People
Led by Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin, our Centre brings together multidisciplinary expertise from chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, applied mathematics and computer science.
Our researchers focus on the science and engineering of complex multiphase separation systems, translating that understanding into adapted and advanced beneficiation and recycling technologies that recover critical and precious metals from ores and e-waste more cost-effectively, with higher performance and a smaller environmental footprint.
We're also supporting the next generation of academic and industry leaders.
Centre Leadership
Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin
Director
School of Engineering
- kevin.galvin@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339077
Associate Professor Mahshid Firouzi
Co-Deputy Director
School of Engineering
- mahshid.firouzi@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339364
Professor Craig Wheeler
Co-Deputy Director
School of Engineering
- craig.wheeler@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339037
Researchers
Associate Professor Behnam Akhavan
ARC DECRA Fellow
School of Engineering
- behnam.akhavan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339246
Associate Professor Elham Doroodchi
Associate Professor
School of Engineering
- elham.doroodchi@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339066
Associate Professor Tom Honeyands
Associate Professor
School of Engineering
- tom.a.honeyands@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339216
Emeritus Professor Graeme Jameson
Emeritus Professor
School of Engineering
- graeme.jameson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216181
Associate Professor Adrian Wills
Interim Head of School
School of Engineering
- adrian.wills@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339206
Associates
Associate Professor Behnam Akhavan
ARC DECRA Fellow
School of Engineering
- behnam.akhavan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339246
Associate Professor Elham Doroodchi
Associate Professor
School of Engineering
- elham.doroodchi@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339066
Associate Professor Tom Honeyands
Associate Professor
School of Engineering
- tom.a.honeyands@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339216
Emeritus Professor Graeme Jameson
Emeritus Professor
School of Engineering
- graeme.jameson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216181
Associate Professor Adrian Wills
Interim Head of School
School of Engineering
- adrian.wills@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339206
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