Dr. Barbara Arnold

Biography

Barbara J. Arnold is a Professor of Practice in Mining Engineering at Penn State University with extensive experience in the coal mineral industries. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mineral Processing from Pennsylvania State University. Over her forty-year career, she has represented coal mineral processing equipment companies and consulted with various coal companies to develop efficient flowsheets for new coal preparation plants and plant retrofits. Arnold's research primarily focuses on the impact of coal properties on processing, particularly in froth flotation and dewatering. Currently, she is involved with Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals (C2M), assessing sources of critical mineral content, and exploring the beneficial use and revalorization of tailings. Arnold is recognized internationally for her expertise in coal preparation and has held numerous leadership roles within professional organizations, including serving as the 2018 president of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). She is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Faculty Mentoring Award.

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