Dr. Stephen Neethling

Biography

Stephen Neethling is a Professor in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, specializing in minerals processing. His research focuses on modeling and simulation of multiphase flow, with significant applications in mineral processing, particularly froth flotation and heap leaching. His expertise extends to partaking in the Rio Tinto Centre for Advanced Mineral Processing. His work in heap leaching emphasizes understanding fluid flow and mass transport in heaps through multi-scale modeling, utilizing techniques such as Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) to study particle-scale flow. Neethling's research on froth flotation centers on the behavior of foams and froths, with in-depth studies on flotation cells, a vital technology in the minerals industry. He employs mathematical modeling, experimental methodologies, and imaging techniques to analyze foam behavior in various contexts, including food production, water treatment, and the nuclear industry. He has developed a massively parallel SPH simulator tailored for multiphase systems, integrating discrete element modeling (DEM) for enhanced simulations. Neethling's contributions to the field have been recognized by a Senior Research Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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