Quan Zhang

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

E-mail: zhangquan@cumt.edu.cn

Education background

Ph.D., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, 2022

M.S., Mining Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, 2018

Experience

Associate Professor, School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, 2022.8-Present, full time

Areas of Research Interests/ Research Projects

High-efficiency rock-breaking technique (coal-based solid waste expansive agent, blasting, hydraulic fracturing, et.al.)

Green mining, Deep rock mechanics, New energy (dry hot rock, unconventional oil and gas) development

Honors and Awards

ISRM Rocha Medal Runner-Up, 2025

Scientific and Technological Progress Award of China Occupational Safety and Health Association, Second Prize, 2024

The Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Program of Zhongguancun Green Mine Industry Alliance, 2024

Outstanding young backbone teacher of China University of Mining and Technology, 2024

Excellent Young and Middle-aged Editorial Board Member of IJMST, 2024

The Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Program of Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology, 2023

Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2023

"Top Ten Graduate Thesis Award" of Zhongguancun Green Mining Industry Alliance, 2023

Outstanding Graduates of China University of Mining and Technology, 2022

The Member of the Low-Carbon Energy Rock Mechanics and Engineering Special Committee of the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2022-2026

The Member of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, 2022-2026

Youth Editorial Board Member of 11 journals including International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, Deep Resources Engineering, Green and Smart Mining Engineering, Geohazard Mechanics, Journal of Central South University (Natural Science Edition), and et al.

Selected Invention Patents:

Prof. Quan Zhang has published 15 invention patents.

1. Zhang Quan, Qin Botao, He Manchao, et al. (Approval Date: May 2024) A method for tunneling roadways/tunnels with solid-liquid-gas three-phase coupled medium blasting. ZL202410046340.1. China

2. Zhang Quan, Chen Kai, Zhu Chun, et al. (Approval Date: Jul. 2021) The method of directional roof cutting for the solid-liquid-gas three-phase coupled medium shaped charge blasting device. ZL202410046341.6. China

3. Zhang Quan, He Manchao. (Approval Date: Oct. 2021) A method for tunneling by instantaneous expansion. ZL202011188669.X. China 

4. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Wang Jiong, et al. (Approval Date: Feb. 2022) Instantaneous expansion with a single fracture. ZL201911242641.7. China 

5. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Guo Shan, et al. (Approval Date: Mar. 2022) Instantaneous expansion with multiple fractures. ZL201911244171.8. China

6. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Tao Zhigang, et al. (Approval Date: Apr. 2022) Instantaneous expansion with one side broken and the other side intact. ZL201911244091.2. China

7. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Wang Jiong, et al. (Approval Date: Apr. 2021) Method for directional roof cutting using instantaneous expansion with a single fracture. ZL201911242620.5. China

8. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Wang Jiong, et al. (Approval Date: Jul. 2021) Method for roof cutting using instantaneous expansion with one side broken and the other side intact. ZL201911242556.0. China

9. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Wang Jiong. (Approval Date: Jul. 2021) Method for tunnel excavation with the geometric molding using instantaneous expansion. ZL202010797172.1. China

10. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Guo Shan, et al. (Approval Date: Sept. 2021) Method for directional roof cutting using energy-gathering hydraulic blasting. ZL201911242498.1. China

11. He Manchao, Zhang Quan, Liu Dongqiao, et al. (Approval Date: Jan. 2023) Energy-gathering hydraulic blasting device. ZL201911242456.8. China

Papers published in English Journals:

Prof. Quan Zhang has published 21 pieces of papers.

1. Zhang Quan, He Manchao, Wang Jiong*, et al. Investigation of a non-explosive directional roof cutting technology for self-formed roadway [J]. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2022，32(5): 997-1008.

2. Zhang Quan, He Manchao*, Guo Shan, et al. Investigation on the key techniques and application of the new-generation automatically formed roadway without coal pillars by roof cutting [J]. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2022，152：105058.

3. Zhang Quan, Tao Zhigang, Yang Chun*, et al. Experimental and numerical investigation into the non-explosive excavation of tunnels [J]. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2022，14(6): 1885-1900.

4. Zhang Quan, He Manchao, Wang Jiong, et al. Investigation on the mechanism of non-explosive directional fracturing blasting by the coal-based solid waste expanding agent[J]. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2025.

5. Zhang Quan*, He Manchao*, Wang Jiong, et al. Instantaneous expansion with a single fracture: a new directional rock-breaking technology for roof cutting [J]. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2020, 132: 104399.

6. Zhang Quan*, Wang Jiong*, Guo Shan, et al. Shaped charge hydraulic blasting: an environmental, safe, and economical method of directional roof cutting [J]. Geofluids, 2021: 5511081.

7. Zhang Quan*, et al. A numerical investigation on the hydraulic fracturing effect of water inrush during tunnel excavation [J]. Geofluids, 2020: 6196327.

8. Zhang Quan, Wang Jiong*, Feng Longfei. Mechanical mechanism of hydraulic fracturing effect caused by water inrush in tunnel excavation by blasting [J]. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2021: 9919260.

9. Guo Shan, Zhang Quan*, He Manchao, et al. Numerical investigation on rock fracture induced by a new directional rock-breaking technology [J]. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2022，268(1): 108473.

10. Guo Shan, Zhang Quan*, Lv Zhongyu, et al. Investigation on directional failure mechanism of tunnel peripheral holes induced by instantaneous expansion [J]. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023，153：107627.

11. Guo Shan, Zhang Quan*, He Manchao, et al. Study on CO migration characteristics and hazard potential function under ventilation after roof cutting blasting [J]. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 2023, 239: 105464.

12. Guo Shan, He Manchao, Zhang Quan*, et al. Tensile fracture characteristics and directional fracturing mechanism of 2D blasting: Experimental investigation and theoretical modelling [J]. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2025，187: 106059.

13. Guo Shan, Zhang Quan*, He Manchao, et al. Crack propagation behavior and damage extent of rock mass under instantaneous expansion in borehole [J]. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2024, 57: 869–888.

14. Yang Chun, Ferri Hassani，Zhou Keping, Zhang Quan*, et al. Numerical investigation of TBM disc cutter cutting on microwave-treated basalt with an unrelieved model [J]. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 2022, 22(3): 147.

15. Yang Chun, Zhou Keping, Zhang Quan*, et al. Rockburst prevention by microwave destressing: a numerical investigation [J]. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-energy and Geo-resources, 2024, 10: 38.

16. Feng Longfei, Zhang Quan*, Liu Guangjian. Influence mechanism of mining speed on energy release in a mine roof and elastic coal system. International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology，2024, 36(2): 197-218.

17. Wang Chao, Zhang Quan*, He Manchao*, et al. Mechanism of fracture process zone development in sandstone and limestone under mode I loading wet-dry cycles and temperature[J]. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04519-3

18. Wang Chao, Zhang Quan*, Wang Jiong, et al. Enhancing directional rock fracturing with instantaneous expanding slit former technology [J]. International Journal of Geomechanics, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1061/IJGNAI.GMENG-10826