Dr. Rahul Upadhyay
About Me
Dr. Rahul Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at IIT (BHU), Varanasi. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur. He further pursued his MTech from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, where he deepened his expertise in mining engineering. Dr. Upadhyay later earned his PhD degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT KGP), specializing in occupational health, safety, and ergonomics. His academic and research area focus on enhancing safety protocols, improving ergonomic practices, safety data analytics, application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in mining industry and mitigating occupational health risks across mining and allied industries.
Education Details
Ph.D. (2023) – Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Specialization: Occupational Health, Safety, and Ergonomics
MTech in Mining Engineering (2014–2016) – IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India.
B.E. in Mining Engineering (2010–2014) – MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, India.
Higher Secondary (2008–2009) – Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Kota (CBSE)
Secondary (2006–2007) – Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Kota (CBSE)
Work Experience
December 2024- Present
Assistant Professor: Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India.
July 2016 - December 2023
Research Scholar, Safety and Ergonomics Lab, Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
Journal Publications
2025
- Upadhyay, R., Kumar, A. & Bhattacherjee, A. A Comprehensive Review of Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Assessment Among Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Operators in the Mining Industry. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 42, 1389–1420 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-025-01242-z.
2024
- Upadhyay, R. & Kumar, S.. From pit to policy: Understanding coal price influences on India’s energy and mining landscape. MineTech, CIMFR, 2024; 45 (1).
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Kumar, A., Upadhyay, R., Samanta, B. & Bhattacherjee, A. Improving safety in complex systems: A review of integration of functional resonance analysis method with semi-quantitative and quantitative approaches. Human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing and service industries 34, 572–588 (2024).https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.21050.
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Upadhyay, R., Kumar, A., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Chau, N. Reducing musculoskeletal disorders in iron ore mine operators: A fuzzy-based intervention approach. Work 78, 131–152 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-230489.
2023
- Upadhyay, R., Senapati, A., Chau, K., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Chau, N. Development of an intervention program to reduce whole-body vibration exposure based on occupational and individual determinants among dumper operators. Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon. 30, 41–55 (2023).https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2022.2159176.
2022
- Upadhyay, R., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Chau, N. Association between whole-body vibration exposure and musculoskeletal disorders among dumper operators: a case-control study in Indian iron ore mines. Work 71, 235–247 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-205140.
2021
- Upadhyay, R., Jaiswal, V., Bhattacherjee, A. & Patra, A.K. Role of whole-body vibration exposure and posture of dumper operators in musculoskeletal disorders: a case study in metalliferous mines. Int. J. Occup. Saf. Ergon. 28, 1711–1721 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2021.1932111.
- Upadhyay, R., Senapati, A., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Chatterjee, S. A comparison of multiple machine learning algorithms to predict whole-body vibration exposure of dumper operators in iron ore mines in India. Int. J. Stat. Med. Res. 10, 169–182 (2021). https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-6029.2021.10.16.
2019
- Chaudhary, D.K., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K., Upadhyay, R., Chau, N.C. others. Associations between whole-body vibration exposure and occupational and personal factors in drill operators in Indian iron ore mines. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 36, 495–511 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-019-0061-y
2016
- Upadhyay, R. & Gupta, S. Equipment specific optimum blast-design using genetic algorithm. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res. 5, (10), (2016). ISSN 2277-8616.https://www.ijstr.org/final-print/oct2016/Equipment-Specific-Optimum-Blast-design-Using-Genetic-Algorithm.pdf.
- Upadhyay, R. & Gupta, S. Reliability based spare parts management using genetic algorithm. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Res. 5(12), (2016). ISSN 2277-8616. https://www.ijstr.org/final-print/dec2016/Reliability-Based-Spare-Parts-Management-Using-Genetic-Algorithm.pdf.
Conference Publications
2024
- Kumar, A., Upadhyay, R., Samanta, B. & Bhattacharjee, A., 2024. Investigating the influence of resilience engineering indicators on the safety environment of an aluminum smelter. XXXVIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA, August 5–6, 2024.
2023
- Kumar, A., Upadhyay, R., Samanta, B. & Bhattacherjee, A., 2023. A novel approach to mining risk assessment: Fuzzy opinion aggregation and fuzzy inference system. International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Mining Practices (ICSIMP-2023), NIT Rourkela, Odisha, India, November 16–18, 2023.
2021
- Bhattacherjee, A. & Upadhyay, R., 2021. Whole-body vibration exposure and ergonomics issues of heavy earth moving machine operators in surface mines: A major health concern. International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology and Sustainability (ICOMS-2020), Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, India, January 22–23, 2021.
- Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Upadhyay, R., 2021. Impact of some operational factors on whole-body vibration exposure of dumper operators in an iron ore mine in India. International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology and Sustainability (ICOMS-2021), Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 13–14, 2021.
2019
- Upadhyay, R., Kumar, K., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Dey, K., 2019. Assessment of whole-body vibration exposure of dumper operators in iron ore mines: A case study. 8th Asian Mining Congress, MGMI, Kolkata, India, November 6–9, 2019.
- Upadhyay, R. & Kumar, K., 2019. Assessment of whole-body vibration exposure of heavy earth moving machine operators in chromite mines in India. Recent Advances in Mining Technology (RAMT-2019), Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India, May 23–24, 2019.
- Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Upadhyay, R., 2019. Whole-body vibration exposure of heavy earth moving machine operators in surface mine: A major health concern. International Vision Zero Conference, ISSA Mining, Mumbai, India, February 18–20, 2019.
2017
- Upadhyay, R., Jaiswal, V., Bhattacherjee, A., Patra, A.K. & Dey, K., 2017. Assessment of whole-body vibration exposure of heavy earth moving machine operators in chromite mines: A case study. 7th Asian Mining Congress, MGMI, Kolkata, India, November 8–11, 2017.
2016
- Upadhyay, R. & Gupta, S., 2016. Equipment specific optimum blast-design using genetic algorithm. Recent Practices and Innovation in Mining Industry (RPIMI-2016), NIT Raipur, India, February 19–20, 2016.
Consultancy Projects
Assisted in a sponsored project titled “ASSESSMENT OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXPOUSRE OF HEMM OPERATORS AT KALIPANI CHROMITE MINE” at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal.
Assisted in a sponsored project titled “ASSESSMENT OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXPOUSRE OF HEMM OPERATORS AT WEST BOKHRO COAL MINE” at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal.
Assisted in a sponsored project titled “ASSESSMENT OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXPOUSRE AT NOAMUNDI AND KATAMATI IRON ORE MINES OF TATA STEEL” at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal.
Courses | Teach
Theory
Undergraduate Level
1. Mine Disaster | (MN471)
Practical
Mine Environment