1. Name of the Project: " Performance of electronic detonators in limestone mines "
- Status: Ongoing
- Funding Agency: M/s. Ramco Cements Limited
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. K Ram Chandar
- Year: 2024- 2026
- Funding Amount: Rs. Rs. 6.50 Lalkhs.
2. Name of the Project: "Definition of Delay Sequencing in The Blast Designs Using Advance Analytical Techniques for Optimization of Blast Fragmentation and Improving Mine Economics in Non-Coal Mines"
- Status: Ongoing
- Funding Agency: Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. K Ram Chandar
- Year: 2022-2024
- Funding Amount: Rs. 16.89 Lakhs.
3. Name of the Project: Determination of optimum safe distance of dump from pit and design guidelines for overall stability in open pit mines in different geo-mining conditions
- Status: Ongoing
- Funding Agency: SERB, CRG, Govt. of India.
- Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy
- Year: 2024-2026
- Funding Amount: Rs. 35.28 Lakhs.
4. Name of the Project: Underground Mine Real Time Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment at Surface Control Room based on LoRa Sensors, IoT and Machine Learning Techniques
- Status: Ongoing
- Funding Agency: VGST, K-FIST (L1), Govt. of Karnataka.
- Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy
- Year: 2023-2025
- Funding Amount: Rs. 15.00 Lakhs.
5. Name of the Project: "Scientific study for pit slope stability studies of Subbarayanahalli Iron Ore Mine &Thimmapangudi Iron Ore Mine"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: KSMCL, Govt. of Karnataka.
- Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy
- Year: 2022-2024
- Funding Amount: Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.
6. Name of the Project: "Predictive Assessment of Postural and Biomechanical Analysis of Musculo Skeletal Disorder (MSD) Related Problems of Dump Truck Operators in Indian Open Cast Metal Mines"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: DST-SERB
- Principal Investigator(s): Dr. B. M. Kunar & Prof. M Aruna
- Year: 2020-2024
- Funding Amount: Rs. 18.85 Lakhs.
7. Name of the Project: "Development of a New Type of Aero-Cyclone for the Dry Separation of Minerals"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Hutti Gold Mines Co., Ltd.
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Harsha Vardhan
- Year: 2019-2022
- Funding Amount: Rs. 1.96 Lakhs.
8. Name of the Project: "Development of a Comminution Process for Improving the Ball Mill Efficiency and Selective Size Output through Hydro-Squeezing"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Hutti Gold Mines Co., Ltd.
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Harsha Vardhan
- Year: 2019-2022
- Funding Amount: Rs. 9.7 Lakhs.
9. Name of the Project: "Application of Nano Membrane Technologies to Purify Mine Waste Water"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Hutti Gold Mines Co. Ltd.
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Ch. S. N. Murthy and Prof. M. Isloor
- Year: 2019-2022.
- Funding Amount: Rs. 30 lakhs.
10. Name of the Project: "Investigations into the Reduction of Phosphorous in Iron Ore Using Microwave Technology for its Suitability to the Iron & Steel Industries"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: R. Praveen Chandra, Mine Owner & Entrepreneur (ERM Group), Bangalore
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Harsha Vardhan
- Year: 2017-2020.
- Funding Amount: Rs. 10.06 Lakhs.
11. Name of the Project: "Development and Characterizations of Advanced Solar Cells"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Vision Group on Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Ch. S. N. Murthy, Prof. M. Aruna, and Dr. Kartik Tarafder
- Year: 2017-2020.
- Funding Amount: Rs. 30 lakhs.
