
Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu
Associate Professor
School of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
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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.
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Appointments
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 -
Education
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 -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country — CPE in Geostatistics University of Leeds United Kingdom — CPE in Mine Finance University of Leeds United Kingdom -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 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.
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.
Scopus12022 Abildin, Y., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Adeli, A. (2022). A hybrid framework for modelling domains using quantitative covariates. Applied Computing and Geosciences, 16, 100107.
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, 15 pages.
Scopus2 WoS12022 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.
Scopus2 WoS12022 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.
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, 15 pages.
Scopus3 WoS32022 Xu, K., Huang, M., Zhen, J., Xu, C., & Cui, M. (2022). 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.
Scopus22021 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.
Scopus13 WoS92021 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.
Scopus3 WoS32021 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.
Scopus3 WoS22021 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.
Scopus26 WoS282021 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.
Scopus1 WoS12021 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.
Scopus42021 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.
Scopus2 WoS22021 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.
Scopus2 WoS22021 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.
2021 Sepúlveda, E., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2021). A Novel Index for Quantifying Small-Scale Resource Heterogeneity. Mathematical Geosciences, 54(1), 243-282.
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.
Scopus5 WoS32020 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.
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.
Scopus11 WoS142020 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.
Scopus5 WoS42020 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.
Scopus22 WoS212020 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.
Scopus10 WoS102020 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.
Scopus16 WoS162020 Jeuken, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2020). Improving Coal Quality Estimations with Geostatistics and Geophysical Logs. NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, 29(4), 18 pages.
Scopus4 WoS42020 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.
Scopus18 WoS172020 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.
Scopus32 WoS322020 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.
Scopus15 WoS142020 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.
Scopus9 WoS72019 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.
Scopus28 WoS232019 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.
Scopus102019 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.
Scopus82019 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.
Scopus26 WoS242019 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.
Scopus18 WoS182019 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.
Scopus27 WoS202019 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.
Scopus48 WoS452019 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.
Scopus20 WoS182019 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.
Scopus9 WoS82018 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.
Scopus20 WoS162018 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.
Scopus64 WoS572018 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.
Scopus92018 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.
Scopus18 WoS172018 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.
Scopus22 WoS202018 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.
Scopus22 WoS192018 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.
Scopus212018 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.
Scopus23 WoS232018 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.
Scopus22 WoS172018 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.
Scopus44 WoS372018 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.
Scopus6 WoS52018 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.
Scopus36 WoS282017 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.
Scopus25 WoS212017 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.
Scopus8 WoS82017 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.
Scopus5 WoS52017 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.
Scopus9 WoS82017 Sepulveda, E., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Addo, E. (2017). Multivariate modelling of geometallurgical variables by projection pursuit. Mathematical Geosciences, 49(1), 121-143.
Scopus17 WoS162017 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.
Scopus11 WoS102017 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.
Scopus27 WoS232016 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.
Scopus212016 Xu, J., Sheikh, A., & Xu, C. (2016). Interfacial failure modelling of diamond bits made of particulate composites. Composite Structures, 155, 145-159.
Scopus10 WoS82016 Schwartzkopff, A., Xu, C., & Melkoumian, N. (2016). Approximation of mixed mode propagation for an internally pressurized circular crack. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 166, 218-233.
Scopus4 WoS32016 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.
Scopus53 WoS422016 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.
Scopus312016 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.
Scopus35 WoS302015 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.
Scopus44 WoS352015 Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Tian, Z. (2015). A simplified coupled hydro-thermal model for enhanced geothermal systems. Applied Energy, 140, 135-145.
Scopus131 WoS1192015 Alghalandis, Y., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2015). Connectivity field: a measure for characterising fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 47(1), 63-83.
Scopus25 WoS172014 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2014). Stochastic fracture propagation modelling for enhanced geothermal systems. Mathematical Geosciences, 46(6), 665-690.
Scopus17 WoS132014 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.
Scopus8 WoS82014 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.
Scopus9 WoS92014 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.
Scopus50 WoS432014 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.
Scopus21 WoS152013 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.
Scopus70 WoS622013 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, 61-67.
Scopus10 WoS72013 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.
Scopus25 WoS202013 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.
Scopus212012 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.
Scopus17 WoS132012 Pardo-Iguzquiza, E., Dowd, P., Xu, C., & Duran-Valsero, J. (2012). Stochastic simulation of karst conduit networks. Advances in Water Resources, 35, 141-150.
Scopus45 WoS422012 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.
Scopus31 WoS322012 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.
Scopus40 WoS332012 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.
Scopus162011 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.
Scopus35 WoS302010 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2010). A new computer code for discrete fracture network modelling. Computers & Geosciences, 36(3), 292-301.
