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Sarada Prasad Pradhan
Associate Professor
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Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics, Slope stability, Reservoir Geomechanics & Petroleum Geo-sciences, Reservoir Geo-mechanics, Well bore stability, Carbon Dioxide Sequestration, Geo-mechanical aspects of storage sites
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Educational Details
IIT Bombay
2014
Ph.D., Engineering Geology
IIT Bombay
2009
M.Sc., Applied Geology
Ravenshaw University
2007
B.Sc, Geology (Hons)
Professional Background
Associate Professor
01 Aug 2023 - Present
IIT Roorkee
Assistant Professor
28 May 2015 - 31 Jul 2023
IIT Roorkee
Executive Engineer
01 Jan 2015 - 22 May 2015
ONGC Ltd
Assistant Executive Engineer (Reservoir)
01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2014
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
CSIR-Junior Research Fellow
01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2010
IIT Bombay
Research
Projects
TOPIC START DATE FIELD DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL OUTLAY FUNDING AGENCY OTHER OFFICERS
Geological, Geophysical Investigation and Design and Development of Cyber-Physical-System for .... 19 Dec 2020 Landslides 59 Lacs DST,India
Identification of geological structures associated with high landslide hazard.. 14 Jan 2025 Landslides 5.5 Crores INR DRDO, India
A systematic large scale assessment for potential of CO2 enhanced oil and natural gas recovery in ke 01 Jan 2019 CO2 EOR 25.7 Lacs DST-DBT
Experimental and numerical studies on fracture propagation and matrix deformation in basalts 01 Jan 2019 Experimental and numerical studies on fracture propagation and matrix deformation in basalts 20 Lacs Ministry of Earth Sciences
Geotechnical investigation of slopes along Koraput-Rayagada Railway Track 01 Jan 2017 Geotechnical investigation of slopes along Koraput-Rayagada Railway Track 22 Lacs DST India
Estimates of paleostress stress states from heterogeneous fault-slip observations 08 Jul 2021 Earth Sciences . DST P.I.: Prof. D.C. Srivastava
High resolution structural and damage zone mapping along along Rishikesh-Deoprayag, Uttarakhand 01 Jan 2016 High resolution structural and damage zone mapping along along Rishikesh-Deoprayag, Uttarakhand 18 Lacs DST, India Prof. D. C. Srivastava
Geotechnical Investigation of Stability of Slopes around Dumripat, Koraput, Odisha 01 Jan 2015 Geotechnical Investigation of Stability of Slopes around Dumripat, Koraput, Odisha 10 Lacs IIT Roorkee
Consultancy:1. Design of Slope Protection Work of Nadikedu Srikalahasti New Bg Line Project 01 Jan 2018 Consultancy:1. Design of Slope Protection Work of Nadikedu Srikalahasti New Bg Line Project 2.05 Lacs OST Slope
Consultancy: Conceptual study of slope stability study of pit wall, side wall and dump stability 01 Jan 2014 Consultancy: Conceptual study of slope stability study of pit wall, side wall and dump stability Odisha Power Grid Corporation Ltd, Odisha Prof T. N Singh
Consultancy:Preliminary study of behavioral pattern of dump slope Vis-a-Vis fly ash utilization 01 Jan 2012 Consultancy:Preliminary study of behavioral pattern of dump slope Vis-a-Vis fly ash utilization AES Chhattisgarh Pvt. Ltd Prof T. N Singh
Review of landslide protection and protection works, Bareti Uttarkashi at km 100.300 TO KM 101.060 OF NH-34 30 Nov 2020 Slope stability 2.95 Lacs xx
Investigation and design of slope stabilisation work at Barshu, Uttarkashi 30 Sep 2020 Sloe stability 11.8 Lacs Govt. Of Uttarakhand
Preliminary field visit to Joda Mines, Odisha 20 Jan 2021 Mine slope 0.79 lacs Tata Steel Ltd
Review of vibration monitoring for the segment of major bridge at Ch 19+600 RHS to Determine PPV Values 19 Mar 2021 Geotech 1.27 Lacs Bharat Geoservices
Vetting of design work of rock fall protection and slope stabillization of Mahadevshar-Posaita Existing DN Line 31 Mar 2021 Landslides 2.59 Lacs OST Slope
Slope stabilization and rockfall protection work in a deep cutting near Darekasa 08 Apr 2021 Landslides 1.53 Lacs Geo Environmental Solutions
Consultancy:Geo-mechanical testing of rock samples conducted on NX size drill cores 01 Jan 2017 Consultancy:Geo-mechanical testing of rock samples conducted on NX size drill cores 0.7Lacs SJVN Ltd




Books
Landslides: Theory, Practice and modeling
Year: 2019 , ISBN: 978-3-319-77376-6
S P Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N Singh | Springer
Contribution: Lead Editor ,
Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation
Year: 2025 , ISBN: 978-3-031-78895-6
K. Sarkar, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh | Springer
Pages: 301 , Volumes: 7
Collaborations
Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery
British Geological Survey, UK
Geomechanical modelling of hydrocarbon reservoir
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
Slope stability
Aligarh Muslim University
Landslides and Climate
IIT Bombay
Publications

Research Paper in Journals

  1.       P. K. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Analysis of tensile failure mechanism in intact, foliated, and cracked rocks using distinct element method: Influence of anisotropy, Engineering Failure Analysis, 166, 108859, 2024. (IF= 5.7, Q1)

    2.       P. K. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, Stability analysis of Himalayan rock slope incorporating microstructures into rock mass using DEM, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 43(2), 113, 2025. (IF= 2.1, Q1)

    3.       P. V. Bhapkar, S. P. Pradhan, M. S. Siddiqui, V. Vishal, Effects of COâ‚‚ and Hâ‚‚O Saturation on Physico-Mechanical Attributes of Bituminous Coal, Gas Science and Engineering, 205643, 2025. (IF= 5.5, Q1)

    4.       A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, S. D. Panda, The relation between rainfall and landslides in India: An empirical approach for prediction of landslide, Journal of Earth System Science, 134(2), 1–28, 2025. (IF= 1.7, Q2)

    5.       A. Das, P. Bhattacharyya, S. Khaoash, S. K. Nayak, S. P. Parida, S. R. Padhy, S. P. Pradhan, Blue Carbon Sequestration Potential of Soils in Degraded Mangroves of Sundarban, India: A Geochemical Approach, American Journal of Climate Change, 14(2), 248–270, 2025.

    6.       S. P. Pradhan, P. Bhapkar, M. S. Siddiqui, P. R. Das, V. Vishal, Assessment of brittleness and comparison of hydrofracturing potential of water and non-aqueous alternative–COâ‚‚ in coal, Results in Earth Sciences, 3, 100081, 2025.

    7.       J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. P. Singh, Application of machine learning tools in predicting basic rock mass rating of mountainous road cut slopes, Journal of Earth System Science, 134(1), 1–17, 2025. (IF= 1.7, Q2)

    8.       K. C. Sundli, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Harilal, A. Bhardwaj, B. Ram, S. R. Prasad, Stress Assessment of Unconventional Basement Reservoir in a Hydrocarbon field of Western Offshore India: Reservoir Geomechanical Modeling and Perspectives, Journal of the Geological Society of India, 100 (11), 1568-1576, 2024 (IF= 1.4)

    9.       K. C. Sundli, S. P. Pradhan, J. S. Solanki and S. Mondal, Prediction of critical drawdown pressure for a gas reservoir prone to sand production in western offshore, India, and its suitability for CO2 sequestration, Marine and Petroleum Geology, 165, 106854, 2024. (IF= 4.2, Q1)

    10.   S. Kumar, S. D. Panda, S .P. Pradhan, P. C. Chattopadhyay, Identification of potential failure zones in large progressive landslides: a method to optimize the cost of landslide early warning. Nat Hazards doi.org/10.1007/s11069-024-06685-z, 2024. (IF= 3.7, Q1)

    11.   L. Hruaikima , M. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, and J. Singh, An Empirical Approach for Quick Assessment of Hazard and Safe Height of Steep-Cut Rock Slopes in Garhwal Himalayas. Indian Geotech J 54, 530–546 , 2024. (IF= 1.4, Q2)

    12.   A. K. Anand, S. P. Pradhan, Modelling of insitu channel migration vis-à-vis bank stability of Brahmani River, Odisha. Model. Earth Syst. Environ. 10, 3157–3179 (2024). (IF= 3.0, Q1)

    13.   S. P. Aher, D. P. Mohanty, P.V. Bhapkar, S. P. Pradhan and V. Vishal, Understanding the rock slope stability along Malshej Ghat, India, using rock mass characterisation and block shape classification techniques. J Earth Syst Sci 133, 81 (2024). (IF= 1.9, Q2)

    14.   A. Kumar, S. P. Pradhan, S. Singh and K. Tripathi. Stability analysis for rock slope using finite element modeling near Darekasa Railway Station: A case study. Journal of Intelligent Construction, 2(1): 9180005, 2024.

    15.   A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, K. Tulsawadekar, and V. Vishal, A Python-based optimization method to define the trajectory of rockfalls: a case study of Malshej Ghat, India. Bull Eng Geol Environ 82, 421, 2023. (IF= 4.2, Q1)

    16.   A. Anand, S. P. Pradhan, Evaluation of bivariate statistical and hybrid models for the preparation of flood hazard susceptibility maps in the Brahmani River Basin, India, Environmental Earth Sciences,  82, 389, 2023. (IF = 3.1)

    17.   P. V. Bhapkar, S. P. Pradhan, D. Chandra, B. Hazra, V. Vishal, Systematic Pore Characterization of Sub-Bituminous Coal from Sohagpur Coalfield, Central India Using Gas Adsorption Coupled with X-ray Scattering and High-Resolution Imaging, Energy Fuels, 37, 13, 9297–9308, 2023. (I.F = 4.654)

    18.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, M. Singh, Characterization of a fractured rock mass using geological strength index: A discrete fracture network approach, Transportation Geotechnics, 40, 100984, 2023. (IF = 4.938, Q1)

    19.   U. Aalam, T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, FS Calculator: A windows-based application for factor of safety assessment and sensitivity analyses by circular failure charts, Earth Science Informatics, Vol.16, 1917-1928, 2023. (IF = 2.7, Q2)

    20.   S. D. Panda, S. Kumar, S. P. Pradhan, J. Singh, A. Kralia, M. Thakur, Effect of groundwater table fluctuation on slope instability: a comprehensive 3D simulation approach for Kotropi landslide, India,  Landslides, Vol.20, 663-682, 2022. (IF = 6.578, Q1)

    21.   G. C. Komadja, T. T. Stanislas, P. Munganyinka, V. Anye, S. P.  Pradhan, B. Adebayo, A. P. Onwualu,  New approach for assessing uniaxial compressive strength of rocks using measurement from nanoindentation experiments, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and Environment, Vol.81, 299 , 2022. (IF=4.298, Q1)

    22.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. Singh, B. Yuan, Modified block shape characterization method for classification of fractured rock: A python-based GUI tool, Vol.164, 105125, 2022, Computers & Geosciences, (IF=3.372, Q1).

