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Name                                      : Dr. KARRA  RAM CHANDAR

Sex                                          : Male

Date of Birth                          : 5th December, 1976

Nationality                             :  Indian

Present position                     :  Assistant Professor

Address                                    Department of Mining Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka,  Surathkal,

(Govt. of India)

P.O. Srinivasnagar, MANGALORE- 575025

  Karnataka State,  INDIA

                                                  Email: krc_karra@yahoo.com, 

  Web: https://kramchandar.tripod.com/

Academic Details:

·         Bachelor of Engineering in MINING ENGINEERING, from  University College of Engineering, Kakatiya University (formerly known as Kothagudem School of Mines), Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh, India, First class with Distinction (1999)

·         Master of Technology (Rock Mechanics) from Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, India, First Class (2001).

·          Ph.D from NITK-Surathkal (2011).

 

B. Tech Projects Guided: 25 Projects ( 55 students  in last 8 years)

M.Tech Projects Guided: Four

(in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Technology & Management of Civil Engineering Department)

Recognitions/ Awards:

1.      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.

2.      Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Sciences, USA (2008).

3.      Received “SRG IT Award- 2008-09” from Mining Engineers Association of India.

4.      Technical Editor, International Journal of Engineering Students since 2009

5.      Received “Outstanding Young Person Award” from Junior Chamber International, Mangalore

6.      Received “ISTE- SGSITS” National Award for the best research work done by Young Teachers of Engineering Colleges in India.

 

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 in the Research Project on “ Condition Monitoring & Performance Testing of Longwall Powered Supports”, Sponsored by Min. of Human Resources Development , Govt. of India, Rs. 10.0 Lakhs, (2003-2006)

4.      Co-Coordinator: Modernization of Rock Blasting Laboratory, sponsored by The Ministry of HRD, Rs. 20.0 Lakhs, 2004-2006.

5.      Co-Coordinator in R&D Project on “ Assessment of Blast Performance Based on Explosive / Energy Distribution”, sponsored by Coal India Limited, Rs. 1.234 crore (2010-2013).

6.      Co-Coordinator in R&D Project on “Modeling of Airborne Dust in Opencast Coal Mines”, sponsored by Coal India Limited, Rs. 81.07 Lakhs (2011-2014).

 

Consultancy Projects Handled as Co-Investigator:

1.      Design of Controlled Blasting for Hydel Power House at Toe of Almatti Dam”, Sponsored by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, (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.(2003).

4.      “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for Jackwell pit Excavation”, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation, Udupi (2004).

5.      “Study of Effect of Blasting Operations in Kalawar Quarry on MRPL Structures”, (2005)

6.      “Study of Effect of Blasting Operations in Santhur Quarries on Surrounding Human Habitats”, (2005).

7.      “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations due to Blasting Operations in Mathod Limestone mines”, Madras Cements limited (2005).

8.      “Protection of Bund due to Blasting Operations around PK OC- III, Manuguru” M/S. SCCL, Kothagudem, AP (2006).

9.   “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations at Madaram Dolomite Mine” Visakapatnam Steel plant Limited (2006)

10.  “Assessment of Influence of Blasting Operations of Granite Quarry on Surrounding Structures / Human Habitats” M/S. POABS, Tiruvella, Kerala (2006).

11.  “Blast Design for a Newly Proposed Mine Site Adjacent to COC, Manuguru” M/S. SCCL, Kothagudem, AP (2006).

12.  “Study of Effect of Ground Vibration Produced in Panyam Cements Limestone Mine on Near by Temple and Railway Track vis – a vis Suggesting a Safe Blast Design”, Panyam Cements Limited, AP (2007).

13.   “Assessment of SMS/SME System of Explosives in OB Benches of JVR OC, Sattupalli”,  M/S. SCCL, Kothagudem, AP (2007).

14.  “Performance Evaluation of SME Bulk System of Explosives w.r.t. Fragmentation and Environmental Effects, JK OC Project, Yellandu, Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd. (2007).

