Prof M S R Murthy Vemavarapu
Professor (HAG)
| Department of Mining Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Jharkhand
Expertise:
Mining and Mineral Processing
109
Publications
11
Projects
1127
Scopus Citations
875
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29 Years 1 Month Total Experience
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1,127
Citations
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Professional Recognition
University Second in Faculty of Engineering
1986
Nagpur University
Topped Mining Engineering
1986
VNIT Nagpur
ISM Gold Medal-PG Studies Mining Engg
1987
Indian School of Mines Dhanbad
Halcrow Premium Award
1996
Institute of Civil Engineers London
ISRMTT Award
2019
ISRMTT New Delhi
Hindustan Zinc Limited Prize
2005
Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkata
National Geoscience Award - 2019
2022
Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
Community & Membership
Board of Mining Examinations, DGMS, MoLE
MemberPeer Review Committee, NIRM, MoM
MemberStanding Committee Mine Plan and Mine Closure Plan, MoC
MemberMining Engineering Association of India
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Personal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
1997
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Master of Business Administration
1990
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Master of Technology
1988
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Bachelor of Engineering
1986
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Professor (HAG)
Mar 2021 – Present
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
| Department of Mining Engineering
Professor
Nov 2008 – Feb 2021
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
| Department of Mining Engineering
Associate Professor
Nov 2004 – Nov 2008
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
| Department of Mining Engineering
Assistant Professor - Senior Scale
Aug 1997 – Nov 2004
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
Engineering and Technology
Scholarly Work
Scientific study to develop a controlled excavation methodology for dismantling concrete berths at OR-I and OR-II Site, Vishakhapatnam Port Trust
OtherInvestigations into the planning and design aspects governing the selective coal cutting technology using surface miner for various rock conditions for clean coal production
OtherDevelopment of Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS) for improving Safety and Productivity in Indian Coal Mines
OtherDevelopment of a selection methodology for roadheader and tunnel boring machine in different geological conditions for rapid tunneling
CompletedErasmus Mundus India4EUII Project, Erasmus Mundus Exchange Programme (EMA Action-2
CompletedDevelopment of rock characterization facilities for tunnelling and underground space technology PG programme
CompletedFIST Program 2011, For augmenting the PG programmes namely tunnelling and underground space technology and Geomatics
CompletedRock characterization and simulation of dimension stone cutting by diamond wire saw with special reference to marble
CompletedDevelopment of a new rock characterization methodology for optimizing support requirement in tunnels/mines
CompletedDevelopment of predictive models for blast-induced rock damage (BIRD), in tunnels
CompletedDevelopment of a rock classification system for computer aided tunnel blasting design, Ministry of Water Resources
CompletedAn investigation into the blast design parameters for ring hole blasting and induced blasting in blasting gallery method of underground coal mines
Investigation of blast induced rock damage and development of predictive models in horizontal drivages
Development of Planning Strategies for Mine Closure with Special Reference to Ecologically Fragile Iron Ore Mines
An investigation into the causes of pot-hole subsidence and its prediction in underground coal mining
A study into the influence of intact rock and rockmass properties on the performance of surface miners in Indian geomining conditions
Modelling the flyrock in opencast blasting under difficult geomining conditions
Investigations on improving operational efficiency of dragline mining system with integrated cast blasting, and its impact on environmental and cost efficiency
Development of a rock mass classification (RMRdyn) for rock load estimation in coal mine development headings of bord and pillar workings
Predicting backbreak and fragmentation using near-field ground vibrations in dragline bench blasting
Investigations into rate of penetration and vibration of drill machines in surface mines for performance optimization
Investigations into terotechnology aspects of tunnel boring machine in mixed rock conditions
Investigations into the design and operating parameters of surface miner for performance optimization
Development of micro-macro scale drillability prognosis models and drill selection methodology for mining and tunnelling applications
Assessment of seismic energy and blast-induced ground vibration attenuation through sedimentary formations during bench blasting and their control using blast design interventions
Assessment of the impacts of underwater demolition blasts on marine structures and sea vessels and development of controlled blasting techniques
Planning, design and operational performance aspects of TBM tunnelling in urban environment
Modelling the rock collision process in different firing patterns in surface blasting and its implication on rock fragmentation
Investigations into the influence of rock and machine parameters on coring rate for aiding selection of core drills
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Scholarly Publications
Monitoring ground vibrations for predicting overbreak threshold levels in underground drivages
Investigations on Impact of Blasting in Tunnels
Spatial distribution of flyrock using EDA: An insight from concrete model tests
10.1201/b13759-79
Scopus: 1
Predicting production performance of surface miner from rock properties
Flyrock in surface mine blasting: Understanding the basics to develop a predictive regime
Scopus: 24
Laboratory scale studies to understand the variation of fracture toughness with acoustic and other rock mechanical properties
Mechanical wear of cutters in tunnel boring machines - A comprehensive review
Scopus: 2
Investigations on the influence of rock and machine characteristics on coring rates in vertical and mildly inclined exploration drilling in complex coal bearing rock formation
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