Marta Krasowska

Professor Marta Krasowska is a distinguished academic in Physical Chemistry at the University of South Australia, where she is affiliated with the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes Campus (MM2-01A). She serves as a Research Degree Supervisor and is available for media commentary on her areas of expertise in mineral processing and surface science.

Professor Krasowska's primary research focuses on the physical chemistry of mineral processing, particularly in flotation mechanisms, surface phenomena, and interfacial science. Her work investigates bubble-particle interactions, emulsion stability, hydrophobicity, and surfactant behavior in mineral extraction processes. She examines how surface charge, hydrophobicity, and solution chemistry affect mineral recovery, with particular attention to the role of frothers and collectors in flotation systems.

Her publication record from 2010-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory examining fundamental physical chemistry principles underlying mineral processing. Recent work explores kerosene-in-water emulsions with xanthate surfactants, β-cyclodextrin polymers for water reclamation, and the effects of surface heterogeneity on wetting film stability. Her research bridges theoretical surface science with practical mineral processing applications, often employing advanced techniques like synchrotron radiation XPS and atomic force microscopy.

Professor Krasowska actively collaborates with researchers across Australian institutions including the University of Melbourne and Monash University, as well as international partners like the Polish Academy of Sciences. Her work addresses critical industry challenges in mineral processing, contributing to more efficient and environmentally sustainable extraction methods through fundamental understanding of interfacial phenomena in complex mineral systems.