Teaching

Acad. Yr.	Offered to	Sem	Subject Code	Name of Subject	LTP
2024-25	6th B.Tech	VI OE	MNO401	Rock Engineering	3-0-0
2024-25	6th B.Tech	VI OE	MNO302	Sea Bed Mining and Asteroid Mining	3-0-0
2024-25	4th B.Tech	IV	MNC209	Rock Mechanics Practical	0-0-2
2023-24	1st M.Tech	I (ME+ JRF)	NMNC501	Computational Geomechanics and Ground Control	3-0-0
2023-24	5th B.Tech	V	MNC300	Surface Mining	3-0-0
2023-24	1st M.Tech	I (ME+TUST)	NMNC507	Numerical Modelling Practical	0-0-3
2022-23	4th B.Tech	IV	MNC209	Rock Mechanics Practical	0-0-2
2022-23	3rd B.Tech	III	MNC203	Surveying Practical	0-0-2
2022-23	3rd B.Tech	III	MNC204	Rock Excavation Lab	0-0-2
2021-22	M Tech	8th SEM OE	MNO203	Module I: Sea Bed Mining Module II: Asteroid Mining	1-0-0
2021-22	M Tech	4th B.Tech	MNC205	Rock Mechanics	3-0-0
2021-22	M Tech	6th B.Tech	MNC307	Numerical Modelling and GIS Practical	0-0-2
2021-22	M.Tech	I (ME+JRF)	MNC539	Computational Geomechanics and Ground Control	3-0-0
2021-22	M.Tech	I (ME+TUST)	MNC505	Geomechanics Practical	0-0-2
2021-22	B.Tech	III	MNC203	Surveying Practical	0-0-2
2020-21	B.Tech	V	MEC 15101	Rock Mechanics	3-0-0
2020-21	MNC 511	1MTOCM	MNC511	Surface Mining Operations, Methods and Equipment System	3-0-0
2020-21	B.Tech	IV	MNC 209	Rock Mechanics Lab.	0-0-2
2020-21	AGL and Int. MSc Tech	VI & II	MER16105	ROCK Mechanics (GEOLOGY)	3-0-0
2020-21	B.Tech	VI	MEC 16204	Applied Rock Mechanics & Numerical Modelling Lab	0-0-2
2019-20	B.Tech	V	MEC15102	Surface Mining	3-1-0
2019-20	B.Tech & DD	IX	MEC 19104	Design of structures in rocks	3-1-0
2019-20	AGL and Int. MSc Tech	VI & II	MER16105	Rock Mechanics	3-0-0
2019-20	B.Tech & DD	IV	MEC 14202	Mine Surveying Practical Group-A	0-0-2
2018-19	B.Tech & DD	IX	MEC 19104	Design of structures in rocks	3-1-0
2018-19	B.Tech	V	MEC15102	Surface Mining	3-1-0
2018-19	B.Tech & DD	V	MEC 15201	Rock Mechanics Practical (Section – c)	0-0-2
2018-19	B.Tech & DD	VII	MEC 17801	Project and Seminar	0-0-6
2018-19	B.Tech ME+ME	VI	MEC16104	Applied rock mechanics and numerical modelling	3-1-0
2018-19	B.Tech	VI	MEC16104	Applied rock mechanics and numerical modelling	3-1-0
2018-19	B.Tech ME+ME	VI	MEC 16103	Surface Mine Planning and Design	3-1-0
2018-19	B.Tech	VI	MEC 16103	Surface Mine Planning and Design	3-1-0
2018-19	M.Tech	VI	MEC52103	Planning and Design of Surface Mines	3-1-0
2017-18	B.Tech & DD	IX	MEC 19104	Design of structures in rocks	3-1-0
2017-18

Academics

Examination	Subject	Institute	Year	Marks/ OGPA	Class/ Division
PhD	Mining Engineering	Erstwhile ISM	2014	-	-
B.Tech	Mining Engineering	Erstwhile ISM	1997	3.62/5.0	First
10+2	Maths stream	CBSE	1992	70%	First
Matriculation	General subjects	CBSE	1990	77.2%	First

