Rockburst and Seismicity Seminar
with IMS Seismic Monitoring Training
Practical training and applied case studies for engineers
Joint seminar organized by Nazarbayev University and IMS (Institute of Mine Seismology, Australia)

16-20 June, 2026
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This seminar provides a focused, practice-oriented introduction to mine seismology and its direct application to rockburst and seismic hazard management. The training is designed for mining and geotechnical professionals. It will also be beneficial to geophysicists, seismologists and geologists who want to advance their knowledge. If you work or plan to work with seismic monitoring data for rockbursts and seismic hazard management, and need clear, operational pathways from causes and sources of events to making engineering decisions, then this workshop is for you.

A key feature of the seminar is extensive hands-on work with IMS software tools. Participants will practice event inspection and processing, database queries, time-history and size-distribution analyses, and 3D visualisation in IMS platforms. The training culminates with a practical workflow using the Rockburst Hazard Assessment (RBHA) tool, integrating excavation geometry, rock-mass properties, stress model outputs, seismicity, and ground support data to produce actionable hazard outputs.
The seminar will be co-chaired by professor Fidelis Suorineni (Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan) and Dmitriy Malovichko (IMS, Australia)
Call for Abstracts
for the Presentations

Key Dates for Speakers

Abstract submission: 15 May 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance: 31 May 2026

The abstracts should not exceed 300 words with a maximum of one figure if required.

Selected abstracts will be considered for publication of the full paper in the Rock Mechanics Bulletin.

Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and operational practice
This is a focused professional seminar to ensure high-quality, hands-on learning. We emphasize practical training delivered by experienced industry specialists.
The content is highly industry-oriented, dealing with real-world mining challenges, rather than academic geophysics.

Who Should Attend
  • Mining engineers
  • Geotechnical engineers
  • Surface and Underground monitoring specialists
  • Civil Engineers
  • Geophysicists
  • Geologists
  • Seismologists
  • Academics
  • Students
The event features a dedicated technical programme including presentations, keynote lectures, and industry case studies focused on mine seismology, rockburst mechanisms, and seismic hazard management.
The programme brings together leading international experts in rockbursts and seismicity, including Professor Manchao He (China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing), Professor Ismet Canbulat (UNSW, Sydney), and Murat Karakus, contributing to the technical programme and knowledge exchange.
Simultaneous interpretation (English–Russian) will be provided during the technical conference sessions to support effective communication for all participants.
Participants are invited to submit abstracts. Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference programme. Selected contributions may be developed into full papers and considered for publication in Rock Mechanics Bulletin.
Technical conference sessions & case studies
International expert speakers
Abstract submission & publication opportunities
About the Seminar
The event will be hosted at Nazarbayev University, providing access to a fully equipped computer lab for practical sessions with licensed software.
Regular coffee breaks will be provided during the programme. An evening reception will be held for participants, creating an opportunity for professional networking.

The event is co-chaired by Professor Fidelis Suorineni (Nazarbayev University) and Dmitriy Malovichko (Institute of Mine Seismology, Australia), ensuring a high-level technical programme and professional moderation of sessions.



Experts from the Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS, Tasmania) will deliver presentations and lead practical sessions using IMS software. Participants will work with real data, including event processing, database queries, time-history and size-distribution analyses, and 3D visualization. The programme concludes with a practical workflow using the Rockburst Hazard Assessment (RBHA) tool for integrated hazard evaluation.

Facilities & Networking

Conference Leadership

Extensive hands-on work with IMS software tools
Key outcomes
  • Gain insights from technical presentations and case studies
  • Interpret seismicity in the context of dynamic failure mechanisms and rockburst hazard
  • Exchange experience with practitioners to deepen insights and establish professional connections
  • Execute an integrated RBHA workflow combining geology, stress, geometry, seismicity, and support
  • Understand core principles of mine seismology and seismic monitoring output
  • Use IMS tools for analysis, querying, and 3D visualisation of seismic data
Everything you need for a productive learning experience is provided
Seminar Highlights
Dates
Jun 16-20, 2026
(in-person attendance)
Venue
Nazarbayev University, Astana
Language
Russian, English
Simultaneous interpretation provided

Registration fee
Registration until May 31st
See the details
Coffee break
Included

2 Days Conference
Technical presentations and industry case studies.
Abstract submission
2 Days of Practical Training
Hands-on exercises in IMS programs with real mine data

Provided Workstations
Computer classroom with
pre-installed licensed software
co-chairs of the seminar
  • Prof. Fidelis T. Suorineni
    (Nazarbayev University, Astana)
    Co-Chair, Speaker
    Professor of Mining Engineering and Geosciences School at Nazarbayev University and an award-winning academic with 30+ years’ experience in teaching, research and consultancy. His expertise includes rock mechanics and mine geotechnics, rockbursts and seismicity, innovative mining systems, and ground support/ground control for underground mining.
  • Dr. Dmitriy Malovichko
    (IMS)
    Co-chair, Speaker, Training Instructor
    Specialist in applied mine seismology and seismic data interpretation. His work focuses on linking seismic monitoring results with rock mass response, ground support demand, strainbursting mechanisms, and engineering decision-making in high-stress underground mining environments
INVITED SPEAKERS
  • Professor Manchao He
    (China University of Mining and Technology, China)
    Keynote speaker
    Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and a Professor of Mine Engineering and Rock Mechanics at China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB), the Director of the State Key Laboratory for Geomechanics and Deep Underground Engineering (Beijing). His research covers deep rock mechanics and underground engineering, including soft-rock large deformation control, rockburst mechanisms, and deep mining technologies.
  • Professor Ismet Canbulat
    (UNSW, Sydney)
    Keynote speaker
    Head of School, Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, and Kenneth Finlay Chair of Rock Mechanics at UNSW Sydney. With 30+ years’ experience across academia, industry and consultancy, his expertise spans rock mechanics, ground control, ground support system design, numerical modelling and risk-based geotechnical design for underground mining.
  • Associate Professor Murat Karakus
    (Adelaide University, Australia)
    Keynote speaker
    His research focuses on numerical and experimental methods to understand and predict rock mass behaviour in deep underground engineering, including computational rock mechanics/constitutive modelling, large-scale modelling for block cave mining, and rockburst & dynamic failure in deep excavations.
  • Aleksander J. Mendecki
    (IMS, founder)
    Keynote speaker, Training Instructor
    Internationally recognized expert in mine seismology with extensive experience in seismic monitoring of underground mines. His expertise includes mining-induced seismicity, seismic hazard assessment, system design, and the practical application of seismic data for mine safety and operational decision-making
PROGRAMME

