Prof. XU Ze-min

Email：abc5100@188.com；xzm768@kmust.edu.cn

Academic Qualifications

1995.09 to 1998.06, PhD, School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University.

1990.09 to 1993.06, MEng, Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Chengdu College of Geology.

1985.09 to 1988.06, BEng, Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Changchun College of Geology.

Working Experience

2001.09 To date, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Kunming University of Science and Technology.

Professor

1993.09 to 2001.08, Chengdu University of Technology

Lecturer, Professor

1998.09 to 2000.06, Department of Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology.

Post-doctor

1983.09 to 1990.08, Liaoning Metallurgical Geological Exploration Company of Metallurgical Industry

Engineering Technician

Research Fields

1 Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering

2 Geological Disaster (Landslide, debris flow)

3 Environmental Geology (Tailings impoundment leakage)

Part-time Academic Job

1 Specialized Committee member of engineering geology of Chinese Geological Society

2 Specialized Committee member of the Chinese society of rock mechanics and Engineering Society of surface rock engineering

3 Editors of editorial committee in academic journals, such as Geological Review, Journal of Mountain Science, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering and Chinese Journal of Geological Hazard and Control.

Research Fundings

National level:

1 The predisposing process and occurring mechanism of large high-speed long-runout landslide-debris flow hazard. (NO. U1502232), National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)-Yunnan Joint Fund/Key Project

2 Response mechanisms of the groundwater in vegetated slopes to intense rain process and its hazard effect. (NO. U1033601),National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)-Yunnan Joint Fund/Key Project

3 Study on propagation process of weathering fronts of rock blocks with low permeability in vadose zones of slopes. (NO. 40772189),National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/General Project

4 The mechanisms of chemical water-rock interaction in the preparation process of landslide hazards. (NO. 40572159),National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/General Project

5 Rock dynamic mechanism of rock burst hazard in long tunnels with large cross-section. (NO. 40272119), National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)/General Project

Ministerial and provincial level:

1 Predisposing mechanisms for Emeishan basalt rockfall hazard (20135314110005), Doctoral foundation of the Ministry of Education/General Project

2 Propagation mechanisms of weathering fronts of rock blocks with low permeability (20060674009), Doctoral foundation of the Ministry of Education/ General Project

3 Advance prediction of high pressure gushing water in long tunnel (02140), Ministry of Education science and technology research/Key Project

4 Occurring mechanism and early warning technology of major geological disasters. (2017HC013), Yunnan Innovation team construction project.

5 A study on the occurring mechanism and control countermeasures of subgrade lesion (water damage) in Yunnan Grade Highway (2001E0001G), Provincial talent project/ Key Project

6 The mechanisms of chemical water-rock interaction in the evolutionary process of slope (2005D0016M), Provincial fund/General Project

Prefectural level:

1 Geological disaster prevention and earthquake engineering, School-level key laboratory construction project (2012-2016)

2 Geological disaster prevention and earthquake engineering, School-level innovation team construction project (2011-2015)

Projects entrusted by enterprises and Institutions:

Since there were many projects that we cooperated with the enterprises and institutions, here, we did not list them out one by one.

Honors and Awards

Awards:

1 Occurring mechanism of geological hazards in long tunnel construction, 2011. The First Prize of Natural Science of Yunnan Province (Rank first).

2 A study on the occurring mechanism and control countermeasures of subgrade lesion (water damage) in Yunnan Grade Highway,2006. The Second Prize of Natural Science of Yunnan Province (Rank first).

Honors：

1 The Excellent Professional and Technical Personnel with Outstanding Contributions in Yunnan province.

2 Academic and Technical Leaders in Yunnan province.

3 Teaching and Research Leader of Institutions of Higher Education in Yunnan province.

4 Consulting Expert of Yunnan Provincial Party Committee

Academic Achievements

[1]. Ren Zhe, Zhang Luyue, Xu Zemin, Zhang Jiaming, Chen Jipu. Study of physico-mechanical properties of Emeishan basalt saprolites in Yunnan, China. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2017, 76: 617-628.

[2]. Yang Jiqing, Xu Zemin, Zhang Rui, Chen Jipu, Ren Zhe, Luo Rongzhang, Zhang Xiushuo. Formation and evolution of Emeishan basalt saprolite in vadose zones of Touzhai landslide source rockmass. Journal of Mountain Science, 2017, 14: 1174-1184.

[3]. Zhang Jiaming, Xu Zemin, Li Feng, Hou Ruji, Ren Zhe. Quantification of 3D macropore networks in forest soils in Touzhai valley (Yunnan, China) using X-ray computed tomography and image analysis, Journal of Mountain Science, 2017, 14: 474-491.

[4]. Zhang Jiaming, XU Zemin. Dye tracer infiltration technique to investigate macropore flow paths in Maka Mountain, Yunnan Province, China. Journal of Central South University, 2016, 23: 2101-2109.

