Tallinn University of Technology

Faculty Member, Mining

Senior Researcher

Department of Mining, Tallinn University of Technology

Thesis Title: Risk assessment methods in oil shale mining industry

About

I earned my degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Power Engineering and Geotechnology from Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia, June 2008.  The doctoral thesis consist of risk assessment methods for the Estonian oil shale industry including of a unique system which starts from the initial analysis of rock mass properties, followed by the assessment of technological problems and ends with an environmental impact analysis. The elaborated risk assessment methods gives an opportunity to find a better way for planning new underground and open (surface) mining activities in accordance with environmental performances and economic profit of enterprises. Risk assessment methods are applicable in various fields of mining production.

Honours & Awards
• 2008, Sergei Sabanov; Diploma for the 3 place at the International Forum of Young Researcher "Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural resources" St. Petersburg Mining Institute (State University)
• 2007, Sergei Sabanov; Diploma for the 3 place at the International Forum of Young Researcher "Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural resources" St. Petersburg Mining Institute (State University)
• 2006, Sergei Sabanov; Mati Jostov name AWARD


Field of research
• Natural Sciences and Engineering, Energetic Research, Rock Mechanic, Rock Engineering, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis.


Professional Activities
• Reviewer of the KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering
• Chair of academic committee and organizer of the 8th International Conference “Resource Reproducing, Low-wasted and Environmentally Protecting Technologies of Development of the Earth Interior” September 14-18, Tallinn 2009, Estonia.  http://mi.ttu.ee/RLEPT8/

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