12. Name of the Project: " Development of Crushing & Grinding Characteristic Curves using Insmart Crushers and Mills for Different Rocks’"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: M/S. Insmart Systems- Hyderabad
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. K. Ram Chandar
- Year: 2015-2016
- Funding Amount: Rs. 4.31 Lakhs
13. Name of the Project: " Impact of Work Conditions and Personal Attributes on Performance of Coal Miners: An Empirical Investigation "
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: NITK-Surathkal under TEQIP-II
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. K. Ram Chandar
- Year: 2016-2017
- Funding Amount: Rs. 3.00 Lakhs
14. Name of the Project: "Study for Utilization of Fine Material of Mine Waste"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Sandur Manganese and iron ores limited, Bellary
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. M Aruna and Prof. Harshavardhan
- Year: 2013-2015
- Funding Amount: Rs. 14.30 Lakhs
15. Name of the Project: "Modelling on Airborne Dust in Opencast Coal Mines"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. V.R.Sastry Co-Investigator: Prof. K. Ram Chandar and Prof. Ch. S. N. Murthy
- Year: 2011-2014
- Funding Amount: Rs.77.04 Lakhs
16. Name of the Project: "Assessment of Performance of Explosive/Blast Result Based on Explosive Energy Utilization"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Coal India Ltd.
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. V. R. Sastry Co-Investigator: Prof. K. Ram Chandar
- Year: 2010-2013
- Funding Amount Rs.1.24 Crores
17. Name of the Project: "Design and Cost Analysis of Illumination System for Underground Coal Mines"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
- Principal Investigator(s): Prof. M. Aruna
- Year: 2009-12
- Funding Amount: Rs. 3.6 lakhs
18. Name of the Project: "Development of Bio-diesel and its Application in Mining Machinery working in Surface Mines"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: M/s Madras Cements Ltd.
- Principal Investigator(s): Professor Ch. S. N. Murthy
- Year: 2006-08
- Funding Amount: Rs. 1.46 lakhs
19. Name of the Project: "Evaluation, Design, and Cost Analysis of Illumination System in Surface Mine Projects"
- Status: Completed
- Funding Agency: Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India
- Principal Investigator(s): Professor Ch. S. N. Murthy
- Year: 2005-08
- Funding Amount: Rs. 6.65 lakhs
Consultancy Projects
|
Name of Project |
Year |
Funding Agency |
PI/Co-PI |
| Scientific study to assess the effect of quarry blast vibrations on the surrounding structures | 2026 | Sri. Shinto Abraham, Thrissur, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast Vibration Study in the Proposed Quarry of M/s. Pynadath Petra Park (P) Limited | 2026 | M/s. Pynadath Petra Park (P) Limited, Kottayam, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope stability Study of the proposed quarry of Sri. Shine Mathew | 2026 | M/s. Shine Mathew (Kuninji Granites), Idukki, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Effect of Krishna River on Proposed Mine Workings due to Blasting and Selection of Method of Transportation for Ramapuram Limestone Mine | 2026 | M/s. Andhra Cements Limited, Palnadu- Dist, Andhra Pradesh | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study to assess the intensity of ground vibrations due to blasting in Kachavaram Limestone Mine | 2026 | M/s. Shree Cement Limited, Palnadu- Dist, Andhra Pradesh | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Subbarayanahalli Manganese & Iron Ore Mine and Ramghad Manganese & Iron Ore Mine | 2026 | M/s. The Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Limited, Karnataka | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Applicability of Surface Miner & Blast Vibration Study of Proposed HPB-19 Block | 2026 | M/s. Shree Cement Limited – Rajasthan | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Applicability of Surface Miner & Blast Vibration Study of Proposed Sandi Limestone Block | 2026 | M/s. Shree Cement Limited- Chhattisgarh | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast Vibration Study in the Quarry of M/s. Puthalam Constructions Private Limited | 2026 | M/s. Puthalam Constructions Private Limited, Kannur, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study on Effect of Blasting on Stability of Cart Track | 2026 | M/s. Ultratech Cement Limited, Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Study of the impact on ground vibrations caused due to blasting in the stone quarries | 2026 | M/s. D.P. Infratech, U.K., Karnataka | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast Vibration Study in the quarry of Sri. R. Gowrishanker | 2026 | Sri. R. Gowrishanker, Salem, Tamil Nadu | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope stability Study of the proposed quarry of Sri. R. Mohandas | 2026 | Sri. R. Mohandas, Kannur, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Ground Vibration Study at Explosives Testing Station | 2026 | M/s. Keltech Energies Limited, Udupi-Dist, Karnataka | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Study on Effect of Quarry Blast Vibration on the Surroundings | 2026 | M A Azeez (Aliza Traders), DK-Dist, Karnataka | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Controlled Blasting Study in the Quarry of M/s. Star Metals | 2026 | M/s. Star Metals, Palakkad, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study to assess the intensity of ground vibrations due to blasting in Ramdev Iron Ore Mine | 2026 | M/s. MSPL Limited, Hospet | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope Stability Study of Lease 1 and Amalgamated Lease 1 of Sivalarpatti Limestone Mine | 2026 | M/s. The Ramco cements Limited, Tamil Nadu | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| A study on Suggesting Suitable Methodology for Removal of Boulders from Proposed Quarry Lease Area | 2026 | M/s. J R Associates, Ernakulam, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast vibration study in the proposed quarry of M/s Lakshmi Granites | 2026 | M/s. J R Associates, Ernakulam, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Parthipura Limestone Mine | 2026 | M/s. The India Cements Limited – Rajasthan | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast vibration study in the proposed quarry of Sri. Muhammed Ali | 2026 | Sri. Muhammed Ali, Malappuram, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Periodical Blast Vibration Monitoring as per EC (Environmental Clearance) Requirements | 2026 | M/s. Sree Kalyana Rama Company, SPSR Nellore Dist, Andhra Pradesh | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast vibration study in the proposed quarry of M/s. R V Associates, M/s. J R Associates | 2026 | M/s. R V Associates, M/s. J R Associates | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blast Vibration Study in the Quarry of M/s. Poabs Rock Products Private Limited | 2026 | M/s. Poabs Rock Products Private Limited, Kozhikode- Dist, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Blasting and vibration monitoring | 2026 | M/s Akkavila Sajeenan Aggregates | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Subsidence study | 2026 | South Eastern Coalfields Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Blast Vibration Monitoring Study | 2026 | Mohammad Shereef Quarry | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Preparation of Safety Management Plan | 2026 | M/s. Minerals and Metals Mumbai | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Illumination study in Mines | 2026 | Zuari Cement Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Development of a Safety Management Plan (SMP) | 2026 | JSW Steel Limited, Goa | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Parthipura Limestone Mine | 2026 | M/s. The India Cements Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Study of Nethraband Iron Mines (Blast vibration study and Pit & dump slope stability study) | 2026 | JSW Sambalpur Steel Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Dust survey in Mines | 2026 | Zuari Cement Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Blast Vibratory study & Pit & Dump Slope Stability | 2026 | Bhushan Power & Steel Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Development of a Comprehensive Safety Management Plan | 2026 | DBL Pottangi Bauxite Mines Private Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Scientific Study of Slope Stability | 2026 | DBL Pottangi Bauxite Mines Private Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Scientific study for controlled blasting | 2026 | Sushee Chandragupt Coal Mine Private Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Scientific study for controlled blasting | 2026 | Tokisud Mining Private Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Slope Stability Study of Quarry | 2026 | Sapana Ceramics Pvt Ltd | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Blast Vibration Monitoring Study | 2026 | Black Rock Crushers & Sand Making Industries Pvt. Ltd | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Blast Vibration Monitoring Study | 2026 | M/s Bhagwati Stone Industries | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Scientific Study of Blast Vibration Study for quarry at Mancode Village, Kollam District, Kerala | 2026 | M/S. Chithara Crusher Metal, Chithara | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Geotechnical Investigation and Scientific Slope Study for Gurhar Pahar Gold Deposit hosted in sheared Quartzitic Phyllite | 2026 | Kundan Gold Mines