Dr Simit Raval 西米特·拉瓦尔博士

男，新南威尔斯大学 Senior Lecturer，研究方向为矿区修复、智慧矿山等。

2019年11月份受聘环境与测绘学院客座教授，为测绘学科研究生讲授《对地观测与遥感》课程。

EDUCATION

PhD Mining Engineering(2008 – 2011)

The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

oThe thesis titled ‘Investigation of mine environmental monitoring with satellite based sensors’ was focused on evaluating satellite-based images for their potential applications in the surveillance of mining environments, including the condition of leachates, vegetation, air, water and land usage. This study points to the potential significance, and applications, of satellite based optical remote sensing technology at mine sites, both - underground and open cut as well as metal and coal.

oName of supervisors: A/Prof. David Laurence, Dr. Ray Merton and A/Prof Linlin Ge.

Bachelor of Mining Engineering(1991-1994)

Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, India

oReceived the merit based state nomination to study mining engineering.

oCompleted degree with Honours (75.35 %).

oSecured 5th rank in the University.

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Lecture (Level C)(July 2018 – present)

Lecturer (Level B)(2014 – June 2018)

Associate Lecturer(Level A)(2011-2013)

The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney Australia

oResearch

·Received a total of more than $1,215,000 competitive research funding that includes:

Grants (National level competitive grants)

1.Raval S (Project Leader) and Canbulat I (2017). Automated structural mapping in underground mines using mobile laser scanning technology. Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP): $108,146.

2.Raval S (Project Leader), Shen X, Masoumi H and Tannant D (2016). Improved structural mapping of pit walls using UAV-based mobile laser scanning. Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program (ACARP): $96,068.  

Cat 2, 3 (State, University and School level competitive grants) and other grants

3.Raval S (Project Leader) (2019). Automated volumetric calculation of grain storage. Industry funded research project to develop a commercial solution: $92,934.

4.RavalS(Project Leader) and Rasekh (2019).Development of virtual reality based interactive sustainable mining practice module. MERE School Teaching Initiative Grant: $35,000.

5.Hussain, Clark and Raval (2019). Impact of CO2 sequestration on groundwater resources and vegetation. UNSW MERE Collaborative Research Grant: $239,000.

6.Raval S (2017). Precision data integration tool for a friction free agronomic workflow. Tech Voucher Grant funded by Agronomeye Pty Ltd and NSW Department of Industries: $32,947.

7.Raval S (Project Leader) and Canbulat I (2016). Underground mobile laser scanner. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $59,264.

8.Raval S (Project Leader), Sharifzadeh M and Kizil M (2016). Evaluation of mobile laser scanning for rapid rock mass characterisation in underground mining environment. MEA Collaborative Research grant: $24,070.

9.Raval S (Project Leader), Chanda E, Unger C and Winchester S (2016). Review of the Socio Environmental Aspect of Mining Course. Mining Education Australia (MEA). Total project cost $ 34,308, including cash contribution of $12,577 from MEA.

10.Cullen PJ, Raval S,Prescott S, Spicer P, Boyer C, Saydam S and Triantafilis J (2017). High Resolution Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Imaging. UNSW Research Infrastructure Scheme: $148, 474.

11.Cullen PJ, Raval S and other 9 co-investigators (2015). Provision of non-thermal plasma technology and hyperspectral imaging. UNSW Research Infrastructure Scheme: $113,161.

12.Raval S, Timms W and Taplin R (2014). A novel approach to monitor peat swamp conditions in the vicinity of underground mines using a combination of LiDAR, radar, and time-series optical satellite data. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $24,960.

13.Taplin Rand Raval S (2014). Operationalising best practice in biodiversity offsets for coal mining in the Upper Hunter/Bowen Basin: A toolkit for industry. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $19,800.

14.Raval S and Taplin R (2013). Investigating the capabilities of hyperspectral remote sensing in detecting fugitive metals around the Yerranderie Silver Mine in the Blue Mountains National Park. UNSW Faculty of Engineering Early Career Researcher Grant $30,000 plus School of Mining Research Grant: $16,000.15.Raval S (2013). Development of satellite imagery based most suitable vegetation index to monitor mine site rehabilitation. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $11,550.

16.Taplin Rand Raval S (2013). Assessing the effectiveness of biodiversity offsetting efforts to balance conservation and mining industry impacts. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $19,800.

17.Raval S (2012). Investigating capabilities of an advanced Interferometry in detecting horizontal displacement at the Metropolitan Mine. UNSW School of Mining Research Grant: $10,680.

18.Raval S (2011). Provision for spectroradiometer and image processing software. UNSW School of Mining Laboratory Equipment Grant: $109,726.

·Published widely in peer reviewed journals and conferences. Delivered two keynote addresses besides number of invited presentations in Australia and abroad to academia, industry and governments.

·Primary supervisor for 5 PhD students (one graduated another expected to submit in 2019). Co-supervising another PhD student. 1 new PhD student joining in 2019 under my primary supervision. Supervised total 26 undergraduate thesis projects besides 2 UNSW’s Taste of Research Program students and 3 Masters Students including one from Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy under practicum exchange programme.

·As the Co-Director of the Laboratory for Imaging of the Mining Environment (LIME), played a key role in developing the laboratory from its inception through securing funding, procuring equipment, recruiting researchers and promoting it within academia and securing industry projects.

·Reviewer for number of journals and external HDR thesis. Scientific committee member of the Mine Rehabilitation conference held every year in Australia.

·My research partnership with the industry was selected for showcasing at the UNSW Innovation Summit Program (Nov 2017).

oServices

·Since January 2017, I have been designated for the important role of the Programme Director – Undergraduate Studies in UNSW School of Mining Engineering. This role has a specific focus to promote and advance innovations in teaching while being responsible for academic oversight of the undergraduate mining engineering program.

·In my role as the Undergraduate Scholarship coordinator since 2014; I have effectively managed a range of scholarships from individual industry, NSW Minerals Council, AusIMM and overseas sponsors. I have first time implemented unconventional funding protocols to support the scholars for attending the New Leaders' Conference and Mining Games. Under my new selection, support and nomination framework; a student has secured coveted Copper Club Scholarship in 2015. This was the first time ever any Australian student could win this award.

·I represented the School of Mining Engineering at the Instrumentation and Technology (IT) committee, Faculty of Engineering UNSW (2013-2018).

·I actively participate in students’ field trips and University open days. Directed the development of “DRASTI” - a machine vision tool based on spectroscopy to aid high school students understand how spectroscopy works.

·Participated in the Resources Advisory Forum to provide advice to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on a range of complex, state-wide issues relating to resource assessments in NSW.

·Scientific committee member of the Mine Rehabilitation conference held every year in Australia.

AWARDS

oThe International Tim Show Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (2018).

oBest Lecturer Award 2017 judged by the Mining Society (MINSOC) - A student-run society for Mining Engineering Undergraduates and Postgraduates at UNSW.

o2015 School of Mining Engineering Teaching Award judged by the peers.

oThe Best Teacher Award (2013) judged by the IEEE conference committee for MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education (MITE).

oThe Endeavour Postgraduate Award funded by the Australian Government (2008).

oThe inaugural Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices (ACSMP) scholarship award (2010).

oFinalist for the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research, a poster competition at UNSW (2010).

SELECTED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1.Dallas J. A., Raval S., Alvarez-Gaitan, J.P., Saydam S., and Dempster, A.G. (2019). The environmental impact of emissions from space launches: a comprehensive review. Journal of Cleaner Production (under review).

2.Singh S.K., Raval S. and Banerjee B. (2019). Rock bolt extraction from 3D point cloud data in a challenging underground mine environment. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (under review).

