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Faculty Excellence Award 2025
Young Engineers Award
Gold Medal in M.Tech.
ICEM2018 Conf Attendance Award
IUSSTF WISTEMM Fellowship
Erasmus+ ICM KA 107

Edited Volume

BOOK OF ABSTRACT by Mandal B. B., Samanta B. , Patra A. K., Mishra S. International Conference on Geo-Resources Engineering, Energy and Nature, GREEN 2025 1-64 (2026)

Journal

Quasi-static and dynamic fracture mechanism and fragmentation analysis of Al2O3-B4C-ZrO2 composite by Murugesan A., Biswas K., Samal R.K., Mishra S. Materials Science and Engineering: A 952 - (2026)
A study on the effect of crack orientations, crack types and SHPB characteristics on the failure behaviour of pre-cracked sandstone rock specimens by Samal R.K., Mishra S. International Journal of Protective Structures 16 291-316 (2025)
Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Rocks under Triaxial Loading Conditions by Samal R.K., Mohapatra A., Mishra S. Geotechnical Testing Journal - (2025)
A study on the effect of crack orientations, crack types and SHPB characteristics on the failure behaviour of pre-cracked sandstone rock specimens. by Samal R. K., Mishra S. International Journal of Protective Structures 1-26 (2024)
Gravity Blind Backfilling of Abandoned Underground Mine Voids Using Suitable Mix Proportion of Fill Materials and Method of Filling by Roy R., Chakraborty S., Bisai R., Pal S.K., Mishra S. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering - (2023)
Physical and Mechanical Characterisation of Metadolerite by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering - (2022)
Physio-Mechanical Characterization of Limestone and Dolomite for Its Application in Blast Analysis of Tunnels by Mishra S., Yadav H., Chakraborty T., Kapuria S. Journal of Engineering Mechanics 148 - (2022)
Effect of loading characteristics and specimen size in split Hopkinson pressure bar test on high-rate behavior of phyllite by Mishra S., Khetwal A., Chakraborty T., Basu D. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 22 - (2022)
Dynamic Response of Two Extrusive Igneous Rocks Using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test by Mishra S., Chakraborty T., Seshagiri Rao K. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 33 - (2021)
Characterization of Sandstone for Application in Blast Analysis of Tunnel. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Basu D. , Lam N. Geotechnical Testing Journal 43 351-382 (2020)
Physio-Mechanical Characterisation of Rocks. by Mishra S., Khetwal A. , Chakraborty T. Journal of Testing and Evaluation 49 - (2019)
Determination of High Strain Rate Stress-Strain Response of Granite for Blast Analysis of Tunnels. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. Journal of Engineering Mechanics 145 1-23 (2019)
Dynamic Characterisation of Gneiss. by Mishra S., Khetwal A. , Chakraborty T. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 52 61-81 (2019)
Characterization of Deccan Trap Rocks Through Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Loukus J. , Bekkala B. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 30 1-9 (2018)
Vulnerability Analysis of Tunnel Linings Under Blast Loading. by Chaudhary R., Mishra S. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. International Journal of Protective Structures. - (2018)
High Strain Rate Response of Rocks under Dynamic Loading Using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. by Mishra S., Meena H. , Parashar V. , Khetwal A. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Chandel P. , Singh M. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering 36 531-549 (2018)
Characterization of three Himalayan rocks using a split Hopkinson pressure bar. by Chakraborty T., Mishra S. , Loukus J. , Halonen B. , Bekkala B. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 85 112-118 (2016)

