Kwangmin Kim
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Assistant Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering
Dr. Kwangmin Kim is an assistant Professor in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering at the Unviersity of Arizona. In South Korea, Dr. Kim has obtained the license of blasting engineer and has worked for five years as a blasting engineer. Dr. Kim has excellent knowledge and experience in blasting, both theoretically and practically. In United States, Dr. Kim has acquired a broad and strong foundation in rock mechanics, blasting engineering, geomechanics, Mine-to-Mill optimization through graduate studies and practical experience in ASARCO in the past 14 years.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Mining and Geological Engineering
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Rock Fracturing & Mine to Mill Optimization
- M.S. Mining and Minerals Engineering
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
- Blasting Design Using Fracture Toughness and Image Analysis of the Bench Face and Muckpile
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - Ongoing)
- Mining/Geological Engineer, ASARCO LLC (2008 - 2012)
- Research Assistant, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2007 - 2009)
- Rock Fragmentation Engineer, Woong-Jin Construction Co. LTD (2007 - 2007)
- Research Assistant, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia (2004 - 2006)
- Rock Fragmentation Engineer, Construction companies (Taean, Eden, Jeonsang, Cheongwam) in South Korea (1999 - 2004)
- First Lieutenant, Republic of Korea Army (1997 - 1999)
Licensure & Certification
- Industrial Blasting Engineer Certificate, Human Resources Development Service of South Korea (1996)
- Blasting Engineer Certificate, Human Resources Development Service of South Korea (2000)
Interests
Teaching
- MNE 415/515 Rock Excavation (3 units, Fall Semester)- MNE 417/517 Tailings Storage Facility Design (3 units, Spring Semester)- MNE 696A Graduate Seminar (1 units, Spring/Fall Semester)
Research
- Optimum blast fragmentation in a hard rock mine (Mine-to-mill optimization)- Rock Mass Classification utilizing the advanced image processing technologies - Blast Fragmentation Control- Tailings storage facility management/stability- Dynamic fracturing- Dust control in a mine
Courses
Research
MNE 900 (Spring 2018)
MNE 900 (Fall 2017)
MNE 900 (Spring 2017)
MNE 900 (Fall 2016)
Dissertation
MNE 920 (Spring 2018)
Research Seminar
MNE 696A (Spring 2018)
GEN 696A (Spring 2018)
MNE 696A (Fall 2017)
GEN 696A (Fall 2017)
MNE 696A (Spring 2017)
GEN 696A (Spring 2017)
MNE 696A (Fall 2016)
GEN 696A (Fall 2016)
TSF Design
MNE 517 (Spring 2018)
MNE 417 (Spring 2018)
MNE 517 (Spring 2017)
MNE 417 (Spring 2017)
Rock Excavation
MNE 515 (Fall 2017)
MNE 415 (Fall 2017)
MNE 515 (Fall 2016)
MNE 415 (Fall 2016)
Thesis
MNE 910 (Fall 2016)
MNE 910 (Summer I 2016)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- Sai, S., Kim, K., & Son, Y. (2018). A Mine-To-Mill Economic Analysis Model and Spectral imaging-based tracking system for a copper mine. The Southern African Inistitute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), 118(1), 7-14.
- Nageshwaraniyer, S. S., Kim, K., & Son, Y. (2015). Optimal blast design using a discrete event simulation model in a hard rock mine. SME mining magazine.
- Kim, K. (2014). Blast-induced Rock Damage and the Optimized Blast Design in a Mine: A Case Study. SME Transactions, 336, 435-440.
- Kim, K., Kemeny, J. M., & Nickerson, M. (2013). Effect of Rapid Thermal Cooling on Mechanical Rock Properties. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.
- Kim, K., & Kemeny, J. M. (2012). Site Specific Blasting Model For Mine-to-Mill Optimization. SME Transactions.
Proceedings Publications
- Kim, K., & Kemeny, J. M. (2011, Spring). Site Specific Blasting Model For Mine-to-Mill Optimization. In SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration).
- Kim, K., & Kemeny, J. M. (2011, Spring). Site Specific Blasting Model Using Schmidt Tensile Strength and Image Analysis. In ISEE (International Society of Explosives Engineer).
- Kim, K., & Kemeny, J. M. (2009, Summer). Effects of Thermal Shock and Rapid Unloading on Mechanical Rock Properties. In the 43rd US Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMA).
- Kim, K., & Kemeny, J. M. (2008, Summer). Effects of Thermal Loading on the Rock Properties. In the 42nd US Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMA).
Poster Presentations
- Lee, T., Park, J., Kim, K., & Kim, M. (2018, April). Biocompatible Liquid Polymers for Effective Dust Suppression. Material Research Society (MRS)Spring Meeting &Exhibit. Phoenix.
- Park, j., Kim, K., Lee, T., & Kim, M. (2018, February). The Use of Biocompatible Polymer for Mine Tailings Dust Control. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). Minneapolis.
- Kang, H., & Kim, K. (2017, December). A Study of Micro-Fragments Depending on Loading Rate. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME Arizona). Tucson.
- Park, J., Risso, N., & Kim, K. (2017, December). Machine Learning Study For Impact of Fines on SAG Mill. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME Arizona). Tucson.
Presentations
- Compan Artola, G. A., Park, J., & Kim, K. (2015, March). Determination of Rock Comminution Characteristics Using Penetration Rate. Winter Research Program 2015 - Chile. The University of Arizona.
- Park, J., Kim, K., & Compan Artola, G. A. (2015, December). Determination of Rock Comminution Characteristics Using Penetration Rate for blasting drill holes. SME Arizona. Tucson.
- Kim, K. (2014, FEB). Blast-induced Rock Damage and the Optimized Blast Design in a Mine: A Case Study. SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration ) 2014. Salt Lake City.
- Nageshwaraniyer, S. S., Kim, K., & Son, Y. (2014, DECEMBER). Optimal Blast Design Using a Discrete-Event Simulation Model in a Hard Rock Mine. SME Arizona.