Chaoshui Xu

Research Interests

Geomechanics Mining Engineering Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Resources Geotechnical Engineering

APrf Chaoshui Xu

Associate Professor

School of Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I have over thirty years of experience working for mining academic institutions and the industry. My research interests cover almost all components of the mining system, including:

1)   Stochastic rock fracture modelling, coupled hydro-thermo-chemical modelling of fluid flow in porous or fractured rock masses, hot dry rock enhanced geothermal systems and unconventional resources, statistics of porous media.

2)   Geostatistics, mineral resource evaluations, mine planning, operations research, mine to mill optimisation, mine finance, mineral economics, financial risk assessment.

3)   Rock mechanics, rock fracture mechanics, finite element method, boundary element method and discrete element method numerical modelling, rock fracture toughness testing (the method developed is now an ISRM suggested method), deterministic and probabilistic stability assessment of rock excavations.

4)  Rock fragmentation, rock dynamics and damage mechanics, rock burst, ground support.

5)  Innovative mining technologies, in-situ recovery of minerals, underground coal gasification and its impact on surrounding environment.

 

Date Position Institution name
2017 - 2019 Chutian Scholar Professor Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China
2013 - 2014 Non-exec Director AMAR Ltd, Australia
2011 - ongoing Associate Professor University of Adelaide
2007 - 2011 Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
2005 - 2007 Technical Manager StructureVision Ltd., UK
1993 - 2007 Research Fellow University of Leeds, UK
1985 - 1989 Research Fellow/Lecturer University of Science and Technology Beijing, China

Date Institution name Country Title
1989 - 1993 University of Leeds United Kingdom PhD
1983 - 1985 Northeast University China MSc
1979 - 1983 Northeast University China BSc

Date Title Institution name Country
— CPE in Geostatistics University of Leeds United Kingdom
— CPE in Mine Finance University of Leeds United Kingdom

