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Hani Mitri

Title: 
Professor
Hani Mitri
Contact Information
Address: 

Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 121

Email address: 
hani.mitri [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
514-398-4890
Degree(s): 

PhD McMaster University
MEng McMaster University
BASc Cairo University

Current research: 

Technical and scientific contributions as an educator, researcher, and consultant in the mineral resource engineering discipline in the areas of underground mining, rock engineering, ground control, mine design, and ore transportation. Significant management and leadership experience gained through numerous university administrative positions, and engagement in professional society activities. More than 30 years of teaching and research experience; founder of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Mine Design Laboratory since 1988; more than 200 papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings; supervised to completion more than 60 Master's and PhD students. Co-Editor of International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, and editorial board member of several other journals. Licensed professional engineer in the province of Quebec, Canada since 1987.

Area of expertise

Rock Engineering, Numerical Modelling, Mine Design

Areas of interest

Rock breakage without explosives
Rockburst control with destress blasting
Mining-induced seismicity
Dynamic rock supports
Underground mine prefeasibility studies
Open pit stability
Longhole mining

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy

The Mine Design Laboratory strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and members of visible minorities.

Awards, honours, and fellowships: 

2019: CIM Rock Mechanics Medal - Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
2015: John A Franklin Rock Mechanics Award - Canadian Geotechnical Society
2014: CIM Fellowship - Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

Selected publications: 

Courses: 

Undergraduate courses

MIME 200 Intro to the Minerals Industry 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer


MIME 290 Industrial Work Period 1 2 Credits
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MIME 291 Industrial Work Period 2 2 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MIME 392 Industrial Work Period 3 2 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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MIME 426 Mine Design & Prefeasib Study 6 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer


MIME 484 Mining Project 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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MIME 494 Industrial Work Period 4 2 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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  • Summer

Graduate courses

MIME 520 Stability of Rock Slopes 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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MIME 620 Rock Mechanics 1 4 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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MIME 621 Rock Mechanics 2 4 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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MIME 635 Finite Elmnt Method-Rock Mechs 4 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

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