Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University,
2014-2017
PhD (Process Engineering and Sustainable Development)
University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC)
2012
PhD (Process Engineering / Chemical Catalysis), Biomass, Energy and Biofuel Laboratory
International Institute for Water and Environmental
Engineering (2iE) Ouagadougou
2012
MSc (Agro-resource reactivity)
ENSIACET Toulouse
2003
Pyrolysis conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into fuel and chemical products
Pyrolysis conversion of waste mixtures (fibres, plastic, etc.) into fuels
Collard, F.-X., Carrier, M. & Görgens, J.F., 2016. Chapter 4 – Fractionation of Lignocellulosic Material With Pyrolysis Processing. In Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Based Biorefinery. pp. 81–101.10.1016/B978-0-12-802323-5.00004-9.
Mundike, J., Collard, F.-X. & Görgens, J.F., 2016. Torrefaction of invasive alien plants: Influence of heating rate and other conversion parameters on mass yield and higher heating value. Bioresource Technology, 209, pp.90–99. 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.02.082.
Gottumukkala, L.D. et al., 2016. Opportunities and prospects of biorefinery-based valorisation of pulp and paper sludge. Bioresource Technology, 215.10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.015.
Ridout, A.J. et al., 2016. Energy conversion assessment of vacuum, slow and fast pyrolysis processes for low and high ash paper waste sludge. Energy Conversion and Management, 111, pp.103–114.10.1016/j.enconman.2015.12.043.
Collard, F.-X. et al., 2015. Influence of impregnated iron and nickel on the pyrolysis of cellulose. Biomass and Bioenergy, 80, pp.52-62. 10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.04.032.
Nsaful, F. et al., 2015. Lignocellulose pyrolysis with condensable volatiles quantification by thermogravimetric analysis—Thermal desorption/gas chromatography–mass spectrometry method. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 116, pp.86–95.10.1016/j.jaap.2015.10.002.
Collard, F.-X. & Blin, J., 2014. A review on pyrolysis of biomass constituents: Mechanisms and composition of the products obtained from the conversion of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 38, pp.594–608. 10.1016/j.rser.2014.06.013.
Collard, F.-X. et al., 2012. Influence of impregnated metal on the pyrolysis conversion of biomass constituents. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 95, pp.213–226. 10.1016/j.jaap.2012.02.009.
Elyounssi, K. et al., 2012. Improvement of charcoal yield by two-step pyrolysis on eucalyptus wood: A thermogravimetric study. Fuel, 96, pp.161-167.10.1016/j.fuel.2012.01.030.
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Education
PhD (Chemical Engineering), Stellenbosch University (2020)
BSc (Chemical Engineering), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) (2008)
Professional Experience
2020 – present: Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
2012 – 2015: Teacher, Department of Science, Akatsi Senior High Technical School, Akatsi, Ghana
2008 – 2009: Teaching assistant, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Exergy analysis and exergy-based methods
Process simulation and development
Waste heat recovery systems
Techno-economic assessment of biorefineries
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Christie started his career as an engineer in the Measurement and Control Division at Mintek before joining the Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University as a lecturer. He currently fulfills the role of Chairperson for the Department. His research interests in hydrometallurgy include characterisation and modelling of leaching systems, recovery of base and precious metals from leach solutions, and development of processes for metal recovery from low grade ores and secondary resources.
Hydrometallurgy, metal recycling, process modelling
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.
Thermodynamics A224
Mineral Processing 345
Chemical Engineering 224 (Principles and Processes)
Chemical Engineering 254 (Mass and Energy Balances)
Education
Professional Experience
A list of her published works can be found on her Google Scholar profile.