Year Citation
2026 Nasretdinova, M., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2026). Lithological classification of drill cores using XCT and XRF data: a geometallurgical perspective. Minerals Engineering, 237, 110053.
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2026 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2026). Pluri-Gaussian Rapid Updating of Geological Domains. Mathematical Geosciences, 22 pages.
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2026 Tian, S., Tian, Z. F., Xu, C., Jiang, L., & Centofanti, J. (2026). Impacts of geological and operational parameters on the performance of in-situ coal gasification using linked vertical wells. Fuel, 406, 15 pages.
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2025 Jiang, S., Huang, M., Wang, G., Xu, C. S., & Xiong, J. (2025). Static compressive mechanical properties and disturbed state concept-based theoretical model of gypsum rocks with coupled influences of wet-dry cycles and flow rates. Journal of Central South University, 32(7), 2638-2660.
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2025 Bi, R. Y., Xu, C. S., Xuan, Z. P., Zhou, J., & Du, K. (2025). Joint Characterization and Stability Analysis: Measurement Techniques and Engineering Implications. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 21 pages.
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2025 Fidelibus, C., Xu, C., Wang, Z., & Dowd, P. (2025). A code for the 2D simulation of the steady-state fluid flow in porous blocks containing transmissive fractures. JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY AND HYDROMECHANICS, 73(2), 121-131.
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2025 Ma, J., Li, D., Xu, C., Wang, M., & Xia, J. (2025). Subcritical crack growth in granite based on dissolution kinetics. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 17(10), 6264-6278.
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2025 Bi, R., Xu, C., Liu, M., & Du, K. (2025). Failure mechanisms and mechanical behavior of wedge-containing tunnel roof rock mass under biaxial loading. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 35(7), 1107-1127.
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2025 Jiang, Y., Xiong, F., Sun, Y., Zhang, G., Hua, D., & Xu, C. (2025). A flow-stress coupling model for rough-walled fractures considering microscopic contact characteristics. Computers and Geotechnics, 188, 107542.
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2025 Dong, S., Zeng, L., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Xiong, G., Wang, T., & Lyu, W. (2025). A simplified relationship between the zero-percolation threshold and fracture set properties. Solid Earth, 16(11), 1269-1287.
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2025 Khodayari, A., Xu, C., Dare Bryan, P., Dowd, P., Lapcevic, V., & Metcalfe, A. (2025). Impact of blast design parameters on rock fragmentation in sub-level caving: A multivariate regression approach. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
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2025 Xu, K., Huang, M., Zhang, J., Cui, M., & Xu, C. (2025). Bio-cementation of tailings sands using ultraviolet-induced urease-producing bacteria. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS, 12(4), 341-352.
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2025 Huang, M., Jiang, Q., Xu, K., & Xu, C. (2025). Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 155(Part 1), 18 pages.
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2025 Lu, Y., Huang, M., Yang, W., Xu, C., & Xue, H. (2025). Fuzzy Multiattribute Decision-Making Model Based on an Improved DEAHP for Selection of a Shield Auxiliary Construction Method. International Journal of Geomechanics, 25(4), 13 pages.
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2025 Wang, B., Huang, M., Lu, Y., Xu, C., & Wang, Y. (2025). A laboratory study of conditioning clay-rich soils in seawater environments for EPBS tunnel constructions in coastal areas. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 158, 106409.
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2025 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Stewart, P. (2025). Rapid Updating of Multivariate Resource Models Based on New Information Using EnKF-MDA and Multi-Gaussian Transformation. Minerals, 15(4), 424-1-424-22.
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2025 Lu, Y., Huang, M., Xu, C., & Xu, T. (2025). Experimental investigation on the interaction mechanism of aqueous foam and unsaturated granite residual soil during conditioning. Engineering Geology, 353, 108137.
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2024 Yang, K., Lyu, X., Xu, C. S., Fang, J. J., Duan, M. K., & Zhang, Z. N. (2024). Research on pumped storage and complementary energy development models for abandoned mines in China. Journal of Central South University, 31(8), 2860-2871.
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2024 Hu, X., Su, G., Xu, C., & Mei, S. (2024). Influence of Axial Stress on Borehole Rockburst: Insights from True-Triaxial Tests using Granite Specimens. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(7), 19 pages.
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2024 Lyu, X., Yang, K., Xu, C., Fang, J., Duan, M., & Zhang, Z. (2024). Experimental study of mechanical properties of artificial dam for coal mine underground reservoir under cyclic loading and unloading. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 10(1), 12 pages.
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2024 Qian, W., Huang, M., Wang, B., Xu, C., & Hu, Y. (2024). Experimental study of face passive failure features of a shallow shield tunnel in coastal backfill sand. Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 18(2), 252-271.
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2024 Ma, J., Li, D., Xu, C., Wang, M., & Zhu, Q. (2024). Effects of fluid composition and salinity on subcritical crack growth in granite. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 306, 110258.
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2024 Baizhiyen, N., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Lewis, D. (2024). Numerical Investigation of the Applicability of Preferential Grade Deportment by Size. Minerals, 14(7), 670-1-670-25.
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2024 Zhu, C., Xing, X., He, M., Tang, Z., Xiong, F., Ye, Z., & Xu, C. (2024). Failure behavior and strength model of blocky rock mass with and without rockbolts. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 34(6), 747-762.
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2024 Peukert, D., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2024). Validation of a PGNAA sensor model for bulk material sorting. Minerals Engineering, 217, 108950-1-108950-9.
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2024 Lu, Y., Huang, M., Lai, F., Xu, C., & Peng, L. (2024). Quantitative interrelations of conditioning and recycling indices of high-saturation clay soils for EPB shield tunnelling. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 154, 106083.
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2024 Lu, Y., Huang, M., Huang, P., Xu, C., Wang, Y., & Hu, Y. (2024). Soil Conditioning for EPB Shield Tunneling in Coastal Silty Clay Strata: Laboratory Research and Field Application. International Journal of Geomechanics, 24(2), 13 pages.
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2024 Huang, M., Jiang, S., Zhang, Y., Jiang, Y., Zhang, X., & Xu, C. (2024). A new stability analysis model for wet-dry sensitive rocks surrounding underground excavations based on disturbed state concept theory. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 174, 105653.
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2024 Dershowitz, W. S., Fidelibus, C., Roubinet, D., & Xu, C. (2024). Preface for “Discrete fracture networks in geo-hydrology: advancements and practical applications”. Engineering Geology, 332, 107427.
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2024 Huang, M., Xu, K., Liu, Z., Xu, C., & Cui, M. (2024). Effect of drying-wetting cycles on pore characteristics and mechanical properties of enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation-reinforced sea sand. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(1), 291-302.
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2023 Abildin, Y., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Adeli, A. (2023). Geometallurgical Responses on Lithological Domains Modelled by a Hybrid Domaining Framework. Minerals, 13(7), 918.
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2023 Wang, W., Yu, L., Xu, C., Liu, C., Wang, H., & Ye, J. (2023). Experimental and Numerical Study of the Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Fully Grouted GFRP Rock Bolts. International Journal of Geomechanics, 23(9), 15 pages.
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2023 Lu, Y., Huang, M., Jiang, Q., Chen, Z., Xu, C., & Wang, Y. (2023). Excavation-Induced Groundwater Evolution of Noncircular Tunnels in Mountainous Regions: Analytical and Numerical Investigation. International Journal of Geomechanics, 23(12).
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2023 Xu, K., Huang, M., Zhen, J., Xu, C., & Cui, M. (2023). Field implementation of enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation technology for reinforcing a bedding layer beneath an underground cable duct. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 15(4), 1011-1022.
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2023 Eftekhari, M., & Xu, C. (2023). Evaluating MTS criterion in predicting mixed-mode crack extension under different loading conditions. Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, 46(1), 96-110.
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2023 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (2023). Geostatistics in the Presence of Multivariate Complexities: Comparison of Multi-Gaussian Transforms. Mathematical Geosciences, 55(6), 713-734.
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2023 Xu, K., Huang, M., Xu, C., Zhen, J., Jin, G., & Gong, H. (2023). Assessment of the bio-cementation effect on shale soil using ultrasound measurement. Soils and Foundations, 63(1), 101249.
