Approved Research Grant/sponsored project as Principal Investigator and Co-principal Investigator
1. Studies on the characterisation and beneficiation of iron ore fines to develop an iron ore process flowsheet (Rs. 25,00,000/-)
Duration: March 2022-Aug 2022, M/s. BSBK Ltd, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
2. Studies on the Characterization and Beneficiation of Tensa Iron Ore Fines to Develop an Iron Ore Process Flowsheet (Rs. 40,00,000/-)
Duration: Nov 2021-May 2022, M/s. JSPL Angul
3. Characterisation and beneficiation studies of bauxite ores to develop process flowsheet (Rs. 40,00,000/-)
Duration: Aug 2020-May 2021, M/s. Hindalco Industries Ltd., Lohardaga, Ranchi,
4. Development of green surfactants for mineral flotation: Molecular level Design, Characterisation, and Synthesis (GSMF) (Rs. 80,00,000/-)
Duration: March 2020-March 2023, CSIR-New Delhi,
5. Optimization of flotation process for Indian coking coal using advanced pneuflot flotation cell (Rs. 91,54,000/-)
Duration: October 2018-March 2021, Ministry of Steel, Gov. of India
6. Development, instrumentation and optimization of a novel scrubber: Pulse scrubber (Rs. 10,00,000/-)
Duration: July 2018-June 2019, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
7. Evaluation of flocculant and surfactant for dewatering of fine coal (Rs. 9,00,000/-)
Duration: Aug 2018-Jan 2019, M/s. Tata Steel Ltd, Jamshedpur
8. Studies on the characterization and scrubbing of bauxite ores (Rs. 25,00,000/-)
Duration: March 2017-Aug. 2017, M/s. Hindalco Industries Ltd, Lohardaga, Ranchi
9. Selection and optimization of surfactants for effective dewatering of chromite tailings (Rs. 13,74,000/-)
Duration: Jan 2016-Aug. 2016, M/s. Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur
10. Studies to establish amenability for beneficiation of low grade barite ore (Rs. 16,85,400/-)
Duration: March 2014-Aug. 2014, M/s. GIMPEX Barytes Beneficiation Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India
11. Development of tribo-electrostatic separator for high ash Indian coking oal (Rs. 47, 67,000/-)
Duration: Oct 2011- April 2014, M/s. CMPDI Ltd., Ranchi, Ministry of Coal, Gov of India
12. Development of Zero Waste Technology for Processing and Utilization of Thermal Coal (ZWT-CUP) (Rs. 85,59,000/-)
Duration: Oct 2012- March 2017, Nodal Agency: CSIR-NML Jamshedpur CSIR-New Delhi
13. Feasibility Studies on Beneficiation of Low Grade Iron Ore to Prepare Suitable Flowsheet (Rs. 5,51,000/-)
Duration: Jan 2012-March 2012, M/s. Panduranga Timblo Industries Ltd., Goa
14. Plant Audit of Non Coking Coal Washery to Decipher the Moisture Balance (Rs. 5,51,000/-)
Duration: Dec. 2011-Feb. 2012, M/s. Global coal & Mining Pvt. Ltd., Talcher, Odisha
15. Studies to Establish Amenability for Beneficiation of Low Grade Siliceous Iron Ore (Rs. 5, 51,000/-)
Duration: Mar 2011-May 2011, M/s. Rawmet Commodities Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha
16. HRD Programme for JSW Steel Ltd. Trainee (Rs. 1,98,540/-)
Duration: 19th Aug 2010 to 29th Aug 2010 M/s. JSW Steel Ltd, Karnataka, India
17. Laboratory Investigation on the Characterisation of Dolochar Waste Generated in Sponge Iron Industries (Rs. 3,37,080/-)
Duration: Feb 2009-May 2009 State Pollution Control Board, Odisha
Research Project involved as Member in Sponsored Project
List of Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (Team Member)
1. Production of potash, sulfur and phosphorus enriched biochars utilising biomass and fertiliser industries waste
Sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi (March 2019- Present)
2. Biomass related conversion of fertiliser industry waste (March 2019-Present)
Sponsored by DST, GOI
3. CSIR JIGYASA Program
Sponsored by CSIR-New Delhi
4. Recovery of Tugsten values from Hatti Gold Mine Tailings. Bench scale studies, pilot scale testing, process flowsheet development
Sponsored by M/s. DMRL, Hyderabad
5. Preparation of coke and ferrocoke from low-ash non-coking coal (March 2017-March 2019)
Sponsored by CSIR-New Delhi
6. Maximize the recovery of iron values from lean grade iron ore by reduction roasting and pelletisation of high LOI and high Blaine number iron ore fines (April 2017- March 2019)
Sponsored by CSIR, India
7. Minerals to Metals for a sustainable planet (MINMET) (2012-2017)
Sponsored by CSIR, NEW Delhi
8. Energy efficient advanced comminution process to treat low-grade ores for energy conservation (2015-2018)
Sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
9. Characterization and processing of ferrochrome slag by advanced beneficiation technique (2017-2018)
Sponsored by M/s. Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur, India
10. Optimization of iron ore beneficiation plant to enhance the iron recovery (Jan 2014-Dec. 2014)
Sponsored by M/s. Jindal Saw Ltd., Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
11. Characterization and dry beneficiation studies on dolomite fines (2013-2014).
Sponsored by TATA Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur
12. Studies on low grade iron ore, mine drops and iron-containing rocks to find out their response to physical up-gradation (2012).
Sponsored by M/s. Tungabhadra Minerals Pvt.. Ltd., Karnataka.
13. Improvement in Sintered Productivity through Deep Beneficiation (2011-2014).
Sponsored by Ministry of Steel, Govt of India
14. Alternative Complimentary route of Direct Steel Making with Reference to Indian Raw Materials (2011-2013).
Sponsored by Ministry of Steel, Govt of India
15. Development of Advanced Eco-friendly Energy Efficient Processes for Utilization of Iron Ore Resources of India (2007-2012).
Sponsored by CSIR
16. Development of Commercial Flowsheet for Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ore (2009-2010).
Sponsored by M/s. Bhusan Steel Ltd.
17. Development of Commercial Flowsheet for Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ore (2008-2009).
Sponsored by M/s. Shyam Steel Ltd., Kolkata
18. Development of Commercial Flowsheet for Beneficiation of Low-Grade Iron Ore (2009).
Sponsored by M/s. GM Iron & Steel Company Ltd., Rairangpur, Orissa
19. Development of Technology to produce clean coal from high ash and high sulphur of Indian coal (2011-2014).
Sponsored by Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India
20. Development of commercial flowsheet for beneficiation of low-grade iron ore (2009-2010).
Sponsored by S Pradhan Ltd., Bhubaneswar
21. Reduction of Iron & Reactive Silica from Bauxite Ore (2009-2010).
Sponsored by M/s. Vedanta Alumina Pvt. Ltd.