Dr. Yongjun Lu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yongjun Lu, PhD, is an internationally recognized geoscientist and currently serves as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. With over 15 years of experience in mineral systems, consulting, and management, Yongjun has made significant contributions to economic geology, receiving the prestigious Waldemar Lindgren Award from the Society of Economic Geologists in 2018. He has cultivated extensive global collaborations with key stakeholders in government, industry, and academia. In June 2024, he became Principal Geoscientist at RSC Global Pty Ltd, leading collaborative research projects that enhance the mining value chain. His prior roles include nine transformative years at the Geological Survey of Western Australia, where he orchestrated multi-team projects that advanced geoscience endeavors. His research focuses on prospectivity mapping of critical minerals and has led to innovative techniques for exploration using zircon compositions as indicators for porphyry copper and other mineral deposits. Yongjun's work has the potential to reshape exploration approaches, ensuring sustainable practices in the mining industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

2024-06-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducts research and provides mentorship in geoscience.

Principal Geoscientist

2024-06-01 — Present

RSC Global Pty Ltd • Perth, Australia

Leads collaborative research projects in geological consulting and exploration management.

Manager Geochronology Isotope Geology

2022-08-01 — 2024-06-01

Geological Survey Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Managed geochronology and isotope geology projects.

Senior Geochronologist Isotope Specialist

2015-07-01 — 2022-08-01

Geological Survey Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Specialized in isotope analysis and geochronology.

Awards

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Waldemar Lindgren Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.