Xiaowei Feng

School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China

E-mail: fengxiaowei@cumt.edu.cn

Education background

Ph.D., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, 2017

B.S., Mineral Process Engineering, Henan Polytechnic University, 2012

Experience

Associate Professor, School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2017.07-Present, full time

Editorial Member of Scientific Reports, 2025.06-Present, part time

Visiting Professor, Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, 2024.9-2024.12, part time

Visiting Scholar, Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, 2021.9-2022.9, part time

Lecturer, School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2019.7-2019.12, full time

Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2019.7-2021.6, full time

Postdoctoral Researcher, State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation and Maintenance of Deep Underground Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, China, 2017.7-2019.6, full time

Areas of Research Interests/ Research Projects

Mining Engineering; Surrounding Rock Controlling Technologies; Utilization of 3D Printing Technology in Mining Engineering Researches

Honors And Awards

1. Second prize of Shanxi Science and Technology Progress Award, ranked at the fifth member, 2023

2. Top 100 Undergraduate Teaching Teacher Award (CUMT), 2021.12

3. Third prize, The third prize of the 11th National College Mining Engineering Students' Practical Works Competition, 2022.07

4. Outstanding award, Teaching Competition for Young Teachers of School of Mines in 2021, 2021.06

5. Third prize, The 4th National Teaching Competition of Mining Engineering for Young Teachers in Colleges and Universities, 2020.10

6. One of the best presenter, International Forum-Contest of Students and Young Researchers 'Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources', Saint-Petersburg Mining University, Russia, 2020.06

7. One of the best presenter, International Forum-Contest of Students and Young Researchers 'Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources', Saint-Petersburg Mining University, Russia, 2018.04

8. Best presentation in International Symposium on Earth Science and Technology 2016, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, 2016.12

9. Outstanding doctoral thesis in China University of Mining and Technology in 2017

10. Selected as candidate to participate Sino-EU Engineering Education Platform (SEEEP) High Level Summer School held in Stockholm and Eindhoven from August 14 to August 28, 2016

11. National Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates (The highest scholarship for doctoral candidates in China) in 2016

12. Outstanding and Innovative Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates in 2016

13. Outstanding Students Prize in China University of Mining and Technology (2015-2016)

14. National Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates (The highest scholarship for doctoral candidates in China) in 2015

15. Outstanding Students Prize in China University of Mining and Technology (2014-2015)

16. National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students (The highest scholarship for postgraduate students) in 2013

17. Second Prize in the 19th CUMT (China University of Mining and Technology) Academic Paper Contest for Graduate and Doctoral Students in 2014

Academic Achievement

Plenary Speeches in Recent 5 Years

1. Xiaowei Feng, Dec. 12, 2024, New Technologies and Applications of China's Mine Roadway Control, at the Miner's Day in AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland. (Oral report)

2. Xiaowei Feng, 05.26-05.27, 2022, moderator of branch venue, International Conference on Energy, Resources, Environment and Sustainable Development (ERESD 2022), Xuzhou, China. (Online, Oral report)

3. Xiaowei Feng, Valter Carvelli, 05.26-05.27, 2022, Exploitation of 3D printing technology to mimic coal mine roadway deformation, International Conference on Energy, Resources, Environment and Sustainable Development (ERESD 2022), Xuzhou, China. (Online, Oral report)

4. Piotr Małkowski, Xiaowei Feng, Zbigniew Niedbalski, et al., 05.26-05.27, 2022, Influence of bond properties on rock bolt, International Conference on Energy, Resources, Environment and Sustainable Development (ERESD 2022), Xuzhou, China. (Online, Oral report)

5. Xiaowei Feng, 06.17-06.19, 2020, International Forum-Contest of Students and Young Researchers 'Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources', Saint-Petersburg Mining University, Russia. (Online, Track oral report)

Selected Invention Patents:

Assoc. Prof. Xiaowei Feng has published 28 invention patents.

