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Dr. P. BALAMADESWARAN Assistant Professor Department of Engineering College of Engineering Guindy Anna University, . Email: [email protected] Phone: 044-2235 7778 (Office)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  10th Standard (SSLC): Govt High School, Muthugapatti, Namakkal District, 1985.  12th Standard (HSc): Govt Hr. Sec. School, Sendamangalam, Namakkal District, 1987.  Graduated (B.E.) in Mining Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai in 1991.  Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Opencast Mining from the Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad in 2004 with distinction (Gold medalist). PhD in Mining Engineering with special reference to ‘Blast Design Parameters on Rock Fragmentation and Ground Vibrations in Opencast Mines’ from Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad in 2019. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  Holder of First Class Mines Managers Certificate of Competency (Metal – Restricted) from Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad.  Holder of Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) certified by Indian Bureau of Mines for preparing the Mine Plans legally.  Worked as ‘Co-opted Member’ in State Environmental Appraisal Committee (SEAC), MoEF & CC, Govt of from Sep. 2016 to August 2018. EXPERIENCE  Immediately after graduation, worked at various capacities in Limited, Malanjkhand, Madhya Pradesh for seven years.  Thereafter, joined Tamilnadu Industrial Explosives Limited (TEL) as Area Sales Manager and worked for nearly four years before moving to pursue the higher studies at Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.  Worked as Project Manager (Head of the Unit) in a large opencast coal mine of a MNC located in Indonesia for a period of six months.  In 2006, he joined the premier iron ore mining company - M/s. Dempo & Co (P) Limited, Goa as Mines Manager and worked nearly for two years to develop a new open iron ore pit in an environmentally fragile area successfully.  Since December 2007, he is associated with the Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai and presently working as Assistant Professor.

1 ACADEMIC ADMINSTRATIVE ACTIVITIES  SYLLABUS SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBER for B.E Mining Engineering, M.S (By Research) programme of University Departments, Anna University, Chennai.  CLASS ADVISOR : B.E.(Mining Engineering) – Class of 2011 and 2016  FACULTY ADVISOR, 2016 – 2020 Batch of B.E Mining Engineering (CBCS), Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.  FACULTY-IN-CHARGE - Practical Training: Responsible for arranging the practical training imparted to the mining engineering students in opencast, underground coal and metal mines during the summer vocation every year and also for the field visits / tours to the mines during the academic session.  ZONAL OFFICER, Zone-19 (16.09.2015 to 30.10.2017) and Zone-3, Office of the Controller of Examinations (COE), Anna University-(20.04.2018 to 30.08.2019)): As per the instructions of the COE, responsible to arrange for preparation, scheduling, conduct of University Examinations, arranging for valuation of answer scripts and all other incidental matters connected with the conduct of examinations for all the affiliated non-autonomous Engineering Colleges located in Chennai and Kanchipuram Districts.  DEPUTY CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS, Anna University (05.12.2019 to 20.04.2021): Responsible for carrying out the confidential work related to University examinations in the affiliated colleges of University. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONS  Rock Blasting Engineering – Blast Designing and Control of Environmental Impacts due to blasting and Underwater Drilling & Blasting Technology  Environment and Ecology  Surface Mine Planning and Mine Economics  Mine Legislation and Safety in Surface Mines  Deep Sea Mining Technology MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MINING & CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY  Developed the Guidelines and Procedures for computation of penalties to be imposed on the violated mining projects in the State Environmental Appraisal Committee (SEAC) enable the mine management to commence the operations acceptable to the society.  Introduced the ‘Big data analytic application in drilling operations and developed a Technique for increasing the Drill bit life in the hard granite and quartzite rock formations in Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand.  Developed effective blast design techniques for controlling the Backbreak, eliminating ‘Toe’ formation and reducing the ‘secondary blasting’ in hard & massive granitic rock formations in Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand.  Increased the Annual Sales Volume from Rs. 4.0 Crore to Rs. 9.5 Crore in the Organised Sectors for Tamilnadu Industrial Explosives Limited, Vellore.  Introduced the new slurry explosive products for medium & hard strata and low gram detonating fuse (5 gm) for granite mines successfully from Tamilnadu Industrial Explosives Limited, Vellore.  Completion of annual target for iron ore production from the mine on record time (3 months ahead of schedule) in M/s. V.S. Dempo & Co (I) Ltd, Goa.  Designed and implemented a suitable ‘Underwater Drilling and Blasting’ technology for the Underwater Excavation Projects at Port for Offshore Container Terminal, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) Channel, Mumbai and Ship Lift Supporting Berth in Jaigad Port (Maharashtra).  Designed and implemented the blasting techniques to control the environmental problems such as ground vibration, noise and flyrock for various mining and construction projects located in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh ad Gujarat.

