Overview
Background
Dr Kristy Nell (née Campbell) holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the North-West University (NWU), South Africa. She continued with post-graduate studies at the CRCED (Centre for Research and Continued Engineering Development), NWU, and completed her PhD, which focused on emission quantification in the ferrochrome industry.
While pursuing her post-graduate studies, Kristy worked as an engineer at ETA Operations for eight years. During this time, she gained experience in government tax incentives and disincentives, energy savings quantification as well as energy and emissions budgeting and reporting. Industry exposure includes gold and platinum mines, ferrochrome smelters and oil and gas refineries. She is also a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP).
As a Research Fellow at JKMRC, Kristy will engage in research around carbon emission monitoring and quantification, and the evaluation of mitigation opportunities. Kristy is eager to further contribute to the field of carbon emission management in order to assist the mining sector in achieving its sustainability targets.
Availability
- Dr Kristy Nell is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Chemical Engineering, North West University
- Masters (Research) of Mechanical Engineering, North-West University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, North-West University
Works
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2025
Other Outputs
LCA Review for mineral processing units
Nell, Kristy and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2025). LCA Review for mineral processing units. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
2024
Journal Article
Sustainable resource management: the end of nickel mining?
Nell (née Campbell), Kristy, Valenta, Richard K., Forbes, Gordon, Yahyaei, Mohsen and Ilyas, Hafiz M. A. (2024). Sustainable resource management: the end of nickel mining?. Recycling, 9 (6) 102, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/recycling9060102
2024
Other Outputs
Mt Isa Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Research Centre
Forbes, Liza, Evans, Tom, Nell, Kristy, Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Blannin, Rosie, Arslan, Unzile Yenial, Mejias, Olivia, Anasah, Eric O. and Valenta, Rick (2024). Mt Isa Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Research Centre. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
2022
Conference Publication
Using advanced M&V to identify unplanned energy increases on deep-level mines
Matthee, F.J.L., Nell, K. and Marais, J.H. (2022). Using advanced M&V to identify unplanned energy increases on deep-level mines. 33rd Annual Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering Conference (SAIIE33), Zimbali, South Africa, 3-5 October 2022. Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa: South African Institute for Industrial Engineering. doi: 10.52202/066390-0024
2021
Journal Article
Simulating the sensitivity of underground ventilation networks to fluctuating ambient conditions
Fair, R., van Laar, J. H., Nell, K., Nell, D. and Mathews, E. H. (2021). Simulating the sensitivity of underground ventilation networks to fluctuating ambient conditions. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 32 (3), 42-51. doi: 10.7166/32-3-2616
2020
Journal Article
Comparison of the prescribed emission quantification methods and potential carbon tax liability in the South African FeCr industry
Campbell, Kristy, van Laar, Jean H., Booysen, Walter and Kleingeld, Marius (2020). Comparison of the prescribed emission quantification methods and potential carbon tax liability in the South African FeCr industry. Carbon Management, 11 (3), 213-229. doi: 10.1080/17583004.2020.1738821
2018
Conference Publication
Using data-driven analytics to develop a material balance over a ferrochrome furnace
Campbell, K., Booysen, W. and Kleingeld, M. (2018). Using data-driven analytics to develop a material balance over a ferrochrome furnace. Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 24-26 October 2018. Waterkloof, South Africa: Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering.
2017
Journal Article
Evaluating the feasibility of the 12L tax incentive for energy-intensive industries
Campbell, K., Booysen, W. and Vosloo, J. C. (2017). Evaluating the feasibility of the 12L tax incentive for energy-intensive industries. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 28 (3), 15-28. doi: 10.7166/28-3-1836
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