1. Xiaowei Feng, Xigui Zheng, Nong Zhang, et al. A prestressed full length anchoring system and method based on extrusion mechanism, China, patent number: ZL201310025310.4, 11-19-2014

2. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Zhengzheng Xie, et al. A new type of suspension device for mine flameproof water shed, China, patent number: ZL201510324485.4, 02-01-2017

3. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Gangye Guo, et al. An expansive anchor cable for resisting large deformation of surrounding rock, China, patent number: ZL201510376283.4, 03-01-2017

4. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Haoyan Wei, et al. A bearing plate for real-time collection of vertical stress at each point on the end face of coal and rock mass, China, patent number: ZL201510346615.4, 11-14-2017

5. Xiaowei Feng, Guichen Li, Sen Yang, et al. A full bonded anchoring device that is easy to apply pre-tightening force, China, patent number: ZL201510150721.5, 12-12-2017

6. Xiaowei Feng, Qun Wei, Nong Zhang. An experimental device suitable for cyclic tensile and dynamic load tensile test of anchoring system, China, patent number: ZL201711070539.4, 04-19-2019

7. Xiaowei Feng, Qun Wei, Nong Zhang. A new multi-point displacement meter for monitoring the deformation of coal mine roadway, China, patent number: ZL201810058173.7, 06-28-2019

8. Xiaowei Feng, Mingkun Wang, Nong Zhang, et al. A deformation energy absorption anchor ring and bolt support device and method for preventing bolt from breaking and ejection, China, patent number: ZL201910026998.5, 01-10-2020

9. Xiaowei Feng. An entries deformation controlling method based on reserved destressing monitoring borehole and combined grouting, China, patent number: ZL201910348851.8, 01-10-2020

10. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Zhengzheng Xie, et al. A self-propelled peeping probe and peeping method for different diameter of borehole, China, patent number: ZL201811305508.7, 02-14-2020

11. Xiaowei Feng, Huadong Pang, Nong Zhang. An anchor with grading warning of anchoring force and with reciprocating flexible deformation compression characteristics and a method thereof, China, patent number: ZL201910241118.6, 05-22-2020

12. Xiaowei Feng. A coal mine face plate and monitoring method for predicting anchoring force based on surface deformation, China, patent number: ZL201911208003.3, 01-05-2021

13. Xiaowei Feng, Houqiang Yang. A prestressed full length anchoring system and method based on backfilled steel particles, China, patent number: ZL202010766112.3, 05-25-2021

14. Xiaowei Feng, Mingkun Wang, Nong Zhang. 3D printed model and operation method for preparation of anchored joint-separated standard specimen, China, patent number: ZL201910689343.6, 06-11-2021

15. Xiaowei Feng. A resin cartridge and installation method capable of shredding packing film, China, patent number: ZL202010157901.7, 07-02-2021

16. Xiaowei Feng, Houqiang Yang. A displacement monitoring warning system and method for excavation face of driving entry in coal seam, China, patent number: ZL202011038981.0, 07-20-2021

17. Xiaowei Feng, Qun Wei. A testing rig and testing method for coal mine strap bearing capability measurement, China, patent number: ZL201910941816.7, 08-20-2021

18. Xiaowei Feng, Peng Huang. Self-propelled peeping probe adapted to different diameters of drill holes and peeping method, Australia, Patent number: 2019375583, 01.20.2022

19. Xiaowei Feng. A gob-side entry wall construction system and method based on concrete 3D printing technology, China, patent number: ZL202110265904.7, 03-04-2022

20. Xiaowei Feng, Fengzhen He. A mine overhead passenger device capable of preventing overturning and its using method, China, patent number: ZL202110845589.5, 03-29-2022

21. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Gaoming Du, et al. Composite nozzle for 3D Printing similar physical models and its working method, China, patent number: ZL202110723132.7, 04-12-2022

22. Xiaowei Feng, Houqiang Yang. A monitoring and early warning system and method for preventing disasters caused by collision of monorail, China, patent number: ZL202110824323.2, 04-15-2022

23. Xiaowei Feng, Dehua Wang, Gaoming Du, et al. A pressure gauge with inversion of historical force range and its using method, China, patent number: ZL202111110968.6, 05-13-2022

24. Houqiang Yang, Xiaowei Feng. The invention relates to an advanced detection and warning system and a method for monorail crane, China, patent number: ZL202110825140.2, 07-05-2022

25. Xiaowei Feng, Peng Huang. System and method for evaluating the strength of driving head based on the degree of laser excitation spark, China, patent number: ZL 202210241640.6, 09-08-2024

26. Xiaowei Feng, Peng Huang. Device and method for detecting the strength grade of hard rock based on the thermal sensitivity characteristics of the material, China, patent number: ZL 2024090200165000, 02-09-2024.

