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Arjan Henry Dijkstra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Earth Sciences and the Digital Society Institute. His research focuses on critical raw materials, geochemistry, and mineral exploration, with a particular emphasis on rare earth elements and their applications in sustainable development. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and production, as well as climate action.
His expertise spans mineral resource exploration, spectroscopy techniques for mineral identification, and the intersection of geology with societal challenges like energy transition. Recent activities include invited talks on critical raw materials for the energy transition and public engagement on topics such as cobalt geochemistry and mineral resource diplomacy.
Key research trends in his publications include remote sensing applications in geology, statistical approaches to ore deposit analysis, and the development of algorithms for hyperspectral imaging (e.g., HypPy). His work bridges laboratory experiments with field studies, emphasizing practical solutions for global mineral scarcity issues.
He has been actively involved in policy discussions, including contributions to the National Raw Materials Strategy and expert commentary on lithium and cobalt resource management.