    23.   T. Siddque, P.  Haris, S. P. Pradhan, Unraveling the geological and meteorological interplay during the 2021 Chamoli disaster, India, Natural Hazards Research, 2022, doi.org/10.1016/j.nhres.2022.04.003.

    24.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. Singh, L. Hruaikima, Control of structural damage on the rock mass characteristics and its influence on the rock slope stability along National Highway-07, Garhwal Himalaya, India: An ensemble of Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) and Distinct Element Method (DEM), Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, Vol. 81(3), 2022 (IF=4.298, Q1)

    25.   S. Saha, V. Vishal, B. Mahanta, S. P. Pradhan, Geomechanical model construction to resolve field stress profile and reservoir rock properties of Jurassic Hugin Formation, Volve field, North Sea, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, Vol. 8 (2), 1-23, 2022 (IF=3.75, Q2)

    26.   A. R.Roul, S. P. Pradhan, K.C. Sahoo, Mass movement and initiation of landslide dam burst in the Eastern Ghats, India during the Titli cyclone, Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol. 98 (4), 538-544, 2022 . (IF=1.459, Q2)

    27.   V. Vishal, M. Rizwan, B. Mahanta, S. P. Pradhan, T.N. Singh, Temperature effect on the mechanical behaviour of shale: Implication for shale gas production, Geosystems and Geoenvironment, Vol.01 (4), 10078, 2022

    28.   A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, D. P. Mohanty, Investigation to slope instability along railway cut slopes in Eastern Ghats mountain range, India: A comparative study based on slope mass rating, finite element modelling and probabilistic methods, Journal of  Earth System Science, 206, Vol. 130, 2021. (IF = 1.371, Q2)

    29.   G. C. Komadja, S. P. Pradhan, A. D. Oluwasegun, A. R. Roul, T. Stanislas, R. A. Laïbi, B Adebayo, A. P. Onwualu, Geotechnical and geological investigation of slope stability of a section of road cut debris-slopes along NH-7, Uttarakhand, India, Results in Engineering, 100227, Vol. 10, 2021. (Q2)

    30.   G. C. Komadja, S. P. Pradhan, A. R. Roul, B. Adebayo, J. B. Habinshuti, L. A. Glodji, A. Peter Onwualu, Assessment of stability of a Himalayan road cut slope with varying degrees of weathering: A finite-element-model-based approach, Heliyon, pp. 1-10, Vol. 6 (11), 2020. (Q1)

    31.   S. P. Pradhan, T. Siddique, Stability assessment of landslide-prone road cut rock slopes in Himalayan terrain: A finite element method based approach, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, pp. 59-73, Vol. 12(1), 2020. (IF = 4.34, Q1)

    32.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Applicability of Q-slope method in the Himalayan road cut rock slopes and its comparison with CSMR, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2020, Doi: 10.1007/s00603-020-02176-2. (IF = 6.730, Q1)

    33.   D. Chandra, V. Vishal, A. Debbarma, S. Banerjee, S. P. Pradhan, M. K. Mishra, Role of composition and depth on pore attributes of Barakar Formation gas shales of Ib valley, India, using a combination of low-pressure sorption and image analysis, Energy and Fuels, pp. 8085–8098, Vol 34 (7), 2020. (IF = 3.605, Q1

    34.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, N. Das, A. K. Anand, T. N. Singh, Stabilization of cut slopes along the highway by optimizing geometry, NH-58, Lesser Himalaya, Journal of Geological Society of India, pp. 79-86, Vol. 96, 2020. (IF = 1.459, Q2)

    35.   B. Yuan, M. Sun, L. Xiong, Q. Luo, S. P. Pradhan, H. Li, 2020, Investigation of 3D deformation of transparent soil around a laterally loaded pile based on a hydraulic gradient model test, Journal of Building Engineering, 10124, Vol. 28, 2020. (IF =5.318, Q1 )

    36.   T. Siddique, M.E.A Mondal, S. P. Pradhan, M. Salman, M. Sohel, Geotechnical assessment of cut slopes in the landslide-prone Himalayas: rock mass characterization and simulation approach, Natural Hazards, 2020, doi.org/10.1007/s11069-020-04175-6. (IF = 3.16, Q1)

    37.   S. P. Pradhan, S. D. Panda, A. R. Roul, M. Thakur, Insights into the recent Kotropi landslide of August 2017, India: a geological investigation and slope stability analysis, Landslides, pp. 1529–1537, Vol. 16, 2019. (IF = 6.578, Q1)

    38.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, Road widening along National Highway-58, Uttarakhand, India, Current Science, pp. 1267-1269, Vol. 17 (8), 2019. (IF = 1.102, Q2)

    39.   A. K. Anand, S. P. Pradhan, Assessment of active tectonics from geomorphic indices and morphometric parameters in part of Ganga basin and its implications, Journal of Mountain Science, pp. 1943-1961, Vol.16 (8), 2019. (IF = 2.071, Q2)

    40.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Finite element modelling of landslide prone slopes around Rudraprayag and Agastyamuni in Uttarakhand Himalayan terrain, Natural Hazards, pp. 181-200, Vol. 94(1), 2018. (IF = 3.106, Q1)

    41.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, Stability and sensitivity analysis of Himalayan road cut debris slopes: An investigation along NH-58, India, Natural Hazards, pp. 577–600, Vol. 93(2), 2018. (IF = 3.106, Q1)

