Hongbao ZHAO is a professor working at the China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing). He is born in March 1980, Shandong Province, P. R. China. He graduated with a bachelor degree in mining engineering fromtheHenan Polytechnic University in 2006. In 2009, he graduated with a PhD degree in mining engineering from theChongqingUniversity.Henceforth, he worked at China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) as a Lecturer. In July2013, he started working as an associate professor. In July2018, he started working as a professor. His research interests includerock mechanics,gas disasterprevention, opencast mining.The following is the representative publications:

[1] Hongbao Zhao*, Hui Cheng. Deformation characteristics and layout optimization of roadway in complex jointed rock mass： a case study based on discrete element method [J], Computational Particle Mechanics, 2023.

[2]Hongbao Zhao*, Yihong Liu.Characterization of arching effect and failure mode of longwall panel Floor [J], Engineering Failure Analysis,2022. 138.

[3]Hongbao Zhao*, Dongliang Ji.Damage evolution and fracture behavior of different materials specimens containing a central hole subjected to local loading [J],Scientific Reports,2022. 12.

[4]Hongbao Zhao*, Dongliang Ji.Damage Evolution and Failure Mechanism of Coal Sample Induced by Impact Loading under Different Constraints [J], Natural Resources Research,2023.32(2): 619-647.

[5]Hongbao Zhao*, Yihong Liu.Asymmetric damage mechanism of floor roadway based on zonal damage characteristics of longwall panel floor: a case study [J],Natural Hazards,2022. 114(1):1015-1041.

[6]Hongbao Zhao*, Hui Cheng. Distribution characteristics of deviatoric stress field and failure law of roadway surrounding rock under non-hydrostatic pressure [J], Journal of China Coal Society, 2021. 46(02): 370-381.

[7]Hongbao Zhao*, Dongliang Ji.Study on progressive failure mechanism and quantitative analysis of specimen containing the central hole subject to asymmetric load [J], Journal of China University of Mining & Technology, 2023. 52(3): 478-491.

[8]Hongbao Zhao*, Dongliang Ji.Study on dynamic response and constitutive model of composite rock under impact loading [J],Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 2023. 42(1): 88-99.

[9] Hongbao Zhao*, Yihong Liu.Synergistic effect of mining unloading and rock inclination on floor failure characteristics [J], Journal of China University of Mining& Technology, 2022. 51(6): 1056-1068.

[10] Hongbao Zhao*, Hui Cheng. Study of the mechanism and evolution law of unsymmetrical failure of the mining roadway in close distance coal seam [J], Journal of China University of Mining& Technology, 2021. 50(6): 1029-1040

Contact:Hongbao ZHAO, Professor

School of Energy and Mining Engineering

China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

Ding 11 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100083, P. R. China

Email:hongbaozhao@126.com