2  Delivered invited lectures on Recent Developments in Mining Technology in National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal, Karnataka and Annamalai University, Chidambaram.  Resource Person for the Executives Development Programme for Senior Executives (Mines) of NLC India Limited, Neyveli. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS  Authored 26 Technical & Research Papers published in National & International Journals and also presented 67 Technical papers in the National and International Seminars & Webinars as on date. RESEARCH GUIDANCE Number completed Number in progress a. Guidance at Masters level Nil Nil b. Guidance at Graduate level 37 Nil

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES  Advisory Committee Member, Mines Safety Association (TNMSA).  Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI), Life Member No: LM-2519/TN.  Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), USA – Professional Member No:04263058  Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology (ISRMTT), Life Member No: LM-2260.  IMEJ Readers Forum, Bhubaneswar, India.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION Name of the Organisation collaborator with Research Area(s) designation Dr. Rajive Ganguli, Professor of Mining Data mining for Mining University of Utah, USA. Engineering, and Industry (Proposed) Director, Mineral Industry (Big Data Analytics) Research Laboratory

West Virginia University- Rock Mechanics and Ground Department of Mining Dr. Brijes Mishra, Professor Control Engineering, USA. (Proposed)

AWARDS  Received “Distinguished Mining Engineer” award from the Institution of Engineers (India) of Mining Board Division, for the year of 2017-2018.  Received ‘Hindustan Copper Limited’ Prize for Best Shift-in-charge in Drilling Performance (1993, 1994, 1995) while working in the prestigious Malanjkhand Open pit Copper Mine of HCL.  Received “ISM Gold Medal” (for securing topper in ‘M.Tech – Opencast Mining’ Programme in 2004), from Indian School of Mines (presently is designated as IIT), Dhanbad.  Received “Special Recognition Award” from Viveka Educational Institutions, Sendamangalam in 2014.

3  Best Paper Award (Under “Energy” Category): “ELECTRONIC DETONATORS - UNLOCKING THE EXPLOSIVE ENERGY FOR BETTER FRAGMENTATION IN QUARRY BLASTING”, Proceedings of International conference on Chemical Engineering towards Sustainable Development (CHEMCON-2016), 69th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), A.C. College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai.  Guided the Student Project - “Detection and mitigation of boulders formation in surface mine blasting operations – a case study” won the Consolation Prize for the “E&SA – Student Engineer Award-2014”, Engineers and Scientists Association (E & SA), NLC, Neyveli.  Guided the Student Project - “Investigations into the influence of decking on rock fragmentation by blasting” won the First Prize for the “E&SA – Student Engineer Award-2016”, Engineers and Scientists Association (E & SA), NLC, Neyveli.  Guided the Student Project - “Performance analysis of Electronic detonators with NONEL” won the Third Prize for the “E&SA – Student Engineer Award-2017”, Engineers and Scientists Association (E & SA), NLC, Neyveli.  Guided the Student Project - “Optimization of Parameters influencing the blast-induced ground vibrations using statistical designed experiments” won the Third Prize for the “E&SA – Student Engineer Award-2018”, Engineers and Scientists Association (E & SA), NLC, Neyveli.

HONOURS  Peer-Reviewer of 51st U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), 25-28 June 2017, San Francisco, California, USA.  Expert member for technical opinion to the Convener of the Monitoring Committee (The Chairman, SEIAA, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Chennai) constituted by the Honorable Madras High Court regarding the River sand mining operations.  Peer-Reviewer of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, an Official International Peer- reviewed Journal of the Society journal of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), USA, published by Springer Nature.  Peer-Reviewer of Engineering with Computers, an International Journal for Simulation-Based Engineering, USA, published by Springer Nature.  Peer-Reviewer of Natural Hazards, an International Journal for all aspects of natural hazards, including the forecasting of catastrophic events, risk management, and the nature of precursors of natural and technological hazards, USA, published by Springer Nature.  Peer-Reviewer of Engineering with Computers, an International Journal serves the national and international engineering community through dissemination of scientific knowledge on practical engineering and design methodologies pertaining to civil, architectural, environmental and agricultural engineering, India, published by Springer Nature.

4 LIST OF FUNDED PROJECTS – SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Sl. Total Value Sponsoring Agency & Title of the Project Role Status No (Rs. in lakhs) National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai & Soil-Machine Interaction Studies on Co- 1. Completed Deep sea-bed Polymetallic Nodule Mining Investigator 391.322 System

Consultancy Projects (30)

1. P. Balamadeswaran, (2021), Scientific Study on “Blast Induced Ground Vibration for Kadavila-1 Stone Quarry, Nagaroor village, Chirayinkeezh Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala of M/s. Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited”, Sponsored by M/s. Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited, Trivendrum, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (On-going Consultancy). 2. P. Balamadeswaran and G. Nagarajan, (2020), Scientific study on "Conduct of trial blasts within 500m distance from the public properties in Lignite Mine No. I, Mine No. IA, and Mine No. II of NLCIL at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu" of M/s. NLC India Limited, Nov’2020 – ongoing, Sponsored by M/s. NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (On-going Consultancy). 3. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2020), Scientific study on "Assessment of Blast Induced Ground Vibration for Granite Building Stone Quarry over an area of 0.9915 ha, Vaniyamkulam–II Village, Ottappalam Taluk, Palakkad District” of M/s. J.M.C. Granites, Oct’2020 – Nov’2020, Sponsored by M/s. J.M.C. Granites, Palakkad, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (On-going Consultancy). 4. P. Balamadeswaran,(2020), Scientific study on "Assessment of Blast Induced Ground Vibration for Sudanur Black Granite Quarry over an extent of 30.10.5 ha, Sudanur Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District” of M/s. Tamil Nadu Minerals (TAMIN) Limited, Oct’2020 – Nov’2020, Sponsored by M/s. Tamil Nadu Minerals (TAMIN) Limited, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 5. P. Balamadeswaran and G. Nagarajan,(2020), Scientific study on "Assessment of Health, Safety & Environment and Ergonomics Factors for Reddipalayam Cement Works" of M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited, Reddipalayam Cement Works, Reddipalayam, Ariyalur District, Sep’2020 – Nov’2020, Sponsored by M/s. UltraTech Cement Limited, Ariyalur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (On-going Consultancy). 6. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Assessment of Slope Stability for Coromandel Limestone Mine, Chilamkur village, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh of M/s. The India Cements Limited, Dec’2019 – March’2019, Sponsored by M/s India Cements, Kadapa, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai . 7. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Assessment of Blast Induced Ground Vibration for Coromandel Limestone Mine, Chilamkur village, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh of M/s. The India Cements Limited, Dec’2019 – March’2019, Sponsored by M/s India Cements, Kadapa, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 8. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific study on “Ergonomics studies including whole-body vibration and structural vibration for HEMM equipment in M/s. India

