Ajinkya is an Industry Consultant at Dassault Systèmes in Perth, specializing in systems modeling and simulation. With a strong foundation in advanced technology applications, Ajinkya serves a diverse clientele across mining, rail, and defense sectors, guiding organizations to leverage Dassault Systèmes’ leading solutions for enhanced innovation and efficiency. In this role, Ajinkya collaborates closely with clients to implement customized modeling and simulation strategies, aimed at improving operational capabilities and streamlining the adoption of advanced digital solutions. With expertise in addressing industry-specific challenges—from optimizing fleet electrification in mining operations to advancing safety and productivity in rail and defense projects—Ajinkya provides data-driven insights that empower clients to make informed decisions, refine processes, and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. Leveraging powerful tools like Dymola and Dassault’s comprehensive suite, Ajinkya ensures clients harness the full potential of digital transformation. Ajinkya’s commitment to technological progress in key industries is reflected in his strategic guidance and hands-on support, which not only optimizes current operations but also establishes a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation across essential sectors.

Yi Zhang comes from Anhui University of Science and Technology and is currently a joint PHD student at the University of Wollongong. Her research primarily focuses on industrial dust prevention and control, with an emphasis on using coal seam water injection to address dust generation at its source. Her work combines experimental and simulation methods to explore the mechanisms by which surfactants enhance the wettability of coal. She has published three high-level papers in the field of dust prevention and control.

Sohan Singh Rajpurohit is presently working as a postdoctoral researcher at Luleå Technical University. He has completed his PhD on from Indian institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines). He has also worked as Mining Engineer in Rajpura Dariba underground mines, Hindustan Zinc Limited India. Currently, his main research focus is on application of AI and Digital twin in Drilling and Rock fragmentation. Additionally he is working on draw point control and dynamic loading in sublevel caving mines. He likes philosophy, music and meditation.

Professor Ting Ren is a Mining Engineer and Research Scientist with over 35 years of experience in coal mining and safety, specializing in areas such as coal mine gas management, mine dust mitigation and computational modeling. He has contributed greatly to the development of mining research and education programs at UOW and has attracted significant funding from ARC, ACARP and major mining companies. Ting has served as an Expert Witness for the Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry and the Senate Select Committee and is a member of various engineering and mining institutions. He has received several awards for his outstanding work on dust control and industry partnerships. Professor Ren has previously worked 6 years as senior research engineer for CSIRO and senior research fellow at the University of Nottingham, UK. .

Professor Douglas Mazzinghy is a mining engineer with PhD in mineral processing. Currently, he is a professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. He was a Visiting Professor at the JKMRC/Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) at The University of Queensland in Australia and a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering (Royal School of Mines) at Imperial College London. He has 20 years of experience, 11 years working on several projects at conceptual, basic and detailed levels at SNC-Lavalin, MCA, Vale and AngloAmerican. His research areas are geometallurgy, comminution, simulation, optimization and mining planning.