Dr. Subash Bastola is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Laurentian University, where he applies his over 14 years of research, education, and industry experience gained from previous roles at organizations like Vale Base Metals, MIRARCO, and Lively Grove Mine. A registered professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Bastola specializes in rock mechanics and ground control, focusing on areas such as rock mass characterization, numerical modelling to simulate rock mass failure, Geotechnical Hazard Assessment, Mining Induced Micro Seismicity, and the optimization of mining sequences constrained by geotechnical hazards. He has shared his expertise through multiple contributions, including 4 scientific journal publications and six peer-reviewed conference proceedings.