Robert Möckel

Dr. Robert Möckel is the Head and Group Leader of the X-ray and bulk analytics group at the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, part of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). His research focuses on mineral processing, recycling technologies, and advanced analytical methods. He holds an ORCID ID (0000-0002-2583-6889) and maintains professional profiles on ResearchGate and LinkedIn.

Key research areas include:

• Lithium recycling from slags via innovative separation techniques
• Hyperspectral imaging for underground mining and mineral mapping
• Geochemistry of agates and volcanic deposits
• Optimization of flotation processes for secondary raw materials

He has published extensively on material characterization, rare earth element recovery, and sustainable resource technologies. His work integrates multi-scale analytical approaches, including X-ray techniques and sensor-based sorting systems.

Current projects emphasize sustainable resource utilization and technological advancements in mineral processing. Collaborations include international research on Vietnamese REE ores and Chilean agates.