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)

17-19 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.
Call for Papers

Key Dates for Speakers

Abstract submission: 15 April 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance: 31 May 2026

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

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
Experts from the Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS) in Tasmania will deliver expert presentations and provide the hands-on training. Two prominent international experts in rockbursts and seismicity from UNSW Sydney (Prof Ismet Canbulat) and from China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, together with Professor Fidelis Suorineni of Nazarbayev University will deliver keynote addresses focusing on hardrock and coal dynamic behaviours, mitigation and management of the consequences of such dynamic failures.
Participants will strengthen their understanding of seismic monitoring fundamentals—seismic waves, sources, event location in heterogeneous rock masses, and key source parameters and mechanisms—while also learning how seismic systems are planned, installed, and maintained to ensure reliable data quality.
The seminar then connects seismic observations to geotechnical interpretation of dynamic failure mechanisms and to ground support selection and design, including deformation- and energy-based support demand concepts supported with case-based studies.
Expert-led training & keynote speakers
Seismic monitoring fundamentals, System design, installation & data quality
From seismicity to rockburst mechanisms & ground support
About the Seminar
A dedicated component addresses re-entry decision-making following significant seismic events, outlining practical approaches to interpreting short-term hazard identification and management in an operational context.
The program also introduces method considerations used for seismicity forecasting and response interpretation in mining practice, and discusses how seismic data can support modelling workflows, including an overview example related to hydraulic fracturing and stress redistribution.
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 discussions will also include how seismic data is used to identify geological structures that are potentially invisible, including the use of seismic data to track void propagation and subsidence.
Re-entry decision-making after significant events
Forecasting, interpretation & modelling workflows
Extensive hands-on work with IMS software tools
Seismic imaging of hidden structures & void/subsidence tracking
Key outcomes
  • Understand core mine seismology concepts and seismic monitoring outputs
  • Interpret seismicity in the context of dynamic failure mechanisms and rockburst hazard
  • Apply practical re-entry considerations after significant events
  • Use IMS tools for analysis, querying, and 3D visualisation of seismic data
  • Run a complete RBHA workflow integrating geology/rock mass, stress, geometry, seismicity, and support
  • Exchange experience with practitioners to deepen insights and establish professional connections
Everything you need for a productive learning experience is provided
Seminar Highlights
Dates
Jun 17-19, 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
1 Day Practical Training
Hands-on exercises in IMS programs with real mine data

Provided Workstations
Computer classroom with
pre-installed licensed software
INVITED SPEAKERS
  • Dmitriy Malovichko
    (IMS)

    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
  • Aleksander J. Mendecki
    (IMS, founder)
    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
  • Ismet Canbulat
    (UNSW, Sydney)
    Speaker
    Professor and 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.
  • Fidelis T. Suorineni
    (Nazarbayev University, Astana)
    Speaker
    Professor of Mining Engineering 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.
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PROGRAMME

DAY 1 & 2
Rockburst and Seismicity Conference
Technical presentations and case studies
Rockburst and Seismicity Conference - Technical presentations and case studies
Date: June 18, 19
Time and Venue: TBC

Detailed daily agenda will be provided to all registered participants.
  • Keynote 1
    TBD
  • Keynote 3
    TBD
  • Keynote 2
    TBD
DAY 3
Practical Training in IMS Software
Computer-based practical training
09:00 – 10:30
IMS Combined — Demonstration and Training
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko

  • IMS Trace: Inspecting seismograms, location, and source parameters
  • IMS Vantage: Data retrieval, filtering, and 3D visualisation
  • Practical database queries and time-history analysis
10:30 – 11:00

  • Coffee break
11:00 – 13:00
IMS Ticker3D & Nexus
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko

  • Live seismicity monitoring and TARP options
  • Web-based monitoring and decision support with Nexus
  • Communicating seismic hazards to operations
13:00 – 14:00

  • Lunch time
14:00 – 17:30
Rockburst Hazard Assessment (RBHA) Training
Speaker: Dmitriy Malovichko


  • Integrating excavation geometry and stress models
  • Seismic and ground support data mapping
  • Engineering demand parameters and hazard output generation
Participation & Fees
Choose the package that best fits your professional development needs.
Training Only
Focused strictly on technical skills and software proficiency. Practical training in IMS software programs
$1000
  • Access to 1 day of practical training in programs
  • Dedicated workstation with licensed software
  • Training materials and datasets
  • Two coffee breaks per day
Select package
Training + Conference
The complete experience. Technical practical training plus two days of professional conference and networking
$2000
  • 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
Registration
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