Salman Khoshk Rish

Dr. Salman Khoshk Rish is a Researcher at the University of Newcastle's School of Engineering, working in the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research (CIMR). He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Newcastle (2022) and an MSc in Engineering from the University of Science & Technology, Liaoning-China. His research focuses on energy resources, nanomaterials, coal science, and sustainable mineral processing, with particular emphasis on developing low-carbon technologies for metallurgical applications. He has secured over $1.5M in research grants, including ACARP and industry partnerships.

Key awards include the 2024 Australia Awards Professional Year Award and the NIER HSE Award. He has authored/co-authored 22 journal articles and 4 conference papers, exploring topics like coke gasification, catalytic materials, and energy storage. Dr. Khoshk Rish collaborates with leading institutions and has supervised three PhD students on low-carbon cokemaking, bio-coke formation, and ferro-coke optimization.

His work addresses challenges in blast furnace ironmaking and sustainable energy systems, aiming to enhance Australia’s industrial competitiveness through innovative solutions. He is fluent in English, Persian, Arabic, and has working proficiency in Mandarin and Hindi.