Edward W.
Mining & Geological Engineer
- Role
- Associate Professor of Practice at School Of Mining Engineering And Mineral Resources
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Edward W.
30 years of extensive experience in rock mechanics and geological engineering, specializing in slope stability, rock mass assessments, earth materials characterization, including seismic and natural hazards identification for mining projects and the underground construction industries. Broad experience in underground and open-pit mining projects worldwide, having participated in feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, and served as a reviewer on several independent engineer visits. Mr. Wellman has served as a Qualified Person in preparing geotechnical inputs for mineral reserve estimates used to satisfy requirements under the Canadian National Instrument 43-101, JORC, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing requirements. Mr. Wellman is a Registered Geological Engineer, Civil Engineer, Geologist, and Certified Engineering Geologist. His areas of expertise include:* Block and Panel Caving * Fragmentation Analysis* Site Characterization * Ground Support * Rock Reinforcement * Shaft Ground Conditions and Support * Mass Excavations * Tunnelling* Underground Mass Mining* Open-Pit Stability* Ground Improvement* Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring
Experience
Associate Professor of Practice
School Of Mining Engineering And Mineral Resources
Jul 2025 — Present
Edward Wellman is a highly experienced mining and geological engineer with over 25 years of expertise in rock mechanics, slope stability, underground mining, and geotechnical analysis. He holds multipleengineering and geology licenses and has led or consulted on major mining and civil infrastructure projects across North and South America, Asia, and Europe. His academic contributions include teaching core courses such as Geomechanics, Tailings Design, and Fracture Mechanics, with consistently high teaching evaluations.Dr. Wellman actively advises student design teams, supports university-industry partnerships, and serves as a program evaluator for ABET. His research and practice integrate field investigations, numerical modeling, and risk-based designs contributing to over a dozen peer-reviewed publications and numerous professional presentations.Courses Taught:MNE 210 - Mineralogy & Petrology for EngineersMNE 414/514 - Tailings MonitoringMNE 417L - Tailings LaboratoryMNE 417/517 - Tailings Storage Facility DesignMNE 427/527 - GeomechanicsMNE 447/547 - Underground Construction GeomechanicsMNE 441/541 - Environmental Management and Mine ReclamationMNE 498 - Mining Engineering Senior Capstone
Education
University of Arizona
BS, Geosciences
1989 — 1994
University of Nevada, Reno
MS, Geological Engineering
1994 — 1997
University of Arizona
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mining and Geological Engineering
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