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Prof.Bhanwar Singh Choudhary

Designation: Professor

Department: Mining Engineering

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

Contact Number: 9471191374

Office Number: +91-326-223-03262235735

Personal Page: Under Construction

About Me: Prof. Bhanwar Singh Choudhary graduated from M.B.M. Engineering College Jodhpur in 1998 in Mining Engineering and completed M.Tech (Mine Planning) and Ph.D. (Rock Blasting) from IIT (BHU), Varanasi and currently heading the Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad. He has more than 6 year’s industrial experience in surface and underground metal mining. His areas of expertise include Mine Planning, Rock Blasting, Tunnelling &Underground Space Technology and Underground Metal Mining. Prof. Choudhary has authored more than 100 research papers. He has guided 15 Ph.D. and 45 M.Tech students. He has completed 5 R&D Projects, 50 Industrial projects, 20 PDPs.

Research Interest: Drilling & Blasting Technology, Underground Metal Mines, Computer Aided Mine Planning, Tunnel Engineering

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

  • Drilling and Blasting
  •  Mine Development
  • Underground Metal Mining,
  • Mine Planning
  • Computer Aided Mine Planning
  • Tunnel Engineering
  • Rock Excavation Technology

Academics

  • Ph.D. (Rock Blasting): IIT (BHU) Vatanasi in 2011
  • M. Tech. (Mine Planning): IT (BHU) Varanasi in 2001
  • B.E. (Mining Engineering): M.B.M. Engineering College Jodhpur in 1998

Position

Organisation

Designation

From

To

Total

Period

Nature of

Experience

IIT(ISM), Dhanbad

Professor

12-07-24

Cont.

Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, carrying out research, industry sponsored projects and outreach programs 

IIT(ISM), Dhanbad

Associate Professor

06-06-19

11-7-24

5years 01month

IIT(ISM), Dhanbad

Assistant Professor

05-05-10

05-06-19

9years 01month

India Resources Ltd, Surda Project

Assistant Manager (U/G Metal Mines)

18-07-07

03-05-10

2 years and

10 months

Mine planning, production and Backfilling

IT BHU- Varanasi

Research Fellow

( JRF/SRF)

01-09-04

17-07-07

2 years and 10months

Research

United Group, Beawar

Mining Engineer

01-01-01

31-12-03

3 years

Mining operations

Awards and Honors

Publications

Books Published

S.No.

Author/Co-authors

Year of Publication

Title of Book(s)/ Book Chapters

Details of Publisher

1

Editor

(U.K. Singh, VMSR

Murthy & B.S. Choudhary)

2011

Underground Metal Mining

Power print, Dhanbad, ISBN 978-81-8465-863-7

2

Editor

(P. Sen & B.S. Choudhary )