Position

Sl. No	Name of Activity	Nature of Activity	Role in the activity	Specific contribution
1	Head of the Centre, and Member Secretary GB of CIL Innovation and Incubation Centre (CII) (25.10.21 till current date)	Promoting the CII Centre in its network, selecting incubates in CII Centre, generating awareness in the community and developing the CII Centre as a forward-thinking economic development tool for the community, Institute and CIL through EB and GB.	Seeking proposals from incubates	Review of proposals received by CII Active participation in the GB of the CII Centre.
2	Member in TAC of PRISM, Ministry of Mines	Technical evaluation and review of proposals submitted to Ministry of Mines for funding of Innovation Proposal	Member	Reviewed project proposals submitted under PRISM 1.0 and PRISM 2.0 for recommendation to Apex Committee
3	Member “Chintan Shivir”, Ministry of Mines	To propose ideas with respect to Increasing Mineral Production and Operationalization of Mineral Blocks	Member	Active participation in the discussions in the series of the Chintan Shivirs
3	Member Secretary (Mining), Sub Committee, TexMin Hub Governing Board. & Member (Mining), Executive Committee of TexMin Hub (03.03..21 till current date)	Assisting the GB in designing and implementation of various schemes in accordance with TIH objectives.	Seeking proposals for undertaking various components of the activities selected to be included in TIH from time to time.	Review of proposals received by TIH and recommending them for implementation
4	Member (Alternate) in the ‘Rock Mechanics Sectional Committee, CED 48 of BIS” (22.09.2020 till current date)	Standardisation in the Civil Engineering Division Council of BIS in the Formulation of Indian standard in the field of Rock Mechanics covering field and laboratory tests rock sampling classification of rock and rock masses for engineering purposes load-bearing capacities of rock masses improvement of rock mass and rock slopes	Providing inputs w.r.t standardisation of various BIS Standards w.r.t In situ tests such as Hydraulic Fracturing for in situ stress measurement, in situ shear test for characterisation of rock mass strength criteria	Member working group committee for the revision of the IS 15026 for the preparation of draft
5	Heading as Coordinator in the Area of Energy in Center for Earth Energy and Environmental Research (22.05.2020 till current date)	To facilitate R&D activities in the area of Energy	Coordinator	Submitted an R&D Project proposal to Ministry of Mines under the Satyabhama Scheme related to Uranium Mining in conserving the mineral resources
6	Departmental Placement Coordinator (27.08.2018 till current date)	Administrative	Co-ordination	Co-ordination between students and CDC
7	Member Secretary DUGC (03.09.2018 – current date)	Affairs of UG Programme at Departmental Level	Co-ordination	Pivotal role in re-vamping the entire syllabus of UG Curriculum
8	Basant 2019, GJ Coordinator	Coordinator, Basant for-Golden Jubilee 1969 Passout Batch	Coordinator	To take care of all the logistics of the 1969 Batch visiting Basant-19
9	Member Artificial Intelligence R&D Committee (05.11.2018 till current date)	Smooth processing of all matters related to Artificial Intelligence Lab so as to create a vibrant environment for AI applications in all related fields of Science and Engineering with a special focus on Earth and Energy Sciences	Member	Attended Courses on AI-ML, Participated in drawing the specs of HPU and Cloud Computing Facilities of IIT(ISM)
10	Departmental Coordinator NBA Accreditation Process (06.07.16 – 05.08.2020)	External Auditing of NBA for accreditation	Coordinator NBA	Coordinating the entire audit process in the Department of Mining Engineering
11	Discharging the duties of Assistant Laboratory In charge – Rock Mechanics Laboratory	Co-ordination for smooth functioning of the laboratory	In charge – Rock Mechanics Laboratory	MTS stiff testing machine will be operational in June 2018.
12	Faculty Advisor – 2nd year B.Tech & DD (2016-2018)	Co-ordination with students, Exam and Academic section	Faculty Advisor for 2nd Year Students	Conducting departmental registration of students and co-ordination with MIS/Exam and Academic Departments
13	Coordinator Academic Activities of BE(ME) students of Afghanistan nationality (2014-2018)	Coordinator the academic activities	Faculty advisor and Coordinator of Academic activities	Coordinating activities such as planning of time table, allocation of Faculty Members in consultation with respective Heads, Co-ordinating exam activities in consultation with JR(E&A), Registration of candidates, excursions, purchase of books in consultation with respective faculty members, organising summer vacational training etc.
14	Selection of Project Assistants in CSIR-CIMFR on 24.07.2015	Interviewing candidates suitable for the post	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member
15	Faculty Advisor for 3rd Year B.Tech and BT+DD Miing Engineering students	Verifying the results and approving the semester registration of students on behalf of HoD/ME	Executing the delegated powers of HoD/ME	Maintaining Records of current students with respect to semester registration
16	Member Moderation board	Moderation of end semester question papers	Member	Active participation
17	Member – Tabulation of marks for preparation of results	Verification of marks awarded by faculty members through MIS and comparison of tabulation printout of MIS	Tabulator	Pointed anomalies for correction in tabulation sheets
19	Member Selection Board for recruitment of MT- in CIL. Campusing on 29.02.2016 at IIEST Shibpur	Selection of candidates and interviewing	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member
20	Preparation of Vision Document for ISM	Preparation of documents and presentation	Member Secretary	Contributed in the capacity
21	Selection of Project Assistants in CSIR-CIMFR on 03.06.2016	Interviewing candidates suitable for the post	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member
22	Selection of Project Asstt in CSIR-CIMFR on 20.10.2016	Interviewing candidates suitable for the post	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member
23	JEE Counselling for 2016 entrants in IIT(ISM)	Scrutiny of documents	Nominated faculty	Scrutinised documents and recommended for admission in IIT(ISM)
24	Selection of Project Assistants in CSIR-CIMFR on 15.05.2018	Interviewing candidates suitable for the post	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member
25	Selection of Project Assistants in CSIR-CIMFR on 15.07.2018	Interviewing candidates suitable for the post	Member of the Selection Board	Contributed in the capacity of member

Awards and Honors

S.No	Name of Award	Awarding Agency	Year
1	Distinguished Scientist	Venus International Foundation	2019

Publications

Books Published

Book Chapters Published

P Biswas, RK Sinha, P Sen (2022) “Advanced Analytics for Dynamic Programming.” Advanced Analytics in Mining Engineering: Leverage Advanced Analytics in Mining Industry to Make Better Business Decisions. Pages 307-322, Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D.S. & Sinha, R.K., 2013. Estimation of the impact of mining on stresses by actual measurements in pre and post mining stages by hydrofracture method - a case study in copper mine. In Effective and Sustainable Hydraulic Fracturing. INTECH, pp. 915–925.