3.Gorai A.K., Raval S. and Patra A.K. (2019).Path analysis approach to quantify the causal factors of ground-level ozone concentration near coal-mining regions. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02278-7.

4.Raval S (2018). Smart Sensing for Mineral Exploration through to Mine Closure. International Journal of

Georesources and Environment IJGE 4(3): 115-119. https://doi.org/10.15273/ijge.2018.03.019.

5.Biswal S. S., Raval S. and Gorai A. K. (2018). Delineation and mapping of coal mine fire using remote sensing data–a review. International Journal of Remote Sensing, doi:10.1080/01431161.2018.1547455 (IF 1.782, Q1). 6.Banerjee B. P., Raval S. and Cullen PJ. (2018). Alignment of UAV-hyperspectral bands using keypoint descriptors in spectrally complex environment, Remote Sensing Letters, 9:6, 524-533, DOI: 10.1080/2150704X.2018.1446564. (IF 1.532, Q1).

7.Shamsoddini A. and Raval S. (2018). Mapping red edge-based vegetation health indicators using Landsat TM data for Australian native vegetation cover, Earth Science Informatics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-018-0347-5. (IF 1.495, Q2).

8.Banerjee B., Raval S., Maslin T. J. and Timms W. (2018). Development of a UAV-mounted system for remotely collecting mine water samples, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2018.1549526(IF 1.258, Q2).

9.Gonzalez F. R., Raval S., Taplin R., Timms W. and Hitch M. (2018). Evaluation of Impact of Potential Extreme Rainfall Events on Mining in Peru. Natural Resources Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-018-9396-1 (IF 3.094, Q1).

10.Banerjee B.P., Raval S., Zhai H. and Cullen PJ. (2017). Health condition assessment for vegetation exposed to heavy metal pollution through airborne hyperspectral data, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6333-4 (IF 1.687, Q2).

11.Banerjee B.P., Raval S. and Cullen PJ. (2017). High-resolution mapping of upland swamp vegetation using unmanned aerial vehicle-hyperspectral system, J. Spectral Imaging 6, a6. https://doi.org/10.1255/jsi.2017.a6.

12.Banerjee B.P., Raval S. and Timms W. (2016). Evaluation of rainfall and wetland water area variability at Thirlmere Lakes using Landsat time-series data, Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 13: 1781-1792. doi:10.1007/s13762-016-1018-z (IF 2.344, Q2).

13.Poon A., Raval S., Banerjee B.P. and Shamsoddini A. (2015).Detection of changes in the wetland conditions adjacent to a longwall mining area in the southern coalfields, New South Wales using radar satellite data. Journal of Research Project Review, 4(1):35-41.

14.Williams M., Taplin R., Virah-Sawmy M., Corss R. and Raval S. (2015). Assessment of mining biodiversity offsets and the potential for agricultural involvement in the upper Hunter Valey. Journal of Research Project Review, 4(1):83-90.

15.Raval, S. and Shamsoddini, A. (2014). Remote sensing-based land monitoring at the kaolin mining and processing area in Kutch, India. Earth Science Informatics, 7(3): 153 – 163 (IF 1.495).

16.Raval, S., Sarver, E., Zipper, C., Donovan, P., Evans, D. and Tung, C.H. (2014). Satellite remote sensing based estimates of biomass production on reclaimed coal mines. Mining Engineering, 66 (4): 47-53.

17.Raval, S., Merton, R. N. and Laurence, D. (2013). Satellite based mine rehabilitation monitoring using worldview-2 imagery. Institution of Mining and Metallurgy Transactions. Section A: Mining Technology,122 (4):200 – 207.

SELECTED REFERRED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1.Dallas J.A., Raval S. and Saydam S. (2019). Off-Earth mining in the context of sustainable development. The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry (SDIMI) 2019; Sydney, Australia. 27–29 May 2019.

