Denis Shishin, PhD in Metallurgical Engineering Research Fellow, Theme leader Thermodynamic modelling and Education Pyrometallurgy Innovation Centre (PYROSEARCH), School of Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland. Research Interests Developing a computational tool which can predict phase equilibria, distribution of elements and energy balance for existing and emerging non-ferrous pyrometallurgical processes. Researcher profile https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Denis-Shishin Bio Dr. Shishin coordinates the development of large self-consistent thermodynamic database for non-ferrous pyrometallurgical applications. He also leads professional education activities with companies-sponsors of Pyrometallurgy Innovation Centre (PYROSEARCH), founded by Prof. Peter Hayes and Prof. Evgeni Jak. The research methodology relies on close integration of literature data analysis, high-temperature equilibration experimental work conducted in-house by the PYROSEARCH team, and CALPHAD-style thermodynamic modelling of sub-systems of the targeted large chemical system. The chemical system of interest has been continuously expanded since Dr. Shishin joined the group: Cu-Fe-O-S-Si-(2014)-Ca-Al-Mg-(2015)-Pb-Zn-As-Sb-Bi-Sn-Ag-Au-(2017)-Cr-(2019)-Ni-Co-(2020)-Na-(2023). Dr. Shishin earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemistry from the Moscow State University, and PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada. During the PhD studies he collaborated with the creators of FactSage software, Prof. Arthur Pelton and Prof. Christopher Bale.

Dr. Ramana Reddy is an ACIPCO endowed professor, department of metallurgical and materials engineering, The University of Alabama. He served as the Head of the MTE department and associate director of Green manufacturing Center. Professor Reddy has been teaching and research experience in the field of materials engineering, particularly in the areas of materials manufacturing, extraction, thermodynamics, energy materials, and thermal energy storage. He has published over 440 papers and 27 books, including an undergraduate textbook on thermodynamics. He has supervised 116 Ph.D. & M.S. graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He is the recipient of 5 patents. He has carried out several projects and received funding for research projects from various federal and private organizations (NSF, DOE, DOD, and Industry). He has received several significant professional recognition and awards: SEC Faculty Achievement Award, AIME Mineral Industry Education Award, Burnum Distinguished Faculty Award. He is a distinguished member (Fellow) of SME, a Fellow of ASM International and Fellow of TMS. He was honored with the named symposium and publication of the book, Professor Ramana Reddy Honorary symposium.

Anna Klemettinen is a University teacher at School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University in Finland. She is a young professional passionate about teaching, experimental research, and circular economy. She has experience in teaching and supervising students from different levels, countries, and backgrounds. Currently her teaching and research expertise is in sustainable metals processing and circular economy of metals. She graduated from the Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland in 2019 with the title of Doctor of Science and Technology. Her Doctoral thesis focused on recycling of rare earth metals from electronics. Anna Klemettinen's goal for the future is to develop further the curriculum and teaching methods that will support the students' learning in the area of circular economy of metallic materials.