    42.   V. Vishal, B. Mahanta, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Simulation of CO2 enhanced coalbed methane recovery in Jharia coalfields, India, Energy, pp. 1158-1194, Vol. 159, 2018. (IF = 7.174, Q1)

    43.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Stability assessment of Himalayan road cut slopes along National Highway-58, India, Environmental Earth Sciences, pp. 759(1-18), Vol. 76, 2017. (IF = 2.784, Q2)

    44.   V. Vishal, T. Siddique, R. Purohit, M. K. Phophliya, S. P. Pradhan, Hazard assessment in rockfall prone Himalayan slopes along National Highway - 58, India: Rating and Simulation, Natural Hazards, pp. 487-503, Vol. 85, 2017. (IF = 3.106, Q1)

    45.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, An investigation on stability of mine slopes using two dimensional numerical modeling, Journal of Rock Mechanics & Tunnelling Technology, pp. 49-56, Vol. 21 (1), 2015.

    46.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, V. K. Singh, Optimisation of dump slope geometry vis-à-vis flyash utilisation using numerical simulation, American Journal of Mining and Metallurgy, pp. 1-7, Vol. 2 (1), 2014.

    47.   V. Vishal, L. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, P. G. Ranjith, Numerical modelling of Gondwana coal seams in India as coalbed methane reservoirs substituted for carbon dioxide sequestration, Energy, pp. 384-394, Vol. 49, 2013. (IF = 7.174, Q1)

    48.   V. Vishal, P. G. Ranjith, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Permeability of sub-critical carbon dioxide in naturally fractured Indian bituminous coal at a range of down-hole stress conditions, Engineering Geology, pp. 148-156, Vol 167, 2013. (IF = 6.755, Q1)

    49.   T. N. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Stability of slope in a fire prone opencast mine in Jharia coalfield, India, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, pp. 419 – 427, Vol. 6, 2013. (IF = 1.827, Q2)

    50.   R. Trivedi, V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, J. C. Jhanwar, Slope stability analysis in limestone mines, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, pp. 759-766, Vol. 5(4), 2012.

    51.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Tensile strength of rock under elevated temperatures, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, pp. 1127-1133, Vol. 29, 2011. (IF = 1.781, Q1)

    52.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Instability analysis of mine slope by Finite Element Method approach, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, pp. 11 -23, Vol. 3 (06), 2010.

Publications and Extended Abstracts in Conferences/Seminar

1.       P. Bhapkar, M. S. Siddiqui, S. P. Pradhan, CCS Potential in the Deccan Trap Basalt, India—A Review, EAGE Workshop on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Basalts, 2025, 1–3.

 

2.       P. K. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, Comprehensive Slope Stability Assessment Integrating Rock Mass Classification, Kinematic Analysis, and Numerical Modeling of Selected Rock Slopes along NH-09 near Churni Village, North Western Himalaya, AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2024, EP01–63.

 

3.       P. Bhapkar, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Influence of Supercritical COâ‚‚–Hâ‚‚O Interaction on Composition, Pore Structure and Strength of Bituminous Coal, AGU24, 2024.

 

4.       S. Kumar, S. P. Pradhan, Investigating the Potential of a Deep-Seated Landslide in North-West Himalayas for Future Sliding Using 3D Limit Equilibrium Modeling, AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2024, EP53F–1556.

 

5.       A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, FEM-based Slope Stability Analysis and Suggestive Remedial Measures for Select Himalayan Slopes in India, SLRMES Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023

 

6.       A. K. Anand, S. P. Pradhan, Geotechnical Investigation and stability analysis of River Bank retreat along the Critical Reaches of Brahmani River, Odisha, India, , EGU24

 

7.       S. D. Panda, S. P. Pradhan, Towards establishing an optimal regional rainfall thresholds for landslide occurrence in Himachal Pradesh, India: A comparative study of methods and datasets, 6th World Landslide Forum, Florence, Italy, 2023

 

8.       S. Kumar, S. P. Pradhan, Probabilistic Modeling of Landslide Hazards in the Himalayas: A Case Study of Malli Bazar, 6th World Landslide Forum, Florence, Italy, 2023

 

9.       M. S. Siddiqui, P .Bhapkar, S. P.  Pradhan, V. Vishal, P. R. Das, Analyzing the Optimal Injecting Fluid for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations in Jharia Coalfield, Jharkhand, India: Implications for Carbon Sequestration, , AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2023 (1349), GC43E-1349

 

10.   L. Hruaikima, M. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, J. Singh,  Site Specific Joint Spacing Distribution of Roadcut Slopes in a Selected Stretch of National Highway in Indian Garhwal Himalayas, ISRM Congress, ISRM-15CONGRESS-2023-495

 

11.   S. P. Pradhan, K.C. Sundli, Mechanical Earth Modelling for Petroleum Reservoir in Western Offshore India: Tensile Failure Study, EGU -2023, Vienna

 

12.   P. K Singh, S. P. Pradhan, Role of Geological Structures in Rock Slope Stability along a Road Corridor in Indian Himalayas, EGU -2023, Vienna

 

13.   A. K. Anand, S. P. Pradhan, The Influence of Avulsion Process on Morphology and Bank Erosion in the Brahmani River, Odisha, India, AGU-2022

 

14.   P.V. Bhakar, S. P. Pradhan, Influence of coal composition and depth on pore characteristics – Implications for CO2 - enhanced coalbed methane recovery, AGU-2022

 

15.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. Singh, Characterization of fractured rocks using synthetic rock mass (SRM) approach, American Rock Mechanics Association, 2022

 

16.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. Singh (2022) Characterization of a fractured rock mass using Geological Strength Index (GSI): A Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) and Machine learning (ML) approach. European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 2022, Vienna, Austria

 

17.   C. Komdja, N. Das, A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, Slope stability analysis by finite element modelling of a debris slope along NH-58, Uttrakhand, National conference on Geology and Natural resources of Himalaya, Rishikesh, 2020.