2014

Surface Mining

Power print, Dhanbad, ISBN 978-93-5156-186-6

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

  1. Manohar, M.; Choudhary, B.S.; Skrzypkowski, K.; Zagórski, K.; Zagórska, A. A Performance Evaluation of Fly Ash–Plastic Aggregate in Hydraulic Backfilling: A Comparative Study. Materials 2025, 18, 2751. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18122751
  2. Verma, R., Choudhary, B.S. An Empirical Approach for Investigating the Blast-Wave Propagation in Opencast Mine Bench Blasts Using Seismic Experiment. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-025-00907-9
  3. Deressa, G.W., Choudhary, B.S. Evaluating Productivity in Opencast Mines: A Machine Learning Analysis of Drill-Blast and Surface Miner Operations. Nat Resour Res 34, 215–251 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-024-10429-y. SCI(Q1)
  4. Katariya, N. K., Choudhary, B. S., Esmaeili-Falak, M., & Raina, A. K. (2025). Analysis of floral biodiversity, survival, and growth rate in dump slope rehabilitation of an iron ore mine with jute geotextile.International Journal of Phytoremediation,1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2501426. SCI(Q2)
  5. Deressa, G.W., Choudhary, B.S. & Jilo, N.Z. Optimizing blast design and bench geometry for stability and productivity in open pit limestone mines using experimental and numerical approaches. Sci Rep 15, 5796 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90242-6. SCI(Q2)
  6. Deressa, G.W., Choudhary, B.S. & Jilo, N.Z. Advanced bench design and technical challenges in open pit mining: a comprehensive review of stability and productivity. Arab J Geosci 18, 28 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-024-12157-2.
  7. Chandrahas, N. S., Fissha, Y., Choudhary, B. S., Olamide Taiwo, B., Venkataramayya, M. S., & Adachi, T. (2024). Experimental data – driven algorithm to predict muckpile characteristics in jointed overburden bench using unmanned aerial vehicle and AI tools. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 1–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2024.2340876. SCI(Q1) 
  8. S Chandrahas, BS Choudhary, MS Venkataramayya, Y Fissha, BO Taiwo (2025), An Investigation of the Cumulative Impact of Decking Length and Firing Pattern on Blasting Results, Journal of Mining and Environment 16 (1), 97-110.
  9. Sujit Kumar, Arvind Kumar Mishra, Vivek K. Himanshu, Ashish K. Vishwakarma, Firoj Ali, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, Empirical relation to evaluate blast induced crack development zone while using explosives of different detonation pressure in opencast bench blasting, Heliyon, Volume 10, Issue 5, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26639 . SCI(Q2)
  10. Deressa, G.W., Bulushi, I., Choudhary, B.S. et al. Integrated Approach to Reserve Estimation and Optimal Open Pit Design for Hydrothermal Gold Deposit. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00776-8. 
  11. Mukul Sharma , Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, Autar K. Raina, Manoj Khandelwal and Saurav Rukhiyar (2024), Prediction of Rock Fragmentation in Fiery Seam of an Open-Pit Coal Mine Deploying Soft Computing Techniques, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, V16N10 2024; Oct. Issue, SCI(Q1)
  12. R Mishra, AK Mishra, BS Choudhary, High-Speed Motion Analysis-Based Machine Learning Models for Prediction and Simulation of Flyrock in Surface Mines, Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9906; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179906 (SCI-Q2,
  13. N. Sri Chandrahas, B. S. Choudhary, M. S. Venkataramayya (2023), Competitive algorithm to balance and predict blasting outcomes using measured field data sets, Computational Geosciences, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10596-023-10254-x , (SCI, Q3)
  14. Rao, K.K. and Choudhary, B.S. (2023) "Effect of priming and explosive initiation location on pull in hard rock underground mine," Journal of Sustainable Mining: Vol. 22, Iss. 4 , Article 5 https://doi.org/10.46873/2300-3960.1399
  15. Thakur, M., Choudhary, B.S. & Seervi, V. An Investigation into the Effect of Rock Properties on Drill Bit Life. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-023-00542-2 (Scopus)
  16. Kumar, S., Mishra, A.K. & Choudhary, B.S. Estimation Equations for Back Break and Ground Vibration Using Genetic Programming. Geotech Geol Eng 41, 3139–3149 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706- 023-02449-x
  17. Choudhary, B.S., Agrawal, A. Minimization of Blast-Induced Hazards and Efficient Utilization of Blast Energy by Implementing a Novel Stemming Plug System for Eco-Friendly Blasting in Open Pit Mines. Nat Resour Res (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-022-10126-8 [SCI-Q1-5.6]
  18. Anurag Agrawal, B.S. Choudhary, V.M.S.R. Murthy, Sunny Murmu, Impact of bedding planes, delay interval and firing orientation on blast induced ground vibration in production blasting with controllingstrategies, Measurement journal, Volume 202,2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.111887 [SCI Q1-5.13]
  19. Jai Jain, Anurag Agrawal, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary(2022), An Advance Tool to Predict Ground Vibration Using Effective Blast Design Parameters, Current Science, Vol. 123, No. 7, pp:887[Index in : SCI, 1.1]
  20. Chandrahas, N.S.; Choudhary, B.S.; Teja, M.V.; Venkataramayya, M.S.; Prasad, N.S.R.K. XG Boost Algorithm to Simultaneous Prediction of Rock Fragmentation and Induced Ground Vibration Using Unique Blast Data. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 5269. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12105269 [Index in : SCI, Q2- 2.8]