5 Cements Limited, Dalavoi Unit”, Dec’2019 - March’2019, Sponsored by M/s India Cements, Dalavoi, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 9. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Design of Safe Berm Width for Evaluation of Slope Stability for Reddipalayam Limestone Mine (63.60.0 Hect.) of M/s. The Ramco Cements Limited, Ariyalur, June’2019 – October’2019, Sponsored by M/s The Ramco Cements Limited, Ariyalur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 10. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Topographical Survey and Recovery Estimation of Extracted Dimensional Granite Blocks for M/s. Galaxy Enterprises, Navinipatti Village, Melur Taluk, District, Tamil Nadu, August’2019 – Oct’2019, Sponsored by M/s Galaxy Enterprises, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 11. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Topographical Survey and Recovery Estimation of Extracted Dimensional Granite Blocks for M/s GEM Granites, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, Sep’2019 – Nov’2019, Sponsored by M/s GEM Granites, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 12. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Assessment of Respirable Airborne Dust and Analysis of Free Silica Content at Amalgamated Perianagalur, Aminabad & Khairulabad Limestone Mine, Ariyalur District of M/s. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, March’2019 – June’2019, Sponsored by M/s Dalmia Cements (B) Limited, Ariyalur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 13. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Limestone Mines of Tamilnadu Cements Corporation Ltd. on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Neighbouring Villages, Alangulam, May’2019 – June’2019, Sponsored by M/s TANCEM, Alangulam, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 14. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Assessment of Respirable Airborne Dust and Analysis of Free Silica Content at Alathiyur South Limestone Mine, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu, March’2019 - June’2019, Sponsored by M/s Ramco Cements, Alathiyur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 15. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Assessment of Illumination and its Exposure to Mine Workers at Tular Limestone Mine, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu, March’2019 - June’2019, Sponsored by M/s Ramco Cements, Alathiyur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

16. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2019), Scientific Study on Assessment of Illumination and its Exposure to Mine Workers at Alathiyur South Limestone Mine, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu, March’2019 - June’2019, Sponsored by M/s Ramco Cements, Alathiyur, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

17. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2018), Design and Monitoring of Controlled Blasting activities in Tapi River Bed to Protect the Kakrapara Weir, Surat, Oct’2012 – till date, Sponsored by Surat Irrigation Circle, Govt. of Gujarat, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 18. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2018), Scientific Study on Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Sivalarpatti Limestone Mine of Madras Cements Ltd. on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Village, Pandalgudi, Aug’2012 – Oct’2012, Sponsored by M/s Madras Cements Limited, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

6 19. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2017), Design and Monitoring of Controlled Blasting for minimizing the Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations and Flyrock from the Quarry Blasting, Madukkarai, Coimbatore, May’2017 – July'2017, Sponsored by M/s. ACC Cements, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

20. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2016), Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Magnesite Mines of Dalmia Magnesite Corporation Ltd. on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Neighbouring Villages, Salem, Nov’2015 – Jan’2016, Sponsored by M/s GEMS, Salem, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 21. P. Balamadeswaran et al., (2013), Design of Underwater Drilling and Controlled Blasting Method Statement for Deepening and Widening of Mumbai Harbour Channel and Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) Channel, Mumbai, Jan’2013 – Aug’2013, Sponsored by M/s. R.K.S. Drilling Services, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 22. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2012), Scientific Study on Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Sivalarpatti Limestone Mine of Madras Cements Ltd. on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Village, Pandalgudi, Aug’2012 – Oct’2012, Sponsored by M/s Madras Cements Limited, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 23. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2012), Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Melavenkateswarapuram Limestone Mine of Madras Cements Ltd. on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Neighbouring Villages, Pandalgudi, Oct’2012 – Nov’2012, Sponsored by M/s Madras Cements Limited, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 24. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2012), Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Madukkarai Blue Metal Quarry on the Residential Buildings and Farmlands of the Neighbouring Villages, Madukkarai, July’2012 – Sep’2012, Sponsored by M/s Madukkarai Quarries Association, Kovai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 25. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2011), Influence of Blasting in Venkateswara Blue Metal Quarry on the residential buildings of the neighbouring Villages & Kurunthamalai Temple, Karamadai, Dec’2011 – Feb’2012, Sponsored by M/s Venkateswara Blue Metals, Karamadai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 26. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2011), Influence of Blast Induced Ground Vibrations of Padmanabhamangalam Blue Metal Quarry of Siva Blue Metals on the Residential Buildings and other Civil Structures of the Village, Nov’2011 – Jan’2012, Sponsored by M/s Siva Blue Metals, Toovipuram, District., Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 27. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2011), Drilling and Blasting Design for ShipLift Supporting Berth in Jaigad Port, April’2011 – May’2011, Sponsored by M/s. R.K.S. Drilling Services, Chennai, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 28. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2011), Scientific Investigation into the Influence of Blasting being carried in the Blue Metal Quarries of Toppampalayam Village and its surrounds in Erode District on the Bhavanisagar Dam and the surrounding Farmlands, March’2011 – April’2011, Sponsored by District Collector, Erode District., Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 29. P. Balamadeswaran et al.,(2010), Design of Controlled Blasting in Tapi River Bed to Protect the Kakrapara Weir, Surat, Oct’2010 – Oct.2012, Sponsored by Surat Irrigation

