Yanggaoxue Professor

• Department: Geology
• Gender: male
• BirthDate: 1980-02-01
• Career: Professor
• Degree: PHD
• Academic Credentials: PHD
• Graduate School: Chang’an University
• Tel: 13572186144
• Email: ygx@chd.edu.cn
• Address School: No 126. Yanta Rd. Xi`an
• PostCode School: 710054
• Fax School:
• Office Location: No.806 Earth Science Building
• Education experience:

  2001-09-05 2005-06-30 Changan University Bachelor
  2005-09-05 2008-06-28 Changan University Master
  2009-09-01 2012-07-08 Changan University PhD

Gaoxue Yang is a professor of tectonics and structural geology at the School of Earth Science and Resources, Chang'an University, China.

He received his BSc (2005), MSc (2008), and PhD (2012) at the Chang'an University.

His research interests include ophiolites, mantle plumes, seamounts (ridges and plateaus) subduction and accretion, convergent margin tectonics and mechanisms of orocline bending. In particular, he has focused on the ophiolites and tectonic evolution of West Junggar within the Central Asian Orogenic Belt of NW China for one decade.

He has published 100 papers in international and domestic journals, and co-edited 3 special issues of Geology of Silk Road – Central China Orogen and Tianshan Orogen.

Member of Chinese Geological Society;

Member of Chinese Society of Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry;

Member of Mineral Resources Professional Committee of Chinese Natural Resources Society;

Review expert of National Natural Science Foundation of China;

Guest editor of Geological Journal (2017-2018);

Editorial Board of Geological Journal (2018-2020);

1. Tectonics and ophiolites;

2. Seamounts (ridges and plateaus) subduction and accretion;

3. Convergent margin tectonics and mechanisms of orocline bending.

General geology;

Introduction to Earth Science;

Regional geological survey method;

Course Design of Regional Geological Survey Method;

Rock geochemistry

Scientific paper writing (PhD student-autumn; master student-spring).

10. Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Project, Research on the Genetic Mechanism of Alkaline Basalt in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt, 2016.01-2017.12, leader;

9. Xinjiang Geological Exploration Fund, Comparative Study of Typical Sections of Devonian-Carboniferous in Eastern and Western Junggar, Xinjiang, 2015.08-2017.06, Technical Responsibility;

8. Changan University Outstanding Youth Fund, Research on Alkaline Basalt in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt, 2015.07-2018.06, leader;

7. Changan University Innovation Team Project, Mineral Geology Research, 2015.01-2017.12, leader;

6. The National Natural Science Foundation of China, geochemical characteristics and genesis of the ocean island-type basalts in the Darbut and Karamay ophiolite rocks, 2014.01-2016.12, leader;

5. National Natural Science Foundation of China, geochemical characteristics and genesis of Carboniferous volcanic rock in Yining block, 2013.01-2016.12, the third participation;

4. National Natural Science Foundation of China, Genesis and tectonic setting of the Neoproterozoic iron construction: Taking Zhongtianshan Shalong Iron Mine as an example, 2014.1-2016.12, the third participation;

3. National Natural Science Foundation of China, the formation mechanism and geological significance of garnets in the granite of Yutalipenketi, West Junggar, 2015.1-2017.12, the second participation;

2. Fund of Central University of Chang'an University, Chronology, Geochemical Characteristics and Geological Significance of the Karamay Ophiolite Structure in Western Junggar, 2014.1-2015.12, leader;

1. Fund of Central University of Chang'an University, Discussion on the Causes of High Positive εNd(t) Value of Alkali Granite in Huangyangshan Area of east Junggar, 2010.05-2012.06, leader.

Yang G.X., Wang Z.P., Li Y.J., Si G.H., Duan F.H., Tong L.L., 2020. Geodynamic model and geological effect of seamount accretion in West Junggar, NW China. International Geology Review, DOI:10.1080/00206814.2019.1686661.

Xu Q., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Ning W.T., Tong L.L., Duan F.H., Wu L., 2019. Petrogenesis and tectonic setting of the Middle Devonian Beitashan Formation volcanic rocks in the northern East Junggar, NW China: Insights from geochemistry, zircon U–Pb dating and Hf Isotopes.Geological Journal. accepted.

