From furnace chemistry to plant performance

Specialist consulting in pyrometallurgy and high-temperature processing of ferrous and base metals, bridging rigorous research with practical outcomes.

What we do

Process Modelling

Mathematical models of slags, melts, and reactors to optimise impurity control, metal recovery, refractory life, and energy use.
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Feasibility Studies

Conceptual flowsheets and technical-economic assessment for new routes, feed materials, and energy scenarios.
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Towards Zero Waste

Resource efficiency, renewable reductants, and low-emission process options including dry slag granulation and waste-heat recovery.
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Sustainability Assessments

Life cycle thinking for metallurgical operations including footprinting, benchmarking, and identification of practical levers.
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Technical Training

On-site courses for graduate metallurgists and plant engineers, focused on thermodynamics and kinetics for ferrous and base metals processing.
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Research areas

Fundamentals

Thermodynamics, kinetics, and physicochemical properties of high-temperature melts, slags, and refractories.
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Sustainability

Low-emission steelmaking, dry slag granulation, and life cycle assessment of pyrometallurgical processes.
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Our Team

MLS is led by two directors with complementary expertise spanning pyrometallurgy, environmental science, and industrial R&D.

Sharif Jahanshahi Ph.D., D.I.C.

Sharif Jahanshahi Ph.D., D.I.C.

Founder of MLS with over 30 years of R&D and industrial consulting in pyrometallurgy and high-temperature processing.

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Pari Osivand Ph.D., D.Env.Sc.

Pari Osivand Ph.D., D.Env.Sc.

Environmental scientist bringing multidisciplinary perspective to MLS’s sustainability assessment and life cycle work.

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Work with us

Whether you are improving an existing furnace route or evaluating a new flowsheet, we bring rigorous science and plant-focused judgement to the table. Tell us about your technical priorities, we will respond promptly.
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