2.Raval S., Banerjee B. P., Singh S. K. and Canbulat I. (2019). A preliminary investigation of mobile mapping technology for underground mining. International Geosciences and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) 2019, Yokohama, Japan, July 28 - August 2 (accepted for oral presentation).

3.Banerjee B. P., Raval S., Cullen P J and Singh S. K. (2019). Mapping of complex vegetation communities and species using UAV-LiDAR metrics and high-resolution optical data. International Geosciences and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) 2019, Yokohama, Japan, July 28 - August 2 (accepted for oral presentation).4.Raval S., Banerjee B. P., Shen X., Masoumi H. and Tannant D. (2018). Evaluation of a UAV-LiDAR system for mapping geological structures in an open pit highwall. In proceedings of the 4th Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference (AusRock 2018),Sydney, Australia, 28-30 Nov 2018.

5.Raval S. (2018). Smart sensing for mineral exploration through to mine closure. In proceedings of the 29th SOMP Annual Meeting and Conference, Beijing, China, July 2-7, 2018.

6.Raval S. (2018). Drone based Hyperspectral and LiDAR Systems for Monitoring Mining Environment. Mine Rehabilitation Conference, Newcastle, Australia, 12 April 2018.

7.Banerjee B.P. and Raval S. (2017). Remote sensing to advance sustainable mining practices. In Proceedings of the 38th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing ACRS2017, New Delhi, India, 23-27 October 2017.

8.Banerjee B.P., Raval S., Hao Z., and Cullen PJ. (2016). Monitoring vegetation condition under heavy metal pollution using airborne hyperspectral data, In Proceedings of the 3rd EARSeL SIG Forestry Workshop, Krakow, Poland, 15-16 September 2016.

9.Banerjee, B.P. and Raval S. (2016). Applications of Advanced Remote Sensing Systems during a Mine Life, 2016 Life of Mine Conference, Brisbane,28-30 September 2016.

10.Banerjee, B. P., Raval, S. and Cullen, P.J. (2015). Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Mine Environment Monitoring. In Proceedings 3rd International Future Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia. 137-143.

11.Blommerde, M., Taplin, R. and Raval, S. (2015). Assessment of rehabilitation completion criteria for mine closure evaluation. In Proceedings 7th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry, Vancouver, Canada. 17 pages.

12.Kumar C., Shetty A., Raval S., Sharma R and Champatiray P.K (2015). Lithological Discrimination and Mapping using ASTER SWIR Data in the Udaipur area of Rajasthan, India. In Proceedingsof Global Challenges, Policy Framework & Sustainable Development for Mining of Mineral and Fossil Energy Resources (GCPF2015). Karnataka, India, 17 Apr 2015 - 18 Apr 2015. Procedia of Earth & Planetary Science. Elsevier. 180-188. 22 Jun 2015

13.Kumar C.,Shetty A., Raval S., Sharma R. and Champatiray P.K. (2014). Sub-Pixel Mineral Mapping using EO-1 Hyperion Hyperspectral data. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XL-8, ISPRS Technical Commission VIII Symposium, 09 – 12 December 2014, Hyderabad, India. 455-461. doi:10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-8-455-2014.

14.Shamsoddini A., Raval S. and Taplin R. (2014). Spectroscopic analysis of soil metal contamination around a derelict mine site in the Blue Mountains, Australia. ISPRS Technical Commission VII Mid-term Symposium 2014, Istanbul, Turkey. II-7:75-79.

15.Kariyawasam N., Raval S. and Shamsoddini A. (2014). Incorporating remote sensing as a tool to assist rehabilitation monitoring in a dolomite mining operation in South Australia. Proceedings of the XXV International FIG Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 1/13-13/13.

16.Morgan J., Raval S., McDonald B., Falorni G. and Iannacone J. (2013). Application of advanced InSAR techniques to detect vertical and horizontal displacements. Slope Stability 2013, Brisbane pp 829-840.

