WELCOME TO THE AXPRO GROUP
The AXPRO Group performs applied and fundamental research in explosive engineering and explosive processing. The research scope includes developing practical solutions for unique applications, resolving problems of explosive safety and handling, and the offering of continuing education seminars and short courses.
AXPRO Group was established in 2005 on the encouragement of industrial partners to emphasize the unique strength in undergraduate and graduate engineering education at the Colorado School of Mines.
The Departments of Mining Engineering and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering of the Colorado School of Mines have established this research group to investigate explosive applications such as rock fragmentation, explosive properties, explosive welding, explosive synthesis, and the effect of explosives on structures and humans. An increasing amount of work is being concentrated on the blast design of surface and underground blasting, explosive welding, and the understanding of explosive properties for new explosive materials. The research team currently consists of two members of the academic staff - Dr. Vilem Petr and Dr. Stephen Liu, four undergraduate students, multiple industry advisors, and three technicians.
The AXPRO Group is currently partnered with industry, government agencies, and other academic institutions.
