Kun Fang

Room A307-1, School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, No.1 Daxue Road, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province 221116, China

E-mail: fangkun0918@cumt.edu.cn

Education background

Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineering, University of Ottawa,  2021

M.S., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology,  2016

B.S., Mining Engineering, North China Institute of Science & Technology,  2013

Experience

Associate Professor, School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, 2022.09-Present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Engineering, Lakehead University, 2021.05–2022.08

Teaching Assistant, School of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 2017.09–2021.04

Graduate Student Mentor, University of Ottawa, 2018.09–2020.12

Areas of Research Interests/ Research Projects

Cemented paste backfill technology, Solid backfill mining technology, Mine waste management, Rock mechanics, Fracture mechanics, Negative-carbon backfilling

Honors And Awards

First-prize of Innovation Award granted by China National Coal Association, 2024

Recruited Talents of Overseas Postdoctoral by the Ministry of Education, 2024

Second-prize of Science and Technology Award granted by China National Coal Association, 2023

Distinguished Professor of Jiangsu Province, 2023

Academic Achievement

Selected Invention Patents:

1. K. Fang, J.X. Zhang, S. Liu, P. Huang, Y. He, G. Duan, Q.L. Yu. (Approval Date: Nov. 2024), Multi-Position Separation Monitoring Device for Overlying Strata in Coal Mine, F/PT/PCT/O/2024/15204, Nigeria.

2. Z.H. Sun, K. Fang, M. Li, N. Zhou, B.B, Huo.  (Approval Date: Sept. 2024), Preparation method and application of high conductivity oxide carbide composite catalyst, ZL202311483442.1, China.

3. J.X. Zhang, K. Fang, Q. Zhang, Y. Tai, X.J. Dong, S.J Zhong. (Approval Date: Jun. 2018), A compacted scraper conveyor, ZL201610851121.6, China

4. J.X. Zhang, M. Li, K. Fang, H. Yan. (Approval Date: Sept. 2016), A Method to Test the Mechanical Characteristics of the Backfill Material, ZL201410149522.8, China

5. J.X. Zhang, Q. Zhang, Y.D. Chen, X.C. Mei, K. Fang, X.L. Han. (Approval Date: Apr. 2018) Method for recovering room-mining coal pillars by solid filling in synergy with artificial pillars, ZL201610812671.7, China.

6. J.X. Zhang, K. Fang, Y.D. Chen, B.F. An, X.L. Han, H. Yan, K. Quan. (Approval Date: Apr. 2018), A method to exploit coal resources with strip and compacted solid backfill mining technology, ZL201610809485.8, China

7. J.X. Zhang, Q. Zhang, X.C. Mei, K. Fang, X.L. Han. (Approval Date: Nov. 2016) Method for recovering room-mining coal pillars by solid filling in synergy with artificial pillars. Patent No. 2016422571. (IP Australia)

Selected Papers published in Journals (Published, * corresponding author) :

1. K. Fang, J.X. Zhang*, L. Cui, S. Haruna, M. Li. “Cost optimization of cemented paste backfill: state-of-the-art review and future perspectives.” Minerals Engineering, 204, 108414, 2023.

2. K. Fang, L. Cui*. “Evolution of Mode-I and Mode-Ⅱ Fracture Toughness of Fiber-Reinforced Cemented Paste Backfill under Higher Curing Temperature.” Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering. 17: 256-270, 2023.

3. K. Fang, J.X. Zhang, L. Cui*, L.W. Ding, X.Q. Xu, W Timms. “Mathematical modelling and simulation for hydrating backfill body under cemented paste backfill/rock interface loading.” International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 37(2): 87-109, 2022.

4. K. Fang, L. Cui*. “Experimental investigation of fiber content and length on curing time-dependent mode-Ⅰ fracture behavior and properties of cemented paste backfill and implication to engineering design.” Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 45(11):3302-3318, 2022.

5. K. Fang, J.X. Yang*, Y.J. Wang. “Comparison of the Mode Ⅰ Fracture Toughness of Different Cemented Paste Backfill-Related Structures: Effect of Mixing Recipe.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 270(1), 108579, 2022.

6. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Shear characteristics of the interface between rock and cemented tailings exposed to internal sulphate attack.” Geotechnical Research, 9(4), 186-195, 2022.

7. K. Fang, L. Ren, H.Q. Jiang*. “Development of Mode I and Mode II fracture toughness of cemented paste backfill: Experimental results of the effect of mix proportion, temperature and chemistry of the pore water.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 258(1), 108096, 2021.

8. K. Fang, M. Fall*, L. Cui. “Thermo-chemo-mechanical cohesive zone model for cemented paste backfill-rock interface.” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 244(2), 107546, 2021.

9. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Shear behavior of rock-tailing backfill interface: effect of cementation, rock type, and rock surface roughness.” Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 39: 1753-1770, 2021.

10. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Insight into the Mode Ⅰ and Mode II Fracture Toughness of the Cemented Backfill-Rock Interface: Effect of Time, Temperature and Sulphate.” Construction and Building Materials, 262, 120860, 2020.

11. K. Fang, L. Cui, M. Fall*. “A Coupled chemo-elastic cohesive zone model for backfill-rock interface.” Computers and Geotechnics. 125, 103666, 2020.

12. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Shear behavior of the interface between rock and cemented backfill: effect of curing stress, drainage condition and backfilling rate.” Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53(1):325-336, 2020.

13. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Chemically induced changes in the shear behavior of the interface between rock and tailings backfill undergoing cementation.” Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(9): 3047-3062, 2019.

14. K. Fang, M. Fall*. “Effects of curing temperature on shear behavior of cemented paste backfill-rock interface.” International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 112: 184-192, 2018.