KARRA RAM CHANDAR (P.Eng)

Designation: 

PROFESSOR

Date of Joining at NITK: 

Thursday, August 1, 2002

Professional Experience: 

24 Years of experience in NITK, Surathkal.

Bio: 

Scopus ID: 8222725200

ORCID ID: (ORCID No.: 0000-0003-3264-8197)

Vidwan ID: 54658 (https://nitk.irins.org/profile/54658)

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ram-Chandar-Karra 

Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAW-4332-2020

Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=p1WTIUAAAAAJ

Contact Details

E-mail: 

krc_karra@yahoo.com
krc@nitk.edu.in

Telephone: 

+91-824- 2473375

Mobile: 

(+91)-9448627564

Personal Website: 

http://www.ramchandarkarra.com
Academic Background

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering, from University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University (formerly known as Kothagudem School of Mines), Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh (Presently in Telangana), India.
• Master of Technology in Mining Engineering with specialization in Rock Mechanics from Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (Formerly: IIT-BHU), India.
• Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India.
• MBA in HR from IGNOU, New Delhi.
• Post Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Conference Proceedings: 

70
Areas of Interest

Rock Mechanics, Rock Blasting, Slope Stability, Waste Management and Environmental Management in Mines.

Journals: 

57
Significant Projects

R & D Projects: 11

Research Projects Handled:

  1. Co- coordinator in the Staff Research Project “ Impact of Non-Conventional Initiation Systems on Environmental Effects of Blasting”, sponsored by KREC, Surathkal, Rs. 0.10Lakh, (2002).
  2. Co-coordinator in the Research Project on “Influence of NONELs on Rock Fragmentation in Bench Blasting”, Sponsored by IDL, Industries, Hyderabad, Rs. 1.0 Lakh, (2002-2003).
  3. Co-Coordinator: Modernization of Rock Blasting Laboratory, sponsored by The Ministry of HRD, Rs. 20.0 Lakhs, (2004-2006).
  4. Co-Coordinator in R&D Project on “Assessment of Blast Performance Based on Explosive Energy Distribution”, sponsored by Coal India Limited, Rs. 123.4 Lakhs (2010-2013). Project Code: CIL/R&D/1/41/10.
  5. Co-Coordinator in R&D Project on “Modelling of Airborne Dust in Opencast Coal Mines”, sponsored by Coal India Limited, Rs. 77.04 Lakhs (2011-2014). Project Code: EE/43
  6. Coordinator –R&D Project on ‘Development of Crushing & Grinding Characteristic Curves using Insmart Crushers and Mills for Different Rocks’, sponsored by M/S. Insmart Systems- Hyderabad, Rs. 4.31 Lakhs (2015-2016).
  7. Principal Investigator - R&D Project on “Impact of Work Conditions and Personal Attributes on Performance of Coal Miners: An Empirical Investigation”, Sponsored by NITK-Surathkal under TEQIP-II, Rs. 3.00Lakhs (2016-2017).
  8. Principal Investigator - R&D Project on “Definition of Delay Sequencing in Blast Designs Using Advance Analytical Techniques for Optimization of Blast Fragmentation and Improving Mine Economics in Non-Coal Mines”, Ministry of Mines – Govt of India, Rs. 42lakhs (Jointly with CIMFR-Nagpur & Anna University).
  9. Performance of Electronic Detonators in Limestone Mines, sponsored by M/s. Ramco Cements Limited, Rs. 6.5 Lakhs (2024-2026).
  10. Optimization of Slopes & Dumps under Different Geo-Mining Conditions’ Sponsored by M/s. The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited (SMIORE), Rs. 10.0 Lakhs (2026-2028).
  11. ‘Feasibility of Deploying Surface Miner &LPG/ EV Vehicles, and Optimization of Blasting Operations in Limestone mines’  Sponsored by M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited, Rs. 13.5Lakhs.