15.  “Assessment of the Performance of Site Mixed Emulsion (SME) Explosives in SRP OC-1 Project, Srirampur, Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd. (2007).

16.  “Suitability of Site Mixed Emulsion explosives in BPA OC-I Project, Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd. (2007).

17.   “Assessment of Influence of Blasting Operations of Granite Quarry on Surrounding Structures / Human Habitats” M/S. Shivgiri Associates, Vaddarahalli, Dist: Mandya, Karnataka (2008).

18.  “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out In Stone Quarry” M/S  V.V.S. R. Chowdary Crusher, Hospet,  (2008).

19.    “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, Nagesh S.Naval Gatti Quarry, Belgaum, (2008).

20.  “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, M/S. S.T  Kodachawad Quarry, Belgaum, (2008).

21.  “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, M/S. Prashant Stone Crushing Industries, Belgaum, (2008).

22.  “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Jaggayyapeta Limestone Mine”, M/S. Visakhapatnam Steel plant Limited, AP (2008)

23.  “Slope Stability Analysis of Dhramapuri and Ramanmalai Iron ore mines- A Numerical model Approach”, Veerabhadrappa & Seenappa & Co.,  Sandur, Karnataka (2009).

24.  “Techno-Economic Evaluation of the Conversion of Byrapura Underground Chromite Mine into a Surface Mine”, Mysore Minerals Limited, Govt. of Karnataka (2009).

25.  “Slope Stability Analysis of SMIOR Mines,” MS. SMOIR, Sandur, Karnataka (2009).

26.   “Design of Controlled Blasting Methodology for Power House Construction near Bhadra Dam”, Sai Deepthi Power Pvt. Limited (2009).

27.  “The Assessment of Quality of Backfilled Material by Dredging for NH Connectivity to Vallarpadam”, Cochin Port Trust, Cochin (2009).

28.  “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for MSEZ” ANS Construction Limited, Mangalore (2009).

29.  “Design of Blasting Operations for Optimum Fragmentation and Reduced Environmental Effects”, JK Cements, Mudhapur, Bagalkot (2010).

30.  “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Produced from Blasting Operations”, Deccan Cements Limited, Dist: Nalgonda, AP (2010).

31.  “Assessment of Intensity of Underground Blasting Operations in SRP3 & 3A on Surface National Highway”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, AP (2011).

32.  “Assessment of Impact of Blasting Operations at Site Grading on RR Colony Houses” Coastal projects Limited, Mangalore (2011).

33.  “Effect of Blasting Operations of Quarries on Murugarajendra Mata and Late Sri. Nijalingappa Samadhi”, Chitradurga, Karnataka, M/S. Gururaj & M/S. Krishna Quarry, Chitradurga (2011).

34.  “Effect of OC-II Blasting Operations on the Stability of GDK10 Man Winding Shaft”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (2011).

 

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, 16-25pp.
  2. Ram Chandar, K., & Singh, T.N., 2001. Initiation Devices in Rock Excavation Engineering, Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, October- 2001, 51-58pp.
  3. Ram Chandar, K., & Singh, T.N., 2001. Dust Generation and Its Control in Coal Mines, Mining Engineers Journal, Nov-2001, 22-26pp.
  4. Ram Chandar, K. 2002. Computer Aided Design of Hydraulic Stowing. Coal Mining Technology & Management, March-2002, 1-8pp.
  5. Manoj., K,. Singh, T.N & K. Ram Chandar, 2002. Influence of NONELs on Shovel Cycle Time in Opencast Mines, Mining Engineers Journal, July-2002, 15-21pp.
  6. Ram Chandar, K., & Singh, T.N., 2002. Computer Aided Roof Load Estimation for Bord & Pillar Workings, Mineral Industry: Issues on Economics, Environment and Technology-2002, 65-74pp.
  7. Sastry, V.R., Vilas Teggi & Ram Chandar, K., 2003. Shock-tube Initiation for Eco-friendly Blasting: A Few Case-studies, Institute of Engineers (India), March-2003, 40-46pp.
  8. Sastry, V.R., Vilas Teggi & Ram Chandar, K.,  2003. Influence of Initiation System on Ground Vibrations. Mining Engineers Journal, May-2003, 8-18pp.
  9. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2004. Risk management in the near vicinity of blasting. The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, March -2004, 19-28pp.
  10. 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, 207-220pp.
  11. 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, 20-26pp.