Wang Z.P., Li Y.J., Chen H.Q., Zhou Y.L., Yang G.X., Li G.Y., LINDAGATO P., Tong L.L. 2019. Petrogenesis of Early Carboniferous Alkaline Basalt from the Wusun Mountain: Implications for Tectonic Evolution of the Western Yining Block (NW China). ACTA GEOLOGICA SINICA-ENGLISH EDITION, doi: 10.1111/1755-6724.14382.

Yang G.X., 2019. Kazakhstan Orocline bending in response to seamounts subduction. Geological Journal. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3614.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Wang Z.P., Duan F.H., Xu Q., Li H. 2019. An overview of oceanic island basalts in accretionary complexes and seamounts accretion in the western Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 179: 385–398.

Duan, F.H., Li, Y.J., Zhi, Q., Yang G.X., Gao, J.B., 2019. Petrogenesis of Late Carboniferous sanukitic dikes from the Bieluagaxi area of West Junggar, NW China and their geodynamic implications. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 175: 158-177.

Zhi Q., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Duan F.H., Tong L.L., 2019. The Discovery of approximate to 310 Ma Back-Arc Basin Basalt in the West Junggar, Xinjiang, NW China and its Geological Significance. ACTA GEOLOGICA SINICA-ENGLISH EDITION, 93: 496-498.

Wang Z.P., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Tong L.L., Li H., Luo Y.Q. 2019. Early Carboniferous mafic dike-syenitic granite association in the Atengtao Mountain, Yili Block (NW China): Geochronology, petrogenesis, and tectonic significance. Geological Journal, 10.1002/gj.3457.

Wang Z.P., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Tong L.L., Li H., Luo Y.Q. 2019. Petrogenesis and geochemical characteristics of Early Carboniferous sanukitic high-Mg andesite from Atengtao Mountain, Yili Block: implications for the tectonic setting during Late Paleozoic in Chinese West Tianshan. Geological Journal, DOI: 10.1002/gj.3427.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Wang Z.P., Xu Q. 2019. Petrogenesis of pillow basalts in West Junggar, NW China: Constraints from geochronology, geochemistry, and Sr–Nd–Pb isotopes. Geological Journal, 54: 1815-1833. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3078.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Wang Z.P., Duan F.H. 2018. Accreted Terranes in the Paleo-Asian Ocean. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 92(supp.2): 120-121.

Li Y.J., Xu Q., Yang G.X.,  Wang R., Tong L.L., Li G.Y., Shen R., Li Z., Wang Z.P., Wang Z.Y. 2018. Carboniferous tectonic configuration of the Yining Massif in Western Tianshan, NW China. Geological Journal,53:60-75. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3236.

Li S.Z., Suo Y.H., Yu S.Y., Li R.X., Yang G.X., Somerville I.D. 2018. Central China Orogen along the Silk Road (Part 2): Mineral deposits, hydrocarbons, geohazards, and environments. Geological Journal, 53: 4-7.

Duan F.H., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Zhi Q., Li Y.H., Tao X.Y., Gao J.B., Chen R.G. 2018. Late Carboniferous adakitic porphyries in the Huangliangzi pluton, West Junggar (Xinjiang), NW China: Petrogenesis and their tectonic implications. Geological Journal, 53:97-113. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3221

Duan F.H., Li Y.J., Zhi Q., Yang G.X., Lai C.K., Xiao H., Lindagato P., Wan Y., Ren Y. 2018. Magmatism and Cu–Au–Mo mineralization of the Darbut tectono‐magmatic zone in West Junggar (Xinjiang), NW China: An updated review.Geological Journal, 53:293-302. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3197.

Tong L.L., Li Y.J., Li G.Y., Li Z.C., Yang G.X., Wang Z.P., Wang Z.Y., Shen R., Li Z. 2018. Sr–Nd isotopes of Early and Late Carboniferous volcanic rocks in Yining Massif (Xinjiang, NW China): Implications for petrogenesis and tectonic evolution of Western Tianshan. Geological Journal, 53:137-147. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3178.

Wang Z.P., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Yang G.X., Ren P.F., Wang R., Li H. 2018. Identifying Early Carboniferous bimodal volcanic rocks and geochemical characteristics in the Atengtao Mountain, Yili Block (Chinese western Tianshan). Geological Journal, 53:148-162. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3148.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Li S.Z., Tong L.L., Wang Z.P., Wu L. 2018. Accreted seamounts in the South Tianshan Orogenic Belt, NW China. Geological Journal, 53：16-29. DOI: 10.1002/gj.3247

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Kerr A.C., Tong L.L. 2018. Accreted seamounts inNorth Tianshan, NW China: implications for the evolution of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 153: 223-237.

