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).