Dr Junlong Shang

Affiliate (School of Engineering)

Biography

I am Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Rock Mechanics & Geomechanics (RMGE) at the University of Glasgow.

I am a member of the Geotechnics Group at the Division of Infrastructure and Environment; I am also a member of the Energy and Sustainability Research Group at the Division of Systems, Power and Energy.

My research centres on RMGE for sustainable infrastructure (tunnels, caverns, geological disposal facility) and earth resources (e.g., minerals, geothermal energy) and combines laboratory, modelling, and field approaches. I have established a proven track record in the mechanics of rocks and fracturesand multiphysics coupled modelling. Our research has been funded by UKRI (EPSRC, NERC), Royal Society, and European Commission.

I hold an EPSRC New Investigator Award. I am a recipient of the prestigious ISRM Rocha Medal (awarded to one candidate annually since 1982) and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship. I currently serve as a Future Leader of the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). I am a Scientific Editor for Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Elsevier) and an Editorial Board Member of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (Springer).

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Research interests

Experimental rock mechanics (failure of anisotropic rock, fracture mechanics);
Rock engineering and sustainable infrastructure (mining, underground space, caverns, tunnels, rock bolting mechanism, energy storage, geological disposal of radioactive wastes);
Discrete Element Method (3D Particle Flow Code);
Machine learning (Python in solid Earth geoscience, geotechnics);
Geothermal energy (THMC coupling, EGS development and production).

We welcome qualified PhD applicants who are interested in the above research areas to join our group. Please contact me via email at junlong.shang@glasgow.ac.uk.

We are also keen on research collaboration (e.g., grant applications, Marie Curie Fellowship or Newton Postdoc Fellowship applications...) - please contact me if you are interested.

Publications

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2025

Taghavinejad, Amin, Rabbani, Arash, Falcone, Gioia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8206-673X, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Arif, Muhammad and Zhang, Yihuai ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5471-3450 (2025) Pore network modelling of CO2-shale interaction for carbon storage: Swelling effect and fracture permeability. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 141, 104294. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2024.104294)

2024

Blanche, Jamie, Mitchell, Daniel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9390-4150, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Flynn, David ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1024-3618, Pavuluri, Sumanth and Desmulliez, Marc (2024) Dynamic analysis of geomaterials using microwave sensing. Scientific Reports, 14, 7112. (doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-57653-3) (PMID:38532052) (PMCID:PMC10965938)

2023

Zhu, Chun, Zhang, Jiabing, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Ren, Dazhong and He, Manchao (2023) Advances in multifield and multiscale coupling of rock engineering. Energies, 16(10), 4004. (doi: 10.3390/en16104004)

2022

Wang, M., Shang, J.L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Fan, L.F. (2022) Combined static-dynamic loading effect on the wave transmission properties in rock masses with macrojoint and microdefect. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(12), pp. 7747-7764. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-022-03057-6)

Zhu, Chun, Karakus, Murat, He, Manchao, Meng, Qingxiang, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Wang, Yu and Yin, Qian (2022) Volumetric deformation and damage evolution of Tibet interbedded skarn under multistage constant-amplitude-cyclic loading. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 152, 105066. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2022.105066)

2021

Xiao, Fei, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Ayal, Wanniarachchi and Zhiye, Zhao (2021) Assessing fluid flow in rough rock fractures based on machine learning and electrical circuit model. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 206, 109126. (doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109126)

2020

Hu, Jian-hua, Ren, Qi-fan, Yang, Dong-jie, Ma, Shao-wei, Shang, Jun-long ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Ding, Xiao-tian and Luo, Zhou-quan (2020) Cross-scale characteristics of backfill material using NMR and fractal theory. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 30(5), pp. 1347-1363. (doi: 10.1016/S1003-6326(20)65301-8)

Wang, Fei, Cao, Ping, Wang, Yixian, Hao, Ruiqing, Meng, Jingjing and Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2020) Combined effects of cyclic load and temperature fluctuation on the mechanical behavior of porous sandstones. Engineering Geology, 266, 105466. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.105466)

Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2020) Rupture of veined granite in polyaxial compression: insights from three‐dimensional discrete element method modeling. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 125(2), e2019JB019. (doi: 10.1029/2019JB019052)

Duan, Kang, Kwok, Chung Yee, Zhang, Qiangyong and Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2020) On the initiation, propagation and reorientation of simultaneously-induced multiple hydraulic fractures. Computers and Geotechnics, 117, 103226. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103226)

2019

Gui, Y.L., Shang, J.L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Ma, J.J. and Zhao, Z.Y. (2019) Numerical study of the circular opening effect on mechanical behaviour of rock under confinement. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 11(6), pp. 1201-1210. (doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.07.003)

