Falguni Sarkar

Assistant Professor Grade-II & Asst. Warden (Satish Dhawan Hall of Residence)

Mining Engineering

 sarkarf[at]nitrkl.ac.in

 Biosketch

15

Publications       

0

Sponsored Projects

10

Consultancy Projects

8

Doctoral Students

3

Continuing Education

4

PG Dissertation

 Personal Information

Dr. Falguni Sarkar

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Mining Engineering

Joined in Jun 2020

 Room Number: MN-108

 Department of Mining Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

 Education Qualification

  1. Ph.D.
    Mine Safety Engineering
    Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad
  2. B.E
    First class Manager’s certificate of competency
    from Board of Mining & Exams, DGMS (Director General of Mine Safety, India)
  3. B.E
    Mining Engineering
    Bengal engineering and Science University, Shibpur (presently IIEST, Shibpur) WB

 Experience

Teaching Experience
  • Underground metal mining, Blasting Technology,  NIT, Rourkela,  24 Jun 2020 - 11 Dec 2020
Industrial Experience
  • Head of Internal Safety Organization- Hard Rock Mines,  Uranium Corporation of India Ltd.,  09 Jan 2017 - 09 Jun 2020

 Expertise Information

Research Group
Mine Environment, Geomechanics
Areas of Interest
Underground Hard Rock Mining - Underground hard rock Mine design, planning ,support design, ventilation, blasting etc. , Mine safety & occupational health - Illumination, noise, dust, whole body vibration, ergonomics studies , Blasting Technology - Blast Vibration, Controlled Blasting , IOT(Application in Mining Industry) - Early warning system, IOT based mine Environment Management

 Projects

Rock Mechanics Study of Narwapahar Mine of UCIL

 UCIL

 Principal consultant

 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2024

 Running

Consultancy

Scientific Study on the Impact from Blast Induced Vibration and Fly Rock

 Minerals & minerals Limited

 Principal Consultants

 01 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023

 Running

Consultancy

Blast Vibration Analysis

 HINDALCO

 Principal Consultant

 01 Sep 2022 - 30 Jun 2023

 Running

Consultancy

Scientific investigation to know the extent of fire and its control measures at Bhadua amhua Pathri Area ,CCL,Girihih,

 Central coal fields ltd.

 Co-consultant

 01 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023

 Running

Consultancy

Scientific study of trial blasts using site mixed emulsion(SME) explosives in Panchpatmali Bauxite Mine, NALCO, Damanjodi

 NALCO

 Principal Consultant

 11 Jul 2022 - 10 Jan 2023

 Running

Consultancy

Scientific study of type of drilling and blasting methods and other associated work for Sirka opencast project

 Central Coalfields Limited

 Co-Consultant

 06 Nov 2021 - 05 Nov 2022

 Running

Consultancy

DPM survey and monitoring

 SMS LTD.

 Principal Consultant

 01 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022

 Running

Consultancy

Scientific study on controlled blasting

 RKD construction Pvt. Ltd, Ranchi, Jharkhand

 Principal consultant

 25 May 2022 - 10 Jul 2022

 Completed

Consultancy

Safety Management System to be designed and implemented at JSW Steel’s Iron ore mines in Odisha

 JSW sTEEL LTD

 Principal Consultant

 12 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2022

 Running

Consultancy

Subsidence study(prediction model) for the proposed Takli Jena Bellora OCP and U/ G coal mine

 Mine Magma Private Ltd.

 Principal Consultant

 24 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021

 Completed

Consultancy

 Continuing Education

Online Course on “Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System”

 Mining Engineering

 Coordinator

 13 Sep 2021 - 24 Nov 2021

Short-term Course

Challenges in Safety and Environmental Management in Mines (CSEMM – 2022)

 Mining Engineering

 Coordinator

 17 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022

Conference

5-day workshop on Basics of Geovia SURPAC (Department of Mining Engineering, NIT Rourkela)