12.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2010. Stability Analysis of Highwall- Case Study of an Opencast Coal Mining Project . Mining Engineers Journal, Vol-12, No.4, Nov-2010, 18-24.

13.  Ram Chandar, K., 2011. Effect of Work Culture on Job Satisfaction, Institution of Engineers (India)- communicated

 

Conferences:

  1. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2001. New Trends in Blasting: A Case Study of Indian Mines, National Seminar ROCKFRAG-01, 14-15th February-2001, IT-BHU, Varanasi, 77-81pp.
  2. Ram Chandar, K., & Singh, T.N., 2001. Impact of Mining on Environment and Its Remedial Measures, Proc. International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies, 7th-10th Dec-2001, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, 837-843pp.
  3. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2002. NONEL Initiation for Eco-Friendly Blasting, Proc. Sustainable Mining Technology: Present and Future, 14th-15th March – 2002, Anna University, Chennai, 420-436pp.
  4. Aruna, M.,. K. Ram Chandar., & Suresh Kumar., D. 2002. Applications of Robotics in Mining, Proc. Sustainable Mining Technology: Present and Future, 14th-15th March – 2002, Anna University, Chennai,
  5. Sastry, V.R., Murthy, Ch.S.N., and Ram Chanar, K, 2003. Recent Developments in Longwall Supports. National Seminar on Geo-mechanics and Ground Control-2003, CMRI, Dhanbad, 58-64pp.
  6. Sastry, V.R., Murthy, Ch.S.N., and Ram Chandar, K. 2004. Influence of Initiation System on Rock Fragmentation. National Seminar on Rock Fragmentation, Jan, IT-BHU, Varanasi.
  7. Murthy, Ch.S.N., Sastry, V.R., and Ram Chandar, K. 2004. Land Degradation and Reclamation in Mining. PMIP- 2004, NIT, Rourkela, 56-60pp.
  8. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2004. Fragmentation Analysis by Image Processing Technique, Proc. International Conference on Technology Update in Mining & Mineral Industries, 16-17th October-2004, Bangalore, 83-90pp.
  9. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2004. Computer Aided Blast Design for Surface Mines, Proc. International Conference on Technology Update in Mining & Mineral Industries, 16-17th October-2004, Bangalore, 91-103pp.

23.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  & Santosh. M., 2004. Computer Aided Slope Stability Analysis. Proc. International Seminar on Developments in Surface Mining Technology, 22-23rd Nov. 2004, 262-268pp.

24.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2006. Influence of  Initiation System on Blast Results: Case Studies. Fifteenth Int. Symp. On Mine Planning & Equipment Selection, Torino, Italy, 20-22nd Sept. 2006.

25.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K., 2007. A New Approach to Assess Fragmentation, Golden Jubilee Seminar, Mining Engineers Association of India, Hyderabad, 6-8 April, 2007, 119-131pp.

26.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K., 2008. Fragmentation and Throw Due To Blasting – Role of Initiation             Systems: Proc. International Conference of ISEE, Jan- 2008.

27.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2008. Assessment of Blast Performance based on Energy Distribution: Proc. 42 American Rock Mechanics Association Conference, held at San Francisco, USA, 29th June-02nd July- 2008.

