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Assiut University Mining Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering Assiut, 71516 Egypt Assiut – Egypt Fax: 002-088-332553 Curriculum Vitae D. Mostafa Tantawy Mohamed

1. Personal: Date and Place of Birth: 7/2/1962, Sidfa-Assiut-Egypt Occupation: Professor 2. Academic Education:

 B. Sc. “Mining Engineering” Faculty of Eng., Assuit Univ. , May 1985. Rank Class “ The Second” with a degree of very Good.  M. Sc. “Mining Engineering” Faculty of Eng., Assuit Univ., Oct. 1992. - Title of thesis: “The relationship between Some Blasting parameters And Rock properties”  Ph. D. “Mining Engineering” Faculty of Eng., Assuit Univ. , Sept. 2000. -Title of thesis: “The Rock breakage and ground vibration in relation to surface mine blasts”

3. Academic Experience: Demonstrator from 1986 till 1992 Assistant lecturer from 1992 till 2000 Assistant Professor from 2000 Associate Professor from 29/10/2006 till 29/10/211 Professor from 30/10/2011 till now Reviewers in the Following International Journals and international Projects: A. International Journal of Rock mechanics and Mining Science. B. The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Saudi Arabia. C. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering (IJMME). D. International Journal of Earthquakes Engineering and Mineral Resources E. Journal of Engineering Sciences (JES), Faculty of Eng. , Asssiut, Egypt. F.International Conference of Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical, Egypt. G. Open Journal of Geology (OJG). H. Project entitled ARC 2012-2017 Project proposal: BLAVIB (BLAST & VIBRATIONS) Académie Wallonie-Bruxelles, Université de Mons.  Editorial Board member Of Open Journal of Geology (OJG):  Editorial Board member Of Current Advances in Environmental Sciences (CAES):

Member list of "Editorial Board" on each issue cover page of the journals as well as their website

Major Research Topics: - Drilling and blasting works. - Ground vibration and air concussion (noise). - Safety in mining. - Rock mechanics, - Surface mining, - Geophysics. - Energy consumption in mining. - Optimization in surface mines (transportation, loading, breaking). 3. Professional Societies: -A member of The Arab Mining & Petroleum Association -President of managerial Committee of Engineering syndicate in Assiut 2011. 4. Prizes: 1- Medalia Jubiliara (Diploma) from Romania 2- Medal from Lonea mine in Romania 5.Books: * Vibration Control, Edited by Dr. Mickaël Lallart Copyright © 2010 Sciyo, ISBN 978-953-307-117-6. Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

* Surface Mining Technology, Assiut University, Under publication

6. Publications: From M.Sc. and Ph.D. Thesis:

1- “ Determination of crater blasting parameters for some Egyptian rocks”. 2- “Optimum propagation equation of ground vibrations for nine Romanian quarries and open-pits” Assiut University-Egypt. 3- “Effect of some bench blasting parameters on fragmentation, back-break and deformation zones at some Romanian quarries and open-pits”. 3- “Effect of some rock and explosive properties on peak ground particle velocity induced by blasting”. 7. List of Publications After Ph.D.

1- Mohamed A. S., Mostafa Tantawy M., and Mostafa M. Elbeblawi, “Improvement of the bench blasting parameters to reduce the drilling and blasting costs”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 161-174, January 2003.

2- Mohamed A. S., Elseman A. Abdelrasoul, and Mostafa Tantawy M., “Correction of the toe problem in front of blast holes for Assuit Cement Limestone quarry “, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 471-484, April 2003.

3- Mostafa Tantawy M., M. A. Sayed, H. A. Abdelhak, and M. Y. Hussien, “Proper sandstone rock for reparation and supporting pillars of Amenhotep III temple in Luxor, Egypt”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 961-968, April 2004.

4- Mostafa Tantawy M. and et al, “Safety regulations at blasts induced vibrations in the area of south and east south of capital Cairo”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 1735- 1750, September 2004.

5- Mostafa Tantawy M., “Relationship between magnitude (micro- earthquakes) and quarry blast criteria”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 1751-1757, September 2004.