27. Xiaowei Feng, Gongshun Lin, Xianyang Yu.Device and Method for Detecting and Repairing Internal Defects in a 3D-Printed Concrete Model of a Mine Structure, China, patent number: ZL 2025072800372470, 28-07-2025.

28. Xiaowei Feng, Zewei Li, Hong Yan, Yuan Zhang. An Intelligent Braking Device and Associated Method for Automatically Halting Operation upon Detection of a Pedestrian Fall in an Inclined Shaft Man-Riding Carriage, China, patent number: CN202510437544.2, 24-06-2025.

29. Xiaowei Feng, Zewei Li, Fengzhen He. System and Method for Correcting the Forward Inclination of Hydraulic Supports on a Gently Inclined Working Face by Utilizing the Rotation of the Main Roof, China, patent number: CN202510952317.3, 10-07-2025.

Papers published in English Journals:

Assoc. Prof. Xiaowei Feng has published more than 30 pieces of papers in the field of mining engineering.

1. Xiaowei Feng, Peng Huang, Valter Carvelli, et al. Can laser irradiation improve the strength of weak rock mass? Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 17(1), 139-153, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.02.036.

2. Xiaowei Feng, Gaoming Du, Valter Carvelli, et al. Failure analysis of 3D concrete printing bolted laminates mimicking geological strata, Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol 163, Part A, 2024, 108463, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108463.

3. Piotr Małkowski, Xiaowei Feng*, Zbigniew Niedbalski, et al. Laboratorial tests and numerical modeling of rock bolts bonded by different materials. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-03191-1

4. Xiaowei Feng, Valter Carvelli, Additive manufacturing technology in mining engineering research, Deep Underground Science and Engineering, 1(1): 15-24, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1002/dug2.12014

5. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Valter Carvelli, et al., A novel rock bolting system exploiting steel particles, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 32(5):1045-1058, 2022, 10.1016/j.ijmst.2022.08.003. (SCI, IF=7.670)

6. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Valter Carvelli, et al., Mechanical performance of a 3D printed scaled mine roadway model, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2022, 158:105173. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2022.105173. (SCI, IF=6.849)

7. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Xiaotian Feng, et al., Failure Characteristics of W Strap in Coal Mine Support, Archives of Mining Sciences, 2022, 67(2):289-302. (SCI, IF=1.435)

8. Fei Xue, Tongyang Zhao, Xiaowei Feng*, et al., Anisotropic Mechanical Behavior of Stratified Sandstone Subjected to Cyclic Loading, Lithosphere, 2022 (Special 11): 3831282. (Corresponding author, SCI, IF=3.069)

9. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Mingkun Wang, et al., Investigation on mine physical simulation model embedded with iso-strength scaled 3D printed support system(内置等强缩尺3D打印支护系统的矿山相似物理模拟试验研究), Journal of China University of Mining & Technology(中国矿业大学学报), 2022, 51(2):232-243. (EI, in Chinese)

10. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Wanxin Song. Fundamental mechanical properties and application of coal mine bolt manufactured by metallic powder based on 3D printing technology(基于金属粉末的3D打印煤巷锚杆基本力学性能与应用研究), Journal of China University of Mining & Technology(中国矿业大学学报), 2022, 50(6):1019-1028. (EI, in Chinese)

11. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Xiaoxia Liu, et al. Failure Mechanism of Joint-separated Granite Reinforced by 3D printed bolt, Géotechnique Letters, 2021, 11(3):1-16. (SCI, IF=2.594)