17.Saydam S., Timms W., Raval S. and C. Daly (2013). Using Moodle - An Open Source Leaning Management System in Australian Mining Engineering Education, 2013 IEEE International Conference in MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education (MITE), Jaipur, India. 21-22 Dec 2013.18.Raval S. and Laurence D. (2012). Mine rehabilitation monitoring using a high-resolution satellite image. In Proceedings 13th International symposium on environmental issues and waste management in energy and mineral production SWEMP 2012. New Delhi, India.

19.Raval S., Jia X., Merton R. N. and Laurence D. (2012). Characterising surface mineralogy of an open pit mining area using Hyperion imagery. In Proceedings 4th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing. Shanghai, China.

20.Raval S., Merton R.N. and Laurence D. (2012). Mine tailings water mapping using Chris Proba imagery. In Proceedings 4th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing. Shanghai, China.

21.Raval S., Merton R. N. and Laurence D. (2011). Mine environmental monitoring using CHRIS Proba imagery of the Dexing Copper Mine, China. In Proceedings 34th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, Sydney, Australia.

22.Raval S., Ge L. and Laurence D. (2009). Evaluation of remote sensing technology as a tool for mining applications. Proceedings 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development Indicators in the Minerals Industry (pp. 411-416) Gold Coast, Australia.

23.Raval S., Ge L., Laurence D. and Saydam S.(2009). Applicability of remote sensing in mining. Proceedings International Conference on Advanced Technology In Exploration and Exploitation of Minerals (pp.103-110) Jodhpur, India.

24.Ray N., Raval S. and Kothari P. (2000). Measures for better exploitation of Kachchh kaolin. Proceedings National Symposium on Recent Advances in Geology and Resource Potential of the Kachchh Basin, Varanasi, India.

25.Raval S. (1999). Theory of geostatistical reserve estimation. Proceedings National Seminar on Information Technology in Exploration and Mining, Ahmedabad, India.

26.Raval S. (1999). Wish list for a mining software. Proceedings National Seminar on Information Technology in Exploration and Mining, Ahmedabad, India.

OTHER SELECTED PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1.Banerjee B.P., Raval S. and Cullen P.J. (2017). Mapping of endangered swamp species from a UAV-hyperspectral system, In UAS4RS Conference 2017. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

2.Banerjee B.P. and Raval S. (2017). Towards precision mine rehabilitation with UAV Hyperspectral and LiDAR technologies, In Mine Rehabilitation Conference 2017. Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia.

3.Raval S. (2015). Optical remote sensing for monitoring mine site rehabilitation. The Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands 2015 Conference. Singleton, Australia.

4.Hao Z., Banerjee B. P. and Raval S. (2015). Mapping vegetation stress around abandoned mines through airborne high resolution hyperspectral remote sensing data, In the Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands Conference, Singleton, Australia.

5.Raval S. (2014). Remote Sensing Techniques for Detecting Vertical and Horizontal Displacements. Workshop on Aquifers, Aquitards and Mining, University of New South Wales, Australia, 27-28 March 2014.

6.Laurence D. and Raval S. (2011). Academic centre leades research into sustainable mining practices. Quarry Magazine (pp.67-70).

7.Raval S. (2011). Advances in satellite based monitoring for sustainable mining. Paper session presented at the Faculty of Engineering Research Workshops, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

8.Raval S., Merton R. N., Laurence D. and Ge L. (2011). Mapping the mine tailings water. Poster session presented atthe launch of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices, UNSW, Sydney Australia. 9.Raval S., Merton R.N.,Laurence D. and Ge L. (2011). Mine site hyperspectral mineral mapping. Poster session presented atthe launch of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

10.Raval S., Merton R.N., Laurence D. and Ge L. (2011). Monitoring the effects of underground mining on native vegetation. Poster session presented atthe launch of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