Consultancy Projects Handled: 375

Some of the specific projects are listed below:

Consultancy Projects Handled as PI:

  1. Monitoring of blasting operations of railway tunnel at Kulshekara, Mangalore, Southern Railway, Mangalore (2019).
  2. Assessment of Impact of Blasting Operations in Bharathi Limestone Mine on Surrounding Structures, Bharathi Cements, Kadapa, AP, (2019).
  3. Scientific study for the stability of structures falling within 45m (upto 3m) of proposed working of inland Mining at Manavalakurichi Llmenite Mine, IREL Limited Co-PI- Dr. Harsha Vardhan, (2019).
  4. Scientific study for slope stability highwall benches and dump yards at Indaram OC, SRP  Area, SCCL, (2019).
  5. Scientific study for blast vibrations and air over pressure within 500m of surface structures not belonging to SCCL  at Indaram OC, SRP  Area, SCCL, (2019).
  6. Assessment of ground vibrations generated due to excavation activity at JC Road, Bangalore, TJN Construction Pvt Ltd- Bangalore, (2019).
  7. Scientific study for blast vibrations and air over pressure within 500m of surface structures not belonging to SCCL  at KTK OC-III, Bhupalpalli  Area, SCCL, (2020).
  8. Scientific Study of Slopes and Dumps Stability of JVR OC Project, Kothagudem Area”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2020), (2020).
  9. Scientific Study on ground vibrations while working the proposed Venkatapur OC Project, Bhupalpalli Area, SCCL near Ramappa Temple for obtaining NOC from Archaeological Survey of India and DGMS permission, SCCL, (2020).
  10. Scientific study for Design the method of Working, Ultimate pit Slope, Dump Slopes Including Monitoring of Final Highwall benches, OB Dumps Slopes of RGOC-V OCP, Ramagundam area, SCCL, (2020).
  11. Scientific Study for designing controlled blasting to protect ‘Goripeta vagu bund and KPUG underground mine workings and structures’ due to induced vibrations and air over pressure with blasting at PKOC (PKOC-II Section), SCCL, (2020).
  12. Design of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slopes including monitoring of highwall benches, OB dumps and slopes for ensuing stability for the life of the mine at RKPOCP, Mandamarri Area, SCCL, (2021).
  13. Scientific Study for Controlled Blasting in Tummalpenta Limestone Mine to apply for permission for blasting upto 100/50m from 132KV Power Line, M/s. Ultratech Cements Private Limited, Ananthapur, AP, (2021).
  14. Design of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slopes including monitoring of highwall benches, OB dumps and slopes of Naini coal mine,  SCCL, Odisha, (2021).
  15. Scientific Study for Controlled Blasting in Kallur Limestone Mine (Block-B) to apply for permission for blasting upto 200m from 132KV Power Line & Road, M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation  Limited, Gulbarga, Karnataka, (2021).
  16. Scientific Study for Slope & Dump Stability as per Reg. No 106(2) of CMR -2017 for Utkal-‘D’ Coal Mine of M/s. NALCO - Odisha, M/s. Utkal Coal Mining India Private Limited (2022).
  17. Study for Controlled Blasting (large dia)  in Rough Stone Quarry of  M/s. SRC Projects Private Limited, Salem, Dist- Tamil Nadu, (2022).
  18. Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Tunnel Blasting on Surrounding Structures,Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited- Mangalore (2022).
  19. Scientific Study for evaluation of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slope and monitoring of slope stability at RG OCP-II, RG Area to comply Reg No. 106 of CMR-2017, SCCL (2022).
  20. Scientific study for establishing safe distance from the existing road, gas pipe line and other structures if any performing blasting operations at Naini coal mine, SCCL- Odisha  (2022).
  21. Scientific Study on the feasibility for doing Mining below the existing Prang Limestone Band at 'Nongtrai Limestone Mines' of M/s Lafarge Umiam Mining Pvt. Ltd. East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya (2022).
  22. Scientific Study on ‘Slope Stability, Impact of Godavari River Water on Indaram opencast Project Benches, Dumps and Embankments, And Effect Of Indaram OCP Blasting on IK 1A Underground Working of SRP Area. The Singareni Collieries’ Company Limited, Kothafgudem (2023)
  23. Scientific Study at Kodla Limestone Mine to Evaluate the Effect of Blasting one nearby Houses and Structures, M/s. Shree Cements Limited, Gulbarga Dist, Karnataka (2023).
  24. Scientific Study for Slope & Dump Stability Study of Karadikola Iron Ore Mine, M/s. MSPL Limited, , Hospet, Karnataka (2023).
  25. Slope & Dump Stability Study of Narayana Iron Ore & Manganese Mine, M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Ballari, Karnataka (2024).
  26. Scientific Study for assessment of stability of slopes and dumps in Pachhwara North Coal Mining Project, WBPDCL, BGR Mining & Infra Limited, Jharkhand (2024).
  27. Slope Stability Study of Harudi-Khari Limestone Mine, M/s. Ultratech Cement Limited, Gujarat (2024).
  28. Assessment of Scientific Study Regarding Effect of Major Fault for Formation of Dip Side Highwall benches Against 180m Major Down Throw Fault, Pit Slope and Dump of KTK OC-II Project, BHP Area of M/s. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (2025).
  29. Slope & Dump Stability Study of Karhi Chandi Limestone Mine, M/s. Shree Cement Limited- Chhattisgarh (2025).
  30. Slope Stability Study of Limestone Mine (ML-2) of M/s. Ultra Tech Cement Limited, M/s Ultratech Cement Limited, Tamil Nadu (2025).
  31. Slope & Dump Stability Study of Nimbeti Limestone Mine, M/s. Shree Cement Limited, Rajasthan (2025).
  32. Providing expert’s report on complaints made by farmers about water issues in the bore wells and damages on houses due to controlled blasting activities under the work of Upper Bhadra Project, Package-1, Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited, Shimoga, Karnataka (2025).
  33. Slope & Dump Stability Study of Codli Mineral Block, M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Goa (2026). 8. JSW STEEL LIMITED, GOA
  34. Scientific study on slope stability and monitoring of highwall benches and dumps to comply with Reg No. 106 (2) and DGMS Tech Curricular No. 3 of 2020' at KTKOCP- III, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana (2026).