 

18.   J. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, M. Singh, Slope stability assessment of Himalayan road cut slope using advanced remote sensing techniques and numerical simulation for the AGU-2019.

 

19.   A. R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, D. P. Mohanty, Geological and geotechnical analysis of landslide along a railway cut rock slope in Eastern Ghat, India, EGU-2019.

 

20.   S. D. Panda, S. P. Pradhan, A.R. Roul, Geological and geotechnical insights to Kotropi Landslide, Himachal Pradesh, India: a finite element modelling approach, AGU-2018.

 

21.   S. P. Pradhan, T. Siddique, Finite element method modelling and limit equilibrium method analysis of Shivpuri landslide, Uttarakhand, National workshop in Landslides, Pithoragarh, India, 2018.

 

22.   A. K. Anand A.R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, S.D. Panda, Geotechnical and geomorphometric insight to the landslides in Eastern Ghat, India, European Geosciences Union, General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 2018.

 

23.   S. P. Pradhan, A.R. Roul, D.P. Mohanty, S.D. Panda, Stability assessment of a Railway cut rock slope using slope mass rating and finite element modelling, 4th Indian Landslides Congress, Mumbai, 2017.

 

24.   T. Siddique, Ali P. Yunus, S. P. Pradhan, M.E.A. Mondal, Landslide hazard zonation: a case study from Garhwal Himalaya. In International Conference on “Remote Sensing and GIS for Applications in Geosciences” organized by Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; pp. 199, 2017.

 

25.   A.R. Roul, S. P. Pradhan, T. Siddique, Stability assessment of road cut slopes in parts of tectonically active Himalayan region. In International Conference on “Remote Sensing and GIS for Applications in Geosciences” organized by Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; pp. 21, 2017.

 

26.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, A. R. Roul, M.E.A. Mondal, RMR, SMR, CSMR, Q-system and Kinematic analysis: Implications to slope stability; In National seminar on “Recent Advances and Challenges in Geochemistry, Environmental and Sedimentary Geology” organized by Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; pp. 57, 2017.

 

27.   E. A. Khan, T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, Rock mass classification and Kinematic analysis along NH-58, Kaliyasaur to Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand; In National seminar on “Recent Advances and Challenges in Geochemistry, Environmental and Sedimentary Geology” organized by Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; pp. 58, 2017.

 

28.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, A finite element method based predictive model on dumping of fly ash along with over burden material of a coal mine, Indorock-2016, Mumbai, India, 2016.

 

29.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Finite element modeling of a coal Mine Slopes, International conference on geo-mechanics, geo-energy and geo-resources - 28, 29 September, Melbourne, Australia, 2016.

 

30.   T. Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Road cut slope stability investigation along NH-58, near Shivpuri, Uttarakhand, National Conference on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, April 08-09, AMU, Aligarh, 2016.

 

31.   S. S. Ahmad, S. P. Pradhan, S. De Sarkar , S. Sengupta, V. K. Bhattacharya, Innovative completion approach to develop unconsolidated shallow and thin multi-layered gas reservoir: a case study of North Tapti Field, Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-178115-MS, doi:10.2118/178115-MS, 2015.

 

32.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Influence of bio-stabilisation on dump slopes – A discrete element modeling approach, 47th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, USA. ARMA – 736, 2013.

 

33.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Numerical simulation of slopes constituted of weak rocks in a hilly terrain, Geosummit, July 27-29, Chennai ,  2011.

 

34.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Environmental restoration by greenhouse gas reduction through geological sequestration, International Congress of Environmental Research, Dec 15-17, Surat, Gujarat, 2011.

 

35.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Microstructural characterization of Lower Himalayan geodynamics, International Conference on Indian Monsoon and Himalayan Geodynamics, Nov 2 – 5, Dehradun, 2011.

 

36.   T. N. Singh, V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, Instability analysis of a road cut slope in a hilly terrane for mitigation of landslides, Landslide Hazard – Consequences and Challenges, Feb 10-12, Roorkee, 2011.

 

37.   V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, Mine sustainable development vis-à-vis dump stability for a large open cast mine, Proceedings  of  International  Conference  on  Earth Sciences and Engineering, pp. 7 – 14, 2010.

 

38.   V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, Analysis of slope in a fire prone surface coal mine in Jharia coalfield, India, Slope Conference - 2010, Chiangmai, Thailand, pp. 31 – 37, 2010.

 

39.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Biostabilisation approach to enhance dump stability, Proceedings of International Conference on Earth Sciences and Engineering, pp. 15 – 21, 2010.

 

40.   S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, Numerical modeling approach to evaluate the mine slope conditions, Geo-youth Conference Abstracts, Nov 22-23, Udaipur, pp. 7, 2010.