11.Raval S., Merton R.N.,Laurence D. and Ge L. (2011). Rehabilitation monitoring. Poster session presented atthe launch of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Mining Practices, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

12.Raval S., Merton R.N., Laurence D. and Ge L. (2010). Mine environmental management using multispectral satellite imagery at the Dexing copper mine in china. Poster session presented at the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research. UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

13.Raval S., Laurence D., Ge L. and Merton R.N. (2009). Advances in monitoring for sustainable mining. Paper session presented at UNSW Research Showcase, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

14.Raval S., Laurence D. and Merton R.N. (2009). Image analysis of Creighton Mine tailings area. Poster session presented at the student research conference, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

INVITED SPEAKER

1.Raval S. (2018). Smart Sensing Technologies. In the Future Mining Research Workshop. UNSW Sydney, 4-5 April 2018.

2.Raval S. (2018). Drone based hyperspectral and LiDAR systems for monitoring mining environment. Mined Land Rehabilitation Conference 2018, Newcastle 12 April 2018.

3.Raval S. (2017). Keynote address: Smart sensing technologies to advance sustainable mining practices, In Internation Conference and Expo on Mining Industry Vision 2030 & beyond, Nagpur, India. 6-8 December 2017.

4.Raval S. and Banerjee B.P. (2017). Keynote address: Fine scale mapping and monitoring of eco-space with UAS,Drones at UOW- Elevating Environmental Research seminar, University of Wolongong, Australia. 31 May01-June 2017.

5.Raval S. (2017). Remote sensing for mine environment and safety, invited lecture delivered to acadamics and students at IIT Kharagpur and Indian School of Mines (ISM), India. 9-11 Jan 2017.

6.Raval S. (2016). Remote sensing for Mine Environment and Safety, Mine Managers’ Association of Australia (MMAA) seminar, Caces beach, NSW Australia. 9-10 June 2016.

7.Raval S. (2013). Keynote address: Advancing Sustainable Mining Practices through Remote Sensing, International Conference on Geospatial Momentum for Society and Environment: AGSE (Applied Geoinformatics for Society and Environment), Ahmedabad, India. 16-19 December 2013.

8.Raval S. (2013). Online discussion forums for Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining. Engineering & Science Learning & Teaching Forum, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

9.Raval S. (2012). Application of remote sensing in mining. At the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP)- affiliated to the UN,Deharadun,India.

10.Raval S. (2012). A wish list for UAV usage in Mining. UAV Workshop – Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research, UNSW, Sydney, Australia.

11.Raval S. (2011). Advances in satellite based monitoring for sustainable mining. Southern & Western Coalfields Conference, Bowral, Australia.

12.Raval S. (2011). Satellite based mine surveillance. Strategic Regional land Use Forum, Sydney, Australia.

SELECTED RESEARCH REPORTS FOR THE INDUSTRY

1.Raval S. and Banerjee B.P. (2018). Evaluation of underground mobile laser scanning at Moranbah North Coal Mine - AngloAmerican.

2.Raval S., Dee H., and Banerjee B. (2016). Analysis of airborne LiDAR data for mine subsidence monitoring at Mandalong mine – Centennial Coal.

3.Raval S., Tianmeng L, and Banerjee B. (2016). Monitoring for potential spontaneous combustion in coal stockpiles using UAV-based thermographic surveillance technology at Ulan Coal Mine – Glencore.

Professional Memberships

oMember of the international Society of Mining Professors (SOMP). I am an active member of the Membership Development Committee of SOMP.

oActive member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

oMember of the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), I co-chair the NSW& ACT GRSS chapter in Sydney.

oLife member of the Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI).

oLife member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

oFounder member and the president of the Earth Science Society- an informal consortium of Kutch based practicing mining professionals, academicians, geologists, ecologists and mining entrepreneurs (2006).

oExecutive committee member, Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI) - Ahmedabad chapter (2007-08).

Dr Simit Raval

Date: 11 June 2019