12. Fei Xue, Tongyang Zhao, Xiaowei Feng*, et al., Fatigue deformation and damage characteristics of bolting system under stress-controlled cyclic pullout, Construction and Building Materials, 2021, 285(5):122910. (SCI, IF=7.693)

13. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Tongyang Zhao, et al. Mechanical modification of resin capsules by adding steel particles, Shock and Vibration, vol. 2021, Article ID 6627520, 13 pages, 2021. (SCI, IF=1.616)

14. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Wenjie Jiang, et al. Re-think of solving the gloving problem in bolting systems by adulterating steel particles, , Construction and Building Materials, 2021, 268(5):121179. (SCI, IF=7.693)

15. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue, Tianzuo Wang, et al. Reinforcing effects of 3D-printed bolts on joint-separated standard soft rock specimens, Composites Part B: Engineering, 193, 108024, 2020. (SCI, IF=11.322)

16. Xiaowei Feng, Fei Xue. Characterization of 3D printed bolts based on digital image correlation and infrared thermography, Materials & Design, 191, 108641, 2020. (SCI, IF=9.417)

17. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Fei Xue, et al. Practices, experience, and lessons learned based on field observations of support failures in some Chinese coal mines, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 123(2019). (SCI, IF=6.849)

18. Xiaowei Feng. Supporting problems at an island mining face in Shanxi, China. Case study based on field observation, New Trends in Production Engineering, 2019, 2(1): 257-267.

19. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Zhijie Wen, et al. Mechanical responses and acoustic emission properties of bolting system under short encapsulation cyclic thrust tests, International Journal of Fatigue, 2018, 121, 39-54.  (SCI, IF=5.489)

20. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Sen Yang, et al. Mechanical response of fully bonded bolts under cyclic load . International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 109(2018): 138-154. (SCI, IF=6.849)

21. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Fengzhen He, et al. Implementation of a pre-tensioned, fully bonded, bolting system and its failure mechanism based on acoustic emission: A laboratorial and field study. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 2017, 40(6): 978-999. (SCI, IF=1.843)

22. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Guichen Li, et al. Pullout test on fully grouted bolt sheathed by different length of steel tubes . Shock and Vibration, vol. 2017, Article ID 4304190, 16 pages, 2017. (SCI, IF=1.616)

23. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Xiaoting Chen, et al. Exploitation contradictions concerning multi-energy resources among coal, gas, oil, and uranium: A case study in the Ordos Basin (Western North China Craton and Southern Side of Yinshan Mountains) . Energies, 2016, 9(2): 119. (SCI)

24. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang and Chuangxin Lv. Effects of interface damage resulting from the separation of layered strata on bolt anchoring systems. Shock and Vibration, vol. 2016, Article ID 2590816, 13 pages, 2016. (SCI, IF=1.616)

25. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Xigui Zheng, et al. Strength restoration of cracked sandstone and coal under a uniaxial compression test and correlated damage source location based on acoustic emissions . PLoS One, 2015, 10(12): e0145757. (SCI)

26. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang, Lianyuan, Gong, et al. Application of a backfilling method in coal mining to realise an ecologically sensitive "black gold" industry . Energies, 2015, 8(5): 3628-3639. (SCI)

27. Xiaowei Feng, Nong Zhang. Position-optimization on retained entry and backfilling wall in gob-side entry retaining techniques . International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 2015, 2(3): 186-195. (EI)

28. Fei Xue, Xiaowei Feng*. Spatial and temporal distribution law and influencing factors of the mining-induced deformation and failure of gas boreholes. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. (Corresponding author, SCI)

29. Xigui Zheng, Xiaowei Feng*, Nong Zhang, et al. Serial decoupling of bolts in coal mine roadway supports. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2015, 8(9): 6709-6722. (Corresponding author, SCI)

30. Guicheng Li, Zuohan Jiang, Xiaowei Feng*, et al. Relation between molecular structure of smectite and liquefaction of mudstone. RSC Advances, 2015, 5(30): 23481-23488. (Corresponding author, SCI, IF=4.036)