Jayasinghe, L.B., Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhao, Zhiye and Goh, A.T.C. (2019) Numerical investigation into the blasting-induced damage characteristics of rocks considering the role of in-situ stresses and discontinuity persistence. Computers and Geotechnics, 116, 103207. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103207)

Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Layasinghe, L.B., Xiao, Fei, Duan, Kang, Nie, Wen and Zhao, Zhiye (2019) Three-dimensional DEM investigation of the fracture behaviour of thermally degraded rocks with consideration of material anisotropy. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 104, 102330. (doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2019.102330)

Ma, Shuqi, Zhao, Zhiye and Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2019) An analytical model for shear behaviour of bolted rock joints. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 121, 104019. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.04.005)

Kong, Fanmeng and Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2019) Reply to discussion of “A Validation Study for the Estimation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength Based on Index Tests” by Kong and Shang, Rock Mech and Rock Eng (2018). Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(8), pp. 2719-2720. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-019-01880-y)

Xiao, Fei, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Zhao, Zhiye (2019) DDA based grouting prediction and linkage between fracture aperture distribution and grouting characteristics. Computers and Geotechnics, 112, pp. 350-369. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.04.028)

Hu, Jian-hua, Ren, Qi-fan, Ma, Shao-wei, Jian, Quan, Jiang, Yuan-jian, Shang, Jun-long ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Luo, Zhou-quan (2019) Macroscopic and microscopic trans-scale characteristics of pore structure of mine grouting materials. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 29(5), pp. 1067-1081. (doi: 10.1016/S1003-6326(19)65015-6)

Nie, W., Zhao, Z.Y., Guo, W., Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Wu, C. (2019) Bond-slip modeling of a CMC rockbolt element using 2D-DDA method. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 85, pp. 340-353. (doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2018.12.025)

Aliyu, M.M., Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Murphy, W., Lawrence, J.A., Collier, R., Kong, F. and Zhao, Z. (2019) Assessing the uniaxial compressive strength of extremely hard cryptocrystalline flint. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 113, pp. 310-321. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.12.002)

Yokota, Yasuhiro, Zhao, Zhiye, Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Nie, Wen, Date, Kensuke, Iwano, Keita and Okada, Yuko (2019) Effect of bolt configuration on the interface behaviour between a rock bolt and bond material: a comprehensive DDA investigation. Computers and Geotechnics, 105, pp. 116-128. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.09.017)

2018

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Duan, K., Gui, Y., Handley, K. and Zhao, Z. (2018) Numerical investigation of the direct tensile behaviour of laminated and transversely isotropic rocks containing incipient bedding planes with different strengths. Computers and Geotechnics, 104, pp. 373-388. (doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2017.11.007)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhao, Z., Hu, J. and Handley, K. (2018) 3D particle-based DEM investigation into the shear behaviour of incipient rock joints with various geometries of rock bridges. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(11), pp. 3563-3584. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-018-1531-0)

Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Chua, Zhengxian, Peh, Hoongping and Zhao, Zhiye (2018) A Preliminary Study of the Economic Dimension of Underground Rock Caverns for Water Storage at Singapore. In: 2018 World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), Albuquerque, NM, USA, 12-16 Nov 2018, ISBN 9781538677643 (doi: 10.1109/WEEF-GEDC.2018.8629647)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Yokota, Y., Zhao, Z. and Dang, W. (2018) DEM simulation of mortar-bolt interface behaviour subjected to shearing. Construction and Building Materials, 185, pp. 120-137. (doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.044)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Gui, Y. and Zhao, Z. (2018) Broad-spectrum fracture toughness of an anisotropic sandstone under mixed-mode loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 96, pp. 556-575. (doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2018.07.005)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, West, L.J., Hencher, S.R. and Zhao, Z. (2018) Tensile strength of large-scale incipient rock joints: a laboratory investigation. Acta Geotechnica, 13(4), pp. 869-886. (doi: 10.1007/s11440-017-0620-7)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, West, L.J., Hencher, S.R. and Zhao, Z. (2018) Geological discontinuity persistence: Implications and quantification. Engineering Geology, 241, pp. 41-54. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.05.010)

Kong, F. and Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X (2018) A validation study for the estimation of uniaxial compressive strength based on index tests. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(7), pp. 2289-2297. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-018-1462-9)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhao, Z. and Aliyu, M.M. (2018) Stresses induced by a demolition agent in non-explosive rock fracturing. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 107, pp. 172-180. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.04.049)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhao, Z. and Ma, S. (2018) On the shear failure of incipient rock discontinuities under CNL and CNS boundary conditions: insights from DEM modelling. Engineering Geology, 234, pp. 153-166. (doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.01.012)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhao, Z. and Gui, Y. (2018) Particulate DEM Simulation of Thermal Effect on Fracture Toughness of Rock. In: 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS 2018), Singapore, Singapore, 29 Oct - 03 Nov 2018, ISBN 9789811190032