  1. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2008. Performance of SME in an Opencast Coal Mine: A Case Study. National Seminar on Energy in Mineral Sector for sustainable Development Vision- 2020, at NITK- Surathkal, 4-5 Oct. 2008.
  2. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2008. Effect of Width on Stability of Tunnel at Shallow Depth. National Seminar on Energy in Mineral Sector for sustainable Development Vision- 2020, at NITK- Surathkal, 4-5 Oct. 2008.
  3. Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2009. Computer Aided Long Term Open Pit Mine Planning. National Seminar on Challenges in the Changed Scenario of Mining, at IISc, Bangalore, 12-13th Sept. 2009.
  4. Ram Chandar, K., and Neelima, B, 2010. Applications of Computers in Mining in the Era of High Performance Computing. International Symp. On Emerging Trends in Environment, Health and Safety Management in Mining and Mineral Based Industries, held at NITK, Surathkal, 21-22nd Aug. 2010, 245-254.
  5. Sastry, V.R., and Ram Chandar, K., 2010. Protection of Bund from Blasting Operations of an Opencast Coal Mine.  International Symp. On Emerging Trends in Environment, Health and Safety Management in Mining and Mineral Based Industries, held at NITK, Surathkal, 21-22nd Aug. 2010, 280-288.
  6. Sastry, V.R., and Ram Chandar, K., 2010. Slope Stability Analysis of an Opencast Coal Miing Project: A Numerical Modeling Approach.  International Symp. On Emerging Trends in Environment, Health and Safety Management in Mining and Mineral Based Industries, held at NITK, Surathkal, 21-22nd Aug. 2010, 307-320.
  7. Sastry, V.R., Ram Chandar, K., Kumar, P.S., and Vishwajeeth, K., 2010. Computer Aided Support Design for Tunnels. International Symp. on Emerging Trends in Environment, Health and Safety Management in Mining and Mineral Based Industries, held at NITK, Surathkal, 21-22nd Aug. 2010, 333-346.

35.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2011. Controlled Blasting Operations in Pipeline Excavations. National Seminar on Explosives & Blasting Techniques for Mining, Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, 18-19 Feb. 2011, at NITK, Surathkal, 83-89.

36.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2011. Energy Based Assessment of Blast Performance: A New Criteria. National Seminar on Explosives & Blasting Techniques for Mining, Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, 18-19 Feb. 2011, at NITK, Surathkal, 141-154.

37.  Sastry,V.R., and Ram Chandar, K.,  2011. Assessment of Blast Performance based on Energy Consumption of Shovel and Dumper. National Seminar on Explosives & Blasting Techniques for Mining, Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, 18-19 Feb. 2011, at NITK, Surathkal, 210-220.

 

General Articles:

·         “Crack IIT-JEE nut with vigour, zeal”, Vijaya Times News Paper, 08th April. 2006 (Co-author: B. Neelima)

·         “Catch hold of your dreams with AIEEE” Vijaya Times News Paper, 26th April. 2006 (Co-author: B. Neelima)

·         “Education System in USA” International Journal of Engineering Students, Oct- 2008, 32-33.

 

Membership in Professional Bodies

1.      Life Member, Mining Engineers Association of India (No: 2188).

2.      Life Member, Indian Society for Rock Mechanics & Tunneling Technology.

3.      Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (No: LM 54763).

4.      Life Member, The Institution of Engineers (India) (No: M-141459-8)

5.      Life Member, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal readers Forum (No: 567)

6.      Life Member, The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (No:9429-LM, 2008-09).

7.      Life Member, International Society for Rock Mechanics.

8.      Life Member, International Association of Engineers (No. 104124)

9.      Life Member, Society for Geoscientists and Allied Technologists

 

 

Lectures delivered:

1.      “Initiating Devices and Different Blasthole Charging Patterns” at a workshop on recent trends in blasting organized by Quarry owners association of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts, 12th Sept, 2002.

2.      “Recent Trends in Explosives and Initiation Devices” at Karnataka Engineering staff college, Mysore for The Executive Engineers, Asst. Engineers of PWD and Irrigation depts. of Govt. of Karnataka,  20th Sept, 2003.

3.      “Recent Trends in Assessment of Blast Performance” for the executives of M/S. SCCL, at Yellandu, on 20th April. 2007.