 Mining Engineering

 Coordinator

 09 Aug 2021 - 13 Aug 2021

Workshop

 Publications

Google Scholar h-index

Google Scholar i10-index

Scopus h-index

Total Publications: 15
V., S. Ghatikanti, and F. Sarkar, "Development of low-cost intelligent alert system for underground coal mines using GSM", Microelectronics, Circuits and Systems, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 976,, ch.development of low-cost intelligent alert system for underground coal mines using gsm, vol.lecture notes in electrical engineering 976, no.volume 976, pp.313-323, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, June 2023, 10.1007/978-981-99-0412-9_27 Inbook
K. Ray, T. Gupta, and F. Sarkar, "Sensitivity analysis and prediction of diesel particulate matter emissions in Indian underground metalliferous mines using regression and machine learning algorithms", Measurement, vol.213, Elsevier 2023, 10.1016/j.measurement.2023.112742 Article
F. Sarkar, S. K. Bisoyi, P. Behera, and D. Roy, "Introduction of Safe Noise Zone (SNZ) Concept to Minimize the Adverse Effects of Noise during Jumbo Drilling Operation in Indian Underground Metalliferous Mines", J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, Springer, November 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00394-2 Article
F. Sarkar and S. Kumari, "Application of the Standardized Injury Rate (SIR) Concept to Determine the Accident/Injury Proneness of Underground Hard Rock Mine Workers", J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, Springer, October 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00379-1 Article
F. Sarkar, "Whole-body Vibration Exposure of Opencast HEMM Operators –Development of a Conceptual Structural Equation Model", in Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production, IEECP’22 Chair, Oxford, United Kingdom, IEECP’22, July 21-22, 2022, Oxford, United Kingdom © 2022 IEECP – SCI-INDEX DAl : https://sci-index.com/DAl/2022.99101/IEECP/20220218, July 2022, DAl : https://sci-index.com/DAl/2022.99101/IEECP/20220218 Inproceedings

Show All Publications(+)

D. R. Grahacharya, F. Sarkar, and H. Naik, "Whole-body vibration exposure of opencast HEMM operators –development of a conceptual structural equation model", in Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production, pp.1-5, IEECP, Oxford, United Kingdom, July 2022, 10.5281/zenodo.6326192 Inproceedings
F. Sarkar, "Challenges Faced During the Implementation of Safety Management Plan (SMP) in Indian Underground Hard Rock Mines: A Field-Based Approach", Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, vol.published online, Springer, January 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-021-00307-9 Article
F. Sarkar and I. Sarkar, "Development of Proactive Mine Electrical Safety Management System (MESMS) for Indian Underground Hard Rock Mines: A risk assessment based approach", in Proceedings of the 1st Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Bangalore, India, August 16-18, 2021, © IEOM Society International, IEOM Society International 21415 Civic Center, Suite # 217 Southfield, Michigan, 48076, USA Phone: 1-248-450-5660 www.ieomsociety.org https://ieomsociety.org/india2021/proceedings/, January 2022 Inproceedings
F. Sarkar, "Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Different Mine Unit Operations on Mine Workers and the Workplaces: A Field-Based Investigation", J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, Springer 2022, 10.1007/s40033-022-00432-z Article
F. Sarkar, P., and A. Mangal, "Development of a Hybrid Type Mine Hazard Alert System (MHAS) for Inhibiting the Disastrous Incidences Due to Fire Hazards, Water Inrush and Strata Failure in Underground Mines: An Experimental Trial", Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, Springer Nature, February 2021, 10.1007/s40033-021-00260-7 Article
A. Mangal and F. Sarkar, "Underground Coal Pillar Extraction Under Shale Roof and Caved Goaf of Upper Lying Seam in Raniganj Coalfields", Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, Springer Nature, February 2021, 10.1007/s40033-021-00254-5 Article
F. Sarkar and S. Nayak, "Development of Underground transportation Hazard management System (UTHMS) for Indian underground hard rock mines", in Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Energy Engineering & Cleaner Production, IEECP’21, July 29-30, 2021, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, CA – USA © 2021 IEECP – SCI-INDEX 2021, 10.6084/m9.figshare.14905209 Inproceedings
A. Mangal, F. Sarkar, and P. S. Paul, "A step toward achieving a zero accident potential in Indian mining industry", JOURNAL OF MINES, METALS & FUELS, vol.65, no.08, pp.432-437, Books & Journals Pvt. Ltd. and International Information & Engineering Technology Association (IIETA, August 2017 Article
F. Sarkar, D., and A. Mangal, "Determinants of Risk Indices in Hard Rock Mine Using Loglinear Model", Industrial Safety Management, pp 81- 101, ch. 7, pp.81-101, Springer, Singapore, managing the asian century, Sarkar F., Paul P.S., Mangal A. (2018) Determinants of Risk Indices in Hard Rock Mine Using Loglinear Model. In: Maiti J., Ray P. (eds) Industrial Safety Management. Managing the Asian Century. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6328-2_7 2017, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6328-2_7 Inbook
F. Sarkar, P., and K., "An Investigation of Mine Accident/Incident Data and implementation of safety management system to minimize the risk in a Trackless Underground Hard Rock Mine", Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, vol.64, no.04, pp.80-85, BOOKS & JOURNALS PRIVATE LTD, April 2016 Article

