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