Yuan Zhang
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
E-mail: 5469@cumt.edu.cn
Education background
Ph.D., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, 2013
B.S., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, 2008
Experience
Chair of the Department of New Energy Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2024.9-Present, full time
Deputy Mine Manager, Yaojie Coal and Electricity Group Corporation, China, 2024.6-2025.6, temporary position
Deputy Chair of the Department of New Energy Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2020.11-2024.9, full time
Visiting Scholar, The University of Utah, USA, 2018.12-2019.12, full time
Associate Professor, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2018.1-Present, full time
Lecturer, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2013.12-2017.12, full time
Areas of Research Interests/ Research Projects
Geothermal Resource Extraction, Heat Hazard Prevention in mines
Resource Utilization of Coal-based Waste
Inverse-seasonal Energy Storage and Hybrid Supply for Heating and Cooling in Abandoned Mines
Honors And Awards
Invention and Venture Award From China Association Inventions, Second Prize, 2025
Coal Youth Science and Technology Award, 2024
Scientific and Technological Award form China National Coal Association, First Prize, 2023
Jiangsu Scientific and Technological Award, Third Prize, 2022
Scientific and Technological Award form China National Coal Association, Second Prize, 2021
Academic Achievement
Plenary Speeches in Recent 5 Years
1. Zhang Y, “Key Technologies and Applications of High-Efficiency Testing of Mine in-situ Stress and Intelligent Inversion of Stress Field”, the 2024 National Symposium on New Theories and Technologies for Scientific Mining in Coal Mines, Dec, 20-22, 2024, Shijiazhuang, China.
2. Zhang Y, “Progress in the Theory and Technology of Co-extraction of Coal and Geothermal Heat in Deep Mines”, the 2nd China Geothermal Frontier Forum, Oct. 11-13, 2024, Beijing, China.
3. Zhang Y, “3D Geological Modeling of Mine Karst Geothermal Reservoir and Geothermal Resources Evaluation”, the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Energy Development, Dec.15-17, 2023, Beijing, China.
Selected Invention Patents:
Prof. Yuan Zhang has published 43 invention patents.
1. Zhang Y, Gou H, Wan ZJ, Shi P, Fan BW, Lv JK. (Approval Date: Oug. 2025), A in-situ rock temperature measurement device and its method, ZL202211297516.8, China.
2. Zhang Y, Zhou JL, Wu D, Jing YN, Zhou CB. (Approval Date: Sep. 2024), An in-situ confining pressure calibration test device and method for stress-relieved rock cores. ZL202410962503.0, China.
3. Zhang Y, Fan BW, Wan ZJ, Shi P, Gou H, Lv JK, Lu SF, Hu SB. (Approval Date: Mar. 2022), Device and method for segmented grouting and reverse hole sealing in geothermal test holes, ZL202210298904.1, China.
4. Zhang Y, Ta XP, Wan ZJ, Qin SB, Xu Z, Guo YY, Zhou JL. (Approval Date: Aug. 2022), ZL202110377731.8, China.
5. Zhang Y, Wan ZJ, Pei S, Li FC, Guo F, Li H, Zhou CB, Cheng JY, Zhao YL. (Approval Date: Jan. 2015). Three-in-one coupled support control method for the stability of coal pillars in gob-side entry driving, ZL201310173332.5, China.
Papers published in English Journals:
Prof. Yuan Zhang has published more than 66 pieces of papers in the field of mining engineering.
1. Zhang Y, Wu D, Qin SB, Shi P, Deng RQ, “Preparation of sulfoaluminate cementitious carbon dioxide foamed concrete: Application to coal mine insulation”, Construction and Building Materials, 490: 142449, 2025.
2. Zhang Y, Wan ZJ, Hu SB, Wang ZT, Zhang B, Zhao D, “3D Geological Modeling of Mine Karst Geothermal Reservoir and Geothermal Resources Evaluation”, Journal of China Coal Society, 49(8): 3571-3579, 2024.
3. Zhang Y, Ta XP, Qin SB, “Analysis of Carbon Storage Potential of CO2 Foamed Concrete”, Environmental Science, 44(9): 5308-5315, 2023.
4. Zhang Y, Ta XP, Shi P, “Energy storage via storing flood in abandoned mines and low temperature heat energy utilization from mine water”, Coal Science and Technology, 51(6): 197−204, 2023.
5. Zhang Y, Ta XP, Qin SB, “Effect of heat treatment on physico-mechanical behaviour of a natural building stone: Laizhou dolomite marble”, Journal of Building Engineering, 47: 103885, 2022.