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

Publications in National Journals

Bellapu HVS, Sinha RK, Naik SR (2023) “Estimation of Modulus of Deformation by Different Methods for an Underground Cavern—A Case Study.” Indian Geotechnical Journal 53 (3), 644-650
S Samanta, RK Sinha, PB Chakrabarty, H Kumar (2022) “Deployment of Continuous Miner in under Ground Coal Mine: A Case Study of Sarpi Mine.” Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 103 (2), 453-471
S Samanta, RK Sinha, PB Chakrabarty, H Kumar (2022) “A Numerical Modelling Approach for Finding the Stability of Snook during Depillaring: A Case Study of Jhanjra Mine.”Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 103 (1), 1-11
S Samanta, RK Sinha, PB Chakrabarty, H Kumar (2022) “A Numerical Modelling Approach to Find the Stability of RIB and Snook in Mechanised Depillaring Panel—A Case Study of Kurja Mine.” Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels 70 (4), 191-202
R Bilash Prajapati, R Kumar Sinha, RN Gupta, S Kumar, D Prajapati (2022) “Artificial Intelligence Model for Prediction of Local and Main FALL in caving Panel of Bord and Pillar Method of Mining.” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels 70 (4)
S Samanta, RK Sinha, PB Chakrabarty, H Kumar (2022) “Amelioration of production and safety in bord and pillar work through the deployment of continuous miner technology.” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels 70 (2)
RB Prajapati, RK Sinha, RN Gupta, S Kumar (2022) “The prediction of caving sequence in bord and pillar workings using Random Forest algorithm.” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels 70 (2)
SS Prasad, RK Sinha, K Sudheer (2021) “Application of continuous miner technology for extraction of deep seated coal seam under hard roof conditions-a case study of Churcha mine.” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels 69 (12)
SS Prasad, RK Sinha, B Rambabu (2021) “Numerical modelling approach for assessment of factor of safety of ribs in continuous miner depillaring panels-a case study of Churcha mine.” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels 69 (11)
Verma, A. K., Rabindra Kumar Sinha, S. Sardana, M. Jaswal, and T. N. Singh. (2021). “Investigation into the Rockfall Hazard along Lengpui-Aizawl Highway, NH-44A, Mizoram, India.” Indian Geotechnical Journal 50(6).
Subrahmanyam, D. S., Sinha, R. K., & Shyam, G. (2015). Deformability and shear strength properties of rock mass in shear zone area and their impact on the design of major underground structures in hydroelectric projects. Journal Indian Geological Congress, 7(2), 17–22.
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Sinha, R. K. (2014). State of ground stress its use and measurement in rock engineering with special reference to weak rocks. ISRM (India) Journal, 2(1), 16–24.
Sinha, R. K., Jawed, M., & Sengupta, S. (2013). Influence of anisotropic stress conditions on design of development workings in bord and pillar mining. ISRM (India) Journal, 2(1), 16–24. India.
Sinha, R. K., Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Joseph, D. (2007). Verification of stress concentration and displacement around a circular tunnel using a 3D boundary element program EXAMINE3D. MineTECH’07, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, 85–89. India.

Publications in International Journals

Kumar S, Sinha RK, Jawed M (2023) “Numerical simulation of depillaring panel at higher depth-Jamadoba mine case study.” Ain Shams Engineering Journal 14 (4), 101939
S Sardana, RK Sinha, AK Verma, M Jaswal, TN Singh (2022) “A Semi-Empirical Approach for Rockfall Prediction Along the Lengpui-Aizawl Highway Mizoram, India.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering 40 (11), 5507-5525
S Sardana, RK Sinha, AK Verma, TN Singh (2022) “Investigations into the freeze–thaw-induced alteration in microstructure and deteriorative responses of physico-mechanical properties of Himalayan rock.” Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment 81 (7), 269
S Sardana, RK Sinha, AK Verma, M Jaswal, TN Singh (2022) “Influence of freeze–thaw on the stability of road cut slopes—a case study in the Indian Himalayan region.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal 60 (1), 107-112
Rajpurohit, S.S., R.K. Sinha, P. Sen, and V. Adak. (2020). “Effect of the Rock Properties on Sawability of Granite Using Diamond Wire Saw in Natural Stone Quarries.” Arabian Journal of Geosciences 13(21).
Jaswal, M., R.K. Sinha, and P. Sen. (2020). “Delineation of Phreatic Surface in Soil Type Slope—A Comparative Study Using Physical and Numerical Modeling.” Journal of Mining Science 56(3).
Biswas, P., Sinha, R. K., Sen, P., & Rajpurohit, S. S. (2020). Determination of optimum cut-off grade of an open-pit metalliferous deposit under various limiting conditions using a linearly advancing algorithm derived from dynamic programming. Resources Policy, 66(January), 101594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101594
Kumar, S., Mishra, A. K., Choudhary, B. S., Sinha, R. K., Deepak, D., & Agrawal, H. (2020). Prediction of Ground Vibration Induced Due to Single Hole Blast Using Explicit Dynamics. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 37(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-019-00162-z
Murlidhar, Bhatawdekar Ramesh et al. 2020. “The Effects of Particle Swarm Optimisation and Genetic Algorithm on ANN Results in Predicting Pile Bearing Capacity.” International Journal of Hydromechatronics 3(1): 69–87.
Sinha, R. K., Jawed, M., & Sengupta, S. (2019). An approach for support design in depillaring panels of coal mines. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12(21). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-019-4858-2
Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., & Sinha, R. K. (2019). Generalised Analytical Models for the Strength of the Inclined as well as the Flat Coal Pillars using Rock Mass Failure Criterion. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(10), 3921–3946. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01788-7
Das, A. J., Mandal, P. K., Paul, P. S., Sinha, R. K., & Tewari, S. (2019). Assessment of the Strength of Inclined Coal Pillars through Numerical Modelling based on the Ubiquitous Joint Model. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, (0123456789). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01826-4
Rajpurohit, S. S., & Sinha, R. K. (2018). Influence of physico-mechanical properties of Indian dimension stones on cutting rate of diamond wire saw. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2018), 11(564), 2-10–564.
Jawed, M., & Sinha, R. K. (2018). Design of rhombus coal pillars and support for Roadway Stability and mechanizing loading of face coal using SDLs in a steeply inclined thin coal seam — a technical feasibility study. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11(415), 7-14–415.
Sinha, R. K., Jawed, M., & Sengupta, S. (2015). Design of support system in depillaring panel using numerical modelling – A case study. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 08(06), 2678–2686.
Sinha, R. K., Jawed, M., & Sengupta, S. (2015). Influence of rock mass rating and in situ stress on stability of roof rock in bord and pillar development panels. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 6(3), 258–275. doi:10.1504/IJMME.2015.071175. Switzerland.
Jawed, M., Sinha, R. K., & Sengupta, S. (2013). Chronological development in coal pillar design for bord and pillar workings: A critical appraisal. Journal of Geology and Mining Research, 5(1), 1–11. doi:10.5897/JGMR12.010. Nigeria.
Sengupta, S., & Sinha, R. K. (2011). Investigation into the causes of severe roof problems in some Indian coal mines and formulation of guidelines to reduce ground control problems. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 3(4), 290–302. doi:10.1504/IJMME.2011.045471.Switzerland.

