Subash Bastola

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.

Ph.D. - Laurentian University - 2020

M.A.Sc. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale - 2015

B.A.Sc. - Universidad de Moa (Previously Instituto Superior Minero-Metalurgico de Moa) - 2010

Assistant Professor - Laurentian University - Since Nov 2025

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.

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[1] Bastola, S., Cai, M., and Damjanac, B. (2020) ‘Investigation of the slope stability of an open pit using lattice-spring-based synthetic rock mass (LS-SRM) modeling approach’, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,12-5, pp. 927-942.
[2] Bastola, S. and Cai, M. (2019) ‘Investigation of mechanical properties of jointed granite under compression using lattice-spring-based synthetic rock mass (LS-SRM) approach’ Int. J. Rock Mech.& Min. Sci., 126, 104191.
[3] Bastola, S. and Cai, M. (2019) ‘Investigation of mechanical properties and crack propagation in pre-cracked marbles using lattice-spring-based synthetic rock mass (LS-SRM) modeling approach’, Computers and Geotechnics, 110, pp. 28–43.
[4] Bastola, S. and Cai, M. (2018) ‘Investigation of Strength and Deformation Behaviors of Intact and Jointed Granite using Lattice-Spring-Based Synthetic Rock Mass Models’, in 2 nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference. Seattle, USA.
[5] Bastola, S. and Cai, M. (2018) ‘Simulation of Stress–Strain Relations of Zhenping Marble using Lattice-Spring-Based Synthetic Rock Mass Models’, in 52 nd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. Seattle, USA.
[6] Junkin, W., Janeczek, D., Bastola, S., Wang, X., Cai, M., Fava, L., Sykes, E., Munier, R. and Srivastava, R. M. (2017) ‘Discrete Fracture Network Generation for the Äspö TAS08 Tunnel Using MoFrac’, in 51 st U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. San Francisco, USA.
[7] Aguilera-Fernández, I., Batista-Legrá, Y., Bastola, S., Rojas-Purón, L. (2016) ‘Impacto visual generado por la explotación minera en el yacimiento Punta Gorda’, Minería y Geología, 32(4), pp.141–159
[8] Bastola, S., Chugh, Y. P. (2015) Shear strength and stiffness of bedding planes and discontinuities in the immediate roof rocks overlying the No. 6 coal seam in Illinois.
Proc. of ISRM conference, Montreal, Canada.
[9] Bastola, S., Carlton, C., Abbasi, B., Chugh, Y. P. (2013) Stress distribution around typical field intersection geometries in coal mines. Proc. of SME conf., Denver, USA.
[10] Chugh, Y. P., Gurley, H., Abbasi, B., Bastola, S., Carlton, C. (2012) Analysis and measurement of ground control stability in setup rooms and gate roads in an Illinois longwall operation. Illinois Mining Institute Annual Meeting, Illinois, USA.