Publications

Kumar, A., Manna B, Rao KS. Dynamic response of block foundations resting on soil–rock and rock–rock system under vertical excitation. Indian Geotechnical Journal. 2013 Mar; 43:83-95. (ESCI, Q2, IF – 1.5),https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-012-0036-0 

Rao KS, and Kumar A. Geological and engineering behavior of oil shale. Journal of Engineering Geology (Special Publication). 2015; 319-331.

Darshyamkar R, Kumar A, Manna B. Investigation of block foundations resting on soil–rock and rock–rock media under coupled vibrations. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 2017 Apr 1;9(2):305-17. (SCIE, Q1, IF-9.4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2016.09.006 

Mishra S, Rao KS, Gupta NK, Kumar A. Damage to shallow tunnels under static and dynamic loading. Procedia engineering. 2017 Jan 1;173:1322-9.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.12.171 

Mishra S, Rao KS, Gupta NK, Kumar A. Damage to shallow tunnels in different geomaterials under static and dynamic loading. Thin-Walled Structures. 2018 May 1;126:138-49. (SCI, Q1, IF- 5.7),https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2017.11.051 

Dhamne R, Mishra S, Kumar A, Rao KS. Numerical study of the cross-sectional shape of shallow tunnels subjected to impact and blast loading. Journal of Engineering Geology. 2018;43(1-2):23-37.

Roy N, Bharti SD, Kumar A. Seismic isolation of tunnels in blocky rock mass using expanded polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions. 2019 Dec;4:1-7. (ESCI, Q2, IF – 2.2),https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-019-0225-0 

Mishra S, Kumar A, Rao KS, Gupta NK. Experimental and numerical investigation of the dynamic response of tunnel in soft rocks. InStructures 2021 Feb 1 (Vol. 29, pp. 2162-2173). (SCIE, Q1, IF- 3.9),https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.08.055 

Roy N, Kumar A, Rao KS. Stability Analysis of Failed Slope in Tindharia Region, West Bengal, India—A Case Study. Journal of the Geological Society of India. 2021 Aug; 97:887-92. (SCIE, Q3, IF- 1.5),https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-021-1787-y 

Dhamne RR, Mishra S, Kumar A, Rao KS. Deformation behavior of D-Shaped shallow tunnels under dynamic loading conditions. InStructures 2021 Oct 1 (Vol. 33, pp. 3973-3983). (SCIE, Q1, IF- 3.9),https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.06.097 

Chappidi S, Kumar A, Singh J. Geothermal energy extraction from abandoned oil and gas wells using mono and hybrid nanofluids. Geothermics. 2023 Nov 1; 114:102794. (SCIE, Q1, IF – 3.5),https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2023.102794 

Chappidi S, Kumar A, Singh J. Current scenario and prospects of geothermal resources for sustainable energy in India. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. 2023 Sep;89(3):483-511. (ESCI, Q3, IF – 0.9),https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-023-00188-4 

Lohar GK, Kumar A, Roy N. Numerical Assessment of Time-Dependent Deformation of a Road Tunnel—a Case Study. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology. 2023 Mar 28:1-23. (ESCI, Q2, IF – 2.6),https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-023-00290-6 

Chappidi S, Kumar A, Singh J. Geothermal Energy Extraction Using a Novel Combined Coaxial and U-Shaped Closed-Loop System. Geothermics. 2024 May 1; 119:102968. (SCIE, Q1, IF – 3.5),https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2024.102968 

Satheesh PV, Lohar GK, Kumar A. Analyzing creep behavior of storage caverns in weak rocks. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 2024 Aug; 42(6):4609-26. (ESCI, Q2, IF – 2.0),https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-02801-9 

Lohar GK, Kumar A, Roy N. Design and analysis of shotcrete lining in tunnels under squeezing ground conditions: a case study of Atal tunnel. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 2024 Nov; 42(8):6857-88. (ESCI, Q2, IF – 2.0) , https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-024-02899-x 

Chappidi S, Kumar A, Singh J. Novel hybrid coaxial-U-shaped closed-loop geothermal system for enhanced energy extraction: a numerical analysis. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. 2024 Dec 31; 46(1):5399-411. (SCI, Q1, IF - 2.4),https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2024.2340124

Lohar GK, Kumar A, Roy N. Time-dependent longitudinal deformation profiles for circular tunnels in squeezing ground conditions: a Seri Nala case study. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 2025 Jan; 84(1):58. (SCIE, Q1, IF - 4.2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-025-04087-4 

Chappidi S, Kumar A, Singh J. Techno-Economic Assessment of Geothermal Energy Extraction from Abandoned Oil and Gas Fields Using Hybrid U-shaped Closed-Loop System. Energy. 2025 Mar 6:135473. (SCIE, Q1, IF - 9.0), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.135473 

Patil K, Chavda JT, Kumar A. A comprehensive review on Indian coal mine overburden as subballast for railway infrastructure. Applied Earth Science. 2025 May 6:25726838251337217. (ESCI, Q3, IF – 1.4),https://doi.org/10.1177/25726838251337217 

Kumar, A., Manna, B., & Rao, K. (2013). Behaviour of Block Foundation Resting on Soil-Rock and Rock-Rock Medium Under Vertical Vibration. INDOROCK 2013: Fourth Indian Rock Conference.

