Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu

• 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

  Geomechanics Mining Engineering Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Resources Geotechnical Engineering

• Journals

  Year	Citation
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus8 WoS5
  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. DOI Scopus2
  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. DOI
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus2 WoS2
  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. DOI Scopus4 WoS4
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI
  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. DOI
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus5 WoS3
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus4 WoS4
  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. DOI Scopus6 WoS6
  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. DOI Scopus5 WoS4
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS19
  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. DOI Scopus7 WoS7
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus9 WoS9
  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. DOI Scopus7 WoS7
  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. DOI Scopus2 WoS2
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS19
  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. DOI Scopus9 WoS9
  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. DOI Scopus12 WoS11
  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. DOI Scopus43 WoS41
  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. DOI Scopus10 WoS10
  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. DOI Scopus14 WoS10
  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. DOI Scopus2
  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. DOI Scopus5 WoS5
  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). DOI
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS15
  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. DOI Scopus8 WoS7
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS21
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI Scopus9 WoS9
  2022	Abildin, Y., Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Adeli, A. (2022). A hybrid framework for modelling domains using quantitative covariates. Applied Computing and Geosciences, 16, 21 pages. DOI Scopus8 WoS7
  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. DOI Scopus6 WoS4
  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. DOI Scopus115 WoS105
  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. DOI Scopus9 WoS10
  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. DOI Scopus16 WoS12
  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. DOI Scopus39 WoS37
  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. DOI Scopus10 WoS8
  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. DOI Scopus7 WoS6
  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. DOI Scopus11 WoS12
  2021	Sepúlveda, E., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2021). A Novel Index for Quantifying Small-Scale Resource Heterogeneity. Mathematical Geosciences, 54(1), 243-282. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI Scopus32 WoS29
  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. DOI Scopus44 WoS42
  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. DOI Scopus29 WoS25
  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. DOI Scopus45 WoS44
  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. DOI Scopus19 WoS19
  2020	Jeuken, R., Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2020). Improving Coal Quality Estimations with Geostatistics and Geophysical Logs. NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH, 29(4), 18 pages. DOI Scopus12 WoS10
  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. DOI Scopus72 WoS57
  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. DOI Scopus65 WoS60
  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. DOI Scopus26 WoS25
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS19
  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. DOI Scopus1 WoS1
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS19
  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. DOI Scopus15 WoS13
  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. DOI Scopus42 WoS42
  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. DOI Scopus10 WoS10
  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. DOI Scopus18 WoS14
  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. DOI Scopus46 WoS38
  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. DOI Scopus42 WoS41
  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. DOI Scopus50 WoS38
  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. DOI Scopus78 WoS73
  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. DOI Scopus39 WoS35
  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. DOI Scopus57 WoS48
  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. DOI Scopus31 WoS24
  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. DOI Scopus82 WoS69
  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. DOI Scopus102 WoS93
  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. DOI Scopus13 WoS12
  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. DOI Scopus27 WoS26
  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. DOI Scopus31 WoS26
  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. DOI Scopus44
  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. DOI Scopus36 WoS30
  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. DOI Scopus6 WoS5
  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. DOI Scopus33 WoS31
  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. DOI Scopus47 WoS44
  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. DOI Scopus27 WoS26
  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. DOI Scopus21 WoS18
  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. DOI Scopus38 WoS34
  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. DOI Scopus11 WoS11
  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. DOI Scopus34 WoS28
  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. DOI Scopus17 WoS17
  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. DOI Scopus14 WoS13
  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. DOI Scopus31 WoS27
  2016	Xu, J., Sheikh, A., & Xu, C. (2016). Interfacial failure modelling of diamond bits made of particulate composites. Composite Structures, 155, 145-159. DOI Scopus14 WoS11
  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. DOI Scopus4 WoS3
  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. DOI Scopus76 WoS66
  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. DOI Scopus42 WoS37
  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. DOI Scopus55 WoS43
  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. DOI Scopus55 WoS46
  2015	Xu, C., Dowd, P., & Tian, Z. (2015). A simplified coupled hydro-thermal model for enhanced geothermal systems. Applied Energy, 140, 135-145. DOI Scopus171 WoS158
  2015	Alghalandis, Y., Dowd, P., & Xu, C. (2015). Connectivity field: a measure for characterising fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 47(1), 63-83. DOI Scopus40 WoS28
  2014	Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2014). Stochastic fracture propagation modelling for enhanced geothermal systems. Mathematical Geosciences, 46(6), 665-690. DOI Scopus20 WoS17
  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. DOI Scopus9 WoS8
  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. DOI Scopus68 WoS58
  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. DOI Scopus32 WoS26
  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. DOI Scopus12 WoS11
  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. DOI Scopus35 WoS29
  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. DOI Scopus92 WoS81
  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, 61-67. DOI Scopus15 WoS14
  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. DOI Scopus27 WoS22
  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. DOI Scopus25 WoS22
  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. DOI Scopus58 WoS53
  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. DOI Scopus43 WoS41
  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. DOI Scopus61 WoS49
  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. DOI Scopus20
  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. DOI Scopus50 WoS43
  2010	Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2010). A new computer code for discrete fracture network modelling. Computers & Geosciences, 36(3), 292-301. DOI Scopus240 WoS191
  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. DOI Scopus62 WoS56
  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. Scopus17 WoS15
  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. DOI Scopus7 WoS4
  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. DOI Scopus75 WoS69
  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. DOI Scopus35 WoS31
  2006	Xu, C., Dowd, P., Mardia, K., & Fowell, R. (2006). A connectivity index for discrete fracture networks. Mathematical Geosciences, 38(5), 611-634. DOI Scopus86 WoS65
  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. DOI Scopus54 WoS45
  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. DOI Scopus31 WoS27
  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. DOI Scopus38 WoS35
  2003	Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2003). Optimal construction and visualisation of geological structures. Computers & Geosciences, 29(6), 761-773. DOI Scopus17 WoS14
  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. DOI Scopus2 WoS2
  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. DOI Scopus564 WoS438
  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. DOI Scopus5 WoS7
  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. DOI Scopus51 WoS43
  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. DOI Scopus98 WoS79
  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. DOI Scopus54 WoS48

• Books

  Year	Citation
  2010	Xu, C. (2010). Cracked Brazilian disc for rock fracture toughness testing. Berlin, Germany: Verlag Dr. Muller.

• Book Chapters

  Year	Citation
  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. DOI
  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. DOI
  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. DOI
  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. DOI Scopus3
  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. DOI Scopus2
  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	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.
  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.

• Conference Papers

  Year	Citation
  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. DOI
  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. Scopus1
  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	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	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. Scopus13
  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	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.
  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.
  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. Scopus1
  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. Scopus1
  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. Scopus2
  2012	Xu, C., & Dowd, P. (2012). The edge effect in geostatistical simulations. In Proceedings of Geostatics Oslo 2012 (pp. 115-127). Netherlands: Springer. DOI
  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. Scopus2
  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. DOI Scopus1
  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. Scopus5
  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. Scopus1
  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. DOI Scopus3
  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. DOI Scopus2
  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. WoS1
  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. Scopus1
  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. WoS3
  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. Scopus8 WoS2

• Conference Items

  Year	Citation
  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. DOI

• Preprint

  Year	Citation
  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.

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

• Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

  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
  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
  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

• Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

  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

• 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

• Position: Associate Professor
• Phone: 83135421
• Email: chaoshui.xu@adelaide.edu.au
• Campus: North Terrace
• Building: Engineering North, floor 1
• Org Unit: Mining and Petroleum Engineering