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Ehsan Vahidi is an Assistant Professor and John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy at the University of Nevada, Reno's Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental and Ecological Engineering from Purdue University (2018) and held a postdoctoral position at MIT (2020). His research bridges metallurgical engineering and sustainability, focusing on life cycle assessment (LCA), circular economy strategies, and recycling of critical materials from mining and electronic waste. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed papers and holds several awards for research excellence.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University (2018)
- M.Eng., Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida (2014)
- M.Sc., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Tehran (2008)
- B.Sc., Metallurgical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2005)
- Courses Taught:
- MET 101/102: Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering
- MET 633: Solution Mining and Heap Leach Optimization
- MINE 456/656: Mining and Sustainable Development
His research emphasizes sustainable extraction and recycling of critical materials, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) and lithium-ion battery components. He explores LCA-driven innovations in waste-to-resource technologies, techno-economic analysis of mineral processing, and mitigating environmental impacts of mining. Recent work includes evaluating recycling pathways for spent batteries, optimizing concrete’s GHG footprint, and advancing hydrometallurgical methods for rare earth recovery.
Notable achievements include the 2019 Excellence in Review Award and multiple fellowships for interdisciplinary research. His work spans academic journals in environmental science and metallurgy, with a focus on global resource sustainability.
