Chaoshui Xu

Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu is affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Adelaide. With over 30 years of experience in academia and industry, his research spans rock mechanics, geostatistics, mine planning, and innovative mining technologies. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD candidates in areas such as stochastic rock fracture modeling, geothermal systems, and mine-to-mill optimization.

Research Interests:

• Stochastic rock fracture modeling and fluid flow in fractured rock masses
• Geostatistics and mineral resource evaluation
• Rock mechanics and fracture toughness testing
• In-situ recovery of minerals and underground coal gasification
• Rock fragmentation and dynamic rock mechanics

Publications: His recent work (2023–2024) focuses on topics such as borehole rockburst mechanics, enzyme-induced soil reinforcement, and numerical modeling of fracture networks. These studies highlight advancements in understanding rock behavior under extreme conditions and optimizing mining processes.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students and contributes to grants focused on mine planning and geothermal systems. Active in professional associations related to rock mechanics and mining engineering.

Affiliations: Located at Engineering North, North Terrace, Adelaide. Contact via chaoshui.xu@adelaide.edu.au or +61 8 3135 421.