RAJIB PAL

Designation:

HGML CHAIR PROFESSOR

Date of Joining at NITK:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Bio:

Dr. Rajib Pal is a seasoned mining professional with over 35 years of industrial experience spanning the coal, metal, and oil & gas sectors. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in mine safety, regulatory compliance, underground and opencast operations, and greenfield project development.

By bringing his extensive industry experience into academia, he aims to create an environment where students gain practical insights and a deeper understanding of real-world challenges in the mining sector.

Professional Experience:

SEROS ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED- A subsidiary of Essar Oil and Gas: June 2025- September 2015

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MINES SAFETY (DGMS)- Ministry of Labour and Employment: 2007- 2025

COAL INDIA LIMITED- PSU under GoI: 1990-2007

Certification

First Class Mine Managers Competency Certificate (Metal)- DGMS, Ministry of Labour and Employment: 2014

First Class Mine Managers Competency Certificate (Coal)- DGMS, Ministry of Labour and Employment: 2001

Contact Details

E-mail:

adj.rajibpal.mn@nitk.edu.in

Mobile:

9871782121

Academic Background

Ph.D in Mining Engineering (2020-2025) from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Master of Technology in Operation Research and Industrial Management (1996-1998) from National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering (1986-1990) from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

Significant Publications

Pal, R., Vardhan, H., Tikader, M., & Shanmugam, B. K. (2024, November). Investigation on impact of dust emission in work and buffer zones of iron ore processing plant and its management. Journal of China University of Mining and Technology.
Pal, R., Vardhan, H., ByraReddy, R. R., Shanmugam, B. K., Harish Hanumanthapa, P. A., & Senapati, A. Investigation of dust emission in limestone mines and its statistical prediction using supervised machine learning (regression) modelling. Journal of Disaster Advances.
Pal, R., Vardhan, H., ByraReddy, R. R., Shanmugam, B. K., Harish Hanumanthapa, P. A., & Senapati, A. Investigation of dust emission in iron ore mines and its statistical prediction using supervised machine learning (regression) modelling. Journal of Disaster Advances.
Pal Roy, P., & Pal, R. (2025). Impact of surface blasting on underground structures including water bodies. Paper presented at the 11th AMC 2025 Conference.