Conferences

Stability Analysis of Different Tunnel Shapes and Sizes Under Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions by Mohapatra A., Mishra S. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 785 LNCE 333-341 (2026)
DESIGN AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF AERATOR COMPONENT SUBJECTED TO HEAVING MOTION USING COUPLED EULERIAN-LAGRANGIAN METHOD by Charan D., Mishra S., Dash S.M. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE) 5 - (2025)
Investigation of Frequency Effects on the Self-propelled Heaving Airfoils by Mukhopadhyay A., Charan D., Dash S.M., Mishra S. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering 547-561 (2025)
New Rock Mass Classification based on Fracture Propagation in Rock under Dynamic Loading Conditions. by Samal R. K., Mishra S. 1st International Rock Mass Classification Conference (RMCC), Oslo, Norway 1-30 (2024)
Geothermal Gradient of Underground Structure Subjected to Blast Loads. by Kumari A., Mohapatra A. , Mishra S. , Chen W. , Arora K. 18th Conference of the Associated Research Centers for the Urban Underground Space (ACUUS 2023 Singapore) 1-20 (2023)
Effect of Dynamic Compressive Loading Condition on Pre-Defined Crack Propagation by Des De Mona G. T., Kumari A. , Samal R. K., Mishra S. 6th International Conference on Protective Structures 1-12 (2023)
Effect of Specimen Size and Loading Rate on Dynamic Properties of Sandstone Rock. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Basu D. 6th International Conference on Protective Structures 1-12 (2023)
Investigation of Frequency Effects on the Self-Propelled Heaving Airfoils by Mukhopadhyay A., Charan D. , Dash S. M., Mishra S. Proceedings of the 10th International and 50th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP) 1-6 (2023)
Characterisation of the New Open Surface Recirculating Water Tunnel Facility at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. by Ramana P. G., Ranjan R. , Charan D. , Mishra S. , Dash S. M. The 9th International and 49th National conference of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP-2022) 1-6 (2022)
High Strain Rate Characterization of Himalayan Limestone using SHPB. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Basu D. 3rd International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications - (2018)
Strain Rate Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Granite. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference 2018, ASCE - (2018)
Mechanical Characterization of Compact Basalt by using SHPB device. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. ICEM 2018 - 18th European International Conference on Experimental Mechanics - (2018)
Mechanical Characterization of Himalayan Dolomite. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. 5th GeoChina International Conference, Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability - (2018)
Mechanical Characterization of Rock and its Application in Blast Analysis of Tunnels. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. Frontiers and New Horizons in Geotechnical Engineering - (2018)
High Strain Rate Characterization of Himalayan Dolomite. by Mishra S., Meena H. , Chakraborty T. , Chandel P. , Singh M. 11th International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, IMPLAST 2016 822-829 (2017)
Dynamic Characterization of Himalayan Quartzite using SHPB. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. Eurock 2017, the ISRM European Rock Mechanics Symposium - (2017)
High Strain Rate Characterization of Himalayan Limestone. by Meena H., Mishra S. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Chandel P. , Mangla V. , Singh M. ARMS9 - 9th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium "Harmonizing Rock Mechanics with Sustainable Economic Development - (2016)
High Strain Rate Response of Himalayan Quartzitic Gneiss by using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. by Khetwal A., Mishra S. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Chandel P. , Singh M. 2nd International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications (RocDyn-2) - (2016)
Dynamic Characterization of Rocks Subjected to Intermediate and High Strain Rates. by Meena H., Mishra S. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Chandel P. , Mangla V. , Singh M. ISRM International Symposium, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future - (2016)
High Strain Rate Response of Sedimentary Rocks under Dynamic Loading using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. by Mishra S., Parashar V. , Chakraborty T. , Matsagar V. , Chandel P. , Mangla V. , Singh M. Proceedings of PROTECT2015 Fifth International Workshop on Performance, Protection & Strengthening of Structures under Extreme Loading 88-96 (2015)

Book Chapter/Section

Investigation of Frequency Effects on the Self-propelled Heaving Airfoils. by Mukhopadhyay A., Charan D. , Dash S. M., Mishra S. Proceedings of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP) 2023, Vol. 2. FMFP 2023 547-561 (2025)

Symposium

Dynamic Characterization of Synthetic Sandstone Rock under the Influence of Self-Induced Crack. by Samal R. K., Mishra S. Eurock 2024 - New Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering - an ISRM Regional Symposium 1-6 (2024)
Stability Analysis of Different Tunnel Shapes and Sizes under Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions by C., Mohapatra A. , Mishra S. 13th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS13) 1-6 (2024)
Calibration of Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar and Strain Gauges Used for Dynamic Characterization of Rocks by Kumar C., Samal R. K., Mishra S. 13th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS13) 1-6 (2024)
Numerical Study on the Effect of Shockwaves used for Percussive Drilling. by Ray K., Mishra S. ARMS12 - 12th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium - an ISRM Regional Symposium 1-6 (2022)
High Strain Rate Response of Soils - A Review. by Mishra S., Chakraborty T. , Basu D. Japanese Geotechnical Special Publication 80-85 (2016)

Report

A study on the dynamic tensile response of rocks and its application in blast analysis of subsurface structures. by Samal R. K., Mishra S. 1-200 (2023)

Congress

Thermo-mechanical Properties of Indian Sandstone under Dynamic Compressive Loading Condition. by Kumari A., Mohapatra A. , Mishra S. 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 1-6 (2023)
Thermo-mechanical Properties of Indian Sandstone under Dynamic Compressive Loading Condition. by Kumari A., Mohapatra A. , Mishra S. 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 1-6 (2023)
Behaviour of a Pre-defined Crack Propagating under Dynamic Tensile Loading Condition. by Des De Mona G. T., Samal R. K., Mishra S. 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 1-6 (2023)