2017

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hencher, S.R., West, L.J. and Handley, K. (2017) Forensic excavation of rock masses: a technique to investigate discontinuity persistence. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50(11), pp. 2911-2928. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-017-1290-3)

2016

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hencher, S.R. and West, L.J. (2016) Tensile strength of geological discontinuities including incipient bedding, rock joints and mineral veins. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49(11), pp. 4213-4225. (doi: 10.1007/s00603-016-1041-x)

2015

Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hu, Jianhua, Zhou, Keping, Lou, Xianwei and Aliyu, Mohammed M. (2015) Porosity increment and strength degradation of low-porosity sedimentary rocks under different loading conditions. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 75, pp. 216-223. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2015.02.002)

Hu, Jian-hua, Shang, Jun-long ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Zhou, Ke-ping, Chen, Yi-kai, Ning, Yu-lin, Liu, Lang and Aliyu, Mohammed M. (2015) Hazard degree identification of goafs based on scale effect of structure by RS-TOPSIS method. Journal of Central South University, 22(2), pp. 684-692. (doi: 10.1007/s11771-015-2571-1)

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hencher, S. and West, J. (2015) Tensile Strength of Incipient Rock Discontinuities. In: ISRM Regional Symposium (EUROCK 2015), Salzburg, Austria, 07-10 Oct 2015, pp. 565-570. ISBN 9783950389814

2013

Hu, J.-H., Shang, J.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Luo, X.-W. and Zhou, K.-P. (2013) Monitoring of single-hole blasting vibration and detection of its attenuation law by using multiple linear regression. Zhendong yu Chongji = Journal of Vibration and Shock, 32(16), pp. 49-53.

Shang, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hu, J. and Zhou, K. (2013) Numerical tests on heterogeneous effect in damage and acoustic emission characteristic of rocks under uniaxial loading. Zhongnan Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban) = Journal of Central South University (Science and Technology), 44(6), pp. 2470-2475.

Hu, J.-H., Shang, J.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Zhou, K.-P. (2013) Improved matter-element extension model and its application to prediction of rockburst intensity. Zhongguo Youse Jinshu Xuebao = Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals, 23(2), pp. 495-502.

Shang, J.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Hu, J.-H., Mo, R.-S., Luo, X.-W. and Zhou, K.-P. (2013) Predication model of game theory-matter-element extension for blastability classification and its application. Caikuang yu Anquan Gongcheng Xuebao = Journal of Mining and Safety Engineering, 30(1), pp. 86-92.

2012

Hu, J.-H., Shang, J.-L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Lei, T. (2012) Rock mass quality evaluation of underground engineering based on RS-TOPSIS method. Zhongnan Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban) = Journal of Central South University (Science and Technology), 43(11), pp. 4412-4419.

Hu, Jian-hua, Xu, Hong-kun, Luo, Xian-wei, Shang, Jun-long ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X and Ruan, De-xiu (2012) Determination of mechanical parameters of fractured rock mass based on GSI. Journal of Guangxi University: Natural Science Edition, 2012(1), pp. 178-183.

Shang, Junlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-079X, Luo, Xianwei, Gao, Feng, Hu, Jianhua and Zhou, Keping (2012) Advanced predication of geological anomalous body ahead of laneway using seismic tomography technique. Procedia Engineering, 43, pp. 324-330. (doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2012.08.056)

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Grants

EPSRC (New Investigator Award): INFORM - Influence of fracture heterogeneity on rock deformation and failure: a mechanics-based multi-scale framework for radioactive waste disposal. PI, 2023-2026, £404k

Royal Society: Clogging of rock fractures, PI, 2022-2024, £12k

NERC: Digging deep Earth for heat to promote environmental sustainability (DEEPHEAT), PI, 2021-2023, £88k (incl. £17k allocated for SUERC Glasgow)

GFZ (Germany) innovative research expedition fund: a travel grant to support fieldwork at Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory, Sweden, PI, 2021-2023, external

SKLGDUEK open fund: 3D hydraulic fractures in geothermal reservoirs, PI, 2020-2022, external

Supervision

Postdoc

Dr Lie Kong

PhD Students

Mr Josiah Amabogha (first supervisor)
Mr Wei Hao (first supervisor)
Mr Fanlin Ling (first supervisor)
Ms Rabaya Khair Nithy (first supervisor)
Mr Abdurrahim Mohsen Ali Essayah (second supervisor)