7 Circle, Govt. of Gujarat, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 30. P. Balamadeswaran et al., (2009), Drilling and Blasting Design for Capital Dredging Works in Mumbai Port for Offshore Container Terminal, July’2009 – Feb.2010, Sponsored by M/s. Jaisu Shipping Company Private Limited, Kandla., Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL JOURNALS, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUM

JOURNALS 1. Balamadeswaran, P., Mishra, A.K., Jayaprakash, M., and Ifthikhar Ahmed, M., Geological Challenges in Limestone Quarrying and Strategies to Improve Fragmentation in Blasting, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels (Under Review).

2. Balamadeswaran, P, Karthik, J., Ruthra Ramakrishnan and Manikanda Bharath, K., (2021):

Impact of COVID‐19 outbreak on tropospheric NO2 pollution assessed using Satellite‐ground perspectives observations in India, Modelling Earth Systems and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-021-01172-x.

3. Balamadeswaran, P, and Mishra, A.K., (2020), Controlled blasting practices in quarries for sustainability: a case study, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, August 2020, , Volume- 68, No.08, pp.251-263. 4. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen, and Ramesh. S, (2018), Investigations into the influence of decking on rock fragmentation and ground vibrations by blasting in shallow benches of limestone quarries – a case study, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, May 2017, Kolkata, Volume-66, No.01, pp.39-48. 5. Balamadeswaran, P., Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen, and Ifthikhar Ahmed, M., (2017), Blast Performance Analysis using Digital image Processing Technique: Key to unlock Productivity in Quarries, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Volume-65, No.5, pp.245- 251. 6. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikar Ahmed, M., and, Palanikumaresan, M., (2017), Discovery to Marketing of a Metal – Requisite of a Success Story, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, Vol. No: 56, No: 10, Bhubaneswar, India, pp.30 - 34. 7. Balamadeswaran, P, Arrvind, G., Sibi, K.G., and, Ajethkumar, J, (2017), Continuous Miners – A Safe Development and Depillaring System for Higher Productivity in Underground Coal Mines, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, Vol. No: 56, No: 12, Bhubaneswar, India, pp.22 - 27. 8. Balamadeswaran, P., Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen, and Ifthikhar Ahmed, M., (2016), Critical Appraisal of Environmental Concerns in Deep Open Pit Mines, Mining Engineers' Journal, Volume-17, No.11, pp.26-31. 9. Balamadeswaran, P., (2015), Open pit to underground mine transition – no simple recipe! Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Volume-63, No.1 & 2, pp.10-16. 10. Venkateswaran S, Ifthikhar Ahmed M and Balamadeswaran P, (2015) Influence of Rift, Grain and Hardway Planes in Quarrying of Granitic Rocks – A Case Study in Salem District, Tamilnadu, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Vol.6, No.11, pp.7128-7131. 11. Venkateswaran S, Ifthikhar Ahmed M and Balamadeswaran P, (2015), Assessment of Granite Resources from Batholiths and Dykes using 2D ERI Techniques – A Case Study in Salem District Tamilnadu, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, Vol.4, No.11, pp.465-468. 12. Balamadeswaran, P, and Palanikumaresan, M, (2013), Surface Miners in India – Reigning Supreme, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, (Special issue on Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Surface Miners – Innovative Technology for Minerals Sector,

8 August 17~18, Kolkata), Volume-60, No.11 & 12, pp.310-316. 13. Balamadeswaran, P., (2013), Risk assessment and management – enhancing safety in mines, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-15, No.04, pp.16-24. 14. Balamadeswaran, P., (2012), Stability of Rock Slopes in Deep Open pit Mines – An Approach, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-14, No.01, pp.27-32. 15. Balamadeswaran, P., and Sreekumar (2011), Presplitting – the key to controlling effects of Blast, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-12, No.11, pp.17-23. 16. Balamadeswaran, P., and Mishra, A.K., (2011), Cardox – an alternative to Explosives, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-12, No.12, pp.23-27. 17. Balamadeswaran, P., Arun Kumar, P, and Kalishkumar, M., (2010), Ripping practices in surface mines - A review, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-11, No.11, pp.12-18. 18. Balamadeswaran, P., (2010), Blasting practices in surface coal mines - An update, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-11, No.12, pp.11-16. 19. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), Blasting Practices in Environmentally Fragile Areas – An Approach, March~2011, Journal of Institution of Public Health Engineers, India, pp.118-125. 20. Balamadeswaran, P., and Murthy, V.M.S.R., (2004), Some Aspects of Mine Closure Planning, March~2011, Journal of Institution of Public Health Engineers, India, pp.302- 309. 21. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), Conveying Technology in 21st Century, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-5, No.10, pp.12-22. 22. Mishra, A.K., Balamadeswaran, P., Bhusan, V. and Gupta, R.N., (2004), Shock Tube Initiation System for Improving Pull in Tunnels, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Tunnelling Technology, Volume-10, No.2, pp.117-127. 23. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), An Approach of Blast Design in Stone Quarry, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-5, No.12, pp.10-14. 24. Balamadeswaran, P., Sen, Phalguni, and Mishra, A.K., (2004), Blasting Practices in Indian Dragline Benches – A Review, minetech, Volume-25, No.4, pp.36-44. 25. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), Digital Detonators – a revolutionary initiating system, Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Volume-52, No.12, pp.278-283. 26. Mishra, A.K., Balamadeswaran, P. and Sen, Phalguni, (2003), An Approach to eco- blasting for environmentally sensitive areas – a review, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-5, No.4, pp.17-23. 27. Murthy, V.M.S.R. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2003), Mine Closure Planning for sustainable development, Mining Engineer’s Journal, Volume-4, No.9, pp. 7-16.

