This project is closed.
Project summary
- Program
- PhD
- Location
- Indooroopilly
- Research area
- Engineering
Project description
Three to four scholarships will be offered, all focusing on coarse particle processing, with a specific emphasis on:
- Flotation Chemistry
- Process Control
- Geometallurgy
- Comminution
Depending on the project, potential supervisors include:
- Professor Mohsen Yahyaei, JKMRC
- Professor Nick Cook, BRC
- Associate Professor Kym Runge, JKMRC
- Dr Marko Hilden, JKMRC
- Dr Mayra Jefferson-Montoya, JKMRC
- Dr Bellson Awatey, JKMRC
- Dr Unzile Yenial Arslan, JKMRC
- Dr Gordon Forbes, JKMRC
Scholarship
This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.
Learn more about the Research project scholarship.
Supervisor
Principal supervisor
Preferred educational background
Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
We take into account your:
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history
A working knowledge of minerals processing and minerals flotation would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of minerals processing, chemistry or chemical engineering and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of minerals processing is highly desirable.
How to apply
You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 7 November, 2025 7 November, 2025.
Before you apply
- Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- Prepare your documentation.
- If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Associate Professor Liza Forbes (l.forbes@uq.edu.au).
When you apply
To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI
In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:
- Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
- Project: 'Research project scholarship'
- Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: COARSE-FORBES
- Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/collaborative-consortium-coarse-particle-processing-research-phase-2