 

Consultancy Projects Handled as Co-PI:

  1. Design of Controlled Blasting for Hydel Power House at Toe of Almatti Dam”, Sponsored by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, Karnataka (2002).
  2. “Rippability Assessment of Limestone” Dalmia Cements Limited, Tamilnadu (2003).
  3. “Influence of Blasting Operations on Flora and Fauna”, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited., Kudremukh, Karnataka.(2003).
  4. “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for Jackwell pit Excavation”, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation, Udupi, Karnataka (2004).
  5. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations at Madaram Dolomite Mine” Visakapatnam Steel Plant Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2006).
  6. “Techno-Economic Evaluation of the Conversion of Byrapura Underground Chromite Mine into a Surface Mine”, Mysore Minerals Limited, Govt. of Karnataka (2009).
  7. “Design of Controlled Blasting Methodology for Power House Construction near Bhadra Dam”, Sai Deepthi Power Pvt. Limited, Karnataka  (2009).
  8. “The Assessment of Quality of Backfilled Material by Dredging for NH Connectivity to Vallarpadam”, Cochin Port Trust, Cochin, Kerala (2009).
  9. “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for MSEZ” ANS Construction Limited, Mangalore, Karnataka (2009).
  10. “Assessment of Intensity of Underground Blasting Operations in SRP3 & 3A on Surface National Highway”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, AP (2011).
  11. “Assessment of Impact of Blasting Operations at Site Grading on RR Colony Houses” Coastal projects Limited, Mangalore, Karnataka (2011).
  12. “Effect of Blasting Operations of Quarries on Murugarajendra Mata and Late Sri. Nijalingappa Samadhi”, Chitradurga, Karnataka, M/S. Gururaj & M/S. Krishna Quarry, Chitradurga, Karnataka  (2011).
  13. “Design and Monitoring of Blasting Operations of Hard Rock Excavation for Metro Stations, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka (2011 & 2012).
  14. “Design of Under Water Blasting Operations at Vishakapatnam Port’, M/S. Dharthi Dredging Corporation (2013).
  15. “Assessment of Suitability of Explosives for Rock Blasting in Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mines” M/S. NMDC Limited (2013).
  16. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations in D.B. Kere Mine- Mathod”, M/S. Ramco Cements Limited, Chitradurga, Karnataka (2013).
  17. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations in Vicat Sagar Mine”, M/S. Vicat Sagar Cements Limited, Gulbarga, Karnataka (2014).
  18. “Study of Ground Vibrations due to Blasting Operations in Trenching for ISPRL- Mangalore”, ILFS Engineering & Construction Company Limited, Surathkal, DK Dist, Karnataka (2016).
  19. “Study of Ground Vibrations Caused Due to Tunnel Blasting”, M/S. GVPREL-HCC, VJNL, Yettinahole Project, DN-1, Sakleshpura, Karnataka (2017).

