FERNANDO MARIA GARCIA BASTANTE

Fernando María Garcia Bastante is a Full Professor at the University of Vigo, affiliated with the College of Mining Engineering and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on mining engineering, rock mechanics, environmental impact assessment, and slope stability analysis. He has developed empirical models for blasting operations and collaborated on sustainable mineral resource management projects.

His recent publications highlight advancements in granite strength analysis, blast-induced damage prediction, and AI applications for mining safety. These works span disciplines such as mining technology, computational modeling, and geospatial analysis. Specific subfields include detonation physics, rock fracture mechanics, and environmental compatibility of mining operations.

Professor Garcia Bastante has contributed to quarry safety design, slope stability, and resource evaluation using statistical methods. He leads the GESSMin research group on Safe and Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources and has been involved with the Center for Industrial Process, Energy, and Technology Research (CIETI) at the Vigo campus.