  21. Sharma, M., Choudhary, B.S. & Agrawal, H. Prediction of backbreak in hot strata/fiery seam of open- pit coal mine by decision tree and random forest algorithm. Arab J Geosci 15, 1337 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10627-z [Index in : SCI, 1.8]
  22. Verma, H., Rai, R., Choudhary, B.S. et al. Numerical Simulation of Excavation in Opencast Mine and its Effect on Ground Vibration. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022- 00376-4
  23. Agrawal, A., Choudhary, B.S. & Murthy, V.M.S.R. Seismic energy prediction to optimize rock fragmentation: a modified approach. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03753-w (SCI, 2.86)
  24. Kumar, S., Choudhary, B.S. & Mishra, A.K. Modelling the effects of ground vibrations on the surface due to blasting in underground coal mines. Natural Hazards (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-021- 04948-7 [Index in : SCI, 3.1]
  25. Bhukya Naveen Kumar and Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, (2021), Understanding the Behaviour of Blast- Induced Ground Vibration at Tunnel Face Using Statistical Regression Analysis and Blastware Software, Mining Engineers Journal, Vol. 22, No. 12, page 13-22.
  26. Shekhar Saran, Manoj Kumar Jha, Shankar Kumar, AK Mishra, BS Choudhary, Prediction of Blast- Induced Ground Vibration by ANN, MineTech, CMPDI, Vol-41, No.1, 2021
  27. Avchar, A., Choudhary, B.S., Ripper production prediction for laterite excavation in iron ore mines. J Min Sci 57, 66–75 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062739121010087 [Index in : SCI, 0.5]
  28. N. Sri Chandrahas, B.S. Choudhary, M.S.Venkataramayya (2021), An investigation into the Effect of Rockmass Properties on Mean Fragmentation Size and Ground Vibration, Archives of Mining Sciences, (accepted for publication) [Index in : SCI, 1.12]
  29. Sharma, M., Choudhary, B.S., Kumar, H. et al. Optimization of Delay Sequencing in Multi-Row Blast using Single Hole Blast Concepts. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-021- 00270-5 [Index in : SCOPUS]
  30. K.K. Rao, B.S. Choudhary and G.D. Raju (2021)”A study on stability of pillar and drive advances in hard rock mine through numerical 2azakhst and instrumentation-a case study”, CURRENT SCIENCE, VOL. 120, NO. 11, 10 JUNE 2021, [Index in : SCI, 1.1]
  31. BS Choudhary, A Agrawal, R Arora (2021), Stemming material and Inter-row delay timing effect on blast results in limestone mines, Sādhanā 46 (1), 1-12[Index in : SCI, 1.2]
  32. Mukul Sharma, Hemant Agrawal, B. S. Choudhary, (2021), Multivariate regression and genetic programming for prediction of backbreak in open-pit blasting, Neural Computing and Applications https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-021-06553-y (Q2)
  33. S Kumar, AK Mishra, BS Choudhary (2021), Prediction of back break in blasting using random decision trees, Engineering with Computers, 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-020-01280-9 [Index in: SCI, 7.9]
  34. Manas Mallic, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, G Budi (2020) Long-term open pit mine production scheduling with variable cut off grade for cost optimization,Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, [Index in : SCOPUS] Vol. 68, No. 5, pp :-153-157.
  35. Manas K. Mallick*, Bhanwar S. Choudhary, Gnananandh Budi (2020), Geological Reserve Estimation of Limestone Deposit: A Comparative Study Between ISDW and OK, Modelling, Measurement and Control C, Vol. 81, No. 1-4, December, 2020, pp. 72-77 
  36. S. K. Sinha, B. S. Choudhary (2020), Pit Optimization for Improved NPV and Life of Mine in Heterogeneous Iron Ore Deposit, J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-020-00236- z[Index in : SCOPUS] 
  37. K K Rao, B. S. Choudhary, Ajay Ghade , Chandrahas, (2020)”Critical analysis of process cycle by numerical 3azakhst for faster development of drives in hard-rock underground mine – a case study”, Current Science, Vol. 118, No. 10, pp:1547-1552. [Index in : SCI, 1.1] 
  38. Manas Mallic,Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, G Budi (2020)”Geological resource modeling and mine planning of a surface limestone deposit”, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, [Index in : SCOPUS] Vol. 68, No. 2, pp :-64-67. 
  39. Shankar Kumar & A. K. Mishra& B. S. Choudhary & R. K. Sinha &Desh Deepak & Hemant Agrawal (2019), Prediction of Ground Vibration Induced Due to Single Hole Blast Using Explicit Dynamics, Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-019-00162-z. [Index in : SCI, 1.4] 
  40. B S Choudhary and Anurag Agrawal (2019), Blast Design for Controlling Some of Environmental Nuisances during Deep Hole Blasting in Surface Overburden Benches, Insights Min Scitechnol, Volume 1 Issue 2 – September 2019. 
  41. Manas Mallic ,Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, G Budi (2019) “Inverse square distance weighting vis-à-vis ordinary kriging techniques in resource estimation”, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, [Index in : SCOPUS] Vol. 67, No. 11, pp 501-506. 
  42. B.S.Choudhary (2019). Effect of blast induced rock fragmentation and muckpile angle on excavator performance in surface mines. Mining of Mineral Deposits, 13(3), 119-126. https://doi.org/10.33271/mining13.03.119[Index in : SCOPUS] 
  43. B. S. Choudhary (2019),Study on Tunnel Face Blast Made Ground Vibration in Himalayan Region, Mining Engineers’ Journal, Vol. 20, No. 12, pp:18-23.
