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  • Prof M S R Murthy Vemavarapu

  • Professor (HAG)
  • Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
Publications 1996 - 2024

Publications

  • 119
    Journal Articles
  • 2
    Book Chapter
  • 1
    Book
  • 29
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 3
    Review
  • 11
    Projects
  • 9
  • 5
  • 59

Citations / H-Index

439 Citations
11 h-index
401 Citations

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Mining and Mineral Processing

Drilling, Blasting, Mechanical Cutting of Rocks, Mining Technology, Mine Development, Tunnelling, Underground Space Technology

Personal Information

Prof M S R Murthy Vemavarapu

Male
Department of Mining Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India - 826004


Experience

  • Professor (HAG)

    Department of Mining Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

  • Professor

    Department of Mining Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Mining Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

  • Assistant Professor - Senior Scale

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad


Qualification

  • Ph.D.

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

  • M.B.A.

    Nagpur University

  • M.Tech.

    Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

  • B.E.

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur


Honours and Awards

2022

National Geoscience Award - 2019

Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India

2019

ISRMTT Award

ISRMTT New Delhi

2005

Hindustan Zinc Limited Prize

Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkata

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2022

National Geoscience Award - 2019

Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India

2019

ISRMTT Award

ISRMTT New Delhi

2005

Hindustan Zinc Limited Prize

Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkata

1996

Halcrow Premium Award

Institute of Civil Engineers London

1987

ISM Gold Medal-PG Studies Mining Engg.

Indian School of Mines Dhanbad

1986

University Second in Faculty of Engineering

Nagpur University

1986

Topped Mining Engineering

VNIT Nagpur

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Assessment of the impacts of underwater demolition blasts on marine structures and sea vessels and development of controlled blasting techniques

Suman Kumar Modi, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Planning, design and operational performance aspects of TBM tunnelling in urban environment

Anshul Sindhwani, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Modelling the rock collision process in different firing patterns in surface blasting and its implication on rock fragmentation

Lalit Singh Chouhan, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

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2023

Assessment of the impacts of underwater demolition blasts on marine structures and sea vessels and development of controlled blasting techniques

Suman Kumar Modi, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Planning, design and operational performance aspects of TBM tunnelling in urban environment

Anshul Sindhwani, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Modelling the rock collision process in different firing patterns in surface blasting and its implication on rock fragmentation

Lalit Singh Chouhan, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Investigations into the influence of rock and machine parameters on coring rate for aiding selection of core drills

Perwaiz Alam, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2023

Assessment of seismic energy and blast-induced ground vibration attenuation through sedimentary formations during bench blasting and their control using blast design interventions

Anurag Agrawal, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2022

Investigations into terotechnology aspects of tunnel boring machine in mixed rock conditions

Anil K. Agrawal, IIT(ISM)

2022

Investigations into the design and operating parameters of surface miner for performance optimization

Chandan Kumar, IIT(ISM)

2022

Development of micro-macro scale drillability prognosis models and drill selection methodology for mining and tunnelling applications

B.N.V.S. Prasad, IIT(ISM)

2021

Investigations on improving operational efficiency of dragline mining system with integrated cast blasting, and its impact on environmental and cost efficiency

Sheo Shankar Rai, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

2021

Predicting backbreak and fragmentation using near-field ground vibrations in dragline bench blasting

Nachiket V Bhagade, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

2021

Investigations into rate of penetration and vibration of drill machines in surface mines for performance optimization

Rakesh Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

2020

Development of a rock mass classification (RMRdyn) for rock load estimation in coal mine development headings of bord and pillar workings

Avinash Paul, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

2014

Modelling the flyrock in opencast blasting under difficult geomining conditions

Autar K Raina, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2013

An investigation into the causes of pot-hole subsidence and its prediction in underground coal mining

Ritesh Lokhande, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2013

A study into the influence of intact rock and rockmass properties on the performance of surface miners in Indian geomining conditions

Amar Prakash, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2012

Development of Planning Strategies for Mine Closure with Special Reference to Ecologically Fragile Iron Ore Mines

Sundar Singh, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2008

Investigation of blast induced rock damage and development of predictive models in horizontal drivages

Kaushik Dey, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

2007

An investigation into the blast design parameters for ring hole blasting and induced blasting in blasting gallery method of underground coal mines

C Sawmliana, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

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Membership In Committees

2021

Mining Engineering Association of India

Member, National Council

2017

Standing Committee Mine Plan and Mine Closure Plan, MoC

Member

2016

Peer Review Committee, NIRM, MoM

Member

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2021

Mining Engineering Association of India

Member, National Council

2017

Standing Committee Mine Plan and Mine Closure Plan, MoC

Member

2016

Peer Review Committee, NIRM, MoM

Member

2014

Board of Mining Examinations, DGMS, MoLE

Member

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Research Projects

Scientific study to develop a controlled excavation methodology for dismantling concrete berths at OR-I and OR-II Site, Vishakhapatnam Port Trust

Funding Agency : ITD Cem

Investigations into the planning and design aspects governing the selective coal cutting technology using surface miner for various rock conditions for clean coal production

Funding Agency : DST-TMD

Development of Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS) for improving Safety and Productivity in Indian Coal Mines

Funding Agency : CIL-R&D

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Scientific study to develop a controlled excavation methodology for dismantling concrete berths at OR-I and OR-II Site, Vishakhapatnam Port Trust

Funding Agency : ITD Cem

Investigations into the planning and design aspects governing the selective coal cutting technology using surface miner for various rock conditions for clean coal production

Funding Agency : DST-TMD

Development of Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS) for improving Safety and Productivity in Indian Coal Mines

Funding Agency : CIL-R&D

Development of a selection methodology for roadheader and tunnel boring machine in different geological conditions for rapid tunneling

Funding Agency : NPP, CCAR, CPRI

FIST Program 2011, For augmenting the PG programmes namely tunnelling and underground space technology and Geomatics

Funding Agency : DST-FIST

Erasmus Mundus India4EUII Project, Erasmus Mundus Exchange Programme (EMA Action-2)

Funding Agency : European Commission

Development of rock characterization facilities for tunnelling and underground space technology PG programme

Funding Agency : TEQIP II

Rock characterization and simulation of dimension stone cutting by diamond wire saw with special reference to marble

Funding Agency : DST-Bando Italy

Development of a new rock characterization methodology for optimizing support requirement in tunnels/mines

Funding Agency : MHRD-R&D

Development of predictive models for blast-induced rock damage (BIRD), in tunnels

Funding Agency : MHRD-TATE

Development of a rock classification system for computer aided tunnel blasting design, Ministry of Water Resources

Funding Agency : INCRMTT

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