Gautam, A. K., Kumar, A., & Manna, B. (2014). Dynamic Behaviour of Socketed Single Pile in Rocks under Vertical Vibration. INDOROCK-2014: 5th Indian rock conference.

Kumar, A., & Rao, K. S. (2015, March). Engineering behavior of oil shale at elevated temperature and confining pressure. In 5th Young Indian Geotechnical Engineers Conference.

Darshyamkar, R., Manna, B., & Kumar, A. (2015). Dynamic Response of Block Foundation Resting on Layered System Under Coupled Vibration. In Advances in Structural Engineering: Dynamics, Volume Two (pp. 1575-1585). Springer India.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2193-7_120 

Rao, K. S., & Kumar, A. (2016, May). Petrophysical and engineering behavior of oil shale from Assam, India. In ISRM International Conference on Rock Dynamics (pp. ISRM-ROCDYN). ISRM.

Rao, K. S., & Kumar, A. (2016, August). Engineering behavior of Indian oil shales. In ISRM EUROCK (pp. ISRM-EUROCK). ISRM.

Chala, E. T., Rao, K. S., Mishra, S., & Kumar, A. (2016, October). Geomechanical properties of volcanic rocks from Deccan Traps, India. In ISRM Brazilian Symposium on Rock Mechanics-SBMR (pp. ISRM-SBMR). ISRM.

Singh, A., Kumar, A., & Rao, K. S. (2018, October). Strength behaviour of anisotropic rock under true triaxial stress state. In ISRM International Symposium-Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (pp. ISRM-ARMS10). ISRM.

Burnwal, R. K., & Kumar, A. (2022). Strength behaviour of shale rock subjected to polyaxial stress state: a numerical approach. In Geo-Congress 2022 (pp. 617-628).https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484029.061 

Chappidi, S., Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2022, June). A Short Review on Wellbore Heat Exchangers. In International Conference in Fluid, Thermal and Energy Systems (pp. 145-155). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5990-7_13 

Mishra, S., Kumar, A., Rao, K. S., & Gupta, N. K. (2022, August). An Experimental Approach to Analyze the Effect of Impact Loading on Shallow Tunnels in Weak Rockmass. In International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics (pp. 203-217). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6030-9_19 

Kumar, A., Mishra, S., & Rao, K. S. (2022, December). Brittle–Ductile Transition of Oil Shale. In Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. 113-122). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3389-7_10 

Lohar, G., Kumar, A., & Roy, N. (2022, December). Numerical Back Analyses of Time-Dependent Deformations of Tunnels in the Himalayas. In Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. 235-244). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3389-7_20 

Satheesh, P. V., Lohar, G., & Kumar, A. (2022, December). Time-Dependent Behaviour of Underground Openings in Rock Salt. In Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. 153-162). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

Naveen, M., & Kumar, A. (2022, December). Behavior of Rock Socketed Pile in Jointed and Weathered Rockmass Under Earthquake Loading. In Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. 129-138). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6168-5_12 

Srinivas, C., Kumar, A., & Singh, J. (2022, December). The Extraction of Geothermal Energy from Hot Dry Rock: A Potential Green Energy Source. In Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. 255-267). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1737-8_22 

Lohar, G. K., Kumar, A., & Roy, N. (2023) Numerical Assessment of the Response of Tunnel Support System in Squeezing Ground Conditions, IGC2023, IIT Roorke

Chappidi, S., Kumar, A., & Hrishikesh, C. (2023). Effect of Weathering on the Stability of the Shallow Tunnels, IGC2023, IIT Roorkee

Kalanji, R., Kumar, A. and Singh, J., 2025. Thermal, physical, and mechanical properties of the rock subjected to thermal shock by water treatment. In GeoVadis (pp. 325-330). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003645931-53

Naveen, M. and Kumar, A., 2025. Behavior of marble rock exposed to freezing-thawing cycles under quasi-static and high-strain-rate loads. In GeoVadis (pp. 231-236). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003645917-34