In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Hassanzadeh discusses the digital evolution within the mining processing value chain. He highlights the importance of this conversation in addressing the challenges ahead. The need to bridge academic knowledge with practical industry applications is emphasized, particularly in fields like metallurgy and mineral extraction. With a focus on future possibilities, the integration of hydrogen as a reducing agent in iron production is noted, along with advancements in cement and zinc refining. The potential for ecologically-friendly practices, technology's role, and the urgency of waste reduction are central themes. This journey toward sustainable and efficient mining practices shapes a forward-looking perspective.
Ahmad Hassanzadeh is the Chief Research Officer (CRO) at Maelgwyn Mineral Services Ltd and an experienced Research Fellow with a decade-long history in mining, processing, metals industry, and academia. He specializes in separation technologies, particularly in copper, iron, phosphate, chromite, and rare earth elements. Ahmad is an Editor of "Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing" journal and has received accolades like the MEI Young Person's Award and Minerals travel award. He's fluent in five languages and has expertise in comminution, flotation, simulation, modeling, and hydrometallurgical processes. He's also a keynote speaker and has chaired conference sessions. Currently, he's involved in strategic planning, R&D, and customer-oriented trials at Maelgwyn Mineral Services Ltd. Ahmad holds a PhD in Mineral Processing Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and has been associated with institutions like Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Norwegian University of Science and Technology.