SYMPOSIUM / SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / COLLOQUIUM / WORKSHOPS WEBINARS – NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 1. Balamadeswaran, P., (2020), Electronic Detonators for Smart & Sustainable Blasting Operation!, Webinar Series on “EHS in Construction Industry”: AWARENESS ON SAFE BLASTING OPERATION, Virtual Presentation, 06 August, L & T Construction, Chennai. 2. Balamadeswaran, P., (2020), Skilling the Future Workforce!, Webinar on MINING OF THE FUTURE: RESOURCING TOMORROW: TECHNOLOGY, CONNECTION, TRANSFORMATION, Virtual Presentation, 08 October, Confederation of Indian Industry, . 3. Balamadeswaran, P, Sumon Das and Abhinav Mishra (2019), Surface Mine Waste Management - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Or Dispose? Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Sustainable Coal / Lignite Mining Scenario, Technology, Issues & Approach”, 19~20 January 2019, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamilnadu. 4. Logadharani, S, Srinivasan, R and Balamadeswaran, P. (2019), Artificial Intelligence In

9 Mining Industry – Dream Comes True, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Sustainable Coal / Lignite Mining Scenario, Technology, Issues & Approach”, 19~20 January 2019, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamilnadu. 5. Srinivasan, R. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2019), Artificial Intelligence in Mining Industry – An Aura of Mining, Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Advances in Mining Technology- RAMT 2019, Bangalore, 23~24 May, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore. 6. Srinivasan, R., Balamadeswaran, P., Suresh Kumar, M.D., and Nagarajan, G., (2019), The Role of Human Resource Development in Mining Industry – for Next Level, Proceedings of National Seminar on SAFE & SUSTAINABLE MINING- FUTURE CHALLENGES, Kanyakumari, 4~5 July, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association and MEAI-Tamilnadu Chapter, pp. 120-122. 7. Balamadeswaran, P., and Mishra, A.K., (2019), Emerging Technologies In Surface Mine Blasting For Enhancing Safety And Productivity!, Proceedings of National Seminar on Sustainable Development of Mining Industry-Present Scenario & Future Challenges, Hyderabad, 20~21 September, Mines Safety & Productivity Council, Hyderabad 8. Balamadeswaran, P, Deepak, C.R., Mishra, Arvind K and Phalguni Sen, (2018), Studies for Optimization of Blasting Parameters in Indian limestone Mines Using Surface Response Methodology, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications (ICIEA 2018), 3~5 January 2018, Department of Industrial Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. 9. Balamadeswaran, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M. and Natarajan, S. (2018), Smart mining technologies for cost competitive Performance!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mining, 17 January 2018, Hindustan Copper Limited, Khetri Nagar, Rajasthan. 10. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivasan, R and Logadharani, S. (2018), Green Mining – Fuelling the Future, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Emerging Coal/Lignite Mining Scenario & Mine Closure Activities – Issues, Challenges and Way Forward, 20~22 January 2018, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamilnadu. 11. Ifthikhar Ahmed, M, Balamadeswaran, Gowtham, T and Praveen Kumar, R. (2018), Rehabilitation and re-settlement in mining projects - Emerging concerns and way forward!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Emerging Coal/Lignite Mining Scenario & Mine Closure Activities – Issues, Challenges and Way Forward, 20~22 January 2018, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamilnadu. 12. Balamadeswaran, P., (2018), Green Mining – the need of hour?, 29th National Convention of Mining Engineers on Sustainable Open Cast Mining at Small Mines", at Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu during 22 - 23, February 2018. 13. Araveend.P, Edwin Inbaraj.J, Senthamizh Selvan.V, Sudar Velazhagan.K, Raghuraman.S, Balamadeswaran, P, Shanker.K.V, and Srinivas.K, (2018), Selection of Drilling method based on the Drillability Index of the rock, Proceedings of National Symposium on Recent Trends in Mining, 7th April 2018, Salem, Tamilnadu. 14. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M., Mishra, A.K. and Phalguni Sen, (2018), Recent Developments in Rock Blasting Technology: Ready for the future!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mining “SAFETY 3600 - Creating Value through Collaboration” (AMEGGC’2017), 13 July 2018, Pondicherry, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association, pp. 3-11. 15. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Deepanshu Singh and Phalguni Sen, (2017), Effect of Blast Induced Fragmentation on Performance of Hydraulic Excavator - A Case Study, Proceedings of the International Conference on NexGen Technologies for Mining & Fuel Industries (NxGnMiFu-2017), 15~17 February 2017, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), New Delhi, pp.333-340. 16. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, Ajay Kumar, L and, Shanker, K.V (2017), C S R in Mining