Li S.Z., Suo Y.H., Yu S.Y., Li R.X., Yang G.X., Somerville I.D. 2017. Central China Orogen along the Silk Road (Part I): Tectono-thermal evolution and its links. Geological Journal, 52: 3-7.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Wang Z.P., Wu L. 2017. Oceanic island basalts in ophiolitic mélanges of the Central China Orogen: An overview. Geological Journal, 52: 155-173.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Duan F.H., Wang Z.P., Wu L., Ning W.T. 2017. A review of the Early Mesozoic granitoids in the Qinling Orogen: Implication for gold metallogeny. Geological Journal, 52: 183-201.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Li G.Y. 2017. The formation mechanism of accretionary wedge at Karamay in West Junggar, NW China. Science China-Earth Sciences, 60: 546-556.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Li G.Y., Wu L., Wang Z.P. 2016. Petrogenesis and tectonic implications of early Carboniferous alkaline volcanic rocks in Karamay region of West Junggar, Northwest China. International Geology Review, 58: 1278-1293.

Li R.B., Pei X.Z., Yang S.H., Wei L.Y., Li Z.C., Yang G.X., Xu D.X., Liu M.N., Kou T. 2016. Mid-Neoproterozoic Tadong amphibolites at the junction of the East Kunlun and Western Qinling Orogens - a record of continental rifting during the break-up of Rodinia. International Geology Review, 58: 455-470.

Yang G.X., Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Li G.Y., Shen R., Li Z. 2016. Alkaline Basalts in the Bayingou Ophiolitic Melange of Northern Tianshan Mountains: Origination from Seamounts? Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 90: 380-381.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Xiao W.J., Tong L.L. 2015. OIB-type rocks within West Junggar ophiolitic melanges: Evidence for the accretion of seamounts. Earth-Science Reviews, 150: 477-496.

Yang G.X.,  Dilek Y. 2015. OIB- and P-type ophiolites along the Yarlung-Zangbo Suture Zone (YZSZ), Southern Tibet: PolyPhase melt history and mantle sources of the Neotethyan oceanic lithosphere. Episodes, 38: 250-265.

Li G.Y., Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Wang R., Li Z., Shen R., Wang Z.P., Wang Z.Y. 2015. Discovery and Significance of the Wusunshan Early Carboniferous Nb-Enriched Arc Basalts in the Yining Block, West Tianshan. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 89: 2096-2096.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Shen R., Li G.Y., Yang B.K. 2015. Geochronology and Petrogenesis of the Pillow Basalts in Western Karamay from West Junggar, NW China. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 89(3):1044.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Li G.Y., Shen R., Wu L. 2015. Accration and Subduction of Seamounts in West Junggar. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 89(4): 1417.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Santosh M., Xiao W.J., Yang B.K., Tong L.L., Zhang S.L. 2015. Alkaline basalts in the Karamay ophiolitic mélange, NW China: A geological, geochemical and geochronological study and implications for geodynamic setting. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 113: 110-125.

Yang G.X.,  Yang S.H., Wei L.Y., Li Z.C., Li R.B., Xu D.X., Liu M.N. 2015. Petrogenesis and geodynamic significance of the Late Triassic Tadong adakitic pluton in West Qinling, central China. International Geology Review, 57: 1755-1771.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Li G.Y., Shen R., Chao W.D. 2015. Oceanic Island Basalts within the West Junggar Ophiolitic Mélanges: Petrogenetic and Tectonic Implications. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 89(1): 306.

