Prof. Dr. Jianguo Wang | Rock Mechanics | Best Researcher Award
Kunming University of Science and Technology, China
Dr. Jianguo Wang (b.1987) is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Kunming University of Science and Technology. A postdoctoral fellow and rock mechanics expert, he focuses on explosion mechanics, rock breakage, and blasting control. He was selected as a “Young Top-notch Talent” in Yunnan (2020) and serves as deputy director of the provincial blasting tech center. He’s led 6 national/provincial projects and 6 enterprise R&D collaborations, authored 50+ SCI/EI papers, 18+ patents, 1 monograph, and co-drafted 2 standards. Editorial board member of top mining journals, he actively contributes to blasting innovation and engineering safety.
Profile
🎓 Education:
B.Eng. in Resource Development (2005–2009) and M.Eng. (2009–2011) from Kunming University of Science and Technology ; Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering (2012–2015) from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) ; Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018–2020) at the same department he now teaches, focusing on rock fracture mechanics and blasting modeling .
💼 Experience:
Associate Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology (since 2020) ; Postdoctoral Fellow (2018–2020); Lecturer at Yunnan Agricultural University (2015–2020) ; Village poverty alleviation officer (2017–2018) ; He is Deputy Director of the Yunnan New Blasting Technology Center, expert member in national blasting databases, and serves in advisory roles in blasting safety and mining technology associations .
🏆 Awards and Honors:
First Prizes from China Nonferrous Metals Industry (2024), China Blasting Industry Association (2024), and China Gold Association (2024) for blasting innovation ; Second Prize in China University Mining Engineering Teaching Competition (2022) ; Selected for the “Xingdian Yingcai” Top Talent Plan (2020); Recognized for key contributions in high-bench, fine-grained, and delay blasting technologies across multiple award bodies in engineering and mining .
🔬 Research Focus:
Specializes in explosion mechanics, impact dynamics, and rock breakage modeling ; focuses on precision blasting control, rock fracture theory, and energy optimization in blasting tunnels and slopes ; leads R&D in digital detonators, low-carbon mining integration, and water-pressure blasting systems ; contributes to national standards, teaches geotechnical dynamics, and bridges theory with engineering practice ; actively publishes in SCI-indexed journals and serves on editorial boards .
📝 Conclusion
Dr. Jianguo Wang presents an exceptionally strong case for the Best Researcher Award in the fields of Rock Mechanics and Blasting Engineering. His prolific research output, industry-aligned innovations, and national-level recognitions mark him as a leading young scholar in applied geotechnical engineering. To further enhance his profile for global awards and leadership positions, expanded international engagement and cross-disciplinary integration are recommended. Overall, he is highly deserving of this award at both institutional and national levels.
Publication
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Dynamic Mechanical Characteristics of Limestone Under Cyclic Impact of Various Confining Pressure
Authors: Wei Zhang, Jianguo Wang, Xianglong Li, Zeqing Zhou
Year: 2025
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-024-01027-z
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Numerical Study on Impact Damage and Damage Evolution of Cemented Backfill
Authors: Qiang Li, Jinshan Sun, Xianqi Xie, Qian Dong, Jianguo Wang, Hongyu Zhang, Tao Wen
Year: 2025
Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15060514
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Influence of Slot Width in Cartridge on Crack Propagation and Energy Concentration Under Explosion Load
Authors: Xianglong Li, Shiqian Yan, Jianguo Wang, Qiang Li
Year: 2025
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04199-5
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Study on the Influence of Slit Pipe Wall Thickness on the Rock Breaking Effect of Slit Charge Explosion
Authors: Jianguo Wang, Zeqing Zhou, Jun Ma, Xianglong Li
Year: 2024
Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.14443
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Fracture Behavior and Fracture Surface Smoothness of Rock-like Model Subjected to Axial Decoupling Spherical Charging
Authors: Tao Hu, Xianglong Li, Jianguo Wang, Jun Ma, Qiwen Hu, Ting Zuo
Year: 2024
Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2024.110549
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Insights into Natural Tuff as a Building Material: Effects of Natural Joints on Fracture Fractal Characteristics and Energy Evolution of Rocks Under Impact Load
Authors: Ting Zuo, Xianglong Li, Jianguo Wang, Qiwen Hu, Zihao Tao, Tao Hu
Year: 2024
Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108584
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Analysis of Physical and Mechanical Behaviors and Microscopic Mineral Characteristics of Thermally Damaged Granite
Authors: Lei Peng, Xianglong Li, Xin Peng, Yunchuan Gan, Jianguo Wang
Year: 2024
Link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-65752-4
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Evolution Characteristics of Strain and Displacement Fields in Double-Hole Short-Delay Blasting Based on DIC
Authors: Zeqing Zhou, Jun Ma, Jianguo Wang, Si Guan, Xiaohua Zhang, Yang Yang
Year: 2024
Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12071291
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Study on Dynamic Response Characteristics of Impact of Freeze-Thaw Saturated Marble in Plateau Area
Authors: Wuhu Huang, Jiandong Yin, Xianglong Li, Defeng Hou, Jianguo Wang, Zhiping Zhang, Ting Zuo, Ximing Jian, Wendong Li, Yang Yang
Year: 2023
Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290628
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Non-radiative Charge Transfer Process of Proton Impacting B Atom
Authors: Zhu Yu-Hao, Yuan Xiang, Wu Yong, Wang Jian-Guo
Year: 2023
Link: https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/64301630/