10 Industries – the Way Forward!, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Mining: “Mining – Decade Ahead!” (MINEFEST INDIA’2017), February 24~25, Mining Engineers Association of India-Tamilnadu Chapter, Kodaikanal. 17. Logadharani, S., Balamadeswaran, P., and, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M (2017), Explore the Future of Blasting Operations in Quarries - Innovative Strategies for better Safety, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Mining: “Mining – Decade Ahead!” (MINEFEST INDIA’2017), February 24~25, Mining Engineers Association of India-Tamilnadu Chapter, Kodaikanal. 18. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M, Mishra, A.K., and Phalguni Sen (2017), Emerging Trends in Rock Blasting Technology: The Challenge Remains!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Resurgence of Metalliferrous Mining, Extraction Technologies & Related Environmental Issues in India, November~19, Malanjkhand Technical Association, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India, 52p. 19. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M. and Uthayakumar, S. (2017), Strategies to Improve Embedded Boulder Breakage in Quarry Blasting- A Case Study, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mining “Advances in Mine Environment, Geotechniques & Ground Control” (AMEGGC’2017), 02 December 2017, Dept. of Mining Engg., NIT, Raipur. 20. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M, and Dharmendra Kumar, M. (2018), Turning Waste into Resources - Rethinking the Way We Discard Things!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Waste to Resource for Healthy Environment”, December~02, Malanjkhand Technical Association, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India, 51p. 21. Balamadeswaran, P, and Ifthikar Ahmed, M. (2016), Comprehensive & Strategic Planning For Mine Closure In Surface Mining, Proceedings of the Mine Environment Week Celebrations-2016, Indian Bureau of Mines, Chennai Region, February 2016, Ramco Cements Limited, Ariyalur, Tamilnadu. 22. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen and Magesh, G R (2016), Prediction of Rock Fragmentation Due to Blasting in Limestone Quarry Using Image Analysis, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Mining “Recent Practices and Innovations in Mining Industry” (RPIMI’2016), 19~20 February 2016, Dept. of Mining Engg., NIT, Raipur. 23. Balamadeswaran, P, (2016), Non-Explosive Techniques for Safety in Surface Mines, Proceedings of the 56th Safety Week Celebrations-2016, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association, September ~ 11, Dalavoi, Tamilnadu, pp.107-111. 24. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen and Karthikeyan, V. (2016), Safe Blast Design for Optimal Fragmentation and Eco-friendly Mining, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Eco-Friendly Surface Mining - Technology, Challenges & Way Forward, 12~13 November 2016, NLC India Limited, Neyveli, Tamilnadu, pp.60-69. 25. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., Phalguni Sen, Sreekumar and Tiwari, O.N. (2016), Blast-Induced Ground Vibration Management in Deep open pit Mines using GIS - A Case Study, Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Rock Engineering (RARE-2016), A Specialized Conference of the International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM), 16~18 November 2016, National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Bengaluru, Karnataka, pp.443-447. 26. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikhar Ahmed, M and Mishra, A.K., (2016), Base Metal Mining in Future: Need of Innovative Strategies, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Strategies Fostering Systematic & Sustainable Growth in Non-Ferrous Mineral Industry, December~18, Malanjkhand Technical Association, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India, 54p. 27. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K., and Phalguni Sen, (2016), Electronic detonators - unlocking explosive energy for better fragmentation in quarry blasting, Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemical Engineering towards Sustainable Development

11 (CHEMCON-2016), 27~30 December 2016, A.C. College of Technology, Chennai. 28. Balamadeswaran, P, and Krishnakumar, S., (2015), A Framework for Risk Mitigation and Management in Mining Industry, Proceedings of the International Conference on Quality Through Innovation (ICQTI 2015), February 18~20, AU TVS Centre for Quality Management, Anna University, Chennai, pp.24. 29. Balamadeswaran, P. and Ifthikar Ahmed, M. (2015), Controlled Blasting Measures in Quarries for Eco-Sensitive Zones, Proceedings of the Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week - 2014-15, Indian Bureau of Mines - Chennai Region, February ~ 15, Dalmia Cements Limited, Dalmiapuram, Trichy, pp.01-08. 30. Balamadeswaran, P, (2015), Slope Stability Considerations in Surface Mines – Critical for Mine Safety, Proceedings of the 55th Safety Week Celebrations-2015, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association & Salem District Small Mine Owners Association, September ~ 20, Salem, Tamilnadu, pp.64-72. 31. Balamadeswaran, P, Mishra, A.K. and Ifthikar Ahmed, M. (2015), Controlled Blasting for Shaft-sinking Practices: Reinventing the Past, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Technological Innovations, Interventions and Challenges in Mining & Mineral Processing Industry, November~29, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 32. Phalguni Sen, Balamadeswaran, P, and Sreekumar (2014), Planning for Surface Mine Drainage System – An Approach, Proceedings of the 6th National Seminar on “Surface Mining” (NSSM), January 10~11, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, pp.91-98. 33. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V (2014), Issues associated with expansion of deep open pit mines, Proceedings of the 6th National Seminar on “Surface Mining” (NSSM), January 10~11, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, pp.99-110. 34. Ifthikar Ahmed, M., Balamadeswaran, P., Ajay Kumar, L., and Palanikumaresan, M., (2014), Role of Structural Geology in Surface Mine Blasting, Proceedings of the 6th National Seminar on “Surface Mining” (NSSM), January 10~11, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, pp.111-118. 35. Balamadeswaran, P, Ifthikar Ahmed, M., and, Palanikumaresan, M., (2014), Discovery to Marketing of a Metal – Requisite of a Success Story, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Sustainable Development in Mineral & Earth Resources (SDMinER’14), June 21~22, The IMEJ, New Delhi, pp.326 - 330. 36. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V (2014), Flyrock Hazards in Quarry Blasting Operations, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Mining “Socio-Mechanics of Mining – Present & Future” (MINEFEST INDIA’2014), July 17~19, Mining Engineers Association of India-Tamilnadu Chapter, Neyveli, pp.208-219. 37. Karthikeyan, E., Sakthivel, P, Sarath Prasanna, K.B., Balamadeswaran, P, and, Magesh, G.R. (2014), Detection and Mitigation of Boulders Formation in Surface Mine Blasting Operations – A Case Study, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Mining “Socio- Mechanics of Mining – Present & Future” (MINEFEST INDIA’2014), July 17~19, Mining Engineers Association of India-Tamilnadu Chapter, Neyveli, pp.185-196. 38. Balamadeswaran, P, (2014), Transition from Open pit Mine to underground – Challenges and Strategies, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Mining “Socio-Mechanics of Mining – Present & Future” (MINEFEST INDIA’2014), July 17~19, Mining Engineers Association of India-Tamilnadu Chapter, Neyveli, pp.398-406. 39. Balamadeswaran, P, Ajay Kumar, L. and, Ifthikar Ahmed, M. (2014), Novel Beneficiation Technology to enhance low grade Copper Ore – Looking Forward!, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Global Non-Ferrous Mining & Processing Technologies, November~09, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 40. Shanker, K.V, Srinivas, K, Balamadeswaran, P, Gowrappan, K., Vilas Teggi and

