Researchers within CSRP have a wide variety of interests and are experts in many different fields. Prospective students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors, with interests similar to theirs, to discuss possible projects. Below is a list of supervisors within CSRP and their areas of interest.
Prof David Brereton |
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Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland
p. 07 3366 9223
e. d.brereton@epsa.uq.edu.au
- the implementation of sustainable development principles in the mining industry
- regulatory policy and practice relating to the industry
- the business case for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
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Assoc Prof Craig Buckley |
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Curtin University of Technology
p. 08 9266 3532
e. c.buckley@curtin.edu.au
- condensed/soft condensed matter physics
- applications of the small angle scattering technique (X-rays and neutrons) to ceramics, mesoporous materials, reservoir rocks, inorganic polymers, clays, biological materials and biominerals
- hydrogen absorption in metals, alloys, intercalated carbons and mesoporous materials
- modelling absorption and physi-absorption processes
- first principle calculations of the structure of alumina phases
- crucible manufacture for high temperature superconductors (HTSC)
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Dr Glen Corder |
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Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland
p. 07 3346 8776
e. g.corder@epsa.uq.edu.au
- interface between eco-efficiency and industrial ecology
- utilisation of waste heat
- the application of sustainability principles to the Gladstone industrial area
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Dr Sharif Jahanshahi |
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CSIRO Minerals
p. 03 9545 8621
e. sharif.jahanshahi@csiro.au
- applying fundamental understanding of high temperature systems to metallurgical processes, and by-product and waste treatment
- management of minor/toxic elements
- kinetics of reactions between biomass/charcoal with melts
- high temperature processing of bauxite residue (red mud)
- behaviour of minor elements in high temperature processing
- phase equilibria in oxide systems of interest to waste processing
- value recovery from sulphide tailings and recycled batteries
Other possible supervisors for these areas include Dr David Langberg, Dr Dongsheng Xie, Dr Shouyi Sun and Mr Warren Bruckard. |
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Dr Rob Morrison |
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JKMRC, University of Queensland
p. 07 3365 5843
e. r.morrison@mailbox.uq.edu.au
- metal balancing and reconciliation
- application of computationally intensive techniques to mineral processing
- assessment of eco-efficiency in mineral processing
- software development
- ore characterisation
- process plant design and engineering
- data analysis and modeling
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Dr Hamid Nikraz |
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Curtin University of Technology
p. 08 9266 7609
e. h.nikraz@curtin.edu.au
- soil stabilisation in road construction
- seasonal heave of clay soils in Perth
- geotextile performance
- rock mechanics and pit slope stability
- transport and traffic engineering
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Assoc Prof Norm Stockton |
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Western Australian School of Mines, Curtin University of Technology
p. 08 9266 7625
e. n.d.stockton@curtin.edu.au
Areas of Expertise:
- coal preparation and dewatering
- froth flotation
- mineral processing
Project Areas:
- mineral processing of red mud residues
- froth flotation for increased metal recoveries
- processing of tailings for by-product materials
- national audit of tailings disposal operations
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Dr. Nimal Subasinghe |
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Extractive Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering
Murdoch University
p. 08 9360 2568
e. n.subasinghe@murdoch.edu.au
- flotation
- gravity separation including enhanced gravity devices
- modelling/simulation of mineral processing operations
- comminution
- plant performance evaluation/optimization
- mineral liberation
- ore characterization
- slurry transportation
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Prof Arie van Riessen |
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Curtin University of Technology
p. 08 9266 1351
e. a.vanriessen@curtin.edu.au
Areas of Interest:
- materials science
- biomineralisation
- geopolymers
- zirconia dispersed alumnia ceramics
Analytical Techniques:
- X-ray diffraction
- neutron diffraction
- synchrotron diffraction
- electron and optical microscopy
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