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Master Thesis Collection
EMerald programme students have developed a wide range of theses that cover a broad spectrum of the resources engineering field. Our students aim to expand research and innovation in the field and explore sustainability applications in the wider industry. Please find a selection of all of our cohorts' theses below.
Development of a methodology to characterize samples containing gold and tellurium to better identify and assess the deportment of these elements between bearing phases: a case study (Macassa processing plant)
Giuseppe Messora
ULiège
Integrated Geochemical and Mineralogical Characterisation of Thalanga Mine Waste, Assessment of AMD, and Critical Element Potential
Joseph Kamara
ULiège
Physical separation and hydrometallurgical processing of a metallic concentrate produced by delamination of printed circuit boards (PCB) to co-valorise tin and gold with copper
Lucia Angée Moreno
UL
3D Geological Modelling of Uranium Bearing Ikansk Formation (Eocene), South Tortkuduk Field, Chu- Sarysu Basin, Southern Kazakhstan
Bekzhan Smagambetov
UL
Recovery of Copper from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipments: Exploring the Role of Biochar as a Reducing Agent
Burak Topcu
TUBAF
Data-driven analysis of dilution factors in dredge mining: addressing fast percolation challenges from an ore body knowledge perspective at grande côte operations (gco), Senegal
Francisco Cuadra
ULiège
Gruvberget hematite to produce a product used for ballast and/or high density concrete
Kelly Mangwengwende
LTU
Investigation on the Effect of Thermal Pre-treatments on Mechanical Processing and Froth Flotation of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Charmaine Pangilinan
TUBAF
Influence of Thermal Pre-Treatment on the Magnetic Separation of Black Mass from the Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Abeer Sajjid
TUBAF
Improving recycling rates of lithium ion battery: enhancing cathode active particle separation from electrode production waste and industrial black mass through froth flotation
Vanessa Aquino Chaves
UL
Development of a geometallurgical test for flotation indicator in gold-bearing sulphide and based-metal sulphide ores
Anum Razzaq
UL
Modeling and Simulation of Primary Grinding Circuit in LKAB Malmberget Concentrating Plant
Javier Escalante
LTU
Advanced texture analysis for prognosis in Mineral Processing and Geometallurgy
Aghata Zarelli Viana
LTU
Using Equotip® as a novel, non-destructive, and predictive comminution geometallurgical tool - Nordic ore deposits case studies
Wilbern Blitz Paeste
LTU
Recovery of By-products from Beauvoir Rare Metal Granite: Flotation of Mica, Phosphate, and Quartz-Feldspar Separation
Muhammad Faizan Khaliq
UL
Optimizing Flotation for Improved Recovery of Coarse Lepidolite Particles and Rheological Characterization of Lepidolite and Quartz Suspensions
Lais Lima
UL
Comminution Effects on the Recovery of Critical Metals (Nb, Ta, Sn) as By-Products in Lithium Extraction from the Beauvoir Granite
Oguzhan Yildirim
UL
Use of ultrasound treatment to increase the iron recovery in ultrafine tailings
Jessica Dias
UL
Evaluating sensor-based sorting technology and multi-stage separation for recycling
Zara Zafar
TUBAF
Investigating the effect of grinding method on ore beneficiation behaviour
Mellisa Mundida
LTU
Process mineralogy in 3D – the quantitative characterization of iron ore samples using computed tomography
Vivian Moutinho
TUBAF
Source of the sulphur fluctuations in the Malmberget magnetite concentrate
Felipe Gonzalez
LTU
UL
Cassiterite flotation of complex fine-grained ore materials
Wesley Paul Chan
TUBAF
Looking to recruit an EMerald programme intern?
The Master thesis project consists of six-month research work in geometallurgy. Three months are dedicated to on-site investigation (dependent on the project). After the on-site data collection period, students work on research at their supervisor university. Master thesis subjects may be proposed by the industrial partner or professors and take place during the fourth semester of the EMerald programme (February to June/August). At the end of the fourth semester a defence of the master thesis is held.
Why should an industrial partner recruit an EMerald programme intern?
EMerald students are talented young professionals from across the globe joining us from a variety of backgrounds. They are trained in the best European universities for one year and a half. The EMerald programme management committee ensure a close fit between the project objectives and the student’s skills and motivation. During their research work, students have access to exceptional facilities and will be supervised by at least one representative of the EMerald consortium. Further to this the EMerald programme is supported by an international academic network.
What kind of project topics can be proposed?
Two important things need to be included:
- Geometallurgy – both the resource and the process need to be considered (e.g. avoiding purely geological or purely metallurgical works)
- Innovation and economic impact – the problem addressed needs to improve social, economic and environmental impacts
How can I submit a project?
Download and fill out the subject proposal form below and send it back to emerald@ulg.ac.be. The limits and objectives of the topics will then be adjusted (if necessary) by the academic supervisor. When both the industrial and the academic supervisor have agreed on the subject proposal, the proposal is submitted to the consortium committee for approval.
What are the legal requirements for internships?
The internship is ruled by an internship agreement between the university supervising the student, the hosting institution and the student.
What costs can be covered by the company?
The running costs of the internship must be fully covered by the company (analyses, induction training, shipping of samples etc.). If the mine location is in a remote area, accommodation and transport can be provided to the intern.
What is the role of the company?
The company needs to provide the student with a supervisor which will guide and help the student during the internship and the master thesis. Once the master thesis has been submitted, an oral defence is organised where both the industrial and the academic supervisors are invited to assess the student’s work.
Are there contributions that can be made to the programme?
You can help us by sponsoring the programme through the membership fee (8000€/year). This sponsorship will be offered to a student to help finance their participation costs.
Deadline to submit a topic - June 30th 2020
Topic proposal template
Looking to propose a master thesis intern topic?
There are two ways to find a master thesis project:
- You can be provided with project options by the consortium
- You can submit your own project proposal
How can I submit my own topic?
To submit your own master thesis project you will need to make sure that you fulfill the following requirements:
1) Find the right topic
Two important things should be included:
- Geometallurgy – both the resource and the process need to be considered (e.g. avoiding purely geological or purely metallurgical works)
- Innovation and economic impact – the problem addressed needs to improve social, economic and environmental impacts
2) Find a company
- Is the company able to support your project?
- The internship cannot last longer than three months. We recommend you stay less than three months so that you have enough time afterwards to deal with experimenting and writing
- Can the company give you full access to data, plant, etc.?
- Can the company support your research work with samples and analyses (make sure they will deliver on time!)
- Can the company cover all the analytical costs?
3) Find a supervisor from one of the four Universities
If you fulfill criteria 1 and 2, we can help you with criteria 3. Please ask the support company to fill out the master thesis proposal in the link below and send it to – emerald@uliege.be. This will then be forwarded to the consortium for approval. Once approved, we can try to find the most appropriate professor from the programme to supervise you. You can also contact a professor directly and develop a topic with them.
4) Make sure that the support company will cover all the expenses linked to the internship
Please note that they are not obliged to cover your travel and accommodation costs.
We also invite the companies to become members of the EMerald programme consortium. This is a contribution of 5000€/year or a scholarship in their name that will cover a student’s full tuition fees (8000€/year). This contribution to the programme is not compulsory, but helps the consortium to organise ongoing field trips and other activities.
Deadline to submit your own topic - 31 August
Topic proposal template
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