  44. Shankar Kumar, B. S. Choudhary (2019), Prediction of Blast-induced Ground Vibration by ANN, USBM and CMRI Formulae for Safety of the Structures near Surface Coal Mines, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels,Vol. 67, No.7, pp:351-356. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  45. M. K. Das, S. Sarkar, B. S. Choudhary (2019), Structure Analysis of Dragline Tooth and Its Wear Prediction, Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 43, 2019, pp:526- 534, DOI of your manuscript is 10.1139/tcsme-2017-0135. [Index in : SCI, 1.45]
  46. Abhishek Sharma, A.K. Mishra B.S. Choudhary and RohitMeena (2019), Impact of Blast Design Parameters on Rock Fragmentation in Building Stone Quarries, Current Science, Vol. 116, No. 11, pp:1861-1867[Index in : SCI, 1.1]
  47. Abhishek Sharma, A.K. Mishra and B.S. Choudhary (2019),Impact of Blast Design Parameters on Blasted Muckpile Profile in Building Stone Quarries, Annales de Chimie: Science des Materiaux, Vol. 43, No. 1, February, 2019, pp. 29-36[Index in : SCOPUS]
  48. N. Sri Chandrahas, B.S. Choudhary, M.S.Venkataramayya (2018), Identification of Most Influencing Blast Design Parameters on Mean Fragmentation Size and Muckpile by Principal Component Analysis, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-8 Issue-2S2 December, 2018. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  49. Shankar Kumar, A.K. Mishra, B. S. Choudhary (2018), Study of P and S wave velocities in the Jharia Coalfield region for the analysis of its geotechnical properties in dry, semi-saturated and saturated conditions, Annals of Chemistry – Materials Science, vol. 41 / 3-4 – 2017 – pp.209-223 – doi: 10.3166 / acsm.41.209-223. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  50. Bhanwar Singh Choudhary (2018), Nurturing Socio-Economic Development through Mining Engineering Education, CMTM Jour. Of Ind. Inst. Of Coal Management (IICM), June,.2018, pp:18-23.
  51. Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, “Drilling and Blasting Techniques for Sinking a Well in a Water Reservoir- A Case Study”, Published in the Mining Engineers Journal, Vol. 3, No. 20, Oct 2018, pp 21-26.
  52. K K Rao, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, Ajay Ghade , A Amjath Ali, “Improvised drilling and blasting techniques at underground metal mine for faster advance to enhance linear excavation and production – a techno-economic case study”, Published in the Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, [Index in : SCOPUS] Vol. 10, No. 66, Oct 2018, pp 756-763.
  53. Abhishek Sharma, A.K. Mishra and B.S. Choudhary (2018), Sustainable Exploitation of Building Stone in India –Emerging Issues, Current Science, Vol. 115, No. 5, 10 September 2018. [Index in : SCI, 1.1]
  54. M. K. Das, S. Sarkar, B. S. Choudhary (2018), Experimental and numerical analysis of rotary tricone drill bit and its wear prediction, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, (2018)40, 366. [Index in : SCI, 2.22]
  55. B.S. Choudhary, Deepak Kumar Sharma, Manbodh Kumar Das (2017), A Study to Investigate the Influence of Coal Properties on Bit Wear-ability of Roadheader, Modelling, Measurement and Control B (MMC_B), VOL 86, NO 3, pp. 727-739. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  56. AkhilAvchar, B.S. Choudhary, Gnananandh Budi, Ulhas G. Sawaiker (2017), Applicability of Size- strength Rippability Classification System for Laterite Excavation in Iron Ore Mines of Goa, Modelling, Measurement and Control C (MMC_C), Vol 78, No 3, pp. 378-391. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  57. K.K. Rao, B.S. Choudhary, Ajay Ghade, A. Amjath Ali (2017), Techno-economic Analysis for Development of a Drive in View of Geo-Mining Conditions – A Case Study, Modelling, Measurement and Control C (MMC_C), Vol 78, No 3, pp.364-377. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  58. B.S. Choudhary (2018), Research Into The Effect Of Gallery Size On Blast Pull In Underground Coal Mines, Mining of Mineral Deposits Journal, ISSN 2415-3443, Volume 12 (2018), Issue 2, pp. 29-33. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  59. B.S. Choudhary & Rajesh Arora (2018), Influence of Front Row Burden on Fragmentation, Muckpile Shape, Excavator Cycle Time, and Back Break in Surface Limestone Mines, Iranian Journal of Earth sciences, Vol.10, No.1. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  60. Bhanwar Singh Choudhary and Rajesh Arora (2017), Selection of the Most Influencing Blast Design Parameters on Rock Fragmentation Using Principle Component Analysis, Int. J. of Earth Science and Engineering, Volume 10, No. 05, P.P. 1012-1019. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  61. Prasad, Sandeep, Choudhary, B.S. and Mishra, A.K. (2017); Effect of in-situ block size and rock properties on blast induced rock fragmentation in surface mines, Int. J. of Earth Science and Engineering, vol. 10, No. 1[Index in : SCOPUS]
  62. Saboor Ahmad Torabi, B. S. Choudhary (2017), Conventional and Computer Aided Ore Reserve Estimation, International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research, ISSN 2394 – 3386, Volume 4, Issue 12, pp:896-902.
  63. Sandeep Kumar Sahoo and B. S. Choudhary (2017), Effect of uniaxial compressive strength of rock on penetration rate and bit wear rate of drill, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels Vol.65, No.8, pp:454-460. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  64. B.S. Choudhary & Rajesh Arora (2017); Screened Drill Cuttings in Blast Hole for Tamping of Stemming to Reduce Generation of Fly Rock, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Vol 65, No. 01, pp:19-23. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  65. Choudhary, B.S. and Khan, AsfarMobin (2017); Roadheader Performance during Development of a Coal Drive; Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, vol. 64 No. 5&6, pp:99-104[Index in : SCOPUS]
  66. Choudhary, B.S (2016); Excavator selection based on muckpile shape parameters in low height benches, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, Vol. 64, No.1&2, pp:19-22. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  67. Das M. K., Dewangan S., Kumar H, Chattopadhyaya S, Sarkar S, and Choudhary, B.S. (2016); Wear Analysis of Cable Shovel Tooth, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, vol. 64 No. 5&6, pp:218-221. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  68. Sinha S. K. , Choudhary B.S. and Sharma R. K. (2015); Re-Estimation of Reserve for an Iron Ore Deposit – A Case Study, Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 4(2), pp: 76-86, ISSN: 2319-4979.
  69. Sinha S. K., Choudhary B.S. and Sharma R. K. (2015); Exploration Coring Programme and Core Preservation Methods: An Experience at Bailadila Deposit-10, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, vol. 63, No. 11&12, pp: 397-401. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  70. Choudhary, B.S (2015); Paste filling-an overview to improve the quality of filling material, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, Vol. 63, No.8, pp:205-213. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  71. Choudhary, B.S., Sonu, K., Kishore, K. and Anwar, S. (2016) ‘Effect of rock mass properties on blast-induced rock fragmentation’, Int. J. Mining and Mineral Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2016, pp: 89-101.
  72. Choudhary, B. S. and Kumar S (2016); Influence of Superplasticizer on Paste Backfill Material, Mining Engineering Journal, Vol. 17, No.10, pp:18-21, 2016
  73. Choudhary, B.S. and Khan, AsfarMobin (2015); Critical Analysis of Roadheader Performance during Development of a Coal Drive, Int. J. of Earth Science and Engineering, vol. 8, No. 6, pp: 2663-2669. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  74. Choudhary, B.S. (2015); Effect of Blast Fragmentation on Excavator Performance in Surface Mine, Int. J. of Earth Science and Engineering, vol. 8, No. 6, pp: 2632-2640. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  75. MarilenaCardu, Alessandro Giraudi, Vemavarapu M.S.R. Murthy, Bhanwar Singh Choudhary, A.K. Shukla (2014); Rock Characterization and Wire Performances for Dimension Stone Cutting by Diamond Wire Saw, Journal of Underground Resources, No.5, 2014.
  76. Syed Hali Manzoor& B.S. Choudhary (2014); Detonator: Evalauation, Classification and Comparison, Int. Jour. Of Research in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, Vol.2, issue 4, 2014, pp: 20-28.
  77. Choudhary, B.S and Kumar Sonu (2013); Assessment of powder factor in surface bench blasting using Schmidt rebound number of rock mass, Int. Jour. Of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, Issue-12, 2013, pp:132-138.
  78. Choudhary, B.S (2013); Firing patterns and its effect on muckpile shape parameters and fragmentation in quarry blasts, Int. Jour. Of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, Issue-09, 2013 pp: 32- 45.
  79. Choudhary, B. S. and Kumar S (2013).; Underground void filling by cemented mill tailing, Int. Jour. Of Mining Science and Technology, 23 (2013), pp: 893-900. [Index in : SCI,4 ]
  80. Choudhary B.S. and Rai P (2013).;Stemming Plug and Its Effect on Fragmentation and Muckpile Shape Parameters, Int. J. Of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME), Vol. 4, No. 4, 2013, pp:296-309. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  81. B.S. Choudhary, P. Rai & Sharma S.K (2013).; Stemming plugs and its effect on fragmentation and muckpile shape parameters-a case study, Journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, Vol. 61, Nos, 7&8, July- August, 2013, pp:177-183. Int. J. Of Mining and Mineral Engineering[Index in : SCOPUS]
  82. Choudhary B.S.andkumarPawan; Fragmentation vis-à-vis Excavator Cycle Time –A Case Study, Indian Mining and Engg. Journal, June, 2013, Vol. 52, no.06, pp: 1-17.
  83. Choudhary B. S. &Patidar I.; Computer Aided Coal-Seam Modelling and Design of a Mine, Indian Mining and Engg. Journal, Oct., 2013, Vol. 52, no.10, pp: 19-23.
  84. Rai P. Yang HS. And Choudhary B. S; Formation of Slot Cut for Creating Free Face in Solid Limestone Bench-A Case Study, Powder Technology 228 (2012) :327–333. [Index in : SCI, 5.1]
  85. Choudhary B.S.; Techniques to Control Blast Induced Environmental Issues-A Review, CMTM Jour. Of Ind. Inst. Of Coal Management (IICM), Oct-Dec,.2012, pp: 19-23.
  86. Choudhary, B.S. & Gupta Ajey; “A comparative study on fragmentation techniques”, Mining Engineering Journal, Vol. 14, No.3, October 2012.
  87. Choudhary, B.S, Kumar, C. &Sheoran, A.; “Environmental Impacts and Remedial Measures of Small Limestone Mine.” Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, May, 2009.
  88. Rai, P., Choudhary, B.S. & Imperial, F.L.; “A Firing Pattern For Generating Free Face In A Limestone Quarry – A Case Study”, The Jour. Of Inst. ofEngrs. (India), March, 2008. [Index in : SCOPUS]
  89. Rai, P., Ranjan, A.K. & Choudhary, B.S.; “A Case Study on Role of Stemming Column on Fragmentation in Overburden Sandstone Formation” Int. Quarry Management Journal, Feb,. 2008.
  90. Choudhary, B.S. & Rai P.; “Electronic Delay Detonators as Digital Energy Control System- A Recent Blasting Technique”, CMTM Jour. Of Ind. Inst. Of Coal Management (IICM), Feb,.2008.
  91. Rai, P., Choudhary, B.S. & Imperial, F.L.; “Firing Pattern and Stemming Column Adjustments for Enhancement of Blast Performance in a Limestone Quarry of the Philippines”,Int. Quarry Management Journal, September 2006, pp: 23-30.
  92. Rai, P. & Choudhary, B.S.; “Overview of Coal Bed Methane Exploitation Methods”, CMTM Jour. Of Ind. Inst. Of Coal Management (IICM), V.11, No.4, April, 2006, pp: 8-12

