My research focuses on developing sustainable methods for recovering metals from mining waste using environmentally friendly chemical solutions, known as green lixiviants. By reprocessing waste, I aim to reclaim valuable resources while significantly reducing environmental impacts.

Central to my work is Electrokinetic In Situ Recovery (EK-ISR), an innovative, electrically driven technique that mobilises and concentrates metals directly within mining waste. EK-ISR applies an electric field, inducing processes such as electromigration and electroosmosis, which transport dissolved metals towards collection points without excavation or intensive water use.

Combining electrokinetics, geochemistry, and molecular sciences, I utilise deep eutectic solvents to dissolve metals at the molecular level. Understanding mineral behaviour and transformations during leaching enables me to develop effective, low-impact recovery strategies, significantly reducing contamination risks to soil and water.

With an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Geology and a Master’s by research in Sedimentary Geology, I have a solid foundation in fluid–rock interactions and mineralogical processes. This knowledge is crucial for predicting metal mobility and retention, supporting my goal of creating environmentally sustainable mining practices.