Li Y.J., Yang G.X., Li G.Y., Li Z.C., Su C.Q., Wang Z.P., Wang Z.Y. 2015. Petrogenesis of Early and Late Carboniferous Volcanic Rocks in the Yining Block: Constraints from Sr-Nd Isotope. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 89: 1414-1414

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Yan J., Tong L.L., Han X., Wang Y.B. 2014. Geochronological and geochemical constraints on the origin of the 304±5 Ma Karamay A-type granites from West Junggar, NW China: Implications for understanding the Central Asian Orogenic Belt. International Geology Review, 56: 393-407.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Safonova I., Yi S.X., Tong L.L., Seltmann R. 2014. Early Carboniferous volcanic rocks of West Junggar in the western Central Asian Orogenic Belt: implications for a supra-subduction system. International Geology Review, 56: 823-844.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Xiao W.J., Song Y., Tong L.L. 2014. Petrogenesis and tectonic implications of the middle Silurian volcanic rocks in northern West Junggar, NW China. International Geology Review, 56: 869-884.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Santosh M., Yang B.K., Zhang B., Tong L.L. 2013. Geochronology and geochemistry of basalts from the Karamay ophiolitic mélange in West Junggar (NW China): Implications for Devonian–Carboniferous intra-oceanic accretionary tectonics of the southern Altaids. Geological Society of America Bulletin, 125(3-4): 401-419.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Tong L.L., Zhang B. Tian Z.X., Yang B.K. 2013. Geochronological and Geochemical Constrains on Petrogenesis of the Jietebutiao A-type Granite in West Junggar, Xinjiang. Acta Geologica Sinica, 87 (1): 131-147.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Santosh, M., Gu P.Y., Yang B.K., Zhang B., Wang H.B., Zhong X., Tong L.L. 2012. A Neoproterozoic seamount in the Paleoasian Ocean: Evidence from zircon U-Pb geochronology and geochemistry of the Mayile ophiolitic m´elange in West Junggar, NW China. Lithos, 140-141: 53-65.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Gu P.Y., Yang B.K., Tong L.L., Zhang H.W. 2012. Geochronological and geochemical study of the Darbut Ophiolitic Complex in the West Junggar (NW China): Implications for petrogenesis and tectonic evolution. Gondwana Research, 21: 1037-1049.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Santosh, M., Yang B.K., Yan J., Zhang B., Tong L.L. 2012. Geochronology and geochemistry of basaltic rocks from the Sartuohai ophiolitic mélange, NW China: Implications for a Devonian mantle plume within the Junggar Ocean. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 59: 141-155.

Yang G.X.,  Li Y.J., Wu H.E., Zhong X., Yang B.K., Yan C.X., Yan J., Si G.H. 2011. Geochronological and geochemical constrains on petrogenesis of the Huangyangshan A-type granite from the East Junggar, Xinjiang, NW China. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 40: 722-736.

LI Yongjun, Yang G.X.,  WANG Xiaogang, ZHANG Tianji, Liu Xiaoyu, YANG Mingyi and TONG Liming. 2011. A Reconstruction for the Late Paleozoic Tectonic Evolution of the Tekes Daban Area, Western Tianshan Mountains: Evidence from Unconformities. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition)，85（5）：1127-1136.

1. By systematically studying the geological and geochemical characteristics of ophiolite mélange in the West Junggar, an intra-ocean subduction + mantle plume model was proposed;

2. Revealed the widespread development of seamounts/plateaus during the evolution of the Paleo-Asian Ocean and Tethys oceans, and preliminary demonstrated the subduction and accretion effects of seamounts/plateaus;

3. Proposed a tentative model that involves asymmetric roll-back in response to seamounts subduction and accretion, followed by bending associated with the convergence of the Siberian and Tarim cratons;

4. Determined the properties of Silurian and Carboniferous volcanic rocks in the northern part of Western Junggar and demonstrated that the Boshchekul–Chingiz volcanic arc extends eastward from Kazakhstan to the northern part of western Junggar;

5. Explored the genesis of the granites in Kalamaili, East Junggar, demonstrated the nature of its source area, and revealed the contribution of mantle-derived magma in the growth process of the continental crust.

1. Second Prize of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Bureau (ranked 4th) in 2013;

2. Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation of Shaanxi Province in 2014;

3. Chang'an University advanced technology individual in 2014;

4. Ministry of Land and Resources technology help-advanced workers in 2015;

5. Second prize of Chang'an University teaching achievement (ranked 3rd) in 2015;

6. Shaanxi Provincial Youth Science and Technology Rising Star in 2016;

7. Excellent undergraduate instructor in 2018;

8. Excellent instructor of summer social practice activities of Chang'an University in 2019.

2017-11-19 to present    Chang'an University  Professor

2014-12-01 to 2017-11-18  Chang'an University  Associate Professor;

2012-07-02 to 2014-11-20  Chang'an University  Lecturer;