Visiting Scholar

Mr Pengli Huang (Central South University)
Ms Meng Wang (Beijing University of Technology)

NEW PhD Projects (start in Oct 2023):

1. Spatiotemporal Evolution of Excavation-Disturbed Zones in Fractured Geological/Rock Media

2. Sustainable Rock Reinforcement for Green Infrastructure

Taghavinejad, Amin
Multi-Scale Investigation of Gas-Water Dynamics in Underground Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Storage

Teaching

ENG2080 Geology and Surveying for Civil Engineers [Course convenor; undergraduate Year 2]

This course provides an introduction to practical geology for civil engineers, emphasising: (i) identification of rocks, soils and associated landforms; (ii) appreciation of the occurrence and movement of groundwater; (iii) basic appraisal of geohazards relevant to engineering practice; (iv) applications of geology in civil engineering projects. It also introduces the topic of surveying and includes a series of practical sessions which allow students to familiarise themselves with surveying equipment.

ENG4072 Rock Mechanics & Engineering [Course convenor; undergraduate Year 4, postgraduate MSc]

This is a new course that will be available as of spring 2023. This course introduces fundamentals of rock mechanics and its application to surface and subsurface engineering practice, emphasising: (i) introduction to the characteristics and the nature of rock mechanics; (ii) hydrogeology of rock masses; (iii) philosophy of rock engineering design; (iv) applications of rock mechanics in civil and renewable energy engineering projects (e.g., rock slope stability, geological disposal of radioactive wastes, geothermal energy, mineral resources extraction). It also includes a series of practical sessions which allow students to familiarise themselves with the subject.

Additional information

Honors & Awards

2023: Excellent Scientific Editor Award, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Elsevier)
2022: Fellowship of Recognising Excellence in Teaching (UofG)
2022: EPSRC New Investigator Award (UKRI)
2022: Visiting Scientist, German Research Centre for Geosciences (Potsdam)
2021: Wiley Top Cited Paper Award for my solo-authored JGR paper
2020: Recipient of the Rocha Medal of the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM)
2020: Future Leader Member of the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
2020: Excellent reviewer of Journal of Central South University_English Edition (Springer)
2018: Excellent reviewer of Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Elsevier)
2015: Distinguished Master Thesis Award granted by Hunan Province, China
2013: Outstanding Graduate granted by Hunan Province, China
2012: Top 10 MEng student Award granted by Central South University

Editorial Board Membership

Scientific Editor & Editorial Board Member: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Elsevier)
Editorial Board Member: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (Springer)
Guest Editor: Minerals (with Dr Rathnaweera TD_Monash University, Australia). SI: Deep Saline CO2 Sequestration: Mechanisms and Coupling Behaviours
Guest Editor: Energies (with Dr Chun Zhu_Hohai University, China; Prof Manchao He_CUMTB, China). SI: Multifield and Multiscale Coupling of Rocks in Deep Energy Exploitation
Guest Editor: Frontiers in Earth Science (with Dr Yingchun Li_Dalian University of Technology, China; Prof Ernest Rutter, University of Manchester, UK; Dr Yinlin Ji_GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Germany). SI: Recent Advances in Mechanics and Physics of Rock Fractures across Scales
Reviewer for around 30 international journals

Invited Talk

2023: Guest Lecture (Rock Mechanics), Tongji University
2023: Invited talk, Jacobs, Glasgow Office
2022: Engineering Geology Webinar, ETH Zürich
2022: Invited talk, Imperial Colledge London, UK
2021: Invited keynote (Rocha Lecture) for Eurock 2021, Turin, Italy
2021: Invited talk, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
2021: Invited talk, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
2021: BGA Evening Lecture, invited by the British Geotechnical Association, UK
2020: Invited keynote for China Rock 2020, Beijing, China
2020: Invited presentation for a technical session of China rock 2020 (topic: Discontinuous deformation)

Others

2022-present: Deputy PGR convenor (Division of Infrastructure & Environment)
2022-present: Member of EPSRC Peer Review College
2022: External examiner, PhD thesis of University of Aberdeen
2022: Local Committee Member, International Green Energy Conference, Uni. of Glasgow, Glasgow, July 10-13, 2023
2021: Co-Chair of the scientific committee for ARC 13 conference of International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), Nov 2021, Singapore
2021: Session Chair (topic: rock mechanics for geothermal energy), ARC 13 of IAEG, Singapore
2018: Organizing Committee Member, ARMS 10, Oct 2018, Singapore

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