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

  1. B.S. Choudhary and Anurag Agrawal (2020), Improvement in blast results through stemming material and Inter-row delay timing in limestone mines, National seminar on “Recent Practices and Advancement in Mineral Industry (RPAMI)”,  February 21- 22, 2020, at VNIT Nagpur.
  2. M. K. Mallick, B. S. Choudhary, G. Budi, U. K. Dey and R. Hasim; “Different Optimization Techniques in Mine Planning for Better Utilization of Resources” National Conference on “Advances in Mining (AIM-2020)” during February 14-15, 2020 at CSIR-CIMFR, Barwa Road, Dhanbad
  3. B.S.Choudhary and Anurag Agrawal (2019), blast assessment to improve productivity and safetyof habitats in dolomitestone quarry using Artificial intelligence, National Seminar DEGMI Udaipur, India June 22-23, 2019,
  4. B.S. Choudhary (2018), An investigation on the selection of stemming material to reduce flyrocks in surface excavation, Conf. Proceeding on Rock blasting techniques-challenges and opportunities, Nov 23-24, CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, pp:162-170.
  5. AkhilAvchar, B.S. Choudhary, Gnananandh Budi (2018), Effect of UCS and RQD on instantaneous ripping production for laterite excavation, Conf. Proceeding on Rock blasting techniques-challenges and opportunities, Nov 23-24, CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, pp:162-170.
  6. S. K. Sinha, B.S.Choudhary&R K Sharma (2018), Reserve estimation complications in a heterogenous iron ore body and its mitigation-a case study, 25th World Mining Congress 2018, Astana, Kazakhstan, June, 22-23, 2018, pp:97-107.
  7. B. S. Choudhary and Deepesh Yadav (2018), Drilling and Blasting Techniques for Sinking a Well in a Water Reservoir-A Case Study for Underwater Controlled Blasting Methodology and Monitoring, 44th  Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 28-31, 2018.
  8. B. S. Choudhary and Anurag Agrawal (2018),     A Study to Analyze the Behavior of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations at Different Blasting Conditions, National Conference entitled ‘Emerging Trends in Geophysical Research for Make-In-India’ March 9-11, Department of Applied Geophysics, IIT(ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
  9. M. K. Das, S. Sarkar, B. S. Choudhary (2018), Dragline tooth stress and fatigue failure modeling in ansys, INCOM18: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University Kolkata India January 4 – 6, 2018, Paper No. INCOM18-128.
  10. Rajesh Arora & B.S. Choudhary (2018), Fly Rock in Mines- A Concern for Mines Safety, Health and Environment, National symposium on Advanced Technology in Rock Fragmentation & Blasting, MEAI, Jodhpur, Jan. 20-21, 2018, pp: 86-87.
  11. V.M.S.R. Murthy and B.S. Choudhary (2017), performance assessment for diamond wire saw in dimensional stone mines, Nat. Sem. RMEII Udaipur, India July 7-9, 2017, pp: 174-188.
  12. Sandeep Prasad1, B.S. Choudhary, A.K. Mishra (2017); Effect of Blast Design Parameters on Blast Induced Rock Fragmentation Size – A Case Study, Int. Conf. on Deep Excavation, Energy Resources and Production, 24-26 January 2017, IIT Kharagpur, India,
  13. Sandeep Prasad, B.S. Choudhary and A.K. Mishra (2016); Effect of Stemming to Burden Ratio and Powder Factor on Blast Induced Rock Fragmentation– A Case Study, International Conference on Advanced Material Technologies (ICAMT)-2016, 27th and 28th December 2016 Dadi Institute of Engineering and Technology (DIET), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  14. Choudhary B. S.;Blast Size vis-à-vis Fragmentation Study in a Surface Limestone Mine, National Seminar on Recent Practices & Innovations in Mining Industry, Department of Mining Engineering, NIT Raipur, February 19-20, 2016.
  15. Choudhary B. S.; Optimization of Blast Size for improvement in productivity- A Case Study of a Surface Limestone Mine,  National seminar MICO, IMMA, Dhanbad, December 21-22, 2015.
  16. Choudhary B. S. and Arora Rajesh;Influence of some of blast design parameters on blasting results in limestone mines, Proc. National Conference on Technology for Sustainable Mining, MEAI, Jodhpur, 13-14 Fabruary, 2015, p:26.
  17. Choudhary B. S.; Effect of Firing Patterns on Fragmentation and Muckpile Shape Parameters in Quarry Blasts- Case Study, Proc. National Conferencer on Technology for Sustainable Mining, MEAI, Jodhpur, 13-14 Fabruary, 2015, p:51.
  18. Choudhary B. S.; Safe and Sustainable Mining through Mining Engineering Education, Proc. National Conferencer on Technology for Sustainable Mining, MEAI, Jodhpur, 13-14 Fabruary, 2015, p:91.