Book Volume:

 

  1. S. P. Pradhan, V.  Vishal, T. N. Singh, 2018, Landslides: Theory, Practice & Modelling in series Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Vol 50, ISBN 978-3-319-77376-6, p-338, Springer, (Edited).
  2. K. Sarkar, S.P.Pradhan, T.N. Singh, 2025, Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation in series Earth Systems Data and Models, Vol 7, 978-3-031-78895-6,p301, Springer

Book Chapters:

 

  1. S. Kumar, S. P. Aher, S. P. Pradhan, B. D. Patni, Assessment of Progressive Behaviour of Deep-Seated Kotropi Landslides (Himachal Pradesh) Using the 3D Limit Equilibrium Method, in: Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation, Springer Nature Switzerland, 165–187, 2025.
  2. J. Singh, A. R. Roul, S. P. Aher, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, Applications of Photogrammetry Technique in Slope Stability Investigation, in: Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation, Springer Nature Switzerland, 103–122, 2025.
  3. P. K. Singh, S. P. Pradhan, Geological and Microstructural Controls on a Landslide in Ghat Region Along NH-09, Kumaun Himalaya, in: Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation, Springer Nature Switzerland, 25–47, 2025.
  4. A. R. Roul, A. K. Behera, R. M. Pradhan, S. P. Pradhan, Navigating Hydrological Factors in Understanding and Mitigating Landslide Hazards in the Indian Himalayas: A Short Review, in: Landslides: Analysis, Modeling and Mitigation, Springer Nature Switzerland, 3–24, 2025.
  5. S. P. Pradhan, T.  Siddique, 2018, Mass Wasting: An Overview, Landslides, Modelling in series Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, (Edited by S. P. Pradhan et. al), Vol 50, ISBN 978-3-319-77376-6, Springer.
  6. T.  Siddique, S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, 2018, Rockfall: A Specific Case of Landslide, Landslides Modelling in series Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, (Edited by S. P. Pradhan et. al), Vol 50, ISBN 978-3-319-77376-6, Springer.
  7. J.C. Pashin, S. P. Pradhan, V.Vishal, 2018, Formation Damage in Coalbed Methane Recovery, Formation Damage during Improved Oil Recovery, ISBN: 9780128137826, Elsevier.
  8. S. P. Pradhan, V. Vishal, T. N. Singh, 2015, Study of slopes along River Teesta in Darjeeling Himalayan region, Engineering Geology for Society and Territory, (Edited by G. Lollino et. al), Springer Publishers, ISBN 978-3-319-09299-7, pp. 517-520.
  9. V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, 2015, Analysis of stability of slopes in Himalayan terrane along National Highway: 109, India, Engineering Geology for Society and Territory, (Edited by G. Lollino et. al), Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-09299-7, pp. 511-516
  10. V. Vishal, S. P. Pradhan, T. N. Singh, P. G. Ranjith, 2015, Real term implications of carbon sequestration in coal seams, Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization, (Edited by M. Goel et al.) TERI Press, ISBN: 978-81-7993-568-2, pp. 249-256.
  11. V. Vishal, A. Sudhakaran, A.K. Tiwari, S.P. Pradhan, T.N. Singh, 2016, A review summary of hydro-mechanical changes in coal due to CO2 flow, Geologic carbon sequestration, Springer, pp. 161-182.

 

