Department of Mining Engineering
About the Department
The Department of Mining Engineering at Ballarpur Institute of Technology is committed to providing quality technical education and fostering excellence in the field of Mining Engineering. The department aims to develop competent mining professionals equipped with strong technical knowledge, practical skills, innovative thinking, leadership qualities, ethical values, and environmental consciousness.
The department provides a dynamic academic environment supported by experienced faculty members, modern laboratories, field-based learning, industrial exposure, and industry-oriented teaching methodologies. Emphasis is placed on Outcome-Based Education (OBE), digital mining technologies, safety practices, sustainable mining, and skill enhancement activities.
The department continuously strives to bridge the gap between academia and industry through practical learning, innovation, and lifelong learning, nurturing technically proficient, safety-conscious, and industry-ready mining engineers capable of contributing to sustainable mineral resource development and nation-building.
Prof. Shailendra G. Bommanwar
Head of Department – Mining Engineering
10 Years (July 2016 – Present) Experience
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (Pursuing)
- M.Sc. (Geology)
- M.Sc. (Mathematics)
- MBA. (HR)
- B.Ed
- B.Sc.
Areas of Expertise
Message from HOD
Mining Engineering plays a crucial role in the exploration, extraction, conservation, and sustainable utilization of mineral resources that support industrial growth and national development. With rapid advancement of mining technologies, automation, digitalization, and safety practices, the mining industry continues to offer immense opportunities for future engineers.
Our department is committed to providing quality technical education through outcome-based learning, practical exposure, industrial interaction, field training, research activities, and skill development programs. Through experienced faculty, modern laboratories, and industry collaboration, we strive to equip students with strong technical knowledge, practical competence, leadership qualities, and professional ethics.
We encourage students to actively participate in research, innovation, technical activities, field studies, and professional development programs that enhance their employability and overall personality. Our aim is to develop technically competent, safety-conscious, environmentally responsible, and industry-ready mining engineers.
Prof. Shailendra G. Bommanwar
Head of Department – Mining Engineering
Department of Mining Engineering
Department Summary
| Program | Intake | Faculty | Labs |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 120 | 15 | 06 |
| M.Tech | 18 | 03 | 01 |
Research Details
100+ research papers published in various journals
9 patents granted
Research Areas & Domains
Battery Management for Electric Vehicles
A rate-capacity and recovery-effect-aware battery management system for electric vehicles.
Controlled Blasting
Study of seismic vibration for controlled blasting in open-cast and underground mines.
Underground Support Systems
Advancement in support systems for underground mines.
Mineral Exploration
Geospatial technologies in mineral exploration and ore reserve estimation.
Water Quality Assessment
Assessment of the appropriateness of drinking and irrigation water quality.
Aquifer Studies
Study on aquifer parameters in basaltic rock.
Sensor Node Reliability
Premature failure of sensor nodes used in IoT under colder environmental conditions.
Mine Worker Safety
Device for risk-exposure assessment from whole-body vibrations for mine workers.
Irrigation Technology
Soil-water separation device for irrigation.
Our Vision
To be a center of excellence in Mining Engineering education, research, and innovation by producing competent, ethical, and socially responsible mining professionals capable of addressing the challenges of sustainable and technologically advanced mining industries.
Our Mission
- To provide quality education in Mining Engineering through effective teaching-learning processes, modern laboratories, field exposure, outcome-based curriculum, and industry-oriented training to develop technically competent mining engineers.
- To nurture professionally skilled, ethical, safety-conscious, and socially responsible engineers with leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and an attitude of lifelong learning, innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.
- To strengthen collaboration with mining industries, research organizations, alumni, and professional bodies for skill enhancement, internships, consultancy, innovation, and sustainable development of mineral resources.
Department Highlights
100+
Research Papers
75%
Placements
10 Yrs
Teaching Experience
Facilities & Laboratories
Program Objectives
Program Educational Objectives (PEO's)
- Graduates will establish successful careers in mining and allied industries by applying engineering knowledge, technical skills, and modern tools to solve professional and multidisciplinary engineering problems.
- Graduates will pursue higher education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving professional challenges.
- Graduates will demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, teamwork, social responsibility, and commitment to sustainable development while contributing effectively to society and the engineering profession.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's)
- Apply mining engineering principles for planning, design, operation, and optimization of surface and underground mines while ensuring safety, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable utilization of mineral resources.
- Apply modern engineering tools, software, data analysis techniques, and emerging technologies to solve mining engineering problems, communicate effectively, work in multidisciplinary teams, and adapt to evolving industry requirements.
Program Outcomes (PO's)
- PO1 – Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and computing to solve Mining Engineering related problems.
- PO2 – Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, analyze and solve engineering problems related to the Mining Industry.
- PO3 – Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for mining engineering problems meeting specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- PO4 – Conduct Investigations: Use research-based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
- PO5 – Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to complex engineering activities in Mining Engineering.
- PO6 – The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues relevant to professional mining engineering practice.
- PO7 – Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of sustainable development of non-renewable mineral resources.
- PO8 – Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice to achieve Mining Industry goals.
- PO9 – Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multidisciplinary settings.
- PO10 – Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and all mining personnel in the professional hierarchy.
- PO11 – Project Management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.