Dr. Yikang Liu | Chemical Kinetics | Best Researcher Award
University of Science and Technology Beijing,China
👨🎓Profiles
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Yikang Liu began his academic journey with a deep-rooted interest in energy and environmental safety, which led to his specialization in mine fire prevention. His foundational studies at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) provided a rigorous training ground where he developed the technical and theoretical knowledge that would later define his research trajectory.
🧑🔬 Professional Endeavors
Currently serving at USTB, Dr. Liu collaborates with national research centers and mining corporations to translate laboratory findings into field-ready fire prevention strategies. His research integrates real-world mining challenges with cutting-edge scientific approaches, positioning him as a bridge between academia and industry.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Liu’s core research areas include spontaneous combustion of water-immersed coal, competitive gas adsorption, and the suppression of coal ignition using inert gases. His work significantly contributes to developing practical solutions for underground fire hazards. A highlight of his current research is the optimization of early-warning systems through the dynamics of gas adsorption, alongside advanced inertization techniques for high-risk mining zones.
🌍 Impact and Influence
With nearly 20 peer-reviewed publications and five patents to his name, Dr. Liu has made a marked impact on the field of fire prevention in mining. His methodologies are already influencing safety protocols in Chinese coal mines and contributing to safer working environments. Collaborations with major mining groups amplify his influence, ensuring that his innovations are both scalable and sustainable.
📚 Academic Citations
Among his contributions, his paper indexed under DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.134572 has gained notable recognition. It underpins much of the ongoing work in coal combustion prevention and continues to be cited across related scientific literature.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Dr. Liu demonstrates a strong command of gas adsorption modeling, fire suppression system design, coal thermal analysis, and mine safety instrumentation. His cross-disciplinary expertise blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science, empowering him to innovate within complex, high-risk industrial systems.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
While primarily research-focused, Dr. Liu actively mentors graduate students and young researchers. He has guided several thesis projects related to mine fire dynamics and safety innovations, fostering a new generation of scientists in his field.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
Looking forward, Dr. Liu aims to expand his work into AI-driven predictive systems for mine fire hazards and broaden his collaborations internationally. His legacy lies in transforming theoretical research into life-saving technologies, with long-term goals of influencing global mine safety standards.
📖Notable Publications
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Title: Study on CO formation and pore structure development during low-temperature oxidation of coal in CO₂-N₂ environment
Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Shao Zhuangzhuang, Yang Yanxiao, Liu Xiaolu, Wang Gongda, Zhou Zhenxing, Wang Hui
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Year: 2025 -
Title: Time-shift effect of spontaneous combustion characteristics and microstructure difference of dry-soaked coal
Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Wang Tao, Chen Zhiwen, Chen Yuqi, Qi Qingjie
Journal: International Journal of Coal Science and Technology
Year: 2024 -
Title: Study on the difference of coal spontaneous combustion characteristic parameters after lean oxygen combustion in different inert gas environments: Microscopic and macroscopic
Authors: Wang Haiyan, Liu Yikang, Niu Huiyong, Shao Zhuangzhuang, Wang Gongda, Wang Hui
Journal: Fuel
Year: 2025 -
Title: Coal Pore Structure Evolution Under Drying – Wetting Cycle
Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Xing Shuwen, Wang Gongda, Zhou Zhenxing, Yang Yanxiao, Liu Xiaolu
Journal: Natural Resources Research
Year: 2025 -
Research Progress and Visualization Analysis of Spontaneous Combustion of Water-Immersed Coal
Authors: Liu Yikang, Wang Haiyan, Niu Huiyong, Chen Yuqi, Wang Gongda, Tian Fan, Tang Jiawen, Qi Qingjie
Journal: Combustion Science and Technology
Year: 2025 (assumed)