Honors And Awards
Honors
F.M University Odisha
2021
Member, Board of Studies
Melpadom Attumalil Georgekutty Award
2024
Young Scientist Award
IIT Roorkee
2023
Outstanding Young Faculty Award
International Geological Congress-2020
2020
Convener
Consultation Workshop on Rainfall Threshold-based Landslide Forecast Model for Bhagirathi Valley
2021
Expert Committee Member
IGS-IIT Roorkee
2021
Chaired a session: Research Conclave
Govt. of Uttarkhand
2016
Member, High Level Policy Recommendation Committee for Landslides/flash flood
INDOROCK CONFERENCE - 2017, New Delhi
2017
Best Paper Award
Consultation Workshop on Rainfall Threshold-based Landslide Forecast Model for Bhagirathi Valley
2021
Expert Committee Member
INDOROCK-2016 Conference, Mumbai
2016
Co-Chaired a session
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
2012
Award of Excellence
Geosummit Conference (DST sponsored), Chennai
2011
Best Paper Award
CAFET Innova Technical Society
2010
Young Scientist Award
CSIR New Delhi
2009
Nominated for CSIR - Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Fellowship (Top 25)
Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM) in Geophysics
2007
All India Rank 2
JAdmission Test for MSc (JAM) in Geology
2007
All India Rank 8
MemberShips
International Society for Rock Mechanics, India
01 Jan 2023 - Present
Member
Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG)
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Member
Indian Society for Rock Mechanics and Tunneling Technology
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Member
Society of Petroleum Engineers
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Member
Indian Geotechnical Society, India
01 Jul 2024 - Present
Member
CAFET INNOVA Technical Society, India
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Member
The Society of Earth Scientists
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Member
Teaching Engagements
Teaching Engagements
Geology for Engineers ( ESE-101 )
Autumn
Rock Mechanics ( ESN-906 )
Spring
Engineering Geology ( ESN-407 )
Autumn
Engineering Geology ( ESN-607 )
Autumn
Reservoir Geomechanics ( ESN-620 )
Spring
Soil and Rock Mechanics ( ESN-345 )
Spring
Structral Geology ( ESN-205 )
Autumn
Technical Communication ( ESN-540 )
Spring
Physical Geology ( ESN-102 )
Spring
Students
SuperVisions
Slope stability investigations of road cut slopes along NH-58, Rishikesh to Devprayag
01 Jan 2014 - 29 Jul 2019
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Traiq Siddique
Stability Analysis Of Slopes In Eastern Ghats, Odisha, India, 2021
01 Jan 2016 - 28 Aug 2021
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Amulya Ratna Roul
Effect of structural discontinuities on rockmass behavior of Garhwal Himalaya.
01 Jan 2018 - 29 Nov 2022
Other Supervisors: Prof. Mahendra Singh, Scholar: Mr. Jaspreet Singh
Mechanism and assessment of Kotropi landslide, Himachal Pradesh, India
01 Jan 2016 - 08 Dec 2023
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Soumya Darshan Panda
Geo-mechanical modeling of a hydrocarbon reservoir
01 Jan 2016 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Krishna Chandra Sundli
River bank stability analysis in the lower reaches of Brahmani river, Odisha
01 Jan 2018 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Aditya Kumar Anand
Applicability of classification systems for stability analysis of slopes
01 Jan 2018 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Mahendra Singh, Scholar: Lalhruaikima
Effect of microstructures and mesostructures on rock slope stability
01 Jan 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Piyush Kumar Singh
CO2 Storage Potential and Enhanced Coalbed Methane Recovery in Indian Coal Seams: A Coupled Experimental and Numerical approach
16 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Pranay Vilas Bhapkar
Development of landslide early warning system for debris slide in north west himalaya
30 Jul 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Saurabh Kumar
Potential of CO2 sequestration, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), and its risk assessment in a hydrocarbon reservoir, India
18 Dec 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Shariq Siddique
Slope stability in Western Ghats
14 Jul 2023 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Saurabh Prakash Aher
Geotechnical Assessment Of Gopeshwar Landslide, Uttarakhand
01 Jan 2022 - 09 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Sai Siddhant Moharana
Influence of spacing,length and persistence of joints on rock slope stability of different kinds of rocks.
01 Jan 2022 - 09 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Sakshi Ray
Estimating Rainfall Threshold For Landslides Using Automated Tools
01 May 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Suraj Ukey
Estimation of Rock Quality Designation using Artificial Intelligence
01 May 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Yash Rawat
Simulation Based Study on Hydro-fracturing Behaviour of Coal and Limestone using Water and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
01 May 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Gourav Gome
Assessment Of Critical Pore Pressure For Carbondioxide Sequestration In A Petroleum Reservoir
01 May 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Jai Prakash Rajora
Investigation Of Kotropi Landslide, Fagraskógarfjall Landslide & Processing Over Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalaya Using Insar Interferometric Techniques
01 May 2021 - 06 May 2022
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Gautam Prajapat
Mechanism of Sand Production in a Hydrocarbon Reservoir
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Paramatma Nand Singh
Fracture initiation and Propagation in Basalt
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ayush Kothifera
Effect of fracture intensity on rock mass behaviour
30 Jun 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Arif Hussain
Estimation of rock mass rating using artificial intelligence algorithms
30 Jun 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Madhavendra Pratap Singh
Effect of Weathering on Geotechnical Properties of road cut rock mass along NH-7
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Dhirendra Kumar
Wellbore Stability Prediction in a Hydrocarbon Reservoir
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Ketan Hasija
Slope stability Analysis in Seepage Condition
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mandeep Asiya
Estimation of slope mass rating using artificial intelligence algorithms
30 Jun 2021 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Saurabh Sharma
Effect of Macerals on the length and width of Hydrofractures in Jharia Coalfield
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Komal
Role of planform dynamics and morphometric parameters in avulsion of Brahmani river, Odisha
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mohd Athar
Correlation between Grain Size, Atterberg Limit and Clay minerals in Himalayan Debris
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Soubhagya Ranjan Barik
Rainfall threshold for initiation of possible landslides in Uttarakhand, India
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Shivam Jaiswal
Effect of Fracture Intensity on rock mass behavior
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Arif Hussain
Debris flow modelling of Kotropi landslide using flow-R
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Gangadhar Dalai
Stability Analysis of Slopes Reinforced With Piles
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Anurag Tak
