Dr. Yanlu Xing

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yanlu Xing is an experienced geologist and geochemist who completed his PhD in Geochemistry at Monash University in 2019. He has held a postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota, working on NSF-NASA-funded deep ocean exploration projects. At Monash University, he has led the ARC Linkage Project in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. In 2023, Dr. Xing was awarded the prestigious ARC DECRA fellowship to advance research on rare earth element (REE) minerals. His research integrates field studies, hydrothermal experiments, and geochemical modeling to investigate fluid–mineral reactions, which support improved mineral exploration and innovative ore processing techniques in deposits such as porphyry copper, iron oxide–copper–gold (IOCG), and orogenic gold systems. His current research interests focus on critical metal hydrothermal transport, mineral replacement reactions, and the application of synchrotron experiments to geological samples.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2019-10-17 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Conducting research on fluid-mineral reactions and innovative ore processing methods.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.