Research Projects

  1. Multiphase Flow Modeling and Mechanical Activation in Mineral Processing: Focusing on the simulation of complex granular and slurry systems using DEM, CFD, FEM, and SPH, with an emphasis on particle breakage, rheology, classification, and the mechanical activation of minerals to enhance surface reactivity and liberation efficiency.
  2. Sustainable Waste Valorization for Cementitious Materials and CO₂ Sequestration: Investigating the repurposing of coal refuse as a pozzolanic material and the use of mechanically activated metallurgical slags for thermal energy storage and CO₂ mineralization.
  3. Digital Twins and Machine Learning for Mineral Liberation Circuit Optimization: Developing machine learning-enabled digital twins to support real-time monitoring, control, and adaptive optimization of milling and classification systems, improving mineral liberation, energy efficiency, and overall plant performance.
  4. Advanced Physical Separation Processes for Fine and Coarse Particles: Exploring innovations in flotation technologies, including conventional flotation and HydroFloat-based coarse particle separation, to improve recovery efficiency across a wide particle size range, reduce energy consumption, and extend resource utilization in mineral processing circuits.

Research Interests

Mineral Processing

Developing innovative techniques for efficient mineral processing.

Computational Modeling

Utilizing DEM and CFD to simulate and optimize industrial processes.

Data Analytics

Applying machine learning to enhance process efficiency and sustainability.

Specialized Research Areas

Positron Emission Particle Tracking

Advanced tracking technology for analyzing particle behavior in industrial systems.

Understanding complex fluid dynamics in mineral processing applications.

Developing thermal energy storage solutions for sustainable power generation.

Studying flow behavior of particle-laden fluids in industrial processes.

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