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2023 Huang, M., Lu, Y., Zhen, J., Lan, X., Xu, C., & Yu, W. (2023). Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 135, 105067.
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2022 Peukert, D., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2022). A Review of Sensor-Based Sorting in Mineral Processing: The Potential Benefits of Sensor Fusion. Minerals, 12(11), 1364-1-1364-22.
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2022 Abildin, Y., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Adeli, A. (2022). A hybrid framework for modelling domains using quantitative covariates. Applied Computing and Geosciences, 16, 100107.
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2022 Yazdanpanah, M., Xu, C., & Sharifzadeh, M. (2022). A new statistical method to segment photogrammetry data in order to obtain geological information. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 150, 1-15.
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2022 Jiang, S., Huang, M., Jiang, Y., Xu, C., & Li, B. (2022). NMR-Based Investigation on the Wet–Dry Deterioration Characteristics of Gypsiferous Rocks Surrounding Underground Excavations. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(4), 2323-2339.
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2022 Zhan, J. W., Jin, G. X., Xu, C. S., Yang, H. Q., Liu, J. F., & Zhang, X. D. (2022). Modeling of a rockburst related to anomalously low friction effects in great depth. Geomechanics and Engineering, 29(2), 113-131.
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2022 Wang, H., Xu, C., Dowd, P. A., Wang, Z., & Faulkner, L. (2022). Modelling in-situ recovery (ISR) of copper at the Kapunda mine, Australia. Minerals Engineering, 186, 1-15.
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2021 Hu, X., Su, G., Li, Z., Xu, C., Yan, X., Liu, Y., & Yan, L. (2021). Suppressing rockburst by increasing the tensile strength of rock surface: An experimental study. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 107, 15 pages.
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2021 Schwartzkopff, A. K., Melkoumian, N. S., & Xu, C. (2021). Breakdown Pressure and Propagation Surface of a Hydraulically Pressurized Circular Notch Within a Rock Material. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54(1), 191-218.
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2021 Li, Y., Sepulveda Escobedo, E., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2021). A Rapid Updating Method to Predict Grade Heterogeneity at Smaller Scales. Mathematical Geosciences, 53(6), 1237-1260.
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2021 Gao, F., Xiong, X., Xu, C., & Zhou, K. (2021). Mechanical property deterioration characteristics and a new constitutive model for rocks subjected to freeze-thaw weathering process. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 140, 1-13.
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2021 Badakhshan, E., Noorzad, A., Bouazza, A., & Xu, C. (2021). Application of Particle Stiffness Fabric Tensor for Modeling Inherent Anisotropy in Rocks. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54(6), 3077-3093.
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2021 Xu, C., Dong, S., Wang, H., Wang, Z., Xiong, F., Jiang, Q., . . . Dowd, P. (2021). Modelling of Coupled Hydro-Thermo-Chemical Fluid Flow through Rock Fracture Networks and Its Applications. Geosciences, 11(4), 1-35.
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2021 Adeli, A., Dowd, P., Emery, X., & Xu, C. (2021). Using cokriging to predict metal recovery accounting for non-additivity and preferential sampling designs. Minerals Engineering, 170, 106923-1-106923-11.
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2021 Wang, H., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. A. (2021). Modelling the pyrite oxidation level in a refractory gold-bearing stockpile to assess its potential for gold recovery by direct cyanide leaching. Minerals Engineering, 171, 1-18.
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2021 Wang, H., Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (2021). Modelling pyrite oxidation in a refractory gold ore stockpile to estimate the gold recovery via direct cyanide leaching – A case study. Minerals Engineering, 173, 1-14.
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2021 Sepúlveda, E., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2021). A Novel Index for Quantifying Small-Scale Resource Heterogeneity. Mathematical Geosciences, 54(1), 243-282.
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2021 Huang, M., Xu, K., Xu, C., Jin, G., & Guo, S. (2021). Micromechanical Properties of Biocemented Shale Soils Analyzed Using Nanoindentation Test. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 147(12), 04021157-1-04021157-12.
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2020 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Nguyen, N., & Wang, W. (2020). Non-parametric three-dimensional discrete fracture network modelling from fracture mapping data. Boletin Geologico y Minero, 131(3), 401-422.
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2020 Xiong, F., Jiang, Q., & Xu, C. (2020). Fast Equivalent Micro-Scale Pipe Network Representation of Rock Fractures Obtained by Computed Tomography for Fluid Flow Simulations. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54(2), 937-953.
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2020 Jin, G., Xu, K., Xu, C., Huang, M., Abdulwahab Qasem, R. G., Guo, S., & Liu, S. (2020). Cementation of Shale Soils by MICP Technology and Its Damage Characteristics Due to Freeze-Thaw Weathering Processes. Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, 34(4), 04020023-1-04020023-14.
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2020 Huang, M., Zhan, J. W., Xu, C. S., & Jiang, S. (2020). New Creep Constitutive Model for Soft Rocks and Its Application in the Prediction of Time-Dependent Deformation in Tunnels. International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(7), 1-13.
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2020 Huang, M., Jiang, S., Xu, C., & Xu, D. (2020). A new theoretical settlement model for large step-tapered hollow piles based on disturbed state concept theory. Computers and Geotechnics, 124, 11 pages.
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2020 Liu, B., Zhou, Y., Gao, Y. T., & Xu, C. (2020). Experimental and numerical study on crack development characteristics between two cavities in rock-like material under uniaxial compression. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 109, 16 pages.
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2020 Jeuken, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2020). Improving Coal Quality Estimations with Geostatistics and Geophysical Logs. NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, 29(4), 18 pages.
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2020 Dong, S., Zeng, L., Lyu, W., Xu, C., Liu, J., Mao, Z., . . . Sun, F. (2020). Fracture identification by semi-supervised learning using conventional logs in tight sandstones of Ordos Basin, China. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 76, 11 pages.
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2020 Xiong, F., Wei, W., Xu, C., & Jiang, Q. (2020). Experimental and numerical investigation on nonlinear flow behaviour through three dimensional fracture intersections and fracture networks. Computers and Geotechnics, 121, 19 pages.
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2020 Wang, Z., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Xiong, F., & Wang, H. (2020). A Nonlinear Version of the Reynolds Equation for Flow in Rock Fractures With Complex Void Geometries. Water Resources Research, 56(2), 12 pages.
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2020 Zhou, C., Karakus, M., Xu, C., & Shen, J. (2020). A new damage model accounting the effect of joint orientation for the jointed rock mass. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(295), 13 pages.
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2019 Huang, F., Shen, J., Cai, M., & Xu, C. (2019). An Empirical UCS Model for Anisotropic Blocky Rock Masses. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(9), 3119-3131.
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2019 Ke, B., Zhou, K., Xu, C., Ren, G., & Jiang, T. (2019). Thermodynamic properties and explosion energy analysis of carbon dioxide blasting systems. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 128(1), 39-50.
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2019 Hou, J., Xu, C., Dowd, P. A., & Li, G. (2019). Integrated optimisation of stope boundary and access layout for underground mining operations. Mining Technology, 128(4), 193-205.
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2019 Dong, S., Zeng, L., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Gao, Z., Mao, Z., & Wang, A. (2019). A novel method for extracting information on pores from cast thin-section images. Computers and Geosciences, 130, 69-83.
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2019 Zhou, C., Xu, C., Karakus, M., & Shen, J. (2019). A particle mechanics approach for the dynamic strength model of the jointed rock mass considering the joint orientation. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 43(18), 2797-2815.
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2019 Wasantha, P., Konietzky, H., & Xu, C. (2019). Effect of in-situ stress contrast on fracture containment during single- and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 205, 175-189.
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2019 Xiong, F., Jiang, Q., Xu, C., Zhang, X., & Zhang, Q. (2019). Influences of connectivity and conductivity on nonlinear flow behaviours through three-dimension discrete fracture networks. Computers and Geotechnics, 107, 128-141.
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2019 Wang, H., Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (2019). A reaction rate model for pyrite oxidation considering the influence of water content and temperature. Minerals Engineering, 134, 345-355.
