Overview
Background
Jeff Chen is a pyrometallurgist with strong expertise in high-temperature phase equilibria and gas/solid reaction kinetics. He has over 15 years of research experience in extractive metallurgy, focusing on metals such as Cu, Pb, Ni, PGM, and Fe, through ongoing research collaborations with major mining and metal producers worldwide. Jeff has successfully secured over 10 million dollars in research funds from the Australian government and industry, primarily through funding schemes like ARC linkage and Trailblazer. His contributions to the field include the publication of over 60 papers in leading journals and major conferences in metallurgy, and he was awarded the Best Paper Award from TMS in 2021.
In addition, Jeff is a recognised expert in various quantitative microanalysis techniques, including electron microprobe (WDS) and laser ablation ICP-MS. His specialization lies in the application of quantitative microanalysis in the field of extractive metallurgy. He played a pioneering role in implementing LA-ICP-MS for trace element analysis in metallurgical materials and has consistently contributed to the development of new standard reference materials for sulfides and alloys. From 2018 to 2021, he served as the state representative for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in the Australian Microbeam Analysis Society.
Furthermore, Jeff has been actively involved in university teaching, covering subjects such as chemical thermodynamics, pyrometallurgy, and metal production and recycling
Availability
- Dr Jeff Chen is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Metallurgical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
- Fundamental research on high temperature extraction of critical metals from complex ore feed and recyling materials to support a circular economy
- Implementation of advanced experimental and thermodynmaic modelling research methods for process design and optimisation
- Transfer of knowledge to mining and metal industry through comprehesive professional education program on high temperature extractive metallurgy
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Development of PGE-bearing silicate glass standards for quantitative trace element analysis in silicate-based metallurgical slags
Chen, Jiang, Mallmann, Guil, Zhukova, Irina and O'Neill, Hugh (2020). Development of PGE-bearing silicate glass standards for quantitative trace element analysis in silicate-based metallurgical slags. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 6 (4), 691-699. doi: 10.1007/s40831-020-00308-0
2020
Journal Article
Magmatic haggertyite in olivine lamproites of the West Kimberley region, Western Australia
Jaques, A. Lynton, Brink, Frank and Chen, Jiang (2020). Magmatic haggertyite in olivine lamproites of the West Kimberley region, Western Australia. American Mineralogist, 105 (11), 1724-1733. doi: 10.2138/am-2020-7456
2020
Journal Article
Defect structure and property consequence when small Li+ ions meet BaTiO3
Narayanan, N., Lou, Q., Rawal, A., Lu, T., Liu, Z., Chen, J., Langley, J., Chen, H., Hester, J., Cox, N., Fuess, H., McIntyre, G. J., Li, G., Yu, D. and Liu, Y. (2020). Defect structure and property consequence when small Li+ ions meet BaTiO3. Physical Review Materials, 4 (8) 084412. doi: 10.1103/physrevmaterials.4.084412
2020
Journal Article
Phase equilibria and minor element distributions in complex copper/slag/matte systems
Sineva, Svetlana, Shevchenko, Maksym, Shishin, Denis, Hidayat, Taufiq, Chen, Jiang, Hayes, Peter C. and Jak, Evgueni (2020). Phase equilibria and minor element distributions in complex copper/slag/matte systems. JOM, 72 (10), 3401-3409. doi: 10.1007/s11837-020-04326-x
2020
Journal Article
Oxygen-rich side-blown bath smelting of copper dross: a process study
Chen, Peng, Xiao, Hui, Chen, Jiang, Chen, Lin, Zhang, Duchao, Liu, Weifeng and Yang, Tianzu (2020). Oxygen-rich side-blown bath smelting of copper dross: a process study. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 6 (2), 344-354. doi: 10.1007/s40831-020-00278-3
2020
Journal Article
Thermodynamic modeling of the Pb-S and Cu-Pb-S systems with focus on lead refining conditions
Shishin, Denis, Chen, Jiang and Jak, Evgueni (2020). Thermodynamic modeling of the Pb-S and Cu-Pb-S systems with focus on lead refining conditions. Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, 41 (3), 218-233. doi: 10.1007/s11669-020-00811-7
2020
Journal Article
Experimental investigation of slag/matte/metal/ tridymite equilibria in the Cu-Fe-O-S-Si system at 1 473 K (1200°C), 1 523 K (1250 °C) and 1573 K (1300 °C)
Sineva, Svetlana, Chen, Jeff, Hidayat, Taufiq, Shevchenko, Maksym, Hayes, Peter C. and Jak, Evgueni (2020). Experimental investigation of slag/matte/metal/ tridymite equilibria in the Cu-Fe-O-S-Si system at 1 473 K (1200°C), 1 523 K (1250 °C) and 1573 K (1300 °C). International Journal of Materials Research, 111 (5), 365-372. doi: 10.3139/146.111899
2020
Journal Article
Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron Process: microstructure and thermodynamic analysis
Chen, J., Jak, E. and Hayes, P. C. (2020). Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron Process: microstructure and thermodynamic analysis. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 130 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/25726641.2020.1729019
2020
Journal Article
Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron process: effect of sulphur addition
Chen, J., Jak, E. and Hayes, P.C. (2020). Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron process: effect of sulphur addition. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 130 (2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/25726641.2020.1729020
2020
Conference Publication
The recovery of ferro-nickel from saprolite ores using reduction roasting
Chen, J., Jak, E. and Hayes, P. C. (2020). The recovery of ferro-nickel from saprolite ores using reduction roasting. 13th International Ferroalloys Congress: Efficient Technologies in Ferroalloy Industry, 2013, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9 - 12 June 2013. Public Association INFACON XIII.
