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Lingli Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in geochemistry and economic geology. Her research focuses on addressing pressing societal challenges related to resource scarcity and security, particularly concerning critical raw materials (CRMs) supply chains. She investigates the formation and economic dimensions of mineral deposits and metal commodities, with a specific emphasis on base metal deposits such as copper, cobalt, lead, and zinc. Zhou's work employs mineralogical and geochemical tools to assess the economic viability of unconventional resources, including waste products and deep-sea mineral resources. Additionally, she explores the hydrothermal metasomatic processes involved in forming rare earth element deposits, with case studies conducted in regions including Northeast China, Ireland, and the Central African Copper Belt. Zhou's initiatives support the revalorization of historical waste into valuable assets, promoting responsible raw material exploration and sustainable resource management. Her academic credentials include PhDs in geochemistry and mineralogy from Aarhus University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, respectively.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.