Overview
Background
My research portfolio integrates, at a deep level, fundamentals of process engineering and molecular & microbiology across applications including biominerals engineering, bioenvironmental systems, valorisating & repurposing waste, bioproducts and algal biotechnology. Integrating microbial dynamics and structure – function relationships informs building robust & resilience bioprocesses and novel bioproducts. Using IDTD research, I seek sustainable approaches to mineral & water-sensitive systems
Availability
- Professor Sue Harrison is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Chemistry, University of Cape Town
- Bachelor (Honours) of Microbiology, University of Cape Town
- Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge
Works
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2006
Journal Article
Disruption of Brewers' yeast by hydrodynamic cavitation: Process variables and their influence on selective release
Balasundaram, B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2006). Disruption of Brewers' yeast by hydrodynamic cavitation: Process variables and their influence on selective release. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 94 (2), 303-311. doi: 10.1002/bit.20878
2006
Journal Article
Study of physical and biological factors involved in the disruption of E. coli by hydrodynamic cavitation
Balasundaram, B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2006). Study of physical and biological factors involved in the disruption of E. coli by hydrodynamic cavitation. Biotechnology Progress, 22 (3), 907-913. doi: 10.1021/bp0502173
2006
Journal Article
Location of glucose oxidase during production by Aspergillus niger
Clarke, K. G., Johnstone-Robertson, M., Price, B. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2006). Location of glucose oxidase during production by Aspergillus niger. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 70 (1), 72-77. doi: 10.1007/s00253-005-0031-9
2006
Journal Article
Enhancement and repression of the volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient through hydrocarbon addition and its influence on oxygen transfer rate in stirred tank bioreactors
Clarke, K. G., Williams, P. C., Smit, M. S. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2006). Enhancement and repression of the volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient through hydrocarbon addition and its influence on oxygen transfer rate in stirred tank bioreactors. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 28 (3), 237-242. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2005.11.007
2006
Journal Article
Examination of swirling flow using electrical resistance tomography
Stevenson, Ryan, Harrison, Susan T.L., Miles, Nick and Cilliers, Jan J. (2006). Examination of swirling flow using electrical resistance tomography. Powder Technology, 162 (2), 157-165. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2005.11.008
2005
Conference Publication
Kinetic modelling of the fungal biosolubilisation of coal
Oboirien, BO, Searby, G, Cowan, D and Harrison, STL (2005). Kinetic modelling of the fungal biosolubilisation of coal. 12th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB 12), Copenhagen Denmark, Aug 21-24, 2005. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV.
2005
Conference Publication
Influence of the extent of disruption of <i>E-coli</i> on the adsorption of β-galactosidase in expanded bed adsorption chromatography
Balasundaram, B and Harrison, STL (2005). Influence of the extent of disruption of E-coli on the adsorption of β-galactosidase in expanded bed adsorption chromatography. 12th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB 12), Copenhagen Denmark, Aug 21-24, 2005. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV.
2005
Journal Article
A kinetic study on anaerobic reduction of sulphate, part II: Incorporation of temperature effects in the kinetic model
Moosa, Shehnaaz, Nemati, Mehdi and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2005). A kinetic study on anaerobic reduction of sulphate, part II: Incorporation of temperature effects in the kinetic model. Chemical Engineering Science, 60 (13), 3517-3524. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2004.11.036
2005
Journal Article
Heat induced translocation of proteins and enzymes within the cell: An effective way to optimize the microbial cell disruption process
Farkade, Vivek D., Harrison, Sue and Pandit, Aniruddha B. (2005). Heat induced translocation of proteins and enzymes within the cell: An effective way to optimize the microbial cell disruption process. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 23 (3), 247-257. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2005.01.001
2003
Journal Article
Thermophilic mineral bioleaching performance: A compromise between maximizing mineral loading and maximizing microbial growth and activity
Sissing, A. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2003). Thermophilic mineral bioleaching performance: A compromise between maximizing mineral loading and maximizing microbial growth and activity. Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 103 (2), 139-142.
