Biography

Dr. Fardis Nakhaei is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Mining & Explosives Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST). He earned his PhD in Mineral Processing from the Department of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy at Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2018.

With over 13 years of experience in both academic research and industrial applications, Dr. Nakhaei has contributed to the advancement of mineral processing technologies. He has worked internationally across various research and industrial settings, bringing a diverse and global perspective to his work. Prior to joining MST, Dr. Nakhaei held postdoctoral research positions at both MST (2023-2024) and North West University, South Africa (2020-2023), where he conducted significant research in the areas of mineral processing.

Dr. Nakhaei’s research is primarily focused on ore characterization and the separation and extraction of critical minerals and elements from low-grade ores, with a particular emphasis on sustainability. His ongoing research explores innovative methodologies for developing separation techniques, including the design and development of equipment, the creation of novel and eco-friendly chemical reagents, and the application of advanced analytical approaches to optimize ore beneficiation processes. These efforts aim to improve the efficiency and environmental sustainability of mineral extraction, addressing the growing demand for critical minerals in a responsible and cost-effective manner.

Research Interests

Mineral Processing, Critical Minerals, Surface Chemistry, Hydrometallurgy, Control and Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Education

2023 – 2024, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Mining & Explosives Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
2020 – 2023, Postdoctoral researcher, School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering, North West University, South Africa

2013-2018, PhD, Mineral Processing, Department of Mining Engineering and Metallurgy, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran