Sharif Jahanshahi Ph.D., DIC
Director
With over 30 years experience in R&D across the high temperature processing of ferrous and base metals, covering the thermodynamics metallurgical systems, process modelling and development. Sharif has been closely connected with the leading edge of process metallurgy R&D and the people that drive it.
Sharif has contributed to the science and technology of pyrometallurgy through;
Sharif is a Fellow of Australasian Institute of Mining Metallurgy, Adjunct Professor at the University of New South Wales and Associate Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy. He has co-authored over 200 journal and conference papers on aspects of melt chemistry, high temperature processing of ferrous and base metals as well as sustainable processing of materials. In addition he has co-authored over 100 confidential technical reports on R&D projects sponsored by the industry.
Director
With over 30 years experience in R&D across the high temperature processing of ferrous and base metals, covering the thermodynamics metallurgical systems, process modelling and development. Sharif has been closely connected with the leading edge of process metallurgy R&D and the people that drive it.
Sharif has contributed to the science and technology of pyrometallurgy through;
- Establishing and leading the Melt Chemistry research group at CSIRO, where physico-chemical properties of molten slags, salts, mattes and alloys were investigated through high temperature experimental and modelling work
- Initiating and leading a multi-sponsor R&D program on Slags, Refractories and Processes through AMIRA, which attracted support from nine international companies and resulted in the development of a body of fundamental knowledge and understanding of metallurgical slags and refractories, as well as an advanced thermodynamic model (MPE) for simulation of processes.
- Leading the Australian Steel Industry CO2 Breakthrough Program at CSIRO, where focused laboratory and pilot scale R&D were carried out on; (1) the use of renewable carbon as fuel and reductant in steel production, and (2) dry granulation of molten slag with heat recovery.
- Directing the science and technology development on single stage copper making and impurity removal from copper matte and blister.
- Training the next generation of plant metallurgists and research scientists through co-supervision of PhD and Masters students at several universities in Australia, South Africa and Europe.
Sharif is a Fellow of Australasian Institute of Mining Metallurgy, Adjunct Professor at the University of New South Wales and Associate Editor of the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy. He has co-authored over 200 journal and conference papers on aspects of melt chemistry, high temperature processing of ferrous and base metals as well as sustainable processing of materials. In addition he has co-authored over 100 confidential technical reports on R&D projects sponsored by the industry.
Pari Osivand Ph.D., DEnvSc
Director
Pari is a biochemist by training and has extensive research experience in various aspects of algae growth, including nutrient accumulation and transfer in biomass species. She has also worked on research projects ranging from identifying the Ross River virus to cheese-making bacteria, through a number of universities and research institutes in Australia and the UK.
As an environmental scientist, Pari acquired a deep understanding of the dimensions, complexities and relationships between the physical, human and environmental world. She has also developed a multi-disciplinary perspective of current environmental challenges, such as climate change, water, land management, resource use and sustainability.
Director
Pari is a biochemist by training and has extensive research experience in various aspects of algae growth, including nutrient accumulation and transfer in biomass species. She has also worked on research projects ranging from identifying the Ross River virus to cheese-making bacteria, through a number of universities and research institutes in Australia and the UK.
As an environmental scientist, Pari acquired a deep understanding of the dimensions, complexities and relationships between the physical, human and environmental world. She has also developed a multi-disciplinary perspective of current environmental challenges, such as climate change, water, land management, resource use and sustainability.
Collaborators
Over the years and through many collaborative projects, we have developed an extensive network of experts, which covers engineering firms and R&D centres in Australia, Europe, South Africa, North America and Japan. Engagement of key engineers/scientists with complementary expertise could thus be readily arranged when the need arises.