mining (3rd-year Environmental Science and Engineering – 10 students) 2016 – 17 Monsoon Semester

MEM16101 – Surveying (3rd-year Environmental Science and Engineering – 10 students) 2016-17 Winter Semester

Post-Graduate Studies

NMND502 - Geospatial Technologies for Natural Resources, 2024-25, Monsoon Semester

NMND509 (MND501) – Mine Simulation and Data Analytics 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2024-25 Winter Semester

MNC513 (MEC52104) - Analysis and Design of Slopes in Surface Mines 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 Monsoon Semester

MEC19103 – Surface Mine Slopes Analysis and Design (5th year Mining Engineering Dual Degree Programme – 15 students) 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 Monsoon

MEC52172 - Remote Sensing and Image Processing 2016-17, 2017-18 Winter Semester

Lab/Practical Courses

MNC509 - Geomechanics Practical (1st year MTech, Mining Engineering, Opencast Mining, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology – 40 students) 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 Monsoon Semester

MNC306 – Mine Data Analytics Practical (3rd year Mining Engineering – 35 students) 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 Winter Semester

MER17206/23231 – Surveying Lab (Applied Geology and Geophysics Masters Students), 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 Monsoon Semester

Academics

1.2007-10.2010

Ph. D. in Geomechanics – IIT KHARAGPUR, India ” Numerical Analysis of External Overburden Dumps Stability in Wardha Valley Coalfields” advisor Prof. Debashish Chakravarty

7.2002-6.2004

M.Tech in Mining Engineering (Rock Mechanics) – IT-BHU, Varanasi, India (7.38/10)
“Application of artificial neural network in rock system engineering”
advisor Prof. Suprakash Gupta

8.1998-6.2002

B.E. in Mining Engineering – Bengal Engineering College (a Deemed University), Shibpur, India (75.86/100)
“Ore grade modelling”
advisor Prof Suranjan Sinha

Position

Academic Appointments

9.2023 – to date
Associate Professor at the Mining Engineering Department at the IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, India

7.2016- 9.2023
Assistant Professor at the Mining Engineering Department at the IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, India

3.2016- 7.2016
Assistant Professor at the Applied Mechanics Department at the MS University of Baroda, Gujarat

Professional Positions

6.2013-2.2016
Principal Investigator, SERB funded R&D Project at the IIT Kharagpur, India

5.2010-5.2013
Research Associate, Sponsored Project, at the IIT Kharagpur, India

Professional Registrations
Chartered Engineer in India (MIE), affiliated with IE(I) Kolkata since 2017

Awards and Honors

2024

Smt. Lalitha Srinivasan Innovation & Invention Award at the 99th Foundation Day and Award Ceremony on December 09, 2024, at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Best Paper “Application of Low-Cost Energy Efficient ZigBee Network Protocol to Develop A Cyber-physical Intelligent System for Monitoring Mine Slope Health” IEEE OTCON 2022

2015

UGC-Assistant Professor was awarded by the University Grant Commission, New Delhi

2013

DST-Young Scientist by Science Engineering Research Board, New Delhi

2010

The MGMI Institute Bronze Medal by The Mining, Geological, and Metallurgical Institute of India, Kolkata

Publications

Projects & Activities

Membership of Scientific Societies

Member, International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Indian Group, since 2017
Member, IEEE, Kolkata Chapter, since 2017
Member, ASCE, Indian Group, since 2017
Life Member, The Mining, Geological, and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), 10732-LM
Life Member, Institution of Engineers India (IE(I)), M-1578698

Member, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, since 2025

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

8.2018- to date
Member of the Departmental Undergraduate Committee (DUGC), Dept. of Mining Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

1.2017- 12.2021
Departmental Time-Table Incharge, Member, Institute Central Time Table Committee, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

10.2019-10.2019
Chair and organiser for the GIAN Course, “ROCK MECHANICS: RECENT ADVANCES AND CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY”, October 21-25, Dhanbad
01.2023-01.2023

Guidance

Dr. Ashish Soni (Admission No: 16DR000196) was awarded PhD on 08-08-2022 from the Department of Mining Engineering. The thesis title was "URBAN FEATURE EXTRACTION IN REMOTE SENSING IMAGES USING CONVOLUTION NEURAL NETWORK."

Dr Shirshendu Layek (Admission No: 16DR000150) was awarded PhD on 17-04-2023 from the Department of Mining Engineering. The thesis title was "COMPUTER AIDED 3D RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE FOR ASSESSING VOLUMETRIC CHANGE IN OPEN-PIT AND OVERBURDEN DUMP STABILITY USING UAV IMAGERY." Prof. Radhakanta Koner (Co-Guide)