12 Sambasivam, V.S., (2013), A study on blast induced vibrations of a limestone mine to protect nearby residential and other buildings, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Present Technology and Safety Scenario in Mining and Allied Industries”, February 25~27, IT-BHU, Varanasi, pp.151-160. 41. Balamadeswaran, P, (2013), Drilling Operation in Surface Mines – Safety Matters, Proceedings of the Safety Week Celebrations-2013, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association, September ~ 8, UltraTech Cements Limited, Ariyalur, India, pp.57-64. 42. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2013), MCP – An approach for economically, environmentally acceptable underground mining, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent Developments for Environmentally Sound & Safe Metal Mining – A Need of Mining Industry, December~01, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 43. Balamadeswaran, P (2012), Explore the future of Open Pit Mine Expansion – Going Deeper, Proceedings of the National Seminar on ‘Sustainable Mining in Non-Ferrous Mineral Industry’, December 02, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 44. Srinivas, K, Balamadeswaran, P, and, Shanker, K.V. (2011), Electronic Detonators Find Niche in Surface Mine Blasting – A Case Study, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Explosives & Blasting Techniques for Mining, Quarrying & Infrastructure Industry (EBTMQI), Feb. 18~19, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India. 45. Balamadeswaran, P, (2011), Safety Audit in Mines, Proceedings of the Safety Week Celebrations-2011, Tamilnadu Mines Safety Association, September ~5, Madras Cements Limited, Dalavoi, India. 46. Balamadeswaran, P, (2011), Open pit – Underground Mine Transition, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Underground Metal Mining: Status and Prospects” (UMMSP), October 13~15, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad, Puri, India. 47. Balamadeswaran, P, and Natarajan, S, (2011), Explore the Future of Mineral Deposits, Proceedings of the Twentieth International Symposium on Mine Planning & Equipment Selection (MPES’ 2011), October 12~14, Almaty, Kazakhstan. 48. Balamadeswaran, P, K. Srinivas and C.R. Deepak (2011), An Overview of Deep-Sea Mining Technology Development, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Golden Jubilee Seminar on “Mining Technology for Sustainable Development” (MineTECH’11), November 18~19, The Indian Mining & Engineering Journal-Bhubaneswar, Raipur, India. 49. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2011),Deep Mining – The Future of Mineral Industry, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Transition from Deep Open pit Mining to Underground Mining – Problems & Prospects, November 27, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India 50. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2010), Blasting Practices over Developed Galleries extracted by Opencast Mining – An Approach, Proceedings of the National Workshop on Latest Developments in Mining Technology, June ~ 26, Institution of Engineers (India), Neyveli, India, pp.01 - 09. 51. Srinivas, K, Shanker, K.V. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2010), Strata monitoring in SCCL Mines – Some Experiences, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Underground Coal Mining – The future of Over ground lies Below ground, August 28, DGMS & SCCL, Hyderabad, India. 52. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2010), Slope stability in Surface mines - vital for Safety and Economics, Proceedings of the Safety Week Celebrations- 2010, November, Madras Cements Limited, India. 53. P. Balamadeswaran, (2009), Shovel and Dumper combination in Surface Mines, MHRD / AICTE sponsored Summer School on Recent Developments in Rock Excavation Technology and Management (RETM) 17 ~ 23rd July 2009, Department of Mining Engineering, National