June 16 - Arrival
June 17 - Registration and Presentations
Rockburst and Seismicity Conference - Technical presentations and case studies
Time and Venue: TBC

Seminar presentations led by the Keynote speakers. Detailed daily agenda will be provided to all registered participants.
June 18 - Seminar Presentations
Rockburst and Seismicity Conference - Technical presentations and case studies
Time and Venue: TBC

  • Seminar presentations led by the Keynote speakers. Detailed daily agenda will be provided to all registered participants
  • Evening: Reception Dinner for Participants
June 19 - СONCURRENT EVENT - Focused Workshop on Rockburst
A highly specialised, full-day workshop dedicated specifically to rockburst mechanisms, assessment, and mitigation. It will run in parallel with the IMS training lections the whole day.
June 19 - IMS training lections
09:00 – 10:30
Basics of mine seismology and implementation of seismic monitoring in mines
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko

  • Objectives of seismic monitoring in mines 
  • Seismic waves and seismic sources 
  • Seismic monitoring technologies
  • Data processing: location of seismic events, evaluation of basic and derivative source parameters, assessment of source mechanisms, classification of seismic events
10:30 – 11:00

  • Coffee break
11:00 – 13:00
Basics of mine seismology and implementation of seismic monitoring in mines
Speaker: Aleksander Mendecki

  • Analysis and interpretation of seismic monitoring data: parameters of seismicity, case studies
  • Planning, budgeting, installation, and maintenance of seismic monitoring systems
  • What can go wrong in seismic monitoring?
13:00 – 14:00

  • Lunch time
14:00 – 17:30
Brief overview of software used in seismic monitoring of mines
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko

  • Data acquisition - Synapse
  • Waveform processing - Trace
  • Data analysis and interpretation - Vantage
  • Communication of seismic data, seismicity and related hazards to operations - Ticker3D & Nexus
June 20 - Сontinuation of IMS training and seminar closure
09:00 – 10:30
Rockburst hazard and its management
Speaker: Aleksander Mendecki

  • Rockburst damage mechanisms
  • Types of seismic sources
  • Relationship between seismic sources and rockburst damage
10:30 – 11:00

  • Coffee break
11:00 – 13:00
Rockburst hazard assessment (RBHA) tool - demonstration and training
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko

  • Dynamic demand imposed on ground support
  • Analysis of seismic data relevant to rockburst hazard assessment
  • Management of rockburst hazard
  • Establishing ground support capacity
  • Importing data: excavation geometries, rockmass properties, stress model results, seismic data, and damage observations
13:00 – 14:00

  • Lunch time
14:00 – 17:30
Rockburst hazard assessment (RBHA) tool - demonstration and training
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko


  • Tunnel nodes: creation from excavation geometries, mapping of data, and controlling with time-line
  • Calculation of results: stress level index (static and dynamic increment), demand for strainbursting and seismic shakedown, comparing demand with the remnant ground support capacity
  • Presentation of results: maps, time histories, displacement-energy plot, tabular view, and exporting
  • Hands-on, collaborative hazard assessment exercises at participants’ computers
  • Guided discussion of common tasks, challenges, and recommended workflows
Participation & Fees
Choose the package that best fits your professional development needs.
Conference only
Ttwo days of professional conference, presentations and networking
$500
  • Access to 2-Day Conference (June 17–18)
  • Networking opportunities with industry peers
  • Two coffee breaks per day
  • Printed paterials
Select package
Training Only
Focused strictly on technical skills and software proficiency. Practical training in IMS software programs
$500
  • Access to 2-Day of practical training in programs and theoretical course
  • Prepaired workstation with licensed software
  • Training materials and datasets
  • Two coffee breaks per day
  • Printed materials
Select package
Training + Conference
The complete experience. Technical practical training plus two days of professional conference and networking
$700
  • Access to 2-Day Conference (June 17–18)
  • Access to 2-Day of Practical training (June 19-20)
  • Dedicated workstation with licensed software
  • Networking opportunities with industry peers
  • Two coffee breaks per day
  • Printed materials
Select package
Student rate
Special offer for graduate and postgraduate students. Technical practical training plus two days of professional conference and networking
$100
  • Access to 2-Day Conference (June 17–18)
  • Access to 1 day of practical training (June 19)
  • Dedicated workstation with licensed software
  • Networking opportunities with industry peers
  • Two coffee breaks per day
Select package
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Venue and Accomodation
Venue

Nazarbayev University
School of Mining and Geosciences
6 block, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave
Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan
010000
Suggested accomodation

Asyr Hotel at Nazarbayev University, Astana
We suggest the Asyr hotel for its convenient location at the Nazarbayev University campus territory. It is highly suitable for the seminar participants looking for comfortable and practical lodging.
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Contact us:
Phone: +7 701 55 23 779
Email: rbs.seminar@nu.edu.kz
6 block, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave, Astana, Kazakhstan