Seminars

Determination of Barrier Pillars Stability of an Abandoned Underground Mine to an Open Cast Mine: A Numerical Case Study. by Ranjan M., Mishra S. , Pal S. K., Venkateswarlu G. , Sridhar K. , Kanakaiah M. , Subhani S. 32nd National Convention of Mining Engineers 1-6 (2022)

Principal Investigator

Understanding the RockBurst Phenomenon and its Impact on Mining Activities, Sites and Infrastructure
Determination of in-situ coal specific gravity for different seams under mines of Satgram Area
Scientific study for stability of the barrier pillars between GDK No. 5 & GDK No. 11 Incline, GDK No. 5 & RG OCP III and GDK No. 5 and GDK No. 2&2A in respect of the proposed GDK Coal Mine (No 2&2A and 5) of RG-1 Area, SCCL
Scientific study for prediction of subsidence and estimation of surface strain values by 3D numerical modelling for Goleti 1 & 1A incline mine of BPA area, SCCL
Scientific Study on Subsidence Management over CM Panel - 2 of R V seam, Jhanjra Project Colliery, Jhanjra Area.
A Study on the Dynamic Tensile Response of Rocks and its Application in Blast Analysis of Subsurface Structures
Scientific Study for Determination of RMR, Sodepur Area
International Travel Grant from ITS, SERB to attend 15th International ISRM Congress and 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium, Austria (09 October, 2023 To 14 October, 2023) held in Salzburg, Austria.
Scientific study on pit slope stability analysis of intermediate and final benches and OB dump slope stability analysis at RGOC1 RG3 area
Development of Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Device to Assess the Fracture Propagation in Rock Specimens
Scientific study for prediction of subsidence and estimation of surface strain values by 3D numerical modelling for RK-6, RK, NT, RK-7, RK-8 and SRP OC II projects of Srirampur Area, SCCL
Determination of RMR at 15LW Development District in Sripur Seam R VI of Dhemomain Pit Colliery under Sodepur Area MS Eastern Coalfields Limited
Scientific study on the method of working, ultimate pit slope, dump slope and monitoring of slope stability as per Regulation 106 (2) of CMR 2017.
Scientific study for the protective works related to Parbelia colliery, Sodepur Area, ECL as per Regulation 122 of CMR 2017 at Parbelia Colliery under Sodepur Area, ECL
Determination of In-Situ Coal Density/Specific Gravity for different seams under mines of Satgram-Sripur Area
Ultimate pit Slope, Dump Slope and monitoring of slope stability in accordance with Reg. 106 (2) with DGMS (Tech.) Cir. No. 03 of 2020, Dhanbad, dated 16.01.2020 and Circular No.2 of 2020 Dhanbad dated 09.01.2020* at Bonjemihary OCP.
Slope Stability Study for Banhardih Coal Mining Project.
Proof Check of Construction of Lateral Road along Indo-Pak Border in Gurdaspur Sector under Punjab Frontier: Package-I (Gabion Wall)
Proof Check of Construction of Lateral Road along Indo-Pak Border in Gurdaspur Sector under Punjab Frontier (Fence Post and Foundation Block)

Co-Principal Investigator

Determination of Parting in between Old Workings of Borachak (R-VIII) Seam and 3rd Top X - Cut, 9L of 14 Dip and 111 of 19Dip of Same Seam
Development of an Unconventional Flapping-based Sediment-aeration System for the Brackish Water Aquaculture
Development of an Unconventional Flapping-based Sedimentaeration System for the Brackish Water Aquaculture
Feasibility Study for Extracting Processed OB/sand from Overburden of Eastern Coalfiled Limited
Physico Mechanical Testing of Borehole Cores
Physico-Mechanical Testing of Rock Cores
ROPS and FOPS testing of Twin Bolter Canopy as per ISO standard at 2M TQM Center project
Scientific Study of use of bottom Ash (of Thermal Plant) for underground stowing purposes in place of sand
Stabilization with all Preparatory Work on Drilling, Supervision, Stabilization, Monitoring the Effectiveness of the Filing Technique and Certification for Long Term Stability with Submission of Report for an Unstable Stretch of Ratibati Colliery DB Road approx.. 550m in Length under Satgram Area of ECL for Implementation of Raniganj Master Plan