Sathish Kumar Mittapally

A dynamic mining professional with over 20 years of experience, including a pivotal role at Singareni Collieries Company Limited and University College of Engineering, Osmania University. An expert in mine planning and project management, I excel in rock mechanics and slope stability analysis. My commitment to excellence and innovative approach bridge academia and industry, driving significant advancements in operational efficiency.

• First Class Mine Manager certificate of competency Coal (Unrestricted), 2010
• Second Class Mine Manager certificate of competency Coal (Unrestricted), 2008
• Chain Training: Training on Fully Mechanized Mining Technology and Equipment" in China for a period of 30 days from November 7 to December 6, 2011 organized by China Coal Overseas Development Co. Ltd. (CODCO) and Xuzhou Coal Mining Group Corp. Ltd. (XMC).
• Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), GoI: Completed a one-week program on "Project Planning and Management" conducted at the National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), Greater NOIDA, from November 17th to 21st 2014.
• Institute of Public Enterprises, Osmania University, Hyderabad: Completed a 9-day program on project appraisal and preparation of a detailed project report from the 8th to the 16th of 2016 All over state 1st rank holder in ECET 1999 (Mining)—Prathibha award winner from State Government.
• State 2nd Rank during B.Tech throughout the Kakatiya University (1999-2003).

Secured sponsorships for departmental infrastructure, a new building, and collaborations with Coal India Ltd., SCCL, and NTPC to utilize CSR funds.

• Organized the International Symposium on 'Recent Trends in Mineral Industry 2022,' featuring 48 high-quality technical papers.
• Conducted national seminars on topics like IoT and Artificial Intelligence applications in mining.
• Successfully organized the national-level student technical symposiums, IGNITE-2023 and IGNITE-2024, showcasing innovative student models and industry expert talks.

• Working as an overall in charge for the Department of the Mining Engineering to run smoothly and effectively.
• Facilitated smooth conduct of state-level entrance exams (TGPGECET and TGECET) for mining engineering students.

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• IoT based Slope Monitoring Systems in Opencast Mines, 2025, International Journal of Disaster Advances, under review
• Various Important Parameters for Design of Slopes in Opencast Mines - A Review, 2025, International Journal of Disaster Advances, under review
• Functions and performance of sensors for slope monitoring in opencast coal mines - laboratory experimentation, 2023, Petroleum Science and Technology

• Contributed to establishment of computer labs equipped with mining software such as Carlson, ANSYS, RocScience modules (Slide, Phase2, RS2), and FLAC2D for slope stability analysis.
• Set up specialized laboratories for Mining Machinery, Mine Environment, and other domains with support from SCCL and the college management.

• Conducted theory classes on subjects for ME such as Rock Slope Engineering, Surface Mine Planning & Design, for BE such as Rock Mechanics, Mining Machinery, and Mine Environment Engineering.
• Taken laboratory sessions in areas like Mine Environmental Engineering, Mining Machinery, Computer Applications in Mining, and Rock Mechanics for UG and PG students.
• Played a pivotal role in developing the curriculum for the B.E. and M.E. programs, the first of their kind offered by the institution.

• All over state 1st rank holder in ECET 1999 (Mining)—
• Prathibha award winner from State Government.
• State 2nd Rank during B.Tech throughout the Kakatiya University (1999-2003).
• Life member of the Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI).
• Council Member for the Term Period 2021-23 in the Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI), Council Member for the Term Period 2021-23 in the Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI).
• Life member of the Institute of Engineers India (IEI).
• Life member of The Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI)