Dr. Xintan Chang is a professor in the College of Safety Engineering at Xi’an University of Science and Technology (XUST). Prior to his appointment at XUST, He finished his academic studies and received M.S. and Ph.D. Mining Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, respectively: from Michigan Technological University (U.S.A.).
Dr. Chang is known for his development of mine fire simulation program (MFIRE), which is a worldwide popular computer software program. His research interests also include coal mine ventilation system design and its assessment, mine rescue strategies, mine gas explosion and prevention, etc. Currently, he is principal investigator (PI) for several research projects funded by the Chinese government.
Dr. Chang is the Chairman of the 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress (11th IMVC) and a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Engineers (SME). He has received several Chinese Awards in mining, Outstanding Alumni Award (2017) of Michigan Technological University. In addition, he is an editor/reviewer for several international journals.