Investigation of Rainfall Induced Landslides Near Mohand Along NH 307
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Harsh Sharma
Slope Stability Analysis of Landslide Prone Himalayan Slopes Along NH-58, Uttarakhand
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Nani Das
Geotechnical characterization of Himalayan debris - effects of grain size on strength parameters
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Satyajit Rout
Effect of Joint Orientation on Slope Stability
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Subrat Sahoo
Well Based Facies Analysis of Mangahewa Formation, Kapuni Field, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: Prof. Ravi Sharma, Scholar: Khiroj Padi
Stability Analysis of Himalayan Debris Slope along NH-58: Rishikesh - Saknidhar, Uttarakhand
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Priya Nayak
Assessment of Stability of Hill Cut Rock Slopes along NH-58: Rishikesh -Saknidhar, Uttarakhand
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Shikhar Saxena
Stability of Slopes along Koraput- Rayagada Railway Track, Odisha
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Mohit Kumar Phophliya
Slope stability analysis of road cut slopes around Devprayag
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Vikas Lamba
Rockfall analysis of slopes around Devprayag
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Other Supervisors: , Scholar: Rishika Sinha
Miscellaneous
Events
Landslide Mitigation& Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation
23 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2020
NDMA
Landslide Mitigation& Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation sponsored
08 Mar 2021 - 12 Mar 2021
NDMA, New Delhi
Workshop cum field orientation progra on Damage zone mapping
01 Jan 2016 - Present
DST
Brain storming session on landslide early warning session
01 Jan 2019 - Present
DST, Govt of India
Workshop on Natural Hazards in the Himalaya, India
02 May 2025 - 02 May 2025
Geo-mechanical stability of wellbore, GMI International, Hyderabad, 2013
01 Jan 2013 - Present
SPG
Pressure transient analysis
01 Jan 2013 - Present
ONGC Ltd
Indorock-2016
01 Jan 2016 - Present
ISRMTT
Third advisory committee meeting on Gas hydrates
01 Jan 2019 - Present
Co-cordinator, Orientation course on Damage zone Mapping in the MANU Project
01 Jan 2016 - Present
DST
Reservoir management of mature fields
01 Jan 2012 - Present
ONGC Ltd.
Comprehensive landslide risk management
28 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
NIDM New Delhi
National Conference on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
01 Jan 2016 - Present
IGS
Convener: 36th International Geological Congress
30 Mar 2020 - Present
Slope stability along transportation corridor in mountainous region
01 Jan 2019 - Present
Submarine landslide due to exploitation of gas hydrates
01 Jan 2019 - Present
Natural gas processing including sour gas
01 Jan 2012 - Present
ONGC Ltd
International Conference on Earth Science and Engineering
01 Jan 2010 - Present
CAFET Innova Technical Society
Workshop on drilling and its complication in Mumbai offshore area
01 Jan 2013 - Present
ONGC Ltd.
Design and implementation of stage gate project management process for E&P project
01 Jan 2014 - Present
ONGC Ltd.
Visits
Florence, Italy
2023-11-14
Conference
Washington, USA
2024-04-25
Workshop
Houston, USA
2024-05-01
Study Tour
Austria
2023-04-22
Conference
Colombo, Srilanka
2023-12-01
Conference
Administrative Positions
Chief Warden, Azad Bhawan
28 May 2024 - Present
IIT Roorkee
Faculty In Charge Placement
01 May 2023 - Present
Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee
Warden
31 Aug 2021 - 30 Jun 2024
Rajendra Bhawan
Faculty Co-ordinator, Cognizance 2023
30 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
IIT Roorkee
Member
09 May 2022 - Present
Diversity & Inclusion Committee, IIT Rookee
Faculty Incharge, GATI Satellite team
01 Sep 2021 - Present
Dept of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee
Warden (Wellness)
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Aug 2022
IIT Roorkee
O.C. Examination
01 Jan 2018 - 01 May 2021
IIT Roorkee
Member, DAC
01 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2022
IIT Roorkee
Faculty In-charge, Geo-technical Laboratory
01 Jan 2016 - Present
Department of Earth Sciences
Member,DRC
01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jan 2021
IIT Roorkee
Co-Coordinator, M.Tech Dissertation Evaluation
01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2017
IIT Roorkee
Member, DAPC
01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2020
IIT Roorkee
Faculty Advisor, M.Tech (GLT 5th Yr & GPT 2nd Yr)
01 Jan 2016 - Present
IIT Roorkee
Co-ordinator, M.Tech Dissertation Evaluation
01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2016
IIT Roorkee
Invited lectures and Other Academic Activities
  1. Impact of Climate Change on Landslide Dynamics, Himalayan Society of Geoscientists, Bhimtal, June - 2025
  2. Panelist and speaker in National Highways Excellence Award, Minisytry of Road Transport and Highways, Delhi, Apr – 2025
  3. Panelist and speaker Physical and Numerical Modelling of Geohazards in the Himalayan Region, IIT Roorkee, Apr – 2025
  4. Exploring the Role of CCUS in Achieving Net-Zero Goals, Graphic Era University, May – 2025
  5. Carbon Sequestation for Net Zero, IIT Bhubaneswar, March-2025
  6. Carbon Dioxide sequestration to achieve climate goal, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, March-2025
  7. Challenges during Construction of Dams and Landslide Slopes – Himalayan Society of Geoscientists, Haldwani, March - 2025
  8. Approches for effective landslide mitigation measures, Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, Dehradun, June-2024
  9. Coping with Natural Hazards and Engineering Intervention, Himalayan Society of Geoscientists, Haldwani, 2023
  10. Tunnelling and Slope Instability Hazards in Himalaya, Himalayan Society of Geoscientists, Dehradun, 2024
  11. Lecture on rock mass characterization, NIT Rourkela, May-2023
  12. Engineering Geological aspects of Landslides, IIT Mandi, 2022
  13. Inaguraul Lecture on international disaster risk reduction day, F.M University, Odisha, Oct-2022
  14. Public Lecture on Landslides Along Transportation Corridor in Mountainous Region of India, K. J. Somaiya College of Science And Commerce, Mumbai, Aug-2020
  15. Brain storming session on landslide early warning session, IIT BHU, July-2019
  16. Mastermind session on Landslide, NCESS, Trivendrum, Jan-2019
  17. Brain storming session on Gas Hydrates, DGH, Ministry of petroleum and natural gas, New Delhi, Sep-2019
  18. Third advisory committee meeting on Gas hydrates, DGH, Ministry of petroleum and natural gas, New Delhi, Oct-2019
  19. Atlas:Led the compilation of landslide vulnerability Atlas of Rishikesh-Kedarnath National Highway, Uttarakhand sponsored by DST, 2020
  20. Report: Led the compilation of integrated geological and geotechnical report on high resolution structural and damage zone from Rishikesh to Kedarnath section, sponsored by DST, 2020
  21. Journal Guest Editor:Advances in Civil Engineering,  Topic: Sensitivity Analysis of Stability and Deformation of Underground Structures, Hindawi, 2022
  22. Journal Guest Editor: Geofluids, Topic: Mechanism and interaction of geofluids, underground structures and engineering geoenvironment, Hindawi, 2022
  23. Journal Guest  Editor Frontiers in Climate - Negative Emission Technologies, Topic: Reservoir Processes and Global Practices in Geologic Carbon Sequestration, Frontiers, 2021