Eduard Guerra

Dr. Eduard Guerra serves as Associate Professor in the Bharti School of Engineering and Computational Science at Laurentian University, where he leverages his dual industry-academic background to advance sustainable extractive metallurgy. A Laurentian alumnus (B.Eng. and B.Sc. in Extractive Metallurgical Engineering, 1993), he holds advanced degrees from the University of British Columbia (M.A.Sc. 1997, Ph.D. 2003) and brings industrial research experience to his academic role.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Metals and Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia (2003)
• M.A.Sc. in Metals and Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia (1997)
• B.Eng. in Extractive Metallurgical Engineering, Laurentian University (1993)
• B.Sc., Laurentian University (1993)

Dr. Guerra's research concentrates on reducing energy consumption and environmental footprints across mineral processing operations. His current flagship project develops an electrolytic cyanide destruction method to replace chemical-intensive treatment in gold mills, while his recently patented energy-efficient ore comminution technology simultaneously minimizes waste generation. Past breakthroughs include activated carbon alternatives for gold adsorption and catalyst-enhanced sulfide mineral processing.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in gold processing sustainability (60% of works), particularly cyanide management and alternative leaching methods, alongside significant contributions to electrochemical engineering (25%) and process optimization (15%). His work consistently bridges fundamental electrochemistry with industrial applicability, targeting measurable environmental improvements in mining operations.

Key achievements include:

• Patented activated carbon coated polystyrene bead technology for gold cyanidation
• Invention of energy-efficient ore comminution process with waste reduction
• Development of electrolytic cyanide destruction alternative to chemical treatment
• Innovative research on thiosulfate leaching with non-toxic additives

Dr. Guerra maintains active research funding through government and industry partnerships, supervising graduate students on environmentally critical projects. His COM conference publications demonstrate strong industry engagement, while his undergraduate laboratory development work highlights commitment to metallurgical education. The research group provides students with hands-on experience in sustainable process design, preparing them for careers addressing mining's environmental challenges.