6- Mostafa Tantawy M. Gamal Y. Boghdadi, and H.A. Abdelhak, “Effect of Mineral Composition and Some Geotechnical Properties on Different Egyptian Granites”, The 9th International Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Eng. Conf., Faculty of Eng. Cairo University, Egypt, 21-24 Feb 2005.

7-Mostafa Tantawy M., "Evaluation of Noise Impact on Workers at Assiut Oil Refinery Company", Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 1013-1023, May 2005.

8- Elseman I. Abderasoul, Mostafa Tantawy M., “Measurements and Evaluation of Blasting Ground Vibrations and Airblasts at the Limestone quarries of Assiut Cement Company (CEMEX)”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 1239- 1309, July 2006.

9- Mostafa M. Elbeblawi, Mohamed A. Y., H. Elsageer, Mostafa Tantawy, and Mahrous A. M., “Evaluation and Transportation Problem of Gravel Quarries, Qena governorate, Egypt”, The 10th International Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Eng. Conf., Faculty of Eng. Assiut University, Egypt, 6-8 March 2007.

10- Mostafa M. Elbeblawi, Mohamed A. Y., H. Elsageer, Mostafa Tantawy, and Mahrous “Comparison between Some Methods Used In Solving Transportation Problem with Linear Programming”, 10th International Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Eng. Conf., Faculty of Eng. Assiut University, Egypt, 6-8 March 2007.

11- M. Elbeblawi, M. A. Sayed., Mostafa Tantawy M., and W. Elrawy, “Effect of Rotary Speed and Weight on Bit Drilling Rate and Specific Energy Using Different Rocks”, 10th International Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Eng. Conf., Faculty of Eng. Assiut University, Egypt, 6-8 March 2007.

12- M. Mansour, M. Hamed, and Mostafa Tantawy, “Using Resistivity Method for Prediction of Geo-Formation (Sandstone, Shale, Oil Shale) and Petroleum”, 10th International Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgical Eng. Conf., Faculty of Eng. Assiut University, Egypt, 6-8 March 2007.

13- M. Elbeblawi, M.A. Sayed, Mostafa Tantawy M., and W. Elrawy, “Some Drilling Parameters As A Tool to Predict Different Categories of Rocks”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 995-1008, July 2007.

14- Sugeng WAHYUDI, Mostafa TANTAWY, Hideki SHIMADA, Takashi SASAOKA, Masatomo ICHINOSE, Kikuo MATSUI, Budi SULISTIANTO and Suseno KRAMADIBRATA, “Prediction of Ground Vibration and Air Blast Induced by Blasting in Coal Mine: A Case Study”, Proc. of 5th International Symposium on Earth Resources Technology,Fukuoka JAPAN, 3-4 December 2007

15. Sugeng WAHYUD, Hideki SHIMADA, Mostafa TANTAWY, Takashi SASAOKA, Masatomo ICHINOSE, Kikuo MATSUI, Suseno KRAMADIBRATA, Budi SULISTIANTO and Hendro ICHWANTO, “Predictors Evaluation of ground vibration and air blast due to blasting operation in coal mine”, The 2nd International Workshop & Conference on Earth Resources Technology. Bangkok April 3-4, 2008.

16- Mostafa Tantawy M., “Artificial neural network for prediction and control of blasting vibrations in Assiut (Egypt) limestone quarry”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences 46 (2009), pp. 426-431. 17- Mostafa M. El-Biblawi; Mohamed A. Y; Hassan A. A. El-Sageer; Mostafa, T.; Mahrous, A. M. “Quality Index to Determine The Optimum Utility of Some Egyptian Limestones As Building, Road Construction and Cement Industry”, 11th International Conference on Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgical Engineering (MPM11), Sharm El-Sheikh, 15-19 March 2009.

