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Dr. Yongxiang Yang is an associate professor and group leader in the Metals Production, Refining recycling (MPRR) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He specializes in extractive metallurgy and metallurgical recycling, focusing on thermal waste processing and secondary resource utilization. Dr. Yang received his BSc and MSc in extractive metallurgy from Northeastern University, China in 1982 and 1988 respectively, and earned his Licentiate and Doctor of Technology degrees in process metallurgy and materials processing from Helsinki University of Technology, Finland in 1992 and 1996. Joining TU Delft in 1998, he has extensive experience in research and education across China, Finland, and the Netherlands. Dr. Yang has taught various courses in extractive metallurgy and recycling engineering, contributing to the establishment of unique educational programs in the Netherlands. His works include more than 200 publications in refereed journals, and he has been involved in numerous research projects, particularly in recycling and recovery of critical metals such as Rare Earth Elements from electronic waste. He actively participates in European research consortia and has held significant leadership roles in various projects funded by the EU. Additionally, Dr. Yang is an adjunct professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), contributing his expertise in hydrometallurgy and metals recycling.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Leading the Metals Production, Refining Recycling group, focusing on extractive metallurgy and metallurgical recycling.
Department of Applied Earth Science (formerly Mining Petroleum Engineering) • Delft, Netherlands
Conducted research and taught courses in extractive metallurgy.
Beijing General Engineering Research Institute Non-ferrous Metallurgical Industry • Beijing, China
Worked on various metallurgical engineering projects.
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