Micah Nehring

Micah Nehring is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. He leads the High Performance Surface Mining Research Group, focusing on optimizing In-Pit-Crusher-Conveyor (IPCC) systems and advancing mine planning methodologies. His work bridges mathematical programming with practical mining challenges, particularly in ultimate pit limit determination and production scheduling.

Research interests include:

• Mine Planning
• Production Scheduling Optimization
• IPCC Systems Integration
• Cut-off Grade Methodologies
• ESG Risk Incorporation

Recent publications highlight trends in machine learning applications for coal mine roof characterization, electrification of surface mining fleets, and multi-objective optimization for sustainable underground operations. His work often combines mixed integer programming with discrete event simulation to address complex mining scenarios.

Advising spans projects like:

• Forecasting Market Capitalisation via Neural Networks
• Battery Trolley Haulage Systems
• Hydro-Economic Modeling for Water Management

Funding collaborations include Anglo American, NewCrest Mining, and Caterpillar Global Mining, with grants focused on carbon tax impacts, roof displacement prediction, and rock characteristics research.