 Courses Taught

  • MN3025 : Blasting Technology {Theory}
  • MN3101 : Underground Metal Mining {Theory}
  • MN3202 : Mine Legislation and Safety {Theory}
  • MN3272 : Hazard and Rescue Laboratory {Practical}

 Research Scholars

Ph.D. Students [3]
Mine production and safety engineering

 Arvind Kumar Chauhan

Enrolled: Aug 2021

 Continuing

 Supervisor

MINE SAFETY RESEARCH WITH REFERENCE TO UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINES

 Bhawesh Prasad Tiruwa

Enrolled: Aug 2021

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Water treatment

 Manisha Das

Enrolled: Aug 2021

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Executive Ph.D. Students [5]
Production and Safety management

 Sudip Das

 Continuing

 Co-Supervisor

Establishment of efficient health hazard management system for jumbo-drill operation in underground hard rock mines

 Debashis Roy

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Mine Planning

 Krishnendu Mondal

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Blast free Mining, plasma blasting

 Ajaya Choudhury

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Mine Safety , Health, human body vibration, ergonomics

 Bikash Chandra Parida

 Continuing

 Supervisor

 Dissertations

PG Dissertation
  • Bhawesh Prasad Tiruwa (219MN1587), "An investigation on braking Systems of passenger vehicles being used in Indian underground hard rock mines: System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) Analysis Based Approach" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Abhisek Raj Panda (220MN1497), "Establishment of Risk Management Plan for the Safe Operation of LHD by Integrating FRAM and FMEA Based Approaches" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Kadam Mishra (220MN1090), "DESIGN OF POST PILLARS FOR CUT AND FILL STOPES USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD: A CASE STUDY BASED APPROACH" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Abhishek Kumar (221MN1552), "Development of Blasting Analysis Model Using Vibration Monitoring from Bauxite Surface Mines" - M.Tech.    Co-supervisor     2022-23 Spring
UG Dissertation
  • Jayanta Kumar Jena (117MN0650), "WASTE ROCK MANAGEMENT IN INDIAN UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK METAL MINES." - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Malay Kumar Sethy (117MN0673), "AN INVESTIGATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF VARIOUS PROCESS-GENERATED ASPECTS IN AN UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINE: DEVELOPMENT OF APPOSITE OPERATIONAL CONTROL PLANS" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Pritismita Behera (118MN0556), "Introduction of Safe Noise Zone (SNZ) Concept to Minimize the Adverse Effects of Noise Generated During Jumbo Drilling Operation in Indian Underground Hard Rock Mines" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Sakshi Kumari (118MN0564), "DETERMINATION OF INJURY PRONENESS IN UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINE WORKERS CONSIDERING STANDARDIZED INJURY RATE AS THE KEY INDICATOR" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Chandan Jyoti Biswal (119MN0410), "Development of Sensor based Early Warning System using Arduino and Python Programming: An Experimentation for Underground Hard Rock Mines" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Deepak Kumar Bisoi (119MN1015), "Estimation of tensile strength of rock using penetration rate, whole body vibration and machine vibration generated during jumbo drill operation in underground hard rock mines" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Satya Prakash (717MN1024), "Development of Appropriate Mine Layout for exploitation of Narrow Vein Deposits using Mechanized Short Length Raise Room System as Production Tool" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2021 Summer
  • Satya Prakash (717MN1024), "Design and Implementation of Mechanized Short Length Raise Room with Barrier Pillar System for Exploitation of Narrow Vein Metalliferous Deposits" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Arrabelly Thanish Rao (718MN1023), "DETERMINATION OF FUNCTIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA(FEC) FOR TYRE MOUNTED HEAVY EARTH MOVING MACHINES IN UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINE: A DPM EMISSION BASED APPROACH" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring

 Awards and Honours

Awards and Honours
  • ."Dr Rajendra Prasad Memorial Prize" for paper titled ' Underground Coal Pillar Extraction Under Shale Roof and Caved Goaf of Upper Lying Seam in Raniganj Coalfields ' (published in the Series D/Issue 1 Journal of IEI, Volume 102), By The Institute of Engineers(India),    2022
  • Best paper award for the paper titled "Development of an alert system for application against incidence of fire hazards, water inrush and strata failure in underground hard rock mine: An experimental trial” presented in 9th International Conference on "Computing, Communication and Sensor Network" organized by Applied Computer Technology, Kolkata, India in Association with international Association of Science, Technology and Management(CCSN 2020, Online Mode,17-18th October,2020).,    2020