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2019 Wang, Z., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2019). Perturbation Solutions for Flow in a Slowly Varying Fracture and the Estimation of Its Transmissivity. Transport in Porous Media, 128(1), 97-121.
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2018 Zhou, C., Xu, C., Karakus, M., & Shen, J. (2018). A systematic approach to the calibration of micro-parameters for the flat-jointed bonded particle model. Geomechanics and Engineering, 16(5), 471-482.
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2018 Ke, B., Zhou, K., Xu, C., Deng, H., Li, J., & Bin, F. (2018). Dynamic mechanical property deterioration model of sandstone caused by freeze-thaw weathering. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(9), 2791-2804.
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2018 Sepulveda Escobedo, E., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2018). The optimisation of block caving production scheduling with geometallurgical uncertainty - a multi-objective approach. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 127(3), 131-145.
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2018 Sepulveda Escobedo, E. M., Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (2018). Fuzzy clustering with spatial correction and its application to geometallurgical domaining. Mathematical Geosciences, 50(8), 895-928.
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2018 Xu, C., Fidelibus, C., Dowd, P., Wang, Z., & Tian, Z. (2018). An iterative procedure for the simulation of the steady-state fluid flow in rock fracture networks. Engineering Geology, 242, 160-168.
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2018 Dong, S., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Zeng, L., Xu, C., & Zhou, T. (2018). Clustering based on grid and local density with priority-based expansion for multi-density data. Information Sciences, 468, 103-116.
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2018 Dong, S., Zeng, L., Xu, C., Cao, H., Wang, S., & Lü, W. (2018). Some progress in reservoir fracture stochastic modeling research. Shiyou Diqiu Wuli Kantan/Oil Geophysical Prospecting, 53(3), 625-641.
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2018 Zheng, H., Li, T., Shen, J., Xu, C., Sun, H., & Lü, Q. (2018). The effects of blast damage zone thickness on rock slope stability. Engineering Geology, 246, 19-27.
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2018 Dong, S., Zeng, L., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Cao, H. (2018). A fast method for fracture intersection detection in discrete fracture networks. Computers and Geotechnics, 98, 205-216.
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2018 Wang, Z., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2018). A Modified Cubic Law for single-phase saturated laminar flow in rough rock fractures. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 103, 107-115.
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2018 Yuan, Y., Chen, Z., Xu, C., Zhang, X., & Wei, H. (2018). Permeability enhancement performance and its control factors by auger mining of extremely thin coal seams. Journal of Geophysics and Engineering, 15(6), 2626-2641.
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2018 Wang, W., Song, Q., Xu, C., & Gong, H. (2018). Mechanical behaviour of fully grouted GFRP rock bolts under the joint action of pre-tension load and blast dynamic load. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 73, 82-91.
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2017 Schwartzkopff, A., Melkoumian, N., & Xu, C. (2017). Fracture mechanics approximation to predict the breakdown pressure using the theory of critical distances. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 95, 48-61.
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2017 He, X., Xu, C., Peng, K., & Huang, G. (2017). Simultaneous Identification of Rock Strength and Fracture Properties Via Scratch Test. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50(8), 2227-2234.
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2017 Huang, M., Xu, C., & Zhan, J. (2017). Assessments of the disintegrating behaviour of clay shale considering the effect of pH condition. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 24(1), 1-13.
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2017 Huang, M., Xu, C., Zhan, J., & Wang, J. (2017). Comparative study on dynamic properties of argillaceous siltstone and its grouting-reinforced body. Geomechanics and Engineering, 13(2), 333-352.
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2017 Sepulveda, E., Dowd, P. A., Xu, C., & Addo, E. (2017). Multivariate modelling of geometallurgical variables by projection pursuit. Mathematical Geosciences, 49(1), 121-143.
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2017 Xu, J., Sheikh, A., & Xu, C. (2017). 3-D Finite element modelling of diamond pull-out failure in impregnated diamond bits. Diamond and Related Materials, 71, 1-12.
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2017 He, X., Xu, C., Peng, K., & Huang, G. (2017). On the critical failure mode transition depth for rock cutting with different back rake angles. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 63, 95-105.
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2016 Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Coward, S. (2016). Strategic mine planning and design: Some challenges and strategies for addressing them. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 125(1), 22-34.
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2016 Xu, J., Sheikh, A., & Xu, C. (2016). Interfacial failure modelling of diamond bits made of particulate composites. Composite Structures, 155, 145-159.
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2016 Schwartzkopff, A., Xu, C., & Melkoumian, N. (2016). Approximation of mixed mode propagation for an internally pressurized circular crack. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 166, 218-233.
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2016 He, X., & Xu, C. (2016). Specific Energy as an Index to Identify the Critical Failure Mode Transition Depth in Rock Cutting. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49(4), 1461-1478.
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2016 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Li, Q. (2016). Carbon sequestration potential of the Habanero reservoir when carbon dioxide is used as the heat exchange fluid. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 8(1), 50-59.
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2016 Karatela, E., Taheri, A., Xu, C., & Stevenson, G. (2016). Study on effect of in-situ stress ratio and discontinuities orientation on borehole stability in heavily fractured rocks using discrete element method. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 139, 94-103.
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2015 He, X., & Xu, C. (2015). Discrete element modelling of rock cutting: from ductile to brittle transition. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 39(12), 1331-1351.
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2015 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Tian, Z. (2015). A simplified coupled hydro-thermal model for enhanced geothermal systems. Applied Energy, 140, 135-145.
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2015 Alghalandis, Y., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2015). Connectivity field: a measure for characterising fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 47(1), 63-83.
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2014 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2014). Stochastic fracture propagation modelling for enhanced geothermal systems. Mathematical Geosciences, 46(6), 665-690.
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2014 Natarajan, N., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Hand, M. (2014). Numerical modelling of thermal transport and quartz precipitation/dissolution in a coupled fracture-skin-matrix system. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 78, 302-310.
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2014 Seifollahi, S., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2014). An enhanced stochastic optimization in fracture network modelling conditional on seismic events. Computers and Geotechnics, 61, 85-95.
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2014 Shen, J., Jimenez, R., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2014). A simplified failure criterion for intact rocks based on rock type and uniaxial compressive strength. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(2), 357-369.
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2014 Seifollahi, S., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Fadakar Alghalandis, Y. (2014). A spatial clustering approach for stochastic fracture network modelling. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(4), 1225-1235.
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2013 Shen, J., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2013). Chart-based slope stability assessment using the Generalized Hoek-Brown criterion. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 64, 210-219.
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2013 Wang, H., Xu, C., Wu, A., Ai, C., Li, X., & Miao, X. (2013). Inhibition of spontaneous combustion of sulfide ores by thermopile sulfide oxidation. Minerals Engineering, 49(1), 61-67.
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2013 Fadakar Alghalandis, Y., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2013). The RANSAC method for generating fracture networks from micro-seismic event data. Mathematical Geosciences, 45(2), 207-224.
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2013 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Wyborn, D. (2013). Optimisation of a stochastic rock fracture model using Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 122(3), 153-158.
