Prof. Shengnan Li | Coal Mine Safety | Health, Safety, and Environment Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Liaoning Technical University | China

Prof. Shengnan Li is an Associate Professor at Liaoning Technical University with a Doctor of Engineering in Safety Science and Engineering from the same institution, complemented by a research fellowship at the National University of Singapore in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics. With a strong academic foundation, Prof. Shengnan Li has developed expertise in combustion, explosion dynamics, and mine safety engineering, focusing on the mechanisms of gas and dust explosions in coal mining environments. Their research contributions include numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Combustion and Flame, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, ACS Omega, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, and Energy, addressing topics ranging from autoignition phenomena to flame propagation in complex underground environments. Beyond scholarly publications, Prof. Shengnan Li has advanced practical innovations through multiple authorized patents, including methods for ventilation control, fire suppression strategies, and friction resistance determination in mine ventilation systems, which underscore a commitment to both theoretical advancement and engineering application. With a record of 25 publications, 226 citations across 198 documents, and an h-index of 8, Prof. Shengnan Li has established a growing academic footprint in the field of mine safety and combustion science. Their research interests lie at the intersection of combustion kinetics, gas-solid interactions, explosion propagation mechanisms, and engineering solutions for improving safety in energy and mining industries, with an emphasis on bridging computational simulations and experimental validation for risk mitigation strategies. Prof. Shengnan Li has also contributed to advancing international collaborations through research engagement in Singapore, reflecting a global outlook on addressing safety challenges in energy systems. Building on a foundation of impactful publications, applied patents, and ongoing research in explosion prevention and safety optimization, Prof. Shengnan Li continues to advance the field with innovative approaches that enhance both scientific understanding and industrial practice.

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Featured Publications

• Li, S., Zhang, H., et al. (2023). Autoignition of methane/coal particle/air mixture under constant-volume conditions.

• Li, S., Zhang, H., et al. (2025). Numerical simulations of direct detonation initiation and propagation in methane/air mixtures containing coal particles.

• Li, S., Gao, K., et al. (2024). Effect of low blockage ratio obstacle on explosion characteristic in methane/air mixture.

• Li, S., Gao, K., et al. (2022). Influence of the cavity structure in the excavation roadway on the gas explosion characteristics.

• Gao, K., Li, S., et al. (2020). Study on the propagation law of gas explosion in the space based on the goaf characteristic of coal mine.

• Gao, K., Li, S., et al. (2021). Effect of flexible obstacles on gas explosion characteristic in underground coal mine.

• Gao, K., Li, S., et al. (2021). Hole/pore-scale investigation of gas explosions in a coal-mine gob.