Scopus190 WoS1502009 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.
Scopus32 WoS282009 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.
Scopus50 WoS462008 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.
Scopus14 WoS122007 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., Fowell, R., & Taylor, C. (2007). Simulating correlated marked-point processes. Journal of Applied Statistics, 34(9), 1125-1134.
Scopus6 WoS42007 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.
Scopus66 WoS622007 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.
Scopus26 WoS242006 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2006). A connectivity index for discrete fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 38(5), 611-634.
Scopus72 WoS572006 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.
Scopus47 WoS392006 Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2006). A flexible true plurigaussian code for spatial facies simulations. Computers & Geosciences, 32(10), 1629-1645.
Scopus25 WoS222003 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.
Scopus32 WoS292003 Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2003). Optimal construction and visualisation of geological structures. Computers & Geosciences, 29(6), 761-773.
Scopus16 WoS132003 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.
Scopus2 WoS21995 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.
Scopus470 WoS3391994 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.
Scopus5 WoS71994 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.
Scopus45 WoS381994 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.
Scopus90 WoS721994 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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Year Citation 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.
Major research grants since joining University of Adelaide in 2007:
- Integrated Operations for Complex Resources (Dowd, ..., Xu, ...), ARC Training Centre, 2020 - 2024, $12.5M
- Unlocking Complex Resources through Lean Processing (Grano, Dowd, Xu, … ...), SA PRIF Fund, 2018 - 2022, $14.6M
- Rapid Resource Modelling and Automated Variography (Dowd, Xu), BHP, 2019 - 2022, $2.1M.
- Kapunda In-Situ Copper and Gold Field Recovery Trial (Xu, Dowd), CRC-P, 2018 - 2020, $312,500
- CAGS Scientific Exchange Programme (Xu, Schwartzkopff), Geoscience Australia, $24,200
- Optimal ore extraction considering heterogeneity and uncertainty (Dowd, Xu), CRC ORE, 2017-2020, $200,000
- Quantified risk in mine planning and operations (Dowd, Xu), Newcrest, 2014-2018, $533,528
- A New model for calculating the critical stress-intensity factor (SIF) for fracturing using gases (Chen, Suorineni, Xu), MEA, 2016, $31,039
- Source analysis of fractures in anisotropic rocks using moment tensor inversion (Karakus, Xu), MEA, 2015, $30,000
- The development of a primary crusher performance model for the optimisation of mining operations (Erten, Xu, Kanchibotla), MEA, 2015, $20,000
- Triaxial rock testing system under coupled conditions (Xu), DVCR, 2013, $200,000
- DP110104766: Stochastic modelling of fractures in crystalline rock masses for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal systems (Dowd, Xu), ARC Discovery, 2011-2013 $330,000
- Modelling of rock cutting mechanics for diamond drilling (Xu), DET CRC, 2012 - 2015, $75,000
- Deep Exploration Technologies CRC (Xu, Karakus, Sheikh, Priest, Melkoumian, Chanda), DET CRC, 2011-2013, $419,611
- Fundamental flow model for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal system (Xu), SACGER, 2011-2012, $80,000
- Rock fracture modelling for hot dry rock enhanced geothermal systems (Xu), PIRSA, 2010, $20,000
- Category 1 Grant Improvement Scheme (Xu), ECMS, 2009 - 2010, $31,000
- Commercilisation of GeostatWin – a comprehensive geostatistical resource estimation package (Xu, Dowd), ARI, 2009, $35,000
- Start-up research grant (Xu), 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)
- MINING3078 Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
- MINING4116 Mine Design and Feasibility Study
- MINING 4107 Surface Mining Systems
- MINING4115 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
- MINING7078 Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
- MINING7116 Mine Design and Feasibility Study
- MINING 7107 Surface Mining Systems
- MINING7115 Mine Automation
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 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 2021 Principal Supervisor Application of Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Point Data to Develop a Geological and Geotechnical Characterization System in Order to Mitigate Instability Problems in Construction Sites Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mohammad Yazdanpanah 2021 Co-Supervisor Rapid updating of resource knowledge with sensor information including structures Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sultan Abulkhair 2021 Co-Supervisor Measure and monitor particle size distributions and grade so as to divert low value waste Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Nazym Baizhiyen 2019 Principal Supervisor Constraints and quantifying uncertainty on resource domain boundaries Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yerniyaz Abildin -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 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 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 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
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Committee Memberships
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 -
Memberships
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 -
Industry Partnerships
Date Engagement Type Partner Name 2019 - ongoing Consultant NeuRizer Ltd. 2008 - 2008 Consultant Datamine Ltd 2007 - 2007 Consultant StructureVision Ltd -
Offices Held
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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