Publications in International Conferences

S Sardana, RK Sinha, M Jaswal, AK Verma, TN Singh (2021) “Influence of Freeze-thaw Cycles on the Velocity of Elastic Waves in Saturated Rock Specimens” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures.
HV Sekar Bellapu, RK Sinha, SR Naik (2021) “Estimation of Deformation Modulus of Rock Mass for an Underground Cavern Based on Back Analysis.” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures
K Sudhakar, RK Sinha, SR Naik (2021) “Safety and Stability Monitoring of Underground Structures-Role of Geotechnical Instruments.” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures.
Sardana, S. et al. 2020. “Stability Assessment of a Road Cut Slope Using 3D Numerical Simulation – a Case Study.” In Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019,.
Rajpurohit, S. S., Sinha, R. K., & Sen, P. (2020). Influence of Cerchar hardness index of hard rock granite on wear of diamond tools. Materials Today: Proceedings,. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.273
Das, A J et al. 2017. “Effect of the Strata Inclination during Underground Extraction of the Coal Seams.” In 7th Asian Mining Congress, 8-11 Nov 2017, Kolkata, India, The Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), , 223–38.
Subrahmanyam, D. S., Sengupta, S., Sinha, R. K., & Shyam, G. (2013). Determination of in-situ stress at desilting chamber of Punatsangchhu hydroelectric project (Bhutan) to reconfirm its orientation influenced by topography - A case study. 7th International Conference on case histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Chicago, April 29 - May 4, 2013. Chicago, USA.
Sengupta, S., & Sinha, R. K. (2011). Assessment of Impact of Nearby Excavations on the Deformability and Stress Conditions around a Proposed Powerhouse by Field and Numerical Modeling. ARMA 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA, June 26-29 2011. Retrieved from http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/servlet/onepetropreview?id=ARMA-11-428
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., & Sinha, R. K. (2011). Underground LPG facilities, in situ stress considerations in the design of the cavern. ICUST-2011, International Conference on Underground Space Technology and the 8th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG, 17th – 19th January 2011. Bengaluru, India.
Sengupta, S., Sinha, R. K., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Shyam, G. (2011). Estimation of the stress magnitudes from the measured deformability parameters for the design of a powerhouse – a case study. ICUST-2011, International Conference on Underground Space Technology and the 8th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG, 17th – 19th January 2011. Bengaluru, India.
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., & Sinha, R. K. (2010). Design of a hydroelectric project affected by stress perturbation - a case study. ISRM International Symposium 2010 and 6th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium - Advances in Rock Engineering 23-27 October, 2010, New Delhi, India. Retrieved from http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/servlet/onepetropreview?id=ISRM-ARMS6-2010-095
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., Sinha, R. K., & Gupta, R. N. (2005). State of stress in the Himalayas and its impact on the design of hydroelectric projects. International Conference on Tunnelling Asia’ 2004 Need for Accelerated Underground Construction - Issues and Challenges, 14-17 December 2004, New Delhi , India (Vol. 15). Central Board of Irrigation and Power. Retrieved from http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:wea&volume=15&issue=1&article=036

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Publications in International Conferences