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2012 Mohais, R., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Hand, M. (2012). Permeability correction factor for fractures with permeable walls. Geophysical Research Letters, 39(3), L03403-1-L03403-5.
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2012 Pardo-Iguzquiza, E., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Duran-Valsero, J. (2012). Stochastic simulation of karst conduit networks. Advances in Water Resources, 35, 141-150.
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2012 Shen, J., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2012). Direct expressions for linearization of shear strength envelopes given by the Generalized Hoek-Brown criterion using genetic programming. Computers and Geotechnics, 44, 139-146.
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2012 Shen, J., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2012). A comparative study for empirical equations in estimating deformation modulus of rock masses. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 32, 245-250.
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2012 Lotfolah Hamedani, M., Plimer, I., & Xu, C. (2012). Orebody modelling for exploration: the Western Mineralisation, Broken Hill, NSW. Natural Resources Research, 21(3), 325-345.
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2011 Mohais, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2011). Fluid flow and heat transfer within a single horizontal fracture in an enhanced geothermal system. Journal of Heat Transfer-Transactions of the ASME, 133(11), 112603-1-112603-8.
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2010 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2010). A new computer code for discrete fracture network modelling. Computers & Geosciences, 36(3), 292-301.
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2009 Dowd, P., Martin, J., Xu, C., Fowell, R., & Mardia, K. (2009). A three-dimensional fracture network data set for a block of granite. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 46(5), 811-818.
DOI Scopus34 WoS29
2009 Caulkin, R., Jia, X., Xu, C., Fairweather, M., Williams, R., Stitt, E., . . . Marchot, P. (2009). Simulations of structures in packed columns and validation by X-ray tomography. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 48(1), 202-213.
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2008 Xu, C., Jia, X., Williams, R., Stitt, E., Nijemeisland, M., El-Bachir, S., . . . Gladden, L. (2008). Property predictions for packed columns using Monte Carlo and discrete element digital packing algorithms. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 23(2), 117-125.
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2007 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., Fowell, R., & Taylor, C. (2007). Simulating correlated marked-point processes. Journal of Applied Statistics, 34(9), 1125-1134.
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2007 Dowd, P., Xu, C., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2007). A Comparison of Methods for the Stochastic Simulation of Rock Fractures. Mathematical Geosciences, 39(7), 697-714.
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2007 Mardia, K., Nyirongo, V., Walder, A., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Fowell, R., & Kent, J. (2007). Markov chain Monte Carlo implementation of rock fracture modelling. Mathematical Geosciences, 39(4), 355-381.
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2006 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2006). A connectivity index for discrete fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 38(5), 611-634.
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2006 Fowell, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2006). An update on the fracture toughness testing methods related to the cracked Chevron-notched Brazilian Disk (CCNBD) specimen. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 163(5-6), 1047-1057.
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2006 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2006). A flexible true plurigaussian code for spatial facies simulations. Computers & Geosciences, 32(10), 1629-1645.
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2003 Dowd, P., Pardo-Iguzquiza, E., & Xu, C. (2003). Plurigau: a computer program for simulating spatial facies using the truncated plurigaussian method. Computers & Geosciences, 29(2), 123-141.
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2003 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2003). Optimal construction and visualisation of geological structures. Computers & Geosciences, 29(6), 761-773.
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2003 Xu, C., Dowd, P. A., Mardia, K. V., & Fowell, R. J. (2003). Parametric point intensity estimation for stochastic fracture modelling. LUMA Journal, 16, 85-92.
2001 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2001). Orebody modelling by optimal surface reconstruction. Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy Section B-Applied Earth Science, 110(2), 110-120.
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1995 Fowell, R. J., Hudson, J. A., Xu, C., Chen, J. F., & Zhao, X. (1995). Suggested method for determining mode I fracture toughness using Cracked Chevron Notched Brazilian Disc (CCNBD) specimens. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and, 32(1), 57-64.
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1994 Zhao, X. L., Fowell, R. J., Roegiers, J. C., & Xu, C. (1994). Rock fracture-toughness determination by the Brazilian test, by H. Guo, N.I. Aziz, L.C. Schmidt. Engineering Geology, 38(1-2), 181-184.
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1994 Xu, C., & Fowell, R. J. (1994). Stress intensity factor evaluation for cracked chevron notched brazilian disc specimens. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and, 31(2), 157-162.
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1994 Fowell, R. J., & Xu, C. (1994). The use of the cracked Brazilian disc geometry for rock fracture investigations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and, 31(6), 571-579.
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1994 Xu, C., & Fowell, R. (1994). Experimental validations of cracked chevron notched Brazilian disc geometry specimen for rock fracture toughness testing. Leeds University Mining Association Journal, 12, 57-68.
1993 Fowell, R. J., & Xu, C. (1993). The cracked chevron notched Brazilian disc test- geometrical considerations for practical rock fracture toughness measurement. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and, 30(7), 821-824.
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- Nobahar, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2026). Cost-Integrated AI Meta-Models for Mine-to-Mill Optimisation: Linking Fragmentation, Throughput, and Operating Costs Across the Value Chain. Minerals, 16(1), 73.
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2023 Huang, M., Zhan, J., Xu, C., & Jiang, S. (2023). A New Creep Constitutive Model for Soft Rocks and Its Application in Prediction of Time-Dependent Deformation Disaster in Tunnels. In M. Huang, J. Zhan, C. Xu, & J. Jiang (Eds.), Dsc/Hiss Modeling Applications for Problems in Mechanics, Geomechanics, and Structural Mechanics (pp. 61-78). CRC Press.
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2023 Huang, M., Jiang, S., Xu, C., & Xu, D. (2023). A New Theoretical Settlement Model for Large Step-Tapered Hollow Piles Based on the Disturbed State Concept Theory. In C. S. Desai, Y. Xiao, M. Zaman, & J. Carter (Eds.), Dsc/Hiss Modeling Applications for Problems in Mechanics, Geomechanics, and Structural Mechanics (pp. 279-295). CRC Press.
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2018 Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Coward, S. (2018). Strategies for mine planning and design. In R. Dimitrakopoulos (Ed.), Applied Strategic Mine Planning (First ed., pp. 395-417). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
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2018 Tian, Z. F., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2018). Numerical Simulation of Flows in a Channel with Impermeable and Permeable Walls Using Finite Volume Methods. In N. Narayanan, B. Mohanadhas, & V. Mangottiri (Eds.), Flow and Transport in Subsurface Environment (1 ed., pp. 119-140). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
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2016 Mohais, R., Xu, C., Dowd, P. A., & Hand, M. (2016). Enhanced Geothermal Systems. In Alternative Energy and Shale Gas Encyclopedia (pp. 265-289). Wiley.
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2012 Limberger-Forte, S., Xu, C., & Sheikh, A. (2012). Discrete element modelling of diamond impregnated drill bit cutting. In P. Hagan (Ed.), Research Projects Review 2011 (1 ed., pp. 31-38). Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2012 Faint, L., Ljubicic, L., Thomson, S., Veale, J., Xu, C., Karakus, M., & Melkoumian, N. (2012). Probabilistic stability assessment of rock excavations. In P. Hagan (Ed.), Research Projects Review 2011 (1 ed., pp. 17-22). Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2012 Boffo, J., Pocock, A., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2012). Acoustic emission monitoring of impregnated diamond drilling for deep exploration. In P. Hagan (Ed.), Research Projects Review 2011 (1 ed., pp. 1-10). Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2007 Fowell, R., Hudson, J., Xu, C., Chen, J., & Zhao, X. (2007). Suggested method for determining mode I fracture toughness using cracked chevron notched Brazilian disc (CCNBD) specimens. In The complete ISRM suggested methods for rock characterization, testing and monitoring: 1974-2006 (pp. 58-64). Turkey: Elsevier.
2007 Mardia, K., Walder, A., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Fowell, R., Nyirongo, V., & Kent, J. (2007). A line finding assignment problem and rock fracture modelling. In S. Upadhyay, U. Singh, & D. Dey (Eds.), Bayesian Statistics and Its Applications (pp. 319-330). United Kingdom: Anamaya Publishers.