4.      “Evaluation of Coal Washabilty: Washabilty Curves" for the AICTE-MHRD, STTP workshop on “Clean Coal Technology”, on 25th  Jan. 2009 at NITK, Surathkal.

5.      “Design & Stability Analysis of Slopes” for the AICTE-MHRD, STTP workshop on “Recent Trends in rock Excavation Technology” on 20th July. 2009 at NITK, Surathkal.

 

Short Term Courses / Training Programmes attended:

1.         Advanced and Latest trends in Engineering Geology and Geo-technology, at NITK, Surathkal sponsored by AICTE-ISTE, 31-12-2002 to 12-01-2003

2.         Self Development Through Neuro Linguistic Programme, at NITK, Surathkal, 23-24th Aug. 2003

3.         Applications of FEM in Engineering Problems, at NITK, Surathkal sponsored by AICTE-ISTE, 06-18th Dec. 2004.

4.         MATLAB Applications in Engineering Problems, at Bangalore by Xillinx, on 8th June. 2005.

5.         Executive Development Programme for Mining Engineers and Mining Geologists, at MEAI, Hyderabad, 10-11th Sept. 2005.

6.         Short term course on Mine Management, at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 25-28th July, 2006.

7.         Signal, Image and Speech Processing, at NITK, Surathkal, AICTE/MHRD Short Term Training Programme, from 8 to 13th Sept. 2008.

8.         IUCEE workshop on Effective Teaching, at Infosys, Mysore, 29th June- 1st July, 2009.

 

Contribution to Department / Institute:

1.      Member Editorial Board of U.S. Mallya Centenary Celebrations, at NITK, Surathkal, 2002.

2.      Member, Web Committee, NITK, Surathkal (Since 2004)

3.      Associate NCC Officer, NITK, Surathkal for 2004-2005 & 2007-2008

4.      Secretary, Dept. Post Graduate Committee, NITK, Surathkal (2003-2006 & 2007- till date)

5.      Convenor, Society of Mining Engineers, NITK, Surathkal (2004-2006)

6.      Faculty Advisor, Photography Club, NITK, Surathkal (2006-2007)

7.      Chief Editor, Mining Magazine, NITK, Surathkal (2006-2007)

8.      Warden, NITK- Hostels (Since July-2010)

 

Other Information:

  1. Presented a research paper in 42nd American Rock Mechanics Association Conference in San Francisco on 02nd July- 2008.
  2. Visited South Dakota School of Mines, Rapidcity, USA and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA in July- 2008 under TEQIP sponsored Faculty Development Progarmme.
  3. Treasurer, for National Seminar on Energy in Mineral Sector for Sustainable Development Vision- 2020, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, NITK-Surathkal, on 4-5th Oct. 2008.
  4. Co-Chairman for a technical session for National Seminar on Energy in Mineral Sector for Sustainable Development Vision- 2020, Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, NITK-Surathkal, on 4-5th Oct. 2008.
  5. Co-Chairman Technical Committee for the International workshop on ‘Winning Strategies to Revitalize the Mineral/ Coal Sector (WSRMS-2009), Organized by Department of Mining Engineering, NITK-Surathkal, on 8-9th Aug. 2009.
  6. Served as Audit Committee member for Keltech Energies Limited, Vishwasnagar, Dist: Udupi, Karnataka on 18th Aug. 2009.
  7. Member, Organizing Committee, 24th Indian Engineering Congress (Dec- 2009).
  8. Member, Organizing Committee, 39th ISTE Annual Convention (Dec- 2009).
  9. Joint Convener, International Symposium on Environment, Health and Safety in Mining and Mineral Based Sectors, held at NITK, Surathkal on 21-22 Aug. 2010.
  10. Co-Chairman for a technical session for the International Symposium on Environment, Health and Safety in Mining and Mineral Based Sectors, held at NITK, Surathkal on 21-2Aug. 2010.
  11. Co-Convenor, National Seminar on Explosives & Blasting Techniques for Mining, Quarrying and Infrastructure Industry, held at NITK, Surathkal on 18-19 Feb. 2011.

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