S Sardana, RK Sinha, M Jaswal, AK Verma, TN Singh (2021) “Influence of Freeze-thaw Cycles on the Velocity of Elastic Waves in Saturated Rock Specimens” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures.
HV Sekar Bellapu, RK Sinha, SR Naik (2021) “Estimation of Deformation Modulus of Rock Mass for an Underground Cavern Based on Back Analysis.” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures
K Sudhakar, RK Sinha, SR Naik (2021) “Safety and Stability Monitoring of Underground Structures-Role of Geotechnical Instruments.” International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures.
Sardana, S. et al. 2020. “Stability Assessment of a Road Cut Slope Using 3D Numerical Simulation – a Case Study.” In Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019,.
Rajpurohit, S. S., Sinha, R. K., & Sen, P. (2020). Influence of Cerchar hardness index of hard rock granite on wear of diamond tools. Materials Today: Proceedings,. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.273
Das, A J et al. 2017. “Effect of the Strata Inclination during Underground Extraction of the Coal Seams.” In 7th Asian Mining Congress, 8-11 Nov 2017, Kolkata, India, The Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), , 223–38.
Subrahmanyam, D. S., Sengupta, S., Sinha, R. K., & Shyam, G. (2013). Determination of in-situ stress at desilting chamber of Punatsangchhu hydroelectric project (Bhutan) to reconfirm its orientation influenced by topography - A case study. 7th International Conference on case histories in Geotechnical Engineering, Chicago, April 29 - May 4, 2013. Chicago, USA.
Sengupta, S., & Sinha, R. K. (2011). Assessment of Impact of Nearby Excavations on the Deformability and Stress Conditions around a Proposed Powerhouse by Field and Numerical Modeling. ARMA 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, CA, June 26-29 2011. Retrieved from http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/servlet/onepetropreview?id=ARMA-11-428
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., & Sinha, R. K. (2011). Underground LPG facilities, in situ stress considerations in the design of the cavern. ICUST-2011, International Conference on Underground Space Technology and the 8th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG, 17th – 19th January 2011. Bengaluru, India.
Sengupta, S., Sinha, R. K., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Shyam, G. (2011). Estimation of the stress magnitudes from the measured deformability parameters for the design of a powerhouse – a case study. ICUST-2011, International Conference on Underground Space Technology and the 8th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG, 17th – 19th January 2011. Bengaluru, India.
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., & Sinha, R. K. (2010). Design of a hydroelectric project affected by stress perturbation - a case study. ISRM International Symposium 2010 and 6th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium - Advances in Rock Engineering 23-27 October, 2010, New Delhi, India. Retrieved from http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/servlet/onepetropreview?id=ISRM-ARMS6-2010-095
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., Sinha, R. K., & Gupta, R. N. (2005). State of stress in the Himalayas and its impact on the design of hydroelectric projects. International Conference on Tunnelling Asia’ 2004 Need for Accelerated Underground Construction - Issues and Challenges, 14-17 December 2004, New Delhi , India (Vol. 15). Central Board of Irrigation and Power. Retrieved from http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:wea&volume=15&issue=1&article=036

Publications in National Conferences

Sinha, Rabindra Kumar. (2020). “Application of in Situ Stress in Design of Supports for Depillaring Panels of Underground Coal Mines.” In Mining Industry: Challenges & Opportunities – 2020 (MICO’20)Community Hall, Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand from 10th -11th Jan 2020, Dhanbad, India: IMMA.
Sardana, S., Sinha, R. K., Verma, A. K., & Singh, T. N. (2020). Design of rockfall barrier for a road cut slope in hilly region. In National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020) (pp. 400–404). Dhanbad, India: CSIR CIMFR. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1040325
Rajpurohit, S. S., Sinha, R. K., Sen, P., & Chand, C. S. (2020). Mining Of Granites As Dimensional Stone In Andhra Pradesh And Telangana State , India. In Satyendra K Singh (Ed.), National Conference on Advances in Mining (AIM-2020) (Vol. 13, pp. 199–209).
Arshad, S., Kumar, H., & Sinha, R. K. (2018). Study on Variation In Geotechnical Properties of Practicing Backfill Material on Addition of Mill Tailing Collected From Tailing Pond . In Proceeding for International Conference on Recycling and Waste Management (ICRWM-19) (pp. 45–48). Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 45.
Sinha, R. K. (2018). Hydraulic fracturing for in situ stress measurement and its application in the design of underground structures in Rock - few case studies. In S. R. Mallick (Ed.), Keynote address in Current Practices in Mining & Allied Industries (CMPAI-2018), Keonjhar, Oct 6-7, 2018. Keonjhar: GEC Keonjhar.
Sardana, S., Sinha, R. K., Verma, A. K., & Singh, T. N. (2018). Effect of shape of falling rock block on kinetic energy and fall-out volume. In S. . Singh, S. K. Roy, R. Kumar, & P. K. Singh (Eds.), Technological advancements and emerging mining methods-TAEMM-2018 (pp. 248–251). Dhanbad: CSIR-CIMFR.
Jaswal, M., Sinha, R. K., & Sen, P. (2018). Estimating flow through embankment dams for prevention of piping and its subsequent collapse. In S. . Singh, S. K. Roy, R. Kumar, & P. K. Singh (Eds.), Technological advancements and emerging mining methods-TAEMM-2018 (pp. 256–262). Dhanbad: CSIR-CIMFR.
Kadiyala, S., Naik, S. R., & Sinha, R. K. (2018). Developments in geotechnical instrumentation and long-term monitoring of large underground caverns. In S. . Singh, S. K. Roy, R. Kumar, & P. K. Singh (Eds.), Technological advancements and emerging mining methods-TAEMM-2018 (pp. 219–232). Dhanbad: CSIR-CIMFR.
Sen, P., Sinha, R. K., & Kumar, S. (2018). Impact of sand mining on environment and their implication. In P. K. Singh & S. K. Ray (Eds.), Recent Challenges in Mining Industry (RCMI 2018) (pp. 313–318). Dhanbad: Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research.
Singh, V. K., & Sinha, R. K. (2017). Latest trends in strata control in longwall mining with special reference to strata monitoring techniques. In Technical Workshop on Latest Trends in Strata Control in Longwall Mining with Special Reference To Strata Monitoring Techniques, Directorate General of Mines Safety- Dhanbad, 20-01-2017 (pp. 1–7).
Sinha, R.K. & Pathak, R.K., (2014). Challenges for Applications of Robotics in Mining Engineering. In National Seminar on “Robotics: Applications & Challenges” Sept-15. Ranchi: ICFAI University Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Sinha, R. K., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Shyam, G., & Sengupta, S. (2014). Understanding the mining induced stresses by actual measurement and numerical modeling in a deep lead zinc mine. National Seminar on Innovative Practices in Rock Mechanics (IPRM-2014), The Capitol Hotel, Raj Bhawan Road, Bengaluru, Organised by NIRM.
Shyam, G., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Sinha, R. K., & Immanuel, T. Y. M. (2014). Evaluation of deformability characteristics of rock mass at Pare hydroelectric project for the design of dam foundation. National Seminar on Innovative Practices in Rock Mechanics (IPRM-2014), The Capitol Hotel, Raj Bhawan Road, Bengaluru, Organised by NIRM.
Sinha, R. K., Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Joseph, D. (2005). Renewal of mining lease lying in forest area: a critical appraisal of the existing laws in India. Conference on Technological Advancements and Environmental Challenges in Mining and Allied Industries in the 21st Century, 5 - 6 Feb 2005. NIT Rourkela - India.
Sinha, R. K., Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., & Joseph, D. (2007). Review of computational software used for design of structures in rock. Indian Mining Congress on Emerging Trends in Mineral Industry, Organised by Mining Engineer’s Association of India, National Headquarters and Rajasthan Chapter, July 13-15, 2007. Udaipur, India.
Sinha, R. K., Sengupta, S., & Gupta, R. N. (2004). Implementing total productive maintenance (TPM) in mineral industry. ENTMS 2004 - Geomintech Symposium.
Sengupta, S., Subrahmanyam, D. S., Joseph, D., & Sinha, R. K. (2009). Stress perturbations due to presence of an intrusive and numerical simulation to understand the effect - A case study in a metal mine. (S. S. Rathore & S. C. Jain, Eds.)21st National Convention of Mining Engineers and National Seminar on Technological Advances in Mining Industry, Dec 2009. Udaipur, India: Himanshu Publications, New Delhi.
Mathur, L. N., & Sinha, R. K. (1998). Greening the environment is a corporate responsibility. Workshop on Basic Need for Creating a Clean Safe and Congenial Work Environment, Tamilnadu and Kerala Mines Safety Association, TANKEMSA. Salem, Tamilnadu - India.
Sinha, R. K. (1999). Khan khanij aur khanan. Souvenir, Mines Environmental and Mineral Conservation Council, Tamilndau Region. Madukkarai - Coimbatore - India.