Private Limited | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Study on the Impact of Ground Vibrations Due to Blasting | 2026 | Shree Gurukrupa Enterprises | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Applicability of Surface Miner & Blast Vibration Study of Proposed Sandi Limestone Block | 2026 | Shree Cement Limited- Chhattisgarh | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Applicability of Surface Miner & Blast Vibration Study of Proposed HPB-19 Block | 2026 | Shree Cement Limited – Rajasthan | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Underwater Drilling & Controlled Blasting work at coastal berth of Jawharlal Nehru Port Authority, Mumbai | 2026 | Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
|
Scientific study to assess the intensity of ground vibrations due to blasting in the quarry of M/s. Mattathil Mines and Developers (P) Ltd. |
2025 |
M/s. Mattathil Mines and Developers Private Limited, Thrissur, Kerala. |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Narasimha Iron Ore Mine (NIOM) | 2025 |
M/s. MSPL Limited- Hospet, Karnataka. |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Ramdev Iron Ore Mine (RIOM) | 2025 |
M/s. MSPL Limited- Hospet, Karnataka. |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Rock slope stability study of Talawane Iron Ore Mine | 2025 | M/s. Minerals & Metals | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Scientific Research Study on Controlled Blasting at the Nawabpet | 2025 | Talamanchipatnam Limestone Deposit | Dr. Akhil Avchar |
| Slope Stability Study of Kachavaram Limestone Mine | 2024 |
Shree Cement Limited – Andhra Pradesh. |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope Stability Study of Sivalarpatti Limestone Mine | 2024 |
M/s. Ramco Cements Limited, Tamil Nadu |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope Stability Study of Harudi-Khari Limestone Mine | 2024 |
M/s. Ultratech Cement Limited, Kucch-Dist, Gujarat |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Dump Stability Study of Janikunta Iron ore Mine | 2024 |
M/s. Hothur Ispat Private Limited, Karnataka |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Protection of Road and other Structures from Blasting Operations of Limestone Mine of Dalmia Cements | 2024 |
M/s. DALMIA CEMENT (BHARAT) LIMITED – Karnataka |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Dharma Iron Ore Mine of M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Karnataka | 2024 |
M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Karnataka |
Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study for assessment of stability of slopes and dumps in Pachhwara North Coal Mining Project, WBPDCL, BGR Mining & Infra Limited, Jharkhand | 2024 | BGR Mining & Infra Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope & Dump Stability Study of Narayana Iron Ore & Manganese Mine, M/s. JSW Steel Limited, Ballari, Karnataka | 2024 | M/s. JSW Steel Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Pit Slope Stability Scientific Study for Block II, Sirigao-Mayem Mineral Block of Salgaocar Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. located in Bicholim Taluka of North Goa District | 2024 | Salgaocar Shipping Company Private Limited | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Slope stability study of the Mauli Iron Ore block of M/s Sociedade De Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd. for safe workings and optimum design situated at Redi (Kanyale) village, Vengurla Taluka, Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra State | 2024 | Sociedade De Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd. | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Scientific Study to conduct control blasting operations within 500m (danger zone) under Reg. No. 196 (3) of CMR-2017 at JK OC, YLD Area of SCCL | 2023 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study for Slope & Dump Stability Study of Karadikola Iron Ore Mine, M/s. MSPL Limited, Hospet, Karnataka | 2023 | M/s. MSPL Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study at Kodla Limestone Mine to Evaluate the Effect of Blasting on nearby Houses and Structures, M/s. Shree Cements Limited, Gulbarga Dist., Karnataka | 2023 | M/s. Shree Cements Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope stability study of the Block-V, Advalpale-Thivim Mineral Block M/s Fomento Resources Private Limited for safe workings and optimum design situated at Advalpale and Thivim Villages, Bicholim & Bardez Taluka, North Goa District, Goa | 2023 | Fomento Resources Pvt. Ltd. | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Study and suggest old tailing ponds design for safe and optimum disposal of tailings generated from Wet Beneficiation Plant of “Greater Ferromet, Division of Sociedade De Fomento Industrial Private Limited located at Santona Village, Sanguem Taluka, South Goa District, Goa | 2023 | Sociedade De Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd. | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Scientific Study for Slope & Dump Stability as per Reg. No 106(2) of CMR -2017 for Utkal-‘D’ Coal Mine | 2022 | M/s. NALCO - Odisha, M/s. Utkal Coal Mining India Private Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study for Controlled Blasting in Guruvanipalli Limestone Mine Limestone Mine to apply for permission for blasting up to 100m from 132KV Power Line | 2022 | M/s. Ultratech Cements Private Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Study for Controlled Blasting (large diameter) in Rough Stone Quarry | 2022 | SRC Projects Private Limited, Tamil Nadu | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Tunnel Blasting on Surrounding Structures | 2022 | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope Stability Study of the Zamblidadga Dongor Iron Ore & Manganese Ore Mine (M.L.No.3/Fe/Mn/79) of Naraina Sinai Quirtonim for Safe Workings and Optimum Design situated at Cavurem Village, Quepem Taluk | 2022 | Naraina Sinai Quirtonim | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Scientific Study for designing controlled blasting to protect ‘Goripeta vagu bund and KPUG underground mine workings and structures’ due to induced vibrations and air overpressure with blasting at PKOC (PKOC-II Section), SCCL | 2021 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study for OB Dumps (including Slopes and Highwalls) at Khairagura OCP of Bellampalli area, SCCL | 2021 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Design of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slopes including monitoring of highwall benches, OB dumps and slopes for ensuing stability for the life of the mine at RKPOCP SCCL | 2021 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations due to Blasting Operations in Quarry | 2021 | M/s. Vismay Rock Private Limited, Kollam-Dist, Kerala | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study for Controlled Blasting in Tummalpenta Limestone Mine to apply for permission for blasting up to 100/50m from 132KV Power Line | 2021 | M/s. Ultratech Cements Private Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Design of method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slopes including monitoring of highwall benches, OB dumps and slopes of Naini coal mine | 2021 | SCCL, Odisha | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific Study Slope stability analysis Controlled Blasting in Kallur Limestone Mine (Block-A) to protect the structures of surrounding village, M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited | 2021 | Chettinad Cement Corporation Limited | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Third-party inspection and certification of underground mine development works at Uti Gold Mine | 2021 | Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd. | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Scientific study for stability analysis of benches of Basant Nagar Limestone Mine, Telangana State | 2021 | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy | |
| Slope Stability Studies for Safe Workings and Optimum Design of M/s Muhammedali P Quarry Located at Morayur Village, Kondotty Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala | 2021 | Muhammedali P Quarry | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Scientific Study on ground vibrations while working the proposed Venkatapur OC Project, Bhupalpalli Area, SCCL near Ramappa Temple for obtaining NOC from Archaeological Survey of India and DGMS permission | 2020 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study for Design the method of Working, Ultimate pit Slope, Dump Slopes Including Monitoring of Final Highwall benches, OB Dumps Slopes of RGOC-V OCP, Ramagundam area | 2020 | SCCL | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study for stability analysis of benches of RIOM of M/S. VESCO Limited, Sandur, Karnataka | 2020 | M/S. VESCO Limited, Sandur, Karnataka | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Slope stability studies for the optimization of bench parameters and recommendation for the final pit slope stability of John iron ore mine, Chitradurga, Karnataka | 2020 | Vedanta Company | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
| Monitoring of blasting operations of railway tunnel at Kulshekara, Mangalore, Southern Railway, Mangalore | 2019 | Southern Railway, Govt. of India | Prof. K Ram Chandar |
| Scientific study on stability of south side (in-corp) highwall benches at MOCP, RG-1 area, SCCL, Peddapalli District, Telangana State | 2019 | SCCL | Dr. Sandi Kumar Reddy |