Book Chapters: 

6
Supervision of Ph.D

Ph.D Students (Completed): 08
Ph.D Students (Ongoing): 04

Text Books: 

2

Funded Projects (Ongoing): 

10
Significant Publications

Journals:

  1. Ram Chandar, K., Singh, T.N., & Ravi Kiran, P., 2001. A Computational Approach for Prediction of Rock Fragmentation, Mining Engineers Journal, July-2001, 16-25.
  2. Ram Chandar, K. 2002. Computer Aided Design of Hydraulic Stowing. Coal Mining Technology & Management, March-2002, 1-8.
  3. Sastry, V.R., Vilas Teggi., &Ram Chandar, K., 2003. Shocktube Initiation for Eco-friendly Blasting: A Few Case-studies, Institute of Engineers (India) March-2003, 40-46.
  4. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2004. Shocktube Initiation for Better Fragmentation: A Case Study. The International Jl. for Blasting and Fragmentation FRAGBLAST, Vol-8, No.4, Dec-2004, 207-220. (Indexed in Scopus).
  5. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2005. Influence of Initiation System on Noise Levels Produced by Blasting Operations in Limestone Mines. Institution of Engineers (India), Sept-2005, 20-26. (Indexed in Scopus).
  6. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2013. Rippability Assessment of Limestone Deposit- A Case Study. ISRM (India) Journal, Vol-2, No. 2, July-2013, 3-8.
  7. Ram Chandar, K., Chiranth Hegde., Mohan Yellishetty., and Gowtham Kumar, B. , 2015. Classification of Stability of Highwall During Highwall Mining: A Statistical Adaptive Learning Approach. Int. Jl. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, June- 2015, Vol- 33, Issue-3, 511-521 (Geotech Geol Eng DOI 10.1007/s10706-014-9836-6). (Indexed in Scopus,  SCI, Google Scholar, Impact Factor : 0.85)
  8. Kumar Dorthi and Ram Chandar, K. (2016). “Application of wireless sensor networks in slope stability monitoring – A critical review.” The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, Vol. 55, 29-32, ISSN No.0019-5944.
  9. Ram Chandar, K.,Sastry., V.R., Chiranth Hegde., and Srisharan Shreedharan, 2016. Prediction of Peak Particle Velocity using Multi Regression Analysis: Case Studies. Geomechanics and Geoengineering: An International Journal, (Indexed in Scopus, Publisher: T&F).  DOI:10.1080/17486025.2016.1184763, ISSN: 1748-6033 (online).
  10. Ram Chandar, K., Deo, S.N., and Baliga, A.J., 2016. Prediction of Bond’s Work Index from Field Measurable Rock Properties. Int. Jl. Mineral Processing (Indexed in Scopus, SCI, Google Scholar, Impact Factor: 0.85), 157(2016),134-144.
  11. Ram Chandar, K., Sastry, V.R., and Chiranth Hegde., 2016. A Critical Comparison of Regression Models and Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Ground Vibrations. Geological and Geotechnical Engineering Journal (Indexed in Scopus, SCI, Google Scholar Impact Factor: 1.89). DOI: 10.1007/s10706-016-0126-3.
  12. Gayana, B.C., andRam Chandar, K., 2018. Sustainable Use of Mine Waste and Tailings as Aggregates in Concrete-A Critical Review. Jl. of Advances in Concrete Construction, Vol. 6, No. 3, 221-243, (Indexed in SCIE, Scopus) DOI:https://doi.org/10.12989/acc.2018.6.3.221
  13. Gayana, B.C., and Ram Chandar, K., 2018. A Study on Suitability of Iron Ore Overburden Waste Rock for Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregates in Concrete Pavements. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 431, No. 6, 102012. (Indexed in Scopus) DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/431/10/102012