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Projects & Activities

Summary of Externally Sponsored Projects

R& D Projects in IIT(ISM)
1. Completed : 01 (Final report pending)
2. Ongoing : 03
FIST Project (PI) : 01
R&D Project in NIRM
1. Completed : 01
Consultancy Projects in IIT(ISM)
1. Completed : 17
2. Ongoing : 10
Consultancy Projects in NIRM
1. Completed : 61

Details of R&D Projects in IIT(ISM)

Sl. No.	FY	Name of PI/ Co-PI/Members	Name of sponsoring authority	Topic/Field	Date of Sanction	Total value of the Project (Rs. Lakhs)
1	18-19	Advisor: Director IIT(ISM) Coordinator : Prof R M Bhattacharjee Project Leader (PI): Dr. R K Sinha	A Coal S&T project funded by Ministry of Coal	Design and Stability of Pillars/Arrays of Pillars for Different Mining Methods in Coal Mine Workings	16 Mar 2018	211
2	19-20	Prof. V M S R Murthy (PI) Prof. R K Sinha (Co-PI) Prof. L A Kumaraswamydhass (Co-PI)	DST	Investigations into the planning and design aspects governing the selective coal cutting technology using surface miner for various rock conditions for clean coal production	20 Jun 2019	336.38
3	22-23	Prof. R K Sinha	CIL	Establishing CIL Innovation and Incubation Centre in IIT(ISM) Campus	15 Jan 2022	999.95
4	22-23	Prof Sagar Pal (PI) Prof. Rabindra Kumar Sinha (Co-PI) Prof. Ejaz Ahmad (Co-PI) Prof Sukha Ranjan Samadder (Co-PI) Prof. Ravi Kumar Gangwar (Co-PI)	Tata Steel	Establishing Tata Steel Innovation Centre on Mining and Mineral Research, (Tata Steel - ICMMR)	24 Jan 2023	231.50

Details of FIST Project

Sl.No.	Project	Name of sponsoring authority	Project Amount Rs. Lakhs	Completion Year	PI/CI
1	FIST Project to install Integrated rock testing system for Rock Mechanics Lab	Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India	220.00	Ongoing	CI

Details of R&D Projects in NIRM

Sl.No.	Project	Name of sponsoring authority	Project Amount Rs. Lakhs	Completion Year	PI/CI
1	Measurement of in situ stress by hydraulic fracturing method and investigations into the redistribution of in situ stress due to local tectonics at Tandsi and Thesgora mines of WCL and devise a suitable support plan. A Coal S&T project funded by Coal Ministry.	Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India	49.77	2004	CI

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

Details of Consultancy Projects Completed in IIT(ISM)

