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 University 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
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2012 - Ongoing)
- ASARCO LLC (2008 - 2012)
- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2007 - 2009)
- Woong-Jin Construction Co. LTD (2007 - 2007)
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia (2004 - 2006)
- Construction companies (Taean, Eden, Jeonsang, Cheongwam) in South Korea (1999 - 2004)
- Republic of Korea Army (1997 - 1999)
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 using the advanced image processing technologies - Blast Fragmentation Control- Tailings storage facility management/stability- Dynamic fracturing- Dust control in tailings storage facility- Dust generation prediction from excavation equipment in a mine
Courses
Rock Excavation
GEN 515 (Fall 2020)
MNE 415 (Fall 2020)
MNE 415 (Fall 2019)
MNE 415 (Fall 2018)
MNE 415 (Fall 2017)
MNE 415 (Fall 2016)
MNE 515 (Fall 2020)
MNE 515 (Fall 2019)
MNE 515 (Fall 2018)
MNE 515 (Fall 2017)
MNE 515 (Fall 2016)
TSF Design
MNE 417 (Spring 2021)
MNE 417 (Spring 2020)
MNE 417 (Spring 2019)
MNE 417 (Spring 2018)
MNE 417 (Spring 2017)
MNE 417 (Spring 2016)
MNE 517 (Spring 2021)
MNE 517 (Spring 2020)
MNE 517 (Spring 2019)
MNE 517 (Spring 2018)
MNE 517 (Spring 2017)
MNE 517 (Spring 2016)
Research Seminar
GEN 696A (Spring 2020)
GEN 696A (Fall 2019)
GEN 696A (Fall 2018)
GEN 696A (Spring 2018)
GEN 696A (Fall 2017)
GEN 696A (Spring 2017)
GEN 696A (Fall 2016)
GEN 696A (Spring 2016)
MNE 696A (Spring 2021)
MNE 696A (Fall 2020)
MNE 696A (Spring 2020)
MNE 696A (Fall 2019)
MNE 696A (Spring 2019)
MNE 696A (Fall 2018)
MNE 696A (Spring 2018)
MNE 696A (Fall 2017)
MNE 696A (Spring 2017)
MNE 696A (Fall 2016)
MNE 696A (Spring 2016)
Research
MNE 900 (Spring 2018)
MNE 900 (Fall 2017)
MNE 900 (Spring 2017)
MNE 900 (Fall 2016)
MNE 900 (Spring 2016)
Thesis
MNE 910 (Fall 2016)
MNE 910 (Summer I 2016)
MNE 910 (Spring 2016)
Dissertation
MNE 920 (Spring 2021)
MNE 920 (Fall 2020)
MNE 920 (Spring 2020)
MNE 920 (Fall 2019)
MNE 920 (Spring 2019)
MNE 920 (Fall 2018)
MNE 920 (Spring 2018)
Licensure & Certification
- Blasting Engineer Certificate, Human Resources Development Service of South Korea (2000)
- Industrial Blasting Engineer Certificate, Human Resources Development Service of South Korea (1996)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- Jeong, Y., & Kim, K. (2019). A CASE STUDY: Determination of the optimal tailings beach distance as a guideline for safe water management in an upstream TSF. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MMEX). doi:10.1007/s42461-019-00121-8
- Lee, T., Park, J., Kim, K., & Kim, M. (2019). Liquid amphiphilic polymer for effective airborne dust suppression. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi:10.1039/c9ra06787f
- Park, J., & Kim, K. (2019). Use of Drilling Performance to Improve Rock-Breakage Efficiencies: A Part of Mine-to-Mill Optimization Studies in a Hard-Rock Mine. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology. doi:10.1016/j.ijmst.2019.12.021
- Park, J., Kim, K., Lee, T., & Kim, M. (2019). Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MMEX). doi:10.1007/s42461-019-0078-2
- 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
- Jeong, Y., & Kim, K. (2018, DEC). Improving Tailings Viscosity Using Biocompatible Drag Reduction Agents. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration / SME Arizona. Tucson, AZ.
- 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, DEC). Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration / SME Arizona. Tucson, AZ.
- 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
- Jeong, Y., & Kim, K. (2019, FEB). Determination of the Optimal Beach Distance As the Guideline for Water Management in Upstream TSF. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). Denver, CO.
- Park, J., Kim, K., Lee, T., & Kim, M. (2019, FEB). The Use of Biocompatible Polymers for Suppressing Dust Generation from Tailings Storage Facility. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). Denver, CO.
- 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.