2002
Journal Article
A kinetic study on anaerobic reduction of sulphate, Part I: Effect of sulphate concentration
Moosa, S., Nemati, M. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2002). A kinetic study on anaerobic reduction of sulphate, Part I: Effect of sulphate concentration. Chemical Engineering Science, 57 (14), 2773-2780. doi: 10.1016/S0009-2509(02)00152-5
2001
Conference Publication
A kinetic study on anaerobic sulphate reduction - The effect of temperature
Moosa, S, Nemati, M and Harrison, STL (2001). A kinetic study on anaerobic sulphate reduction - The effect of temperature. 6th International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, San Diego Ca, Jun 04-07, 2001. COLUMBUS: BATTELLE PRESS.
2000
Journal Article
Effect of solid loading on thermophilic bioleaching of sulfide minerals
Nemati, M. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2000). Effect of solid loading on thermophilic bioleaching of sulfide minerals. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 75 (7), 526-532. doi: 10.1002/1097-4660(200007)75:73.0.CO;2-4
2000
Journal Article
Comparative study on thermophilic and mesophilic biooxidation of ferrous iron
Nemati, M. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2000). Comparative study on thermophilic and mesophilic biooxidation of ferrous iron. Minerals Engineering, 13 (1), 19-24. doi: 10.1016/S0892-6875(99)00146-6
2000
Journal Article
Particle size effects in bioleaching of pyrite by acidophilic thermophile Sulfolobus metallicus (BC)
Nemati, M., Lowenadler, J. and Harrison, S. T.L. (2000). Particle size effects in bioleaching of pyrite by acidophilic thermophile Sulfolobus metallicus (BC). Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 53 (2), 173-179. doi: 10.1007/s002530050005
1999
Journal Article
Kinetic studies on anaerobic reduction of sulphate
Moosa, S., Nemati, M. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1999). Kinetic studies on anaerobic reduction of sulphate. Process Metallurgy, 9 (C), 697-706. doi: 10.1016/S1572-4409(99)80160-6
1999
Journal Article
The kinetics and mechanism of Corynebacterium glutamicum aggregate breakup in bioreactors
Illing, Suzi and Harrison, Susan T. L. (1999). The kinetics and mechanism of Corynebacterium glutamicum aggregate breakup in bioreactors. Chemical Engineering Science, 54 (4), 441-454. doi: 10.1016/S0009-2509(98)00253-X
1999
Conference Publication
Effects of solid particles on thermophilic bioleaching of sulphide minerals
Nemati, M and Harrison, STL (1999). Effects of solid particles on thermophilic bioleaching of sulphide minerals. 13th International Symposium on Biohydrometallurgy (IBS 99), Madrid Spain, Jun 20-23, 1999. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV.
1998
Journal Article
Morphological characterisation of yeast colony growth on solid media using image processing
Robinson, A., Sadr-kazemi, N., Dickason, G. and Harrison, S. T.L. (1998). Morphological characterisation of yeast colony growth on solid media using image processing. Biotechnology Techniques, 12 (10), 763-767. doi: 10.1023/A:1008816702162
1998
Journal Article
Biological oxidation of ferrous sulphate by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans: A review on the kinetic aspects
Nemati, M., Harrison, S. T.L., Hansford, G. S. and Webb, C. (1998). Biological oxidation of ferrous sulphate by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans: A review on the kinetic aspects. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 1 (3), 171-190. doi: 10.1016/S1369-703X(98)00006-0
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Sue Harrison is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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High Voltage Pulse (HVP) Enhanced Leaching of Mineral Ores
Project description
High Voltage Pulse (HVP) technology is an emerging innovation that offers several potential advantages to the mining industry. Utilizing high-voltage pulses for ore fracturing is a groundbreaking approach that has attracted attention in various sectors, particularly mining and oil extraction. While HVP has proven effective in enhancing mineral liberation and pre-weakening for subsequent processing steps, its direct application in leaching remains under-explored.
The potential for leveraging HVP to improve the leaching process presents a promising avenue for future research and innovation. The key objectives of the project are to:
- Assess the suitability of different ores for HVP-enhanced leaching
- Evaluate the sustainability of HVP-enhanced leaching
- Explore scalability and integration possibilities
Lead supervisor: Dr Christian Antonio
Associate supervisor: Prof Sue Harrison
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