Sl. No.	Name of CI	Name of Co-CI	Name of Member	Name of sponsoring authority	Topic/Field	Total value (excluding taxes)
1	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	BCCL	Scientific study to assess the stability of the SAIL Ropeway Trestle and safety of personnel and machinery deployed in Patch X-2 in ASP Colliery EJ Area of BCCL	₹8,47,000.00
2	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	Star Cement Limited	Scientific study and rock mechanics testing of samples of limestone from two locations of M/s Star Cement Limited Meghalaya	₹1,70,500.00
3	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	NHPC Ltd.	Scientific study for rock mechanics testing of samples from Teesta-IV HE Project, NHPC Limited	₹3,70,000.00
4	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	ECL	Scientific study of ongoing SSI (Ningah) OC Patch, Satgram-Sripur Area Under Regulation 106(2) of CMR-2017 in ECL	₹4,19,000.00
5	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	M/s Mythri Infrastructure and Mining India Private Limited	Scientific study of PM properties of rock	₹2,10,000.00
6	Prof. A K Mishra	Prof R K Sinha	-	HZL	Geotechnical lab test on the drill core samples from all mines of Zawar Group of mines, HZL	₹20,96,000.00
7	Prof. A K Mishra	Prof R K Sinha	Prof. D C Panigrahi	BCCL	Physico-mechanical tests of core samples of B.H No. MKP-71, Kapuria Block, Jharia Coalfields	₹92,57,338.00
8	Prof R K Sinha	Dr. A K Verma	Prof. U K Singh	SAIL	Design of Underground Dams for Chasnalla Colliery	₹11,90,405.00
9	Prof. S Chaudhuri Prof. R M Bhattacharjee	Prof. D C Panigrahi	Prof. Om Prakash Dr. R K Sinha	CIL	Study on underground coal mining in CIL – problems, potential, technology, modernisation, production and safety Part-B	₹ 1,96,38,554/-
10	Prof. Phalguni Sen	Prof R K Sinha	-	ECL	Vetting of SoR in respect of light vehicles in ECL	₹ 3,50,000/-
11	Prof. Phalguni Sen	Prof R K Sinha	-	NCL	Vetting of Schedule of Rate (SoR) for overburden removal & coal transportation	₹ 16,00,000/-
12	Prof. Phalguni Sen	Prof R K Sinha	-	ECL	Vetting of rates and process for preparation of SoR 2017-19 in respect of coal transportation from tippler by 6 wheeler tipper in ECL	₹ 3,00,000/-
13	Prof R K Sinha	-	-	MeSy	Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing data and giving report	₹ 2,53,000/-
14	Prof. S Chaudhuri Prof. R M Bhattacharjee	Prof. D C Panigrahi	Prof. Om Prakash Dr. R K Sinha	CIL	Study on underground coal mining in CIL – problems, potential, technology, modernisation, production and safety Part-A	₹ 17,93,999/-
15	Prof. Phalguni Sen	Prof R K Sinha	-	M/s Jai Yamuna Ji Developers	To define mechanised, semi mechanised and manual mining methods for river bed sand mining and their environmental implications	₹ 2,00,000/-
16	Prof. V K Singh Dr. R K Sinha	Prof. D C Panigrahi	Prof. S Chaudhuri Dr. D P Mishra	SECL	Joint study with CSIR-CIMFR in terms of the order of Houourable National Green Tribunal, Bhopal for taking up the job of extinguishing and containing fire and also prevent it from further spreading at Gare Palma IV/2&3 OCM Raigarh Area of SECL	₹ 13,44,200/-
17	Prof. M Jawed	Prof R K Sinha		CCL	Designing of Rhombus coal pillars and support with roadway stability of Sawang-C seam of Govindpur Project (U/G), Kathara Area, CCL	₹5,00,000

Details of Ongoing Consultancy Projects in IIT(ISM)

Sl. No.	FY	Name of CI	Name of Co-CI	Name of sponsoring authority	Topic/Field	Date of Sanction	Total value (excluding taxes)
1	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	-	ICML	Scientific study of slope concerning distance to be maintained from public road to quarry edge in Sarisatolli Coal Mine	27.06.24	₹14,95,800
2	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	-	NHPC Ltd.	Testing of Swelling Properties of Phyllitic Rock from Teesta-VI HE Project of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited.	04.11.24	₹1,05,000
3	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	-	M/s Ergo Exergy Technology Inc.	Elasto plastic RM modelling with FLAC3D for the pilot operations of Coal Gassification in the Kasta West project	10.09.24	₹25,40,920
4	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	-	M/s Ergo Exergy Technology Inc.	Determination of physico mechanical properties of rock for the proposed pilot operations of Coal Gassification in the Gare Palma Sector 1 project	10.07.24	₹7,10,920
5	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	-	M/s Ergo Exergy Technology Inc.	Elasto plastic RM modelling with FLAC3D for the pilot operations of Coal Gassification in Gare Palma Sector-1 project	10.07.24	₹18,30,000
6	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	Prof. M S Alam	M/s Khas Karanpura Mining Private Limited	Scientific study for pit and dump slope stability for Khas Karanpura UG coal mine of CCL as per requirements of Regulation 106 of CMR, 2017 and DGMS guidelines	10.07.24	₹17,75,000
7	24-25	Prof R K Sinha	Prof V K Sinha	BCCL	Scientific study of the Effectiveness of Stowing (Bottom Ash Stowed) in B-1 Panel and recommending the method of Depillaring of the Overlying Local-2 Seam	18.06.24	₹19,85,000
8	24-25	Prof. R M Bhattacharjee	Prof. R K Sinha Prof. Vijay K Sinha Prof. Ashok Kumar	M/s INDU SCCL CORUM Consortium	Feasibility study of the DPR of Moonidih XV Seam taking into consideration of prevailing adverse mining conditions	16.05.24	₹18,00,000
9	23-24	Prof R K Sinha	Prof V K Sinha	M/s INDU SCCL CORUM Consortium	Scientific study in respect of Assessment of optimal size of the face length of Longwall Panel of Moonidih XV Seam”	14.12.23	₹4,19,000
10	23-24	Prof R K Sinha	Prof V K Sinha	R K Green Mining Pvt. Ltd.	Scientific study in respect of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slope and advise on monitoring of slope stability for Itapara OCP, Salanpur Area ECL (Reg. -106 of CMR 2017)	08.11.23	₹4,19,000