  19. Choudhary, B.S. and Khan, AsfarMobin ;Roadheader Performance during Development of a Coal Drive, Proc. 2ndNational Conference on Mining Equipment: New Technologies, Challenges and Applications, ISM, Dhanbad, 9-10 October, 2015, p:15.
  20. Das, M.K., Dewangan, S., Kumar Hemany, Chattopadhyaya, S., Sarkar, S. & Choudhary, B.S.; Wear Analysis of Cable Shovel Tooth, Proc. 2nd National Conference on Mining Equipment: New Technologies, Challenges and Applications, ISM, Dhanbad, 9-10 October, 2015, p:15.
  21. Choudhary B. S.; Effect of stemming plug on muckpile shape parameters in bench blasting, National Symp. On Socio-mechanics of mining-present and future, Neyveli 17-19 July, 2014.
  22. Choudhary B. S. & Kumar Santosh.; Improvement In Backfill Material For Underground Mines , Int. Sym. On Environmental Management and Current Practices in Mining & Allied Industries, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Feb. 13-15, 2014.
  23. Choudhary, B.S.; Excavator selection based on muckpile shape parameters in low height benches, Int. Conf. of Development in best practices in surface and underground mining and innovation in mining machinery, JMMF, Kolkata,  16-18 Jan, 2014
  24. B.S. Choudhary, A.V. Jena and S. Prasad; Effect of joint condition and its orientation on rock fragmentation, 6th National Seminar on Surface Mining, ISM, Dhanbad, 10-11 January, 2014-01-06
  25. B. S. Choudhary, P. Rai and S.K. Sharma; A study to investigate the effect of firing pattern and stemming column adjustments on blast induced fragmentation, 6th National Seminar on Surface Mining, ISM, Dhanbad, 10-11 January, 2014-01-06
  26. D.C. Panigrahiand B. S. Choudhary; Importance of mining engineering education in socio-economic development, 6th National Seminar on Surface Mining, ISM, Dhanbad, 10-11 January, 2014-01-06
  27. Panigrahi,D.C. and Choudhary B. S.;  Fostering Socio-Economic Development through Mining Engineering Education, National Seminar on Policies, Statutes & Legislation in Mines (POSTALE), November 30, 2013, CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad
  28. ChoudharyB.S. and TudiB.L.; Blasting practices in hot coal strata conditions-a case study, National symposium on mine safety (PTMS-2013) organized by IIT (BHU), 25-27 Feb, 2013, pp: 187-192.
  29. Choudhary B.S.,Rai P. and Sharma S.K.; Stemming Plug and Its Effect on Fragmentation and Muckpile Shape Parameters –A Case Study, Int. Conf. of Development in best practices in surface and underground mining and innovation in mining machinery, JMMF, Kolkata,  29-31 Jan, 2013
  30. Choudhary B.S.,& Gupta Ajey. A comparative study on Fragmentation Measurement Techniques, National Seminar on Explosives and Blasting Techniques for Mining , Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, NIT Surthkal, Sept: 27-28, 2013.
  31. Choudhary B. S. &Patidar I.; Computer Aided Coal-Seam Modelling and Design of a Mine, National Seminar ICMS organized by ISM, Dhanbad, 2012
  32. Cardu M., Giraudi A., Murthy V.M.S.R., Choudhary B.S. And Shukla A.K; Rock Characterization And Wire Performances For Dimension Stone Cutting By Diamond Wire Saw, Twentieth international symposium on mine planning & equipment selection, MPES, 2011, October12-14, 2011, azakhstan
  33. Choudhary B. S., Kumar Santosh & Shashi M.; Influence of Superplasticizer on Paste Backfill for Underground Metal Mines, National seminar on Underground Metal Mining Status and Prospectus, Puri, Oct: 13-15, 2011, pp: 221-234.
  34. Choudhary B. S.; Advanced Technology Drilling and Blasting Techniques for Underground Metal Mines, National seminar on Underground Metal Mining Status and Prospectus, Puri, Oct: 13-15, 2011.
  35. Murthy, V.M.S.R. & Choudhary, B.S.; Blast Design for Controlling Ground Vibration during Deep Hole Blasting in Distressed overburden, National Seminar on Explosives and Blasting Techniques for Mining , Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, NIT Surthkal, Feb: 28-19, 2011.
  36. Kumar, S. and Choudhary, B.S.; “Cemented Mill Tailing as Backfill Material for Underground Mines”. International Conference on Technological Challenges and Management Issues for Sustainability of Mining Industries, NIT Rourkela, Aug. 4-6, 2011, pp: 61-75.
  37. Choudhary, B.S. & Rai P.; A Firing Pattern for  Generating a Slot-Cut in a Limestone Quarry, Indian Mining Congress on Emerging Trends in Mineral Industry, MEAI-IMC-2007, Udaipur, July 13-15, 2007

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Start

Sponsoring Organisation

Title of Project

Amount of Grant

Remarks

2023

Coal S&T

Development of Synthetic Lightweight Aggregates as Backfilling Material Using Hydraulic Stowing Method