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Education
PhD (Mining Engineering), Tehran University, 2017
MSc (Mining Engineering), Tehran University, 2011
BEng (Mining Engineering), Tehran University, 2009
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University
2019 – Present
Project Manager & Head of Mining and Mineral Processing Department
Noyan Industrial and Mineral Research Center
2019 - 2020
Project Engineer
Feyz Gohar Zagros Company
2018-2019
Supervisor of Lateritic Nickel Mine
Ghadir (Investment Company)
2015 – 2016
Project Engineer
R&D Expert and Manager
Jahan Nemov (Mining and Industrial Company)
2012 – 2015
Senior Process Engineer
Daneshfaravaran (Engineering Company)
2011 - 2012
Numerical modelling and simulation of multiphase and particulate flows in mineral processing systems design,
Execute, supervise and control the basic and detailed mineral processing studies for all metallic, non-metallic and industrial minerals in all areas including crushing, grinding, classification, physical separation, flotation and hydrometallurgy from bench scale to semi-industrial scale.
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar Profile.
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2020 – present: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Separation Technology Research Group at the Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University
2016 – 2019: PhD in Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University
2011 – 2015: BEng (Chemical Engineering) degree at Stellenbosch University
Thermodynamics
Phase equilibria
Thermodynamic modelling
Supercritical fluid fractionation
A list of her published works can be found on herGoogle Scholar profile.
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Carla Louw completed her PhD in Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University. Her current research involves the use of statistical and machine learning techniques to develop novel antimicrobial resistance monitoring techniques. This project is funded by Grand Challenges Africa, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Antimicrobial Resistance
Machine Learning
A list of her published works can be found on her Google Scholar profile.
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Dr Malan has been appointed as a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Process Engineering since 2020.
PhD (Metallurgical Engineering), University of Pretoria, 2019
MSc (Chemical Engineering), Stellenbosch University , 2014
BEng (Mining Engineering), Stellenbosch University, 2011
Pyrometallurgy (dynamic and static equilibration experiments)
Thermodynamic modelling of metal and oxide systems using FactSage
Numerical modelling of multiphase flows in mineral processing
Hydrometallurgy (leaching, solid extraction, electrowinning etc) from bench scale to semi-industrial scale.
Visit my Google Scholar profile for a complete list of my publications.
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Education
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
Mazandaran University of Science and Technology
2013 - 2014
Engineering Manager
Shargan Consultant Engineering Co.
2010 - 2014
Project Engineer
Iran International General Contractor Co. (IGC)
2008-2010
R&D Manager
Pajan Petro Sazeh Co.
2007 - 2008
Senior Process Engineer/ Energy Auditor
Mabna Energy Renovation and Reclamation Consultants Co.
2004 - 2007
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.
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Dr. Oyegbile holds a PhD in Environmental Science and is currently a recipient of the prestigious NRF-TWAS Postdoctoral research fellowship at the Process Engineering department, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Prior to this current position, he was involved in the reasearch activities at the Chair of Minerals Processing, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus, Germany and holds a faculty position at the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Nigeria.
His research interest revolves around fine particle separation using physicochemical processes—wet agglomeration, agglomeration/flocculation reactor design and optimization as well as experimental and computational modelling of the hydrodynamics of fine particle separation. His futute career plan is to deepen his research skills in his core research areas and help in the training of future generation of professionals in the field of Environmental Process Engineering.
A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.
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Education
PhD (Microbiology), Stellenbosch University 2015
MSc cum laude (Institute for Wine Biotechnology), Stellenbosch University 2006
BSc Honours cum laude (Institute for Wine Biotechnology), Stellenbosch University 2003
BSc (Natural Sciences), Stellenbosch University 2002
Professional Experience
2018 – present: Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University
2015 – 2017: Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Microbiology, Stellenbosch University
2007 – 2010: Research Assistant, Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Awards and Grants
2015 – 2017: NRF Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship
2011: L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Regional PhD Fellowship for sub-Saharan Africa
Yeast biotechnology
Enzymology
Molecular biology
Biofuels
Waste valorisation
A list of her published works can be found on her Google Scholar profile.
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