  14. Shubhananda Rao, P., Gayana, B.C., and Ram Chandar. K., 2019. Use of Iron Ore Tailings in Infrastructure Projects”. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering. Vol. 10, No. 1. 51-67, (Indexed in Scopus) DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2019.098304
  15. Kumar, D., Neelima, B.  and Ram Chandar K (2020). Zigbee Based Wireless Data Acquisition System for Monitoring of Partition Stability Above Old Underground Coal Workings, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13, 307 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-5255-6(Indexed in SCI, Scopus).
  16. Kumar, D., and Ram Chandar K (2022).Integrated Slope Monitoring System for Slope Stability Over Old Underground Galleries During Surface Mining Operations Using Internet of Things. Jl. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 10.1007/s10706-022-02369-2.
  17. Sangode, A.G., Raina, A.K., Bagde, M.N., and Ram Chandar, K. 2022. Investigation into the Blast Induced Damage in Cut and Fill Stoping Operation. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 70 (11), 22-584-589. DOI: 10.18311/jmmf/2022/32400.
  18. Sathish Kumar M and Ram Chandar Karra (2022), Applications of IoT in Slope Monitoring in Opencast Mines – A Critical Review, Journal of Mines, Metal, and Fuels (Scopus/IF-0.11),    Vol. 70 (12A), Pp- 47-58, DoI: 0.18311/jmmf/2022/29942.
  19. Sathish Kumar Mittapally and Ram Chandar K (2023) Functions and Performance of Sensors for Slope Monitoring in Opencast Coal Mines – Laboratory Experimentation’ Petroleum Science and Technology (Formerly: Fuel Science and Technology Internationa)(SCI/Q3/IF-2),Taylor & Francis Online 41. DOI: 10.1080/10916466.2023.2175858 (published on 10.02.2023).
  20. Sahas, Kunar, B. M., & Chandar, K. R. (2023). An overview of the applications of soft computing methods for predicting the physico-mechanical properties of rocks from indirect methods. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 14(2), 124-156.  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMME.2023.133651
  21. Sathish Kumar Mittapally and Ram Chandar K (2023). Development of an Alert System in Slope Monitoring using Wireless Sensor Networks and Cloud Computing Technique –A Laboratory Experimentation, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering.
  22. Harish, P., & Chandar, K. R. (2024). A review on stability analysis of coal mine dumps. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 15(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMME.2024.138722.
  23. Harish, P. and Ram Chandar K (2025). “Geotechnical investigations of Coal Mine Waste Dump Material.” Journal of Disaster Advances, 18(5), 10-17. (Scopus).
  24. Vinith Kumar P. V., Raina A. K., Balamadeswaran P., Sambasivam V. S., Saravanan K. and Ram Chandar K (2025). “Evaluating Blast Fragmentation: A Comparative Study of Electronic and Shock-Tube Initiation Systems in a Limestone Mine.” Journal of Disaster Advances, 18(5), 153-162. (Scopus).
  25. Sathish Kumar MM, Rajkumar M, Vishal A, Siddharth YSRK., and Ram Chandar K (2026).  IoT-based Slope Monitoring Systems in Opencast Mines   by DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2027.10078596
  26. Sandeep Reddy, K, and Ram Chandar. K., (2026).  Performance evaluation of an IoT-enabled wireless sensor network for monitoring blast-induced ground vibrations DOI: 10.1504/IJMME.2026.10078214

 

Conferences:

  1. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2008. Assessment of Blast Performance based on Energy Distribution: Proc. 42nd  American Rock Mechanics Association Conference,  San Francisco, USA, 29th June-02nd July- 2008.
  2. Anirudh, S.S., Mavinakere E. Raghunandan., and Ram Chandar, K., 2016. Hydraulic Conductivity of Palm Oil Contaminated Kaolin: A Pilot Study. Proc. 8th International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment. American Society of Civil Engineers, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Jan 4-6, 2016.
  3. Shailaja, M., Ram Chandar, K., and Yamini Saraswathi., 2016. Effect of Width of Gallery and Depth of Working on Stability of Coal Pillars. Proc. 5th Int. Engineering Symposium-IES 2016, Kumamoto University, Japan, March 2-4, 2016, C1-4-1-C1-4-4.
  4. Sirisha, S., and Ram Chandar, K., 2016. Utilization of Iron Ore Mine Waste for Vegetation by Adding Different Natural Additives. Proc. 5th Int. Engineering Symposium-IES 2016, Kumamoto University, Japan, March 2-4, 2016, C6-4-C6-4-4.
  5. Kumar, D., and Ram Chandar, K., 2016. Stability Analysis of Old Underground Coal Workings using Wireless Sensor Networks. Proc. ISRM Sponsored int. Conf. on Recent Advances in Rock Engineering, NIRM- Bangalore,16-18 Nov, 2016, 563-568. (Scopus)
  6. Gayana, B.C., Sharath, S., and Ram Chandar, K., 2017. Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete with Precious Slag Balls as Replacement for Fine Aggregates, Proc. 6th Int. Engineering Symposium-IES 2017, Kumamoto University, Japan, March 1-3, 2017, C1-5.
  7. Gayana, B.C., and Ram Chandar, K., 2018. A Study on Suitability of Iron Ore Overburden Waste Rock for Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregates in Concrete Pavements”. 14th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology (CONCET 2018). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 7-10, 2018.
  8. Gayana, B.C., Shashanka, M., Avinash Rao., and Ram Chandar, K., 2019. An Experiment Investigation on Physical and Mechanical Properties of High Strength Concrete with Suitable Admixture”. ICBMC-2019: 4th International Conference on Building Materials and Construction, National University of Singapore, February 25-28, 2019. (Best Presentation Award)
  9. Gayana, B.C., Shashanka, M., Avinash, N, Rao., and Ram Chandar, K., 2019. Physico-Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Industrial Waste - A Case Study”. ICSECT-2019: 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Concrete Technology, Italy, Rome. April 7th – 9th, 2019.
  10. Gayana. B.C., Ram Chandar, K., and Krishna, R, Reddy., 2019. Influence of laterite and sandstone on the mechanical properties of concrete. EGRWSE-2019: Second International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering, UIC, Chicago, June 16-20, 2019. (Scopus).
  11. Sathish Kumar M and Ram Chandar. K (2023). Real-time Slope Monitoring System based on Cloud Computing for Opencast Coal Mines. Proc. 1st Sri Lankan Rock Mechanics Association International Conference on ‘Rock Mechanics for Infrastructure and Geo-Resources Development – an ISRM sponsored Conference, 3-7 Dec-2023, Colombo.
  12. Ram Chandar, K. Raina, A.K. Balamadeswaran, Vivek Iyer., and  Sangode, A. G. (2025). Role of delay timing in blast performance: A technical review of electronic detonator uses and a case study, Proc. Asian Mining Congress, 30-31 Oct. 2025, Kolkata.
  13. Sathish Kumar, M. and Ram Chandar, K (2026). ‘Real-Time Slope Monitoring in Opencast Coal Mines Using Wireless Sensor Network and Cloud-Based System’, International Symposium on Advances in Mining, Environment & Tunnelling (ISAMET-26) during 12th to 14th February 2026, VNIT Nagapur, India

 

Books Published

  1. Influence of Initiation System on Blast performance; Lambert Publishers (2013)-Germany.
  2. Mine Waste Utilization: Taylor & Fancies (2022)- USA/UK.