Year Citation
2025 Nobahar Ghezeljehmeidan, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2025). Meta-Model Development for Mine-to-Mill Optimisation Using AI and Simulation. In Proceedings of the 11th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'25) (pp. MMME 133-1-MMME 133-10). Paris, France: International Aset Inc..
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2025 Wang, Z., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2025). Multiphysics modelling of In-Place Recovery of Copper at Stope-Scale. In AusIMM_APCOM_Proceedings. Perth.
2024 Khodayari, A. R., Xu, C., Dowd, P., Dare-Bryan, P. C., & Metcalfe, A. (2024). Sub-Level Caving Blast Modelling to Determine the Impact of Blast Design Parameters and Rock Mass Characteristics on Fragmentation. In 58th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium. Golden, Colorado, USA: ARMA.
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2024 Nobahar Ghezeljehmeidan, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2024). From resource to product: integrating advanced AI and data analytics for mine-to-product optimization. In Minexcellence 2024. Santiago, Chile.
2018 Fadakar-Alghalandis, Y., & Xu, C. (2018). A new hybrid mesh-pipe method for flow modeling in 3D discrete fracture networks. In 2nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference, DFNE 2018 (pp. 1-6). online: American Rock Mechanics Association.
2018 Xu, C., Fidelibus, C., Wang, Z., & Dowd, P. (2018). A simplified equivalent pipe network approach to model flow in poro-fractured rock masses. In 2nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference, DFNE 2018 (pp. 1-5). online: ARMA.
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2018 Wang, Z., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2018). A nonlinear model for flow in two-dimensional rock fractures. In ISRM International Symposium - 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, ARMS 2018 (pp. 1-5). online: International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.
2015 He, X., & Xu, C. (2015). Determining strength and fracture toughness of rock from scratch tests. In Proceedings of EUROCK2015: Future Development of Rock Mechanics (pp. 511-516). Online: International Society for Rock Mechanics.
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2015 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Tian, Z. (2015). Simulation of heat extraction for the Habanero 1 and 3 doublet using a conditioned discrete fracture network model. In Proceedings of the 2015 World Geothermal Congress (pp. 1-7). Melbourne, Australia: International Geothermal Association.
2015 Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2015). Rock fracture network modelling and simulation with particular application to Hot Dry Rock Geothermal reservoirs. In H. Mischo, & C. Drebenstedt (Eds.), Latest innovations in Mining Education and Research (pp. 109-119). Freiberg, Germany: Technische Universtat Bergakademie Freiberg.
2015 Sepulveda Escobedo, E., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2015). Modelling geometallurgical response variables using Projection Pursuit regression. In Proceeding of the 11th International Mineral Processing Conference (pp. 1-10). online: Gecamin Digital Publications.
2014 Munoz, H., Taheri, A., Chanda, E., Xu, C., Grant, D., & Franca, L. (2014). Strain rock energy approach to the optimisation of rock drilling processes. In M. Hudyma, & Y. Potvin (Eds.), Deep Mining 2014 (pp. 513-524). Sudbury, Canada: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.
2014 Dowd, P. A., Xu, C., & Coward, S. (2014). Strategies for Mine Planning and Design. In Proceedings Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning Symposium 2014 (pp. 41-50). Melbourne: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
2013 Alghalandis, Y., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2013). Connectivity index and connectivity field towards fluid flow in fracture-based geothermal reservoirs. In Proceedings of the 38th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir engineering (pp. 1-11). CD-ROM: Curran Associates, Inc. Red Hook New York.
2013 Wang, H., Xu, C., Li, T., Liu, S., & Peng, N. (2013). The relationships between macro- and micro-mechanical parameters for modeling diamond rock cutting using DEM. In Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2013. Proceedings of the 3rd International FLAC/DEM Symposium (pp. 1-9). CD-ROM and online: Itasca International Inc.
2013 Tian, Z., Shang, J., Xu, C., & Natarajan, N. (2013). Calculation of equivalent permeability of different fracture intersections in fracutred porous media. In Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 1542-1546). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust & NZ.
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2013 Gou, C., Natarajan, N., Tian, Z., & Xu, C. (2013). Calculation of effective permeability in fractured porous media using finite volume method. In Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 1537-1541). Australia: The Modelling and Simulation Society of Aust & NZ.
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2013 Mohais, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. A. (2013). Fluid flow through branched channels in a fracture plane in an Enhanced Geothermal System. In INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION - 2012, VOL 6, PTS A AND B (pp. 1687-1691). Houston, TX: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
2012 Mohais, R., Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (2012). On the effective permeability of fractures with permeable walls. In Proceedings of the 34th International Geological Congress. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Geosciences Council.
2012 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. A. (2012). Stochastic characterisation of enhanced geothermal systems. In Proceedings of the 34th International Geological Congress. Brisbane, Australia.
2012 Shen, J., Karakus, M., & Xu, C. (2012). Equivalent Hoek-Brown shear strength for slope stability analysis in highly fractured rock mass. In Proceedings of the 2012 ISRM International Symposium, Eurock 2012 (pp. 1-11). online: ISRM.
2012 Tian, Z., Mohais, R., Xu, C., & Zhu, X. (2012). CFD modelling of the velocity profile within a single horizontal fracture in an enhanced geothermal system. In Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (pp. 1-4). Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
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2012 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2012). The edge effect in geostatistical simulations. In Proceedings of Geostatics Oslo 2012 (pp. 115-127). Netherlands: Springer.
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2012 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Mohais, R. (2012). Connectivity analysis of the Habanero enhanced geothermal system. In Proceedings of the Thirty-seventh Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering 2012 (pp. 1-8). online: Stanford Geothermal Program.
2012 Melkoumian, N., Xu, C., Karakus, M., Cox, P., I'Anson, R., Stojakovich, J., & Ciancio, O. (2012). Feasibility study of a deep geological repository for high level radioactive waste (HLW) in Central Australia. In Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, SWEMP 2012 (pp. 203-212). CD: MPES-CAMI-SWEMP.
2012 Hashemi, S., Melkoumian, N., & Xu, C. (2012). Effect of grain bonding on the stability of a borehole drilled though low cemented formations. In Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 7 (pp. 884-894). CDROM / DVDROM: Engineers Australia.
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2012 Fadakar Alghalandis, Y., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2012). Application of connectivity measures in enhanced geothermal systems. In Proceedings of the 2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference (pp. 62-66). Australia: Geoscience Australia.
2012 Seifollahi, S., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2012). A stochastic model for the fracture network in the Habanero enhanced geothermal system. In Proceedings of the 2012 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference (pp. 181-188). Australia: Geoscience Australia.
2012 Mohais, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2012). Fluid flow through branched channels in a fracture plane in an enhanced geothermal system. In Proceedings of the ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE 2012 Vol. 6 (pp. 1-5). Houston: ASME.
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2011 Fadakar Alghalandis, Y., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2011). A general framework for fracture intersection analysis: algorithms and practical applications. In A. Budd (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2011 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference (pp. 15-20). Australia: Geoscience Australia.
2011 Mohais, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2011). An analytical model of coupled fluid flow and heat transfer through a fracture with permeable walls in an EGS. In A. Budd (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2011 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference (pp. 175-179). Australia: Geoscience Australia.
2011 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Wyborn, D. (2011). Optimisation of a stochastic rock fracture model using Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation. In Proceedings of the 35th APCOM Symposium (pp. 635-642). CD: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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2011 Xu, C., Karakus, M., Melkoumian, N., Wang, C., Sui, Q., Wang, J., . . . Goodchild, D. (2011). Probabilistic slope stability assessment of fresh bulldog shale in prominent hill open pit. In Proceedings of the 35th APCOM Symposium 2011 (pp. 643-649). CD ROM: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
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2011 Salmachi, A., Haghighi, M., Bedrikovetski, P., & Xu, C. (2011). Thermal gas recovery from coal seam gas reservoirs using underground coal gasification. In Society of Petroleum Engineers - 73rd European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Conference and Exhibition 2011 - Incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2011 Vol. 5 (pp. 3357-3368). Vienna: Society of Petroleum Engineers.
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2010 Duncan, J., Prest, T., Keogh, B., Frazer, J., Melkoumian, N., & Xu, C. (2010). Site selection study for conceptual design of a deep underground radioactive waste repository in Australia. In Proceedings of the 10th IASTED International conference (pp. 470-475). Zurich: ACTA Press.
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2010 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Wyborn, D. (2010). Optimised fracture network model for Habanero reservoir. In Proceedings of Australian Geothermal Conference 2010 (pp. 98-103). www: Geoscience Australia.
2009 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2009). Fracture simulation for deep crystalline rock. In Proceedings of the 2009 Australian Geothermal Energy Conference (pp. 1-6). Canberra: Geoscience Australia.
2009 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2009). Conditional simulation of grades controlled by geological indicators. In Proceedings of the Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning 2009 (pp. 43-50). Australia: AIMM.
2008 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2008). Plurigaussian simulation of rock fractures. In J. Ortiz (Ed.), Proceedings of the Eighth International Geostatistics Congress (pp. 41-50). Chile: Gecamin Ltd.
2007 Jia, X., Xu, C., Caulkin, R., Williams, R. A., Stitt, H., Nijemeisland, M., . . . Marchot, P. (2007). Validation of digipac simulations of packed columns using X-ray microtomography. In 5th World Congress in Industrial Process Tomography (pp. 382-389).
2006 Xu, C., Jia, X., Williams, R. A., Stitt, E. H., Nijemeisland, M., El-Bachir, S., . . . Gladden, L. F. (2006). Property predictions for packed columns using random and distinct element digital packing algorithms. In Aiche Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings.
2002 Dowd, P. (2002). Optimal orebody reconstruction and visualisation. In Application of computers and operations research in the mineral industry : proceedings of the 30th International Symposium, 2002 (pp. 743-756). United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
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1995 Dowd, P. A., & Xu, C. (1995). Financial evaluation of mining projects. In D. McKee (Ed.), APCOM XXV 1995: APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN THE MINERALS INDUSTRIES Vol. 95 (pp. 247-254). BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: AUSTRALASIAN INST MINING & METALLURGY.
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1995 Xu, C., & Fowell, R. J. (1995). Using cracked Brazilian discs for Mode I and mixed mode fracture testing. In T. Fujii (Ed.), 8th ISRM Congress (pp. 315-319). TOKYO, JAPAN: A A BALKEMA.
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1991 Fowell, R. J., Xu, C., & Chen, J. F. (1991). The CCNBD test for cutting performance prediction. In 7th ISRM Congress (pp. 467-470). AACHEN, GERMANY: A A BALKEMA.
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Year Citation
2025 Nobahar Ghezeljehmeidan, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2025). Mission Possible: Optimising the Mining Value Chain with Agent AU-5. Poster session presented at the meeting of APCOM 2025. Perth, Australia.
2024 Nobahar Ghezeljehmeidan, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2024). Integrated Simulation and Meta-Modelling for Optimising the Mining Value Chain. Poster session presented at the meeting of South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference (SAEMC). Adelaide.
2022 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2022). Rapid updating of resource knowledge with sensor information. Poster session presented at the meeting of Poster presented at South Australian Exploration & Mining Conference (SAEMC 2022). Adelaide, Australia.
1995 Suggested method for determining mode I fracture toughness using cracked chevron notched Brazilian disc (CCNBD) specimens (1995). Poster session presented at the meeting of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts. Elsevier BV.
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Year Citation
2025 Nobahar, P., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2025). Integrating AI and Simulation for End-to-End Mine to Mill Optimisation: A Meta-Modelling Framework.
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2025 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2025). Pluri-Gaussian rapid updating of geological domains.
2025 Abulkhair, S., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Stewart, P. (2025). Rapid updating of multivariate resource models based on new information
using EnKF-MDA and multi-Gaussian transformation.
Major research grants since joining University of Adelaide in 2007:
  • In-Place Recovery: Solution mining of critical minerals, CRC-P, 2024-2027, $650,000
  • Stage 2 model development for in-situ recovery of copper minerals, EnviroCopper, 2023, $87,000
  • Assisted stockpile oxidation for enhancing gold recovery, Newcrest, 2023-2024, $180,000
  • Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, ARC Training Centre, 2020 - 2024, $12.5M
  • Unlocking Complex Resources through Lean Processing, SA PRIF Fund, 2018 - 2022, $14.6M
  • Rapid Resource Modelling and Automated Variography, BHP, 2019 - 2022, $2.1M.
  • Kapunda In-Situ Copper and Gold Field Recovery Trial, CRC-P, 2018 - 2020, $312,500
  • CAGS Scientific Exchange Programme, Geoscience Australia, $24,200
  • Optimal ore extraction considering heterogeneity and uncertainty, CRC ORE, 2017-2020, $200,000
  • Quantified risk in mine planning and operations, Newcrest, 2014-2018, $533,528
  • A New model for calculating the critical stress-intensity factor (SIF) for fracturing using gases, MEA, 2016, $31,039
  • Source analysis of fractures in anisotropic rocks using moment tensor inversion, MEA, 2015, $30,000
  • The development of a primary crusher performance model for the optimisation of mining operations, MEA, 2015, $20,000
  • Triaxial rock testing system under coupled conditions, DVCR, 2013, $200,000
  • DP110104766: Stochastic modelling of fractures in crystalline rock masses for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal systems, ARC Discovery, 2011-2013    $330,000
  • Modelling of rock cutting mechanics for diamond drilling, DET CRC, 2012 - 2015, $75,000
  • Deep Exploration Technologies CRC, DET CRC, 2011-2013, $419,611
  • Fundamental flow model for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal system, SACGER, 2011-2012, $80,000
  • Rock fracture modelling for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal systems, PIRSA, 2010, $20,000
  • Category 1 Grant Improvement Scheme, ECMS, 2009 - 2010, $31,000
  • Commercilisation of GeostatWin – a comprehensive geostatistical resource estimation package, ARI, 2009, $35,000
  • Start-up research grant, ECMS, 2008, $10,000

