Our people

Led by innovation

The research group consists of experts from various universities and industry partners, each specialising in key areas such as material science, advanced simulations, artificial intelligence, and safety. They work together to develop innovative steel composites, optimise equipment performance through data-driven solutions, and enhance the safety and reliability of mining operations. Their interdisciplinary expertise and collaborative approach are essential for advancing mining technology and addressing industry challenges.
Driving excellence in mining technology

Centre Director

Distinguished Professor Zhengyi Jiang

Deputy Director

Professor Ting Ren

Assistant Director

Dr Lihong Su

Business Manager

Helen Jiang

Program leads

Program one

Professor Jeong Yoon

Program two

Professor Han Huang

Program three

Professor Ting Ren

Program four

Professor Murat Karakus

  • Professor Han Huang, The University of Queensland
  • Professor Peter Knights, The University of Queensland
  • Professor Vishnu Pareek, Curtin University
  • Professor Alex Remennikov, University of Wollongong
  • Professor Ting Ren, University of Wollongong
  • Professor Richard Yang, Western Sydney University
  • Professor Jeong Whan Yoon, Deakin University
  • Professor Chao Zhang, University of Wollongong
  • Professor Jianqiang Zhang, University of New South Wales
  • Professor Sarah Zhang, Western Sydney University
  • Associate Professor Murat Karakus, University of Adelaide
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, The University of Queensland
  • Dr David Hastie, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Mingyuan Lu, The University of Queensland
  • Dr Jon Roberts, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Guangyao Si, University of New South Wales
  • Dr Lihong Su, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Guangqing Zhang, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Dake Yu, Bisalloy Steels Pty Ltd
  • Dr Henry Gong, Roobuck Pty Ltd
  • Mr Shipeng Ding, SNS UniCorp Pty Ltd
  • Dr Tianwu Liu, HBIS Group Co., Ltd
  • Dr Enrui Wang, HBIS Group Co., Ltd
  • Ms Fan Wang, HBIS Group Co., Ltd
  • Yongzhu Ma, Baosteel Company
  • Professor Sihai Jiao, Baosteel Company
  • Rudie Boshoff, Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd
  • Mr Tony de Sousa, Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd
  • Mr Robin Liu, Top Iron Pty Ltd
  • Mr Jianzhong Sun, Australia L&Y Mine Equipment Manufacturing Pty Ltd
  • Dr Chih-Ling Lin, The University of Queensland
  • Dr Ming Qiao, University of Wollongong
  • Dr Xianghong Yu, University of Wollongong  

 

University of Wollongong

  • Jipei Chen
  • Edwin Chern Junn Gan
  • Shenshi Jiang    
  • Haoran Li   
  • Xiao Zhao  
  • Peijun Zheng   
  • Muyuan Zhou   
  • Lisong Zhu 

Deakin University

  • Jongyu Xia

University of Adelaide

  • Volkan Satar

University of New South Wales

  • Jiacheng Wang