18- S. S. ABD EL HAFIZ1 , M. TANTAWY MOHAMED1, S WAHYUDI2, H. SHIMADA2, K. MATSUI2, E. ABDEL-RASOUL1, M. ABDEL TAWAB ELGENDI3, and M.M. El BEBLAWY, “Evaluation and Comparison of Ground Vibration Predictors at Tourah Quarry– Egypt”, 11th International Conference on Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgical Engineering (MPM11), Sharm El-Sheikh, 15-19 March 2009.

S. S. ABD EL HAFIZ1 , M. TANTAWY MOHAMED1, S WAHYUDI2, H. SHIMADA2, K. MATSUI2, E. ABDEL-RASOUL1, M. ABDEL TAWAB ELGENDI3, and M.M. El BEBLAWY, “Evaluation and Comparison of Ground Vibration Predictors at Tourah Quarry– Egypt”,

SAEED S.ABD EL HAFIZ, MOSTAFA TANTAWY, ELSEMAN ABDEL- -19 RASOUL, M. ABDEL TAWAB ELGENDI, and M.M. El-BEBLAWY, “Evaluating and improving blasting results at Tourah limestone quarry- Helwan, Egypt”. Journal .of Engineering Sciences, Assiut University, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp.1027-1045, July 2010

20- A.M. Mahrous , M. Mostafa Tantawi, Hassan El-Sageer, “Evaluation of the engineering properties of some Egyptian limestones as construction materials for highway pavements” International Journal of Construction and Building Materials 24 (2010) 2598–2603.

8- Scientific Activities I- Teaching

I have been participating in teaching the following undergraduate courses: (1) “Surface Mining” 3rd year Mining (1990-1994) (2) “Drilling and Blasting” 2nd year Mining (1986-1994) (3) “Mine Machinery” 4th year Mining (1990-1991) (4) “ Rock mechanics” 2nd year Mining (1986-1989) (5) “Physical metallurgy” 3rd year Mining (1986-1988) (6) “Plane Surveying” 1st year Mining (1986-1989) (7) “Topographic Survering” 2nd year Mining (1986-1990) (8) “Mine Surveying projet” 4th year Mining (1987-1994) (9) “Mine Engineering Project” 4th year Mining (1987-1994) (10) “Mine Development” 2nd year Mining (1999-2004)

I have been participating in teaching the following postgraduate courses: (1) Theory of blasting. (2)Bench Blasting Design. (3) Ground Vibration and Air Overpressure Induced from Blasting. (4) Safety in Mining. (5) Technical report writing. (6) Noise in Industries – how to control?

II- Projects: 1- Continues Monitoring of Ground Vibration Induced From Blasting at Cement Companies Quarries and its effect on buildings. 2- “The Structural and Building Material in Fayoum Governorate, 2001”. 3- “The Structural and Building Material in Giza Governorate, 2002”. 4- “The Structural and Building Material in Upper Egypt, 2003”. 5- “Study on The Safety Parameters in Mines, 2004”. 6- “ Maghara Coal Project, 2004”, University of Alazhar, Faculty of Eng. Qena. 7- Mine Surveying works. 8- Measurements of Noise from Industrial Projects

III-Training courses

I have been taught some courses in some Cement Companies and organizations in Egypt, the training courses were: 1- Optimum bench blast design to achieve the target 2- How to control the undesired blasting results. 3- Surface mining development. 4- Vibration and noise from blasting and industries. 5- Technical Writing Reports.

III- Training

(1) 4 weeks (from July 1st to August 30 – 1982) in Abu-Tartur. Phosphate Mine, New Valley, Egypt. (2) 4 weeks (from August 1st to September 30-1984) in Aluminum Company, Nag Hammady Egypt. (3) One month in Insemex petrosani-Romania for safety blasting and ground vibrations (27-10-1997 to 27-11-1997)

IV- Experiences 1- Blasting works. 2- Mining Engineering works. 3- Mine surveying works. 4- Ground Vibrations and its effect on structures. 5- Safety in blasting. 6- Research project on Energy consumption (structural and building material) in mining and metallurgy industries in Egypt. 7- Participation in supervision and judgment of Master and Doctorate degree for some researchers.

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