ARC LIFE grants:

  • LE150100058: Three dimensionally compressed and monitored Hopkinson bar (3D-HB) (led by Zhao of Monash University), ARC LIEF, 2015, $692,000
  • LE120100117: An Advanced, Macro-scale, hydro-thermo-mechanical Testing Chamber for sustainable deep geological applications (led by Ranjith PG of Monash University), ARC LIEF, 2012, $940,000

 

Undergraduate courses lectured:
  • C&ENVENG1012 Engineering Modelling and Analysis – I
  • C&ENVENG1011 Introduction to Mining Engineering (lecturing)
  • C&ENVENG1011 Introduction to Mining Engineering (field trip)
  • MINING 3078 Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
  • MINING 4116 Mine Design and Feasibility Study
  • MINING 4107 Surface Mining Systems
  • MINING 4115 Mine Automation
Postgraduate courses lectured:
  • C&ENVENG 7043 Introduction to Geostatistics
  • C&ENVENG7056 Linear Geostatistics
  • C&ENVENG7064 Non-Stationarity, Selection and Recoverability
  • C&ENVENG7054 Computing for Geostatistics
  • STATISTICS7062 Multivariate Geostatistics
  • C&ENVENG7053 Non-linear Geostatistics
  • C&ENVENG7052 Geostatistical Simulation
  • MINING 7078 Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
  • MINING 7116 Mine Design and Feasibility Study
  • MINING 7107 Surface Mining Systems
  • MINING 7115 Mine Automation

