Ricardo Dellamea is a Senior Consultant at SRK Consulting with over eight years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He specializes in soil behavior, geotechnical site investigations, tailings engineering, and stability analysis for tailings storage facilities. Ricardo has contributed to major mining and infrastructure projects across several countries, providing expertise in geotechnical characterization, reinforcement design, and construction support. Ricardo has worked extensively on-site, acting as a design representative for embankment stabilization projects, ground improvement, and drainage systems. His experience includes monitoring instrumentation, quality control, and construction documentation. He has also been involved in advanced numerical modelling, seismic stability assessments, and forensic geotechnical investigations. A member of the Australian Geomechanics Society and the ISSMGE, Ricardo is passionate about geotechnical challenges in mining and infrastructure. He has presented at technical lectures and contributed to industry research, demonstrating a commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering practices.

Yue Xiong is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, specialising in risk assessment and engineering management. Under the supervision of Dr. Chenming, Dr. Thierry, and Prof. David, his research focuses on developing an electrical resistance tomography (ERT) method for reconstructing the density distribution of tailings slurry in transmission pipelines. This approach offers a promising alternative to conventional nuclear densitometers, significantly reducing radiation risks while ensuring accurate real-time monitoring.

Senior Research Assistant and Instrumentation Engineer, focusing on installing and maintaining monitoring instruments. Responsibilities include data collection, field testing, and analysis to support research activities. Ensuring accurate measurements of soil behavior, instrument calibration, and routine data management.