| Introduction: |
• Have more than 28 years experience in R & D, industry and teaching in the field of Mineral Processing.
• Developed innovative processes for beneficiation and exploitation of low grade ores and minerals.
• Coordinating the efforts of professional society Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers and promoting the growth of mineral engineering as Honarary Secretary of the Institute.
• Visited South Korea, Japan, Italy, USA, Nepal, Australia, China and Turkey in connection with collaborative projects, for training and attending conferences.
• Visited Japan under International Fellowship of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), 1999
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| Research Area: |
Mineral Process Engineering |
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| Major Projects Undertaken: |
Undertaken 72 projects in the field of mineral processing covering ferrous, non-ferrous ores, industrial minerals, coals and wastes. |
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| Specialization: |
Froth flotation, Fine particles processing, Development of process flow-sheet, Treatment of industrial wastes |
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| Patents/ Copyrights: |
Filed patent on “ An improved process for beneficiation of coking coal fines, 2008.
Copyright on “‘HYDROSIM’ – A software for predicting performance of hydrocyclone (CR-41, 2006)
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| Publications: |
No. of publications in refereed journals and conference proceedings : 112
No. of books/proceedings published : 10
No. of invited lectures delivered : 45
Papers presented in Seminar/ Conferences : 55
No. of Technical Reports : 72
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| Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Organized: |
Organised a number of National and International Seminars and Training Courses in the field of Mineral Processing |
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| Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended: |
Attended a number of National and International Seminars and Workshops, to cite a few :
International Mineral Processing Symposium, Turkey, 1992
International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology (MPT), 1999-2011.
International Mineral Processing Congress, Bejing, China, 2008
International Mineral Processing Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 2010
International Mineral Processing Congress, New Delhi, 2012.
International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology, Bhubaneswar, 2013.
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| Books Published: |
No. of books/ seminar proceedings edited / published in the area of mineral processing : 10
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| Awards: |
Selected Recognitions/ Awards :
Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India)
Fellow, Indian Institute of Ceramics
Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers (India)
National Merit Scholarship, 1981-83
University Gold Medal, BU, 1984
KANO Award, Japan International Cooperation Agency, 1999
Best paper awards of Indian Institute of Metals, Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers and National & International Conferences, 1997-2012
Dr. B.R. Nijhawan Award, 1995
Certificate of Merit, LDP, CSIR, 2008
Engineering Achievement Award, Institution of Engineers (India), 2012
IIME Mineral Beneficiation Award, 2013
Outstanding Contribution Award, IIFS, 2013 |
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| Memberships: |
Executive Council Member, Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers
Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India)
Fellow, Indian Institute of Ceramics
Life Member, Indian Institute of Metals
Life Member, Indian Ceramic Society
Life Member, Indian Society for Surface Science & Technology
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| Others: |
Editor, Minerals Engineering - Quarterly Abstract Services, IIME. |
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