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Principal Supervisor Zero-Waste Management Through Innovative Utilization of Mining Waste in Backfilling for TBM-Bored Tunnels Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Nima Bahrami
2025 Principal Supervisor Zero-Waste Management Through Innovative Utilization of Mining Waste in Backfilling for TBM-Bored Tunnels Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Nima Bahrami
2024 Principal Supervisor Linking the resource to down-stream products Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Pouya Nobahar
2024 Principal Supervisor Optimization of Open-Pit Mining Autonomous Haulage Systems Based on Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Junlin Qu
2024 Principal Supervisor Linking the resource to down-stream products Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Pouya Nobahar
2024 Principal Supervisor Optimization of Open-Pit Mining Autonomous Haulage Systems Based on Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Junlin Qu
2023 Principal Supervisor Fragmentation Sensing by Size and Lithology for Blast Control and Sensing of Sub-level Caving and Sub-level Open Stoping Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ahmadreza Khodayari
2023 Co-Supervisor Sensed core data to predict process responses for mining projects Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Milena Nasretdinova
2023 Co-Supervisor Sensed core data to predict process responses for mining projects Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Milena Nasretdinova
2023 Principal Supervisor Fragmentation Sensing by Size and Lithology for Blast Control and Sensing of Sub-level Caving and Sub-level Open Stoping Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ahmadreza Khodayari
2022 Co-Supervisor Numerical analysis of In-situ gasification processes in coal mines Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Shuyu Tian
2022 Principal Supervisor Environmental impact assessments of in-situ syngas generation from coal for urea production Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Zihan Zhang
2022 Principal Supervisor Environmental impact assessments of in-situ syngas generation from coal for urea production Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Zihan Zhang
2022 Co-Supervisor Numerical analysis of In-situ gasification processes in coal mines Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Shuyu Tian

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2021 - 2025 Principal Supervisor Integrating 3D Point Cloud Segmentation with Shear Strength Modelling of Rock Joints Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mohammad Yazdanpanah
2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Rapid Updating of Resource Knowledge with Sensor Information Including Structures Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sultan Abulkhair
2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Measuring and Monitoring Particle Size Distribution to Divert Low Value Waste in Mining Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Nazym Baizhiyen
2019 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Constraints and Quantifying Uncertainty on Resource Domain Boundaries Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Yerniyaz Abildin
2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Quantification of Linear and Non-Linear Flow Behaviours in a Rock Fracture with the Complex Void Geometry Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Zhihe Wang
2015 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Modelling pyrite oxidation in refractory gold-bearing stockpiles to evaluate gold recovery by direct cyanide leaching Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Hang Wang
2014 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Quantification of Uncertainty of Geometallurgical Variables for Mine Planning Optimism Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Exequiel Manuel Sepulveda Escobedo
2014 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Geostatistical Modelling and Simulation of Karst Systems Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mrs Romina Ghobadi
2014 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Theoretical and Numerical Modelling of the Anisotropic Behaviour of Jointed Rocks Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Changtai Zhou
2013 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Acoustic Analysis of Rock Cutting Process for Impregnated Diamond Drilling Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Santiago Perez Ospina
2013 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Rock Strength and Deformability Characterisation and Assessment for Drilling Performance Estimation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Henry Edinson Munoz Principe
2013 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Study on Borehole Stability in Fractured Rocks in Deep Drilling Conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ehtesham Ul Haq Karatela
2012 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Prediction of breakdown pressures and fracture propagation surfaces in a rock material subjected to hydraulic fracturing using intact specimens and specimens with a replicated crack Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Adam Karl Schwartzkopff
2012 - 2015 Principal Supervisor Failure Mode Transition for Rock Cutting: Theoretical, Numerical and Experimental Modelling Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xianqun He
2012 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Finite Element Analysis of Impregnated Diamond Drilling Bits Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jiayi Xu
2011 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Stochastic Modelling of Fractures in Rock Masses Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Younes Fadakar
2010 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Relationship Between Input and Output: A Systematic Study of the Stability of Highly Fractured Rock Slopes Using the Hoek-Brown Strength Criterion Master of Engineering Science Master Part Time Mr Qian Qian
2010 - 2013 Co-Supervisor Analytical and Numerical Analyses for Rock Slope Stability using the Generalized Hoek-Brown Criterion Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jiayi Shen
2006 - 2011 Co-Supervisor Orebody Modelling for Exploration: The Western Mineralisation, Broken Hill Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mohammad Lotfolah Hamedani

Date Role Committee Institution Country
2022 - ongoing Member SAEMC Organizing Committee South Australian Exploration and Mining Conference (http://saemc.com.au/) Australia
2021 - ongoing Member AusIMM Adelaide Branch Management Committee The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Australia
2020 - ongoing Member ARC TC Executive Management Committee ARC TC Integrated Operations for Complex Resources (https://iocr.com.au/) Australia
2017 - ongoing Member Scientific Committee, 18th Annual IAMG Conference International Association of Mathematical Geologists -
2016 - ongoing Member Technical Committee, IC3G 2016 Conference International Conference on Geo-mechanics, Geo-energy and Geo-resources -
2011 - ongoing Member IMER Management Committee Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources, University of Adelaide -
2011 - ongoing Member Education Committee Deep Exploration Technology CRC Australia

Date Role Membership Country
2007 - ongoing Member Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy -
2003 - ongoing Member International Association of Mathematical Geologists -
1992 - ongoing Member International Society for Rock Mechanics Australia

Date Engagement Type Partner Name
2019 - ongoing Consultant NeuRizer Ltd.
2008 - 2008 Consultant Datamine Ltd
2007 - 2007 Consultant StructureVision Ltd

Date Office Name Institution Country
2011 - ongoing Programme Leader of Resource Engineering Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources, University of Adelaide Australia

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