Long Fan

Dr. Long Fan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mining and Mineral Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he brings expertise in both traditional mining engineering and innovative technological applications. His research portfolio spans multiple critical areas including geomechanics with injected fluids, mining ground control, and health and safety in the mining industry. His work extends to cutting-edge applications of data science and machine learning in the energy sector, intelligent mining automation, and rock mechanics. As a faculty member in UAF's College of Engineering and Mines, he focuses on crucial aspects of mining safety and efficiency, including ventilation optimization, nano-dust characterization and its health effects, and fluids transportation in unconventional oil and gas production. His research has garnered significant attention with over 600 citations, particularly his contributions to mine dust research and control technologies. Through his position at Duck 311 on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, he continues to advance the field of mining engineering while preparing the next generation of mining professionals.