2026年 短期课程

Rob is one of the founders of NOVA Hydromet, a company specializing in severe service applications for pressure hydrometallurgy worldwide, and currently serves as its director of research and development. Using an interdisciplinary approach based on first principles, Rob has helped resolve multi-million-dollar production issues at some of the world’s largest autoclave production sites and pioneered industry best practices in letdown analysis and design. He is passionate about solving complex problems, often using mathematical models that draw on various sciences and his experience in control theory from the aerospace and instrumentation industries. Rob has authored multiple patents, previously worked at Memorex, Textron, and Caldera Engineering, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University.

Professor Aleks Nikoloski, with a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Murdoch University, has 28 years of experience in teaching, research, and as a process engineer in extractive metallurgy. He works with industry to develop new technologies for minerals and metals production, specialising in applied electrochemistry for hydrometallurgy and energy storage systems. His research focuses on sustainable technologies for treating various minerals and metals. Over the past decade, Professor Nikoloski's research has concentrated on advancing technology for the beneficiation and chemical processing of lithium-containing materials to produce lithium precursor chemicals for batteries. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Professor Nikoloski is actively involved in multiple professional organisations and has an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals. He has also disseminated his findings at numerous international conferences, solidifying his standing as a leading expert in his field. His contributions to extractive metallurgy have been recognised with various awards and honours. Committed to mentoring future engineers and scientists, Professor Nikoloski fosters a collaborative and innovative research environment. He supervises PhD and master's students, guiding them through their research projects and assisting them in achieving their academic and professional goals. His work advances the scientific understanding of metallurgical processes and aims to address environmental challenges associated with the mining and metals industries. Through his research, he strives to develop sustainable solutions that minimise the environmental impact of mineral extraction and processing, contributing to a more sustainable future.