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Assist. Prof. Sunita Mishra | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sunita Mishra, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpu,  India

Dr. Sunita Mishra is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mining Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. Her research expertise lies in micromechanical modeling, size and scale effects in brittle materials such as rock, concrete, and ceramics, as well as experimental techniques under dynamic loading. She specializes in rock dynamics, fracture propagation, artificial intelligence applications in rock dynamics, blast and ballistic loading, machine vibration, and rock-tool interaction. Dr. Mishra has substantial teaching experience and has developed and introduced new courses in rock and mining engineering.

PROFILE

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Educational Detail

Ph.D. in Mining Engineering (2014-2019)

Institution: IIT Delhi, India

CGPA: 8.5/10.0

Thesis: High strain rate response of rock and its application in tunnel blast analysis.

M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (2012-2014)

Institution: IIT-ISM Dhanbad, India

CGPA: 8.89/10.0 (Gold Medalist)

Thesis: Ventilation system design for metro railways.

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (2008-2012)

Institution: Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha

CGPA: 8.58/10.0 (Gold Medalist)

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, IIT Kharagpur (2020–Present)

Postdoctoral Fellow, NTNU, Norway (2019–2020)

IUSSTF Intern Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, USA (2018–2019)

Visiting Ph.D. Student, NTNU, Norway (2018)

Teaching Experience

Rock Dynamics

Mining Machinery & Automation

Engineering Drawing & Graphics

Safety Engineering & Analytics

Awards and Achievements

IEI Young Engineers Award (2021-2022)

Best Paper Award: ARM9, 9th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (2016)

Gold Medalist, IIT-ISM Dhanbad (2014)

Multiple international travel grants (e.g., SERB, DST, CSIR)

Memberships

International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

International Society of Impact Engineering

Research Projects

Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Rock Under Dynamic Loading Conditions

Funding: Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)

Amount: INR 47.6 lakhs

Duration: 2023–2026

Laboratory Development

A split Hopkinson pressure bar system.

A CNC Rock Cutting facility.

Editorial Roles & Reviewer

Guest Editor: MGMI Transactions.

Reviewer for top journals, including International Journal of Impact Engineering and Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.

Top Notable Publications

Gravity Blind Backfilling of Abandoned Underground Mine Voids Using Suitable Mix Proportion of Fill Materials and Method of Filling
Authors: Roy, R., Chakraborty, S., Bisai, R., Pal, S.K., Mishra, S.
Year: 2023
Published in: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
Volume: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 1801–1819
Citations: 2

Effect of Loading Characteristics and Specimen Size in Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test on High-Rate Behavior of Phyllite
Authors: Mishra, S., Khetwal, A., Chakraborty, T., Basu, D.
Year: 2022
Published in: Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Article: 212
Citations: 13

Physical and Mechanical Characterisation of Metadolerite
Authors: Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T.
Year: 2022
Published in: Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
Volume: 40, Issue: 6, Pages: 3039–3050
Citations: 2

Physio-Mechanical Characterization of Limestone and Dolomite for Its Application in Blast Analysis of Tunnels
Authors: Mishra, S., Yadav, H., Chakraborty, T., Kapuria, S.
Year: 2022
Published in: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume: 148, Issue: 5, Article: e0002100
Citations: 6

Dynamic Response of Two Extrusive Igneous Rocks Using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Test
Authors: Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T., Seshagiri Rao, K.
Year: 2021
Published in: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume: 33, Issue: 6, Article: 04021133
Citations: 6

Determination of High-Strain-Rate Stress-Strain Response of Granite for Blast Analysis of Tunnels
Authors: Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T.
Year: 2019
Published in: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume: 145, Issue: 8, Article: 04019057
Citations: 27

Physio-Mechanical Characterization of Rocks
Authors: Mishra, S., Khetwal, A., Chakraborty, T.
Year: 2019
Published in: Journal of Testing and Evaluation
Volume: 49, Issue: 3
Citations: 9

Characterization of Sandstone for Application in Blast Analysis of Tunnel
Authors: Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T., Basu, D., Lam, N.
Year: 2019
Published in: Geotechnical Testing Journal
Volume: 43, Issue: 2
Citations: 22

Vulnerability Analysis of Tunnel Linings under Blast Loading
Authors: Chaudhary, R.K., Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T., Matsagar, V.
Year: 2019
Published in: International Journal of Protective Structures
Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 73–94
Citations: 38

Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Himalayan Dolomite
Authors: Mishra, S., Chakraborty, T.
Year: 2019
Published in: Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (Conference Paper)
Pages: 214–224
Citations: 0

 Conclusion

Dr. Sunita Mishra demonstrates exceptional research capability, leadership, and contributions to advancing knowledge in her field. Her interdisciplinary approach, combining micromechanical modeling with AI and dynamic loading techniques, aligns well with modern research priorities. Her awards and active involvement in the research community further bolster her candidacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunita Mishra | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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