Details of Consultancy Projects in NIRM

Membership of Scientific Societies

Sl. No.	Project	Project No.	Client	Project Amount (₹ Lakhs)	Completion Year	PI/CI
1	Determination of in situ stress measurements by hydraulic fracturing method and by use of flat jack to evaluate principal stress tensors in the vicinity of proposed powerhouse for the design and support of proposed cavity, Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project,	GE-0204 C	NHPC Ltd.	14.00	2003	CI
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Determination of in situ stress measurements by hydraulic fracturing method and by use of flat jack to evaluate principal stress tensors in the vicinity of proposed powerhouse for the design and support of proposed cavity, Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project,

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2003

Name of the Body	Status of Membership: Life/Annual
American Rock Mechanics Association	Annual, Aug 2021-Aug 2022
Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology	Life Member, LM 1643
Mining Engineer’s Association of India, Dhanbad Chapter	Life Member, LM 5360/DNB
International Society for Rock Mechanics	Free – For year 2013

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Summary of Ph.D. Supervision

Number of PhDs Supervised/Awarded
1. Principal Guide [in IIT(ISM) along with external experts] : 11
2. Co-guide [along with IIT(ISM) Faculty] : 01
Number of PhDs Supervising
1. Principal Guide [in IIT(ISM) along with external experts] : 10 [Two on the verge of verge of Defense]
2. Co-guide [along with IIT(ISM) Faculty] : 00

Details of Ph.D. Under Supervision

Sl. No.	Name of Candidate	Organisation	Topic	Guide	Co-Guide	External Guide	External Co-Guide	Status /Years of Regn
1	Mr. Sahil Sardana	Full time JRF	Geomechanical Investigations and Stability Assessment of Rock Slopes Under Normal and Freeze-Thaw Environment in Indian Himalayan Region	Prof. R K Sinha		Prof. A K Verma	Prof. T N Singh	Awarded on 23.Jul.2021
2	Mr. Arka Jyoti Das	CSIR-CIMFR	Investigation of failure mechanism and strength estimation of inclined coal pillars	Dr. P S Paul	Prof. R K Sinha	Dr. P K Mandal		Awarded on 25.Jan.2022
3	Mr. Pritam Biswas	CMPDI Bhubaneshwar	Development of a model for the determination of optimum cut-off grade for metalliferous deposits under various limiting conditions using dynamic programming	Prof. R K Sinha		Prof. Phalguni Sen		Awarded on 25.Aug.2022
4	Mr. S S Rajpurohit	Full time JRF	Influence of rock properties on sawability of dimension stones	Prof. R K Sinha		Prof. Phalguni Sen		Awarded on 25.Aug.2022
5	Mr S S Prasad	DGMS	Investigation into the geo-mechanical characteristics of coal measures for development of support guidelines in continuous miner workings	Prof. R K Sinha	Prof. R M Bhattacharjee	Dr. A K Sinha		Awarded on 25.Nov.2022
6	Ms. Mamta Jaswal	Full time JRF	Influence of water flow behaviour on the stability of dump slopes in surface mines	Prof. R K Sinha		Prof. Phalguni Sen		Awarded on 06.Dec.2022
7	Mr. Subrata Samanta	BCCL	Investigation into the stability of ribs and snooks in continuous miner panels	Prof. R K Sinha	Prof. H Kumar			Awarded on 23.Dec.2022
8	Mr. R B Prajapati	BCCL	Prediction of caving in bord and pillar depillaring panels in indian coal mines	Prof. R K Sinha		Dr. A Kushwaha		Awarded on 23.Dec.2022
9	Mr. K Sudhakar	NIRM	Prediction of rock mass behaviour and selection of proper instrumentation ranges	Prof. R K Sinha		Dr. S R Naik		Submitted Report awaited
10	Mr. H Vijay Sekar Bellapu	NIRM	Estimation of rock mass deformation modulus around large underground caverns using numerical back analysis for the himalayan and deccan plateau regions	Prof. R K Sinha		Dr. S R Naik		Awarded on 14.05.24
11	Mr. Sikandar Kumar	Full time JRF	Investigation into the influence of hydraulic sand stowing on stability of rib pillars and design of barrier pillars in bord and pillar Depillaring workings at deeper horizon	Prof. R K Sinha	Prof. M Jawed			Submitted Report awaited
12	Mr. P Guru Raju	AFCONS	Assessment of chemical additives on engineering behaviour of haul road material	Prof. R K Sinha		Prof. A K Verma		Awarded on 30.Dec.2024
13	Mr. Biniam Jobrie Teshome	Full time JRF	Subsidence Engineering	Prof. R K Sinha				1.43 yrs
14	Mr. Bhanu Kumar	Bosch Rexroth	IoT in Mining	Prof. R K Sinha				1.04 yrs
15	Mr. Atul Gandhe	JMS Mining	Underground Coal Mining and Strata Control	Prof. R K Sinha				1.01 yrs
16	Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha	DGMS	Slope Stability	Prof. R K Sinha		Dr. S S Prasad		1.01 yrs
17	Mr. Niraj Kumar	DGMS	Slope Stability	Prof. R K Sinha		Dr. S S Prasad		0.78 yrs
18	Mr. Vishwas Kumar Shrivastwa	JMS Mining	Underground Coal Mining and Strata Control	Prof. R K Sinha				0.86 yrs
19	Mr. Raj Kishore Singh	ECL	AI & ML in Production Planning	Prof. R K Sinha				0.63 yrs
20	Mr. Sunil Singh Yadav	JMS Mining	Underground Coal Mining and Strata Control	Prof. R K Sinha				0.07 yrs

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