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Dr. Saman Ilankoon is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Monash University Malaysia, specializing in fluid dynamics, heap leaching systems, and sustainable waste management. He holds a PhD in Minerals Processing from Imperial College London (2012) and has extensive research experience in hydrometallurgy, e-waste recycling, and porous media flow studies. His current focus includes optimizing metal extraction systems, mitigating channelling in particle bed flows, and advancing circular economy strategies for critical metal recovery.
Education:
- PhD in Minerals Processing, Imperial College London (2012)
- Postdoctoral Research, Imperial College London (2013-2015)
Research Interests: Dr. Ilankoon’s work bridges minerals engineering, environmental sustainability, and fluid dynamics. Key areas include:
- Efficient heap leaching hydrodynamics
- E-waste valorization and recycling
- Rare earth elements (REEs) recovery from unconventional sources
- Microbial electrochemical systems for water-energy nexus applications
- Sustainable practices in mining and chemical engineering
Projects (Selected):
- Primary Investigator: AI-driven microalgae CO₂ fixation (Microsoft-funded, 2021-2022)
- Lead: E-waste metal leaching mechanisms (2019-2022)
- Co-Investigator: Bioactive glass coatings for orthopedic implants (2019-2022)
Awards & Recognition:
- Andrew Carnegie Research Fund (2016)
- Fellow of AdvanceHE (FHEA, 2024)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng, UK, 2022)
- Top 2% Global Scientists (Stanford, 2023)
Grants & Collaborations: Active partnerships with Microsoft, industry leaders in Malaysia, and institutions in Sri Lanka, China (Beijing University of Science and Technology), and Australia. Engages in global sustainability initiatives and policy advocacy for e-waste management.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Sustainable Minerals and E-waste Recycling Lab at Monash Malaysia, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in chemical, environmental, and materials engineering.
