Samuel A. Lolon
Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources
Samuel Lolon brings over 13 years of experience in mining engineering, with expertise in strategic mine planning, underground mine design, and ventilation modeling. He has led major planning and feasibility projects with Freeport-McMoRan, Deswik, and Golder Associates, working on global mining operations in the U.S., Canada, Indonesia, and Africa. His research focuses on computational modeling of mine ventilation and methane behavior in gobs, contributing to safety improvements in underground mining. Lolon is a licensed Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional, with an active publication record and service to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME).
Degree
- PhD in Mining and Earth System Engineering, Colorado School of Mines