13 Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. 54. Jade, R.K, Balamadeswaran, P., Srinivas, K, and Shanker, K.V. (2009), Wind Power Generation Using Mine Fan Exhaust Air – An Approach Proceedings of the Ninth International Mine Ventilation Congress (9th IMVC), 10-13 November, 2009, New Delhi. 55. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2009), Geostatistical application in the ore reserve estimation for pit optimization – A case study, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Geological Processes, Mineral and Fossil Fuel Exploration, November 26~28, Department of Geology, Anna University, Chennai, India. 56. Balamadeswaran, P, Srinivas, K, and, Shanker, K.V. (2009),Critical appraisal of slope stability problems in deep open pit mines, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Eco- friendly Sustainable Growth in Mineral Industry, November 30, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 57. Srinivas, K, Shanker, K.V. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2008), Control of Fly Rock & Vibrations due to Blasting – A Case Study, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Synergy in Mineral Sector for Sustainable Development (SMSSD) – Vision 2020, October 4~5, NIT – Surathkal, India, pp.01-10. 58. Balamadeswaran, P., (2008), Electronic Detonators – A New Tool for Blasting Technology, Proceedings of the National Colloquium on “Recent Trends of Mining in India”, October 4, Anna University Chennai, Mining Engineer’s Association of India, India, pp.43-53. 59. Srinivas, K, Shanker, K.V. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2008), Controlled Blasting in Built- up Areas – An Approach, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Non-Ferrous Mineral Industry – Expanding Horizons, November 30, Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand, India. 60. Sen, Phalguni, Balamadeswaran, P., Murthy, V.M.S.R., and Ramesh, (2006), Implications of Open pit to Underground Transition – A Study, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Underground Metal Mining-Status & Prospects (UMMSP-2006), Feb 13~14, Dhanbad, Indian School of Mines, India, pp.279-285. 61. Balamadeswaran, P., Murthy, V.M.S.R., and Sreekumar (2005), Mine and Mill Sizing – A Challenge to the Mining Engineer, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Mineral Exploration, Mining and Mineral Beneficiation: A Road Map to Vision 2020” (NSEMB-2005), May 20~21, Chennai, Mining Engineer’s Association of India, India, pp.298-309. 62. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), Blast Design Approach for Better Fragmentation in Surface Mines, Proceedings of National Seminar on Rock Fragmentation (NSRF-2004), Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, January 23~24, Varanasi, pp.35-48. 63. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2004), Blasting Practices in Environmentally Fragile Areas – An Approach, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Engineering with special emphasis on Mining Environment (NSEEME-2004), March 19~20, Dhanbad, Journal of Institution of Public Health Engineers, India, pp.118-125. 64. Balamadeswaran, P., and Murthy, V.M.S.R., (2004), Some Aspects of Mine Closure Planning, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Engineering with special emphasis on Mining Environment (NSEEME-2004), March 19~20, Dhanbad, Journal of Institution of Public Health Engineers, India, pp.302-309. 65. Mishra, A.K. and Balamadeswaran, P., (2003), Fly rock hazards in open pit mine blasting, Proceedings of National Seminar on Explosives and Blasting, Institution of Engineers (India), Dhanbad, December 06~07, pp.108-117. 66. Murthy, V.M.S.R., Balamadeswaran, P., and Sen, Phalguni, (2003), Mine Closure Planning for Surface Mines – An Approach, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Strategies for Mine Closure, October 11~12, Central Mining Research Institute, Dhanbad, India, pp.199-

14 213. 67. Mishra, A.K., Balamadeswaran, P., and Manish Sinha (2003), Blasting over developed pillars, Proceedings of National Workshop on Reinventing Jharia Coalfield, MGMI, August 22~23, Dhanbad. Executive Development Programmes & Invited Lectures (11) 1. P. Balamadeswaran (2020), Controlled Blasting Management in Opencast Mine, Oneday EDP for senior executives of NLC India Limited, 24th January 2020, Learning & Development Centre, NLC India Limited, Neyveli. 2. P. Balamadeswaran (2020), Relevance of Rock Mechanics in Mining and Construction, Department of Civil Engineering, 31st January 2020, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. 3. P. Balamadeswaran (2019), Controlled Blasting Techniques & Management for Construction, Oneday EDP for Civil Engineers of Border Security Force, 29th November 2019, Executives Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad. 4. P. Balamadeswaran (2018), Emerging Trends in Drilling and Blasting in Surface Mines, Oneday EDP for senior executives of NLC India Limited, 03rd November 2018, Learning & Development Centre, NLC India Limited, Neyveli. 5. Balamadeswaran, P., (2018), The Role of Rock Engineering in Mining and the Challenges Ahead!, National Workshop on “Rock Engineering Issues and Future Challenges”, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras & Anna University, Chennai, 9th June 2018, IIT Madras, Tamilnadu. 6. P. Balamadeswaran (2008), Mining Geology and Mine Construction, A two-days off- campus course for Post-Graduate students, Department of Earth Sciences, May~2008, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 7. P. Balamadeswaran (2009), Mining Geology and Mine Construction, A two-days off- campus course for Post-Graduate students, Department of Earth Sciences, May~2009, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 8. P. Balamadeswaran, (2009), MHRD / AICTE sponsored Summer School on Recent Developments in Rock Excavation Technology and Management (RETM) 17 ~ 23rd July 2009, Department of Mining Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. 9. P. Balamadeswaran (2011), Safety Management System, A five-days EDP for senior executives of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, Feb~2011, Executive Development Centre, NLC, Neyveli. 10. P. Balamadeswaran (2011), Safety Management System, A five-days EDP for senior executives of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, May~2011, Executive Development Centre, NLC, Neyveli. 11. P. Balamadeswaran (2012), Safety Management System, A five-days EDP for senior executives of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, January~2012, Executive Development Centre, NLC, Neyveli.

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