36.04 lakhs

PI

2017

MOM

Development of Environment Friendly Blasting Techniques

29.04 lakhs

PI

2016

Coal S&T

Multiple layer trial blasting for better recovery with less diluted coal

4.32 Crore

Co-PI

2014

MOM

Development of low density explosives for energy efficient blasting in environmentally sensitive areas

29.32 Lakhs

Co-PI

2013

ISM

Optimization of stemming column of a blast hole in surface mines to reduce the collar generated boulders

7.3 lakhs

PI

2012

DST

FIST Project

256 Lakhs

member

2008-10

DST, GOI & MAE, Italy

Indo-Italian Executive Programme of S&T Co- operation on rock characterization and simulation for dimension stone cutting by diamond wire saw with special reference to marble

4.0 Lakhs

Associated as member

Consultancy Project

 

Membership of Scientific Societies

Tunneling Association of India (TAI)

Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI)

Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) Indian Mine Managers Association (IMMA)

 Institution of Engineers India (IEI)

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

MoU with Ministry of Road Transports and  Highway (Tunnel Zone)

Conference Convener-3SM Int. Conf. At Goa, 2023, III-2024 at Dhanbad

DPGC convener from 2023 to 2025

Convener International Conference on “Safe, Smart and Sustainable Mining (3SM)” during 16-18 December 2023, Goa.

MoU with O-PITBLAST, Lda., company, Portugal for 10 years from April 2019

Hostel warden: from 2013 to 2017.

Secretary, Research Task Force, IIT(ISM) from 2013 to 2017.

Coordinator and faculty advisor M.Tech. (TUST) Programme, Department of Mining Engg

2nd Class Manager‘s Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) from Director General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad

Co-coordinator and treasurer for organizing the seminar UMMSP-2011 during 13-15 Oct., 2011 at Puri, Orissa.

Co-coordinator for organizing the seminar NSSM-2014 during 10-11 January, 2014, at ISM, Dhanbad

Faculty in-charge for organizing the Local Excursions and Singhbhum metal mining Excursions from 2010 to 2013.

In-charge CAMPAD Laboratory and Rock fragmentation and simulation laboratory

Faculty advisor for III sem session-2011-12, session-2012-13

Member Convocation invitation Committee: 2012 to still

Departmental Coordinator Tech-Fest:  2012, 2015

Treasurer Tech-Fest: 2014

Treasurer Basant: 2015

Guidance

Sl.

No.

Name of Scholar

Year of submission & Responsibility

Title of the Thesis

1

Rajesh Arora (2014DR1144)

2017, Guide

Investigations into the Role of Front Row Burden,

Stemming Column and Row Delay Timing on Blast Performance in Surface Mines

2

Sanjeev Kr. Sinha (2014 DR 1113)

2018, Guide

Planning Strategies for Enhancing Mine Life vis-à- vis NPV for an Heterogeneous Iron Ore Deposit

3

Mr. Sandeep Prasad (2013DR0250)

2018, Co-Guide

A Study to Investigate the Influence of In-Situ Block Size and Blast Design Parameters on Blast Performance in Surface Mines

4

Mr. Akhil Avchar (2016 DR 1054)

2019, Guide

An Investigation into the Influence of Laterite Rock

Properties on The Performance of Rippers in Geo- Mining Conditions of Goa

5

Mr. K K. Rao (2014DR1175)

2020, Guide

Assessment into the design of burn Cut Pattern and stability of drives for Faster Development in Underground Hard Rock Mine

6

Mr. Manbodh Kr Das ((2013DR0208)

2022, Co-Guide

Finite element simulations of surface mine cutting tools and wear prediction

7

Mr. Shanker Kumar (16DR000283)

2022, Co-Guide

Investigations into the effect of Low-density emulsion explosive On blast performance

8

Mr. Abhisek Sharma (16DP000123)

2022, Co-Guide

Influence of blasting on performance of excavators in Indian stone quarries

9

Mr. Manas Kumar Mallick (16DR1048)

2022, Guide

An ore clustering strategy vis-a-vis decisive site algorithm for long term production scheduling of

limestone mine

10

Mr. Mukul Sharma (17DP000289)

2023, Guide

Effect of explosive quantity, row delay timing and stemming materials on blast results in opencast coal mines and predicting the same using artificial intelligence techniques

11

Mr. N. Sri Chandrahas (17DP000264)

2023, Guide

Evaluation of rock fragmentation and ground vibration with geo-blast design parameters in surface mines using modern face mapping tools and artificial

intelligence techniques

12

Mr. Anurag Agarwal (17DR000541)

2023, Guide

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

13

Mr. Romil Mishra (17DR000448)

2024, Co-Guide

Optimization of surface mine blast designs using predictive modelling approach based on analysis of

dynamic response of rockmass

14

Mr. Naresh Kumar Katariya

(2016DR1080)

2024, Guide

Harmonizing Iron Ore Mining with Ecology: An Investigation of Air Quality, Slope Stability and Restoration for Sustainable Mining
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