Jorge Martín Molina Escobar

Jorge Martín Molina Escobar is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Mines at the National University of Colombia (UNAL). His work focuses on Mining Engineering, with specializations in Coal Mining, Explosives Safety, and Geological Resource Management.

His research spans the Colombian mining sector, analyzing topics such as:

• Mechanical properties of mineralized rocks
• Methane gas explosive risk in underground coal mining
• Mercury baseline levels in Antioquia
• Legal frameworks for mine closure and territorial planning

Notable trends in his publications include:

• Integration of ATEX standards for Colombian mining safety
• Geological stress index (GSI)-guided blasting optimization
• Thermal shock effects in coal dust explosions
• Resource depletion and sustainability in global mining

He holds a Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) (2008), focusing on subsoil considerations in territorial planning.