 

Book Chapters

  1. Gayana B C, Ram Chandar K and Krishna R Reddy (2020). “Influence of laterite and sandstone on the mechanical properties of concrete”. Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure, Part of Lecture notes in Civil Engineering- Springer, 90. pp. 117-128. (Scopus).
  2. Naveen, G.C.  and Ram Chandar K., 2021. Assessment of Structural Damage Due to Blasting in Hydro Power Tunnel. Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures: ICGMTU, 20-21,  December 2021. 229-240, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-9770-8_13 (Published by Springer: Scopus), Part of Lecture notes in Civil Engineering Book- Springer.
  3. Ravi Kiran P. and Ram Chandar K., 2021. Impact of Enhanced Production from Opencast Coal Mines on Ambient Particulate Emissions.Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures: ICGMTU, 20-21 December 2021, 551–561(Published by Springer: Scopus), Part of Lecture notes in Civil Engineering Book- Springer.
  4.  Kumar Dorthi,  Anil Kumar & Ram Chandar, K (2022).  Accurate Estimation for Stability of Slope and Partition Over Old Underground Coal Workings Using Regression-Based Algorithms. Proc. Intelligent Computing Techniques for Smart Energy Systems, 573–582 (Published by Springer: Scopus) Part ofLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering book series.
  5. Raina, A.K. Rishikesh, V. Anand, S. and Ram Chandar, K. (2023). Application of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Rock Fragmentation: A Review. Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Mining, Geotechnical and Geoengineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-18764-3.00003-5.

Funded Projects (Completed): 

9
Achievements

Awards Received:

  • “SRG IT Award- 2008-09” from Mining Engineers Association of India (received in July- 2010).
  • “Outstanding Young Person Award”from Junior Chamber International, Mangalore (2011).
  • “ISTE- SGSITS” National Award for the best research work done by Young Teachers of Engineering Colleges in India (2012).
  • “IE-India Young Engineer Award” from Institution of Engineers (India) 2012.
  • “MEAI- Smt. Kiran Devi Singhal Memorial Award- 2014” from Mining Engineers Association of India (received in July- 2015).
  • “National Design Award- 2017 in Mining Engineering’ for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Engineering Design by National Design Research Forum (NDRF) of Institution of Engineers.
  • “Engineering Gold Medal-2018’ from MGMI for outstanding contribution in earth sciences (awarded on 8th Nov. 2019).
  • ‘MEAI - SCCL Coal Award- 2022’ from Mining Engineers’ Association of India(awarded on 25th Aug. 2023).
  • ‘Prof. H R Anireddy Memorial Award’ from Indian Mining & Engineering Journal  for outstanding Contribution for Mining Research & Education (received on 19th Feb. 2024.
  • Received ‘Engineers’ Day Honour’ from Institute of Engineers (India)- Mangalore (15th Sept. 2024).

Recognitions:

  • Selected by Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India for “Interactive Meet of Indian Research Scholars with European and Indian Science Icons”.  Attended the meet on February, 8, 2007 at New Delhi and had an opportunity to interact with European Noble Prize winners and also the then President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
  • “Certificate of Appreciation”from MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Sciences, USA (2008).
  • Memberof Project Review and Supervisory Group of the Project- Development of e-content for Slope Engineering to IIT-BHU (Appointed by MHRD, Govt. of India).
  • Member, Auditing Committee, Keletch Energies Limited - Vishwasnagar, Karnataka (2012).
  • Member,Technical Committee underKTPP (Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement) Act, 1999 under Sec-4(b), Mysore Minerals Limited (A Government of Karnataka Undertaking) - 2014.
  • Consulting Editor,The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal (2016 -2023).
  • Member- Editorial Board- Mining Engineers Journal(2021-2023).
  • Co-Opted Council Member - Mining Engineers Association of India (2021-2023).
  • Member Apex Committee-Coal India R&D Board (2024-2026).
  • Empanelled Independent Expert- National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER).
  • Expert committee Member of AICTE
  • Reviewer for many National and International journals.

M.Tech Students (Completed): 

24

M.Tech Students (Ongoing): 

3

Ph.D Students (Completed): 

8

Ph.D Students (Ongoing): 

4
 

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 Prof Harsh Vardhan,

 Professor and Head
 Department of Mining Engineering, NITK, Surathkal
 P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore - 575 025
 Karnataka, India.

  • Hot line: +91-0824-2473051
  • Email: mininghod@nitk.edu.in

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