[5]. Zeng Qiang, Xu Zemin, Guan Qi, Chen Jipu. Characteristics of macropores in soil of slope under different vegetation measures. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2016, 35: 3343-3352.

[6]. Chen Wei, Xu Zemin, Liu Wenlian. Mechanical model and failure mechanism of unstable cantilevered rock blocks due to differential weathering. Rock and Soil Mechanics, 2015, 36: 195-204.

[7]. Zhang Jiaming, Xu Zemin, Li Qiankun, Zhang Weifeng, Fu Bin. New findings of ancient landslide and geological tectonic constraints along the Jinsha river near Zhaizicun, Yongsheng, Yunnan, China. Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition), 2012, 42: 206-213.

[8]. He Yuqiong, Xu Zemin, Wang Zhiqi, Zhang Yong. Application of landslide rainfall threshold model. Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition), 2012, 42: 1112-1118.

[9]. He Yuqiong, Xu Zemin, Zhang Yong, Wang Zhiqi. Rainfall threshold model of rainfall-induced slope instability and its application. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2012, 31: 1484-1490.

[10]. Xu Zemin. Weathering characteristic and mechanism of sedimentary pyroclastic rocks at the bottom of Emeishan basalt. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2011, 30: 3305-3318.

[11]. Xu Zemin, Liu Wenlian, Huang Runqiu. Engineering geological characteristics of Zhaizicun giant ancient landslide along Jinsha river and its occurrence mechanisms. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2011, 30: 3539-3550.

[12]. Huang Feng, Xu Zemin. On blasting perturbation mechanism of rock burst in tunnel by dynamic photo-elasticity. Explosion and Shock Waves, 2009, 29: 632-636.

[13]. Xu Zemin. Optimization of Reinforced project of rock slopes based on instability mechanisms. China Journal of Highway and Transport, 2008, 21: 7-13.

[14]. Xu Zemin. Reply to “Discussion on ‘mass transfer modeling method for evolution evaluation of slopes’ ”. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2007, 26: 861-864.

[15]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu, Tang Zhengguang, Wang Suda. Limitations of biotechnical slope protection and contribution of vegetation to deep seated landslide preparation. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2005, 24: 438-450.

[16]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu, Tang Zhengguang, Wang Suda. Clay minerals and failure of slopes. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2005, 24: 729-740.

[17]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu, Tang Zhengguang. Kinetics of silicate mineral dissolution and its implications for landslide studies. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2005, 24: 1479-1491.

[18]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu. Relationship between rock burst and blasting. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2003, 22: 414-419.

[19]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu, Luo Xingchun. Limitations of static load theory in rockburst research and preliminary analysis on dynamics mechanism of rockburst. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2003, 22(8): 1255-1262.

[20]. Xu Zemin, Yang Lizhong, Huang Runqiu, Zhang Zhuoyuan. Mass transfer modeling method for evolution evaluation of slopes. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2004, 23: 1114-1121.

[21]. Xu Zemin, Zhang Zhuoyuan, Xu Qiang, Huang Runqiu, Fan Zhuguo. Dynamic stability analysis of high fill slope of Jiuzhai-Huanglong airfield. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2004, 23: 1883-1890.

[22]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu, Yang Lizhong. Some problems on chemical water-rock interaction in slopes. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2004, 23: 2778-2787.

[23]. Luo Rongzhang, Xu Zemin. Basin morphology characteristics of the giant debris flow in the Dongyuege gully near the Nujiang River. Hydrogeology & Engineering geology, 2016, 43: 141-147.

[24]. Chen Jipu, Xu Zemin, Zhang Jiaming. Study on chemical weathering mechanisms of a roadbed slope. Hydrogeology & Engineering geology, 2014, 41: 134-140.

[25]. Zeng Qiang, Liu Wenlian, Xu Zemin, Tian Lin. Characteristics of shear modulus and damping of the silt and clay of the Xigeda Group in Jingjiu. Hydrogeology & Engineering geology, 2014, 41: 80-86.

[26]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu. Identification of karst water system in long tunnel. Hydrogeology & Engineering geology, 2002, 29: 50-54.

[27]. Xu Zemin, Huang Runqiu. The tunnel effect of valley. Hydrogeology&Engineering geology, 2000, (4): 12-16.

[28]. Xu Zemin. The chemical water-rock interaction in silicate rock slopes. Acta Geologica Sinica, 2013, 87: 860-871.

[29]. Xu Zemin, Liu Wenlian, Huang Runqiu. Geomorphological effects of landslide damming. Quaternary Sciences, 2013, 33: 490-500.

[30]. Xu Zemin, Liu Wenlian, Huang Runqiu, Zhang Guohai. Material composition and provenance analysis for Xichang Xigeda formation. Quaternary Sciences, 2011, 31: 378-396.