2020
Conference Publication
High temperature phase equilibria in nickel-containing oxide and silicate systems relevant to ferro-nickel production
Chen, J., Prostakova, V., Hayes, P. C., Decterov, S. A. and Jak, E. (2020). High temperature phase equilibria in nickel-containing oxide and silicate systems relevant to ferro-nickel production. 13th International Ferroalloys Congress: Efficient Technologies in Ferroalloy Industry, 2013, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9 - 12 June 2013. Public Association INFACON XIII.
2019
Journal Article
Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron process: reaction mechanisms and reduction kinetics
Chen, J., Jak, E. and Hayes, P. C. (2019). Investigation of the reduction roasting of saprolite ores in the Caron process: reaction mechanisms and reduction kinetics. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy - Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, 130 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/25726641.2019.1699362
2019
Journal Article
软熔过程中烧结矿和块矿的交互作用
Liu, Xin-Liang, Honeyands, Tom, O’dea, Damien, Mitra, Subhasish, Chen, Jeff and Qiu, Guang-Jun (2019). 软熔过程中烧结矿和块矿的交互作用. Kang T'ieh/Iron and Steel, 54 (12), 19-26. doi: 10.13228/j.boyuan.issn0449-749x.20190094
2019
Journal Article
Factors influencing the microstructures of iron ore sinters
Chen, Jiang, Jak, Evgueni and Hayes, Peter C. (2019). Factors influencing the microstructures of iron ore sinters. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 130 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/25726641.2019.1684712
2019
Journal Article
Thermodynamic modeling of the Pb-As and Cu-Pb-As systems supported by experimental study
Shishin, Denis, Chen, Jiang, Hidayat, Taufiq and Jak, Evgueni (2019). Thermodynamic modeling of the Pb-As and Cu-Pb-As systems supported by experimental study. Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, 40 (6), 758-767. doi: 10.1007/s11669-019-00764-6
2019
Journal Article
Mechanisms and kinetics of reduction of solid NiO in CO/CO2 and CO/Ar gas mixtures
Chen, Jiang and Hayes, Peter C. (2019). Mechanisms and kinetics of reduction of solid NiO in CO/CO2 and CO/Ar gas mixtures. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 50 (6), 2623-2635. doi: 10.1007/s11663-019-01662-5
2019
Journal Article
Microstructural changes and kinetics of reduction of hematite to magnetite in CO/CO2 gas atmospheres
Chen, Jiang, Zhang, Ruihan, Simmonds, Tegan and Hayes, Peter C. (2019). Microstructural changes and kinetics of reduction of hematite to magnetite in CO/CO2 gas atmospheres. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 50 (6), 2612-2622. doi: 10.1007/s11663-019-01659-0
2019
Journal Article
Integrated experimental study and thermodynamic modelling of the distribution of arsenic between phases in the Cu-Fe-O-S-Si system
Shishin, Denis, Hidayat, Taufiq, Chen, Jiang, Hayes, Peter C. and Jak, Evgueni (2019). Integrated experimental study and thermodynamic modelling of the distribution of arsenic between phases in the Cu-Fe-O-S-Si system. Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 135, 175-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jct.2019.02.029
2019
Journal Article
Measurement of process conditions present in pilot scale iron ore sintering
Nicol, Stuart, Chen, Jiang, Qi, Wei, Mao, Xiaoming, Jak, Evgueni and Hayes, Peter C. (2019). Measurement of process conditions present in pilot scale iron ore sintering. Minerals, 9 (6) 374, 374. doi: 10.3390/min9060374
2019
Journal Article
Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modeling of the distributions of Ag and Au between slag, matte, and metal in the Cu–Fe–O–S–Si system
Shishin, Denis, Hidayat, Taufiq, Chen, Jiang, Hayes, Peter C. and Jak, Evgueni (2019). Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modeling of the distributions of Ag and Au between slag, matte, and metal in the Cu–Fe–O–S–Si system. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 5 (2), 240-249. doi: 10.1007/s40831-019-00218-w
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental experimental, thermodynamic and physicochemical modelling studies of slag/matte/metal/gas systems in support of improvements of existing and developments of new sustainable high temperature metallurgical and recycling technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Dr Maksym Shevchenko, Dr Denis Shishin
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental experimental, thermodynamic and physicochemical modelling studies of slag/matte/metal/gas systems in support of improvements of existing and developments of new sustainable high temperature metallurgical and recycling technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Dr Maksym Shevchenko, Dr Denis Shishin
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental experimental, thermodynamic and physicochemical modelling studies of slag/matte/metal/gas systems in support of improvements of existing and developments of new sustainable high temperature metallurgical and recycling technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Dr Maksym Shevchenko, Dr Denis Shishin
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental Thermochemistry Study for Nickel Flash Smelting
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Dr Denis Shishin, Dr Svetlana Sineva
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental experimental, thermodynamic and physicochemical modelling studies of slag/matte/metal/gas systems in support of improvements of existing and developments of new sustainable high temperature metallurgical and recycling technologies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Dr Maksym Shevchenko, Dr Evgenii Nekhoroshev
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Integrated Experimental/Modelling Studies of the Equilibria of the Pb-Fe-Cu-Zn-Si-O Slag/Metal/Gas System and Subsystems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Peter Hayes, Dr Maksym Shevchenko, Dr Denis Shishin, Dr Evgenii Nekhoroshev, Professor Evgueni Jak
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Solidificiation of Melts in the CaO Fe2O3 SiO2 System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Evgueni Jak, Emeritus Professor Peter Hayes
Media
Enquiries
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- EPMA
- Extractive metallurgy
- LA-ICP-MS
- Materials Charaterisation
- Microanalysis
- Microscopy
- Mineral processing
- Precious metals
- Processing Mineralogy
- Pyrometallurgy
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