Benjamin Seligmann

Dr Benjamin Seligmann is a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland's Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISCH) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. He holds a Bachelor (Honours) of Chemical Engineering and a PhD from UQ, and is a Member of Engineers Australia. His research focuses on risk management innovations, particularly causal network topology analysis (CaNeTA) for accident scenario modeling, and addressing complexity in socio-technical systems across mining, infrastructure, healthcare, and education sectors.

Key areas include risk assessment practices, fire safety engineering, and automation risk in mining. He has contributed to projects like the Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor and led studies on human-system integration for autonomous systems. Current grants include 'Modelling impacts of natural hazards on interconnected infrastructure networks' (2023-2026). Dr Seligmann is actively involved in PhD supervision, currently co-advising projects on fire safety engineering and causal network tools.

His work spans over 30 peer-reviewed outputs, including high-impact journal articles and conference presentations on causal network applications, Bayesian risk models, and ESG mapping in mining. Notable collaborations include projects with MMG Australia Limited and Mount Isa Mines Limited. He maintains active roles in professional networks like Engineers Australia and is accessible for media inquiries through UQ's communications team.