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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.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducts research and provides mentorship in geoscience.
RSC Global Pty Ltd • Perth, Australia
Leads collaborative research projects in geological consulting and exploration management.
Geological Survey Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Managed geochronology and isotope geology projects.
Geological Survey Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Specialized in isotope analysis and geochronology.
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