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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2016
Conference Publication
Development of a pilot-scale semi-passive system for the bioremediation of ARD
van Hille, Rob, Mooruth, Neehal, Marais, Tynan, Naidoo, Nikhil, Moss, Geoff, Harrison, Susan and Muhlbauer, Ritva (2016). Development of a pilot-scale semi-passive system for the bioremediation of ARD. Annual Meeting of the International-Mine-Water-Association (IMWA), Leipzig Germany, Jul 11-15, 2016. FREIBERG: TU BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INST MINING & SPECIAL CIVIL ENG.
2016
Book Chapter
Major commercial products from micro- and macroalgae
Griffiths, Melinda, Harrison, Susan T. L., Smit, Monique and Maharajh, Dheepak (2016). Major commercial products from micro- and macroalgae. Green Energy and Technology. (pp. 269-300) Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-12334-9_14
2016
Book Chapter
Techno-economics of Algal Biodiesel
Louw, Tobias M., Griffiths, Melinda J., Jones, Sarah M. J. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2016). Techno-economics of Algal Biodiesel. Green Energy and Technology. (pp. 111-141) Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-12334-9_7
2016
Conference Publication
Characterising Environmental Risks Associated with Sulfide-bearing Gold Wastes
Opitz, Alexander K. B., Becker, Megan, Harrison, Susan T. L. and Broadhurst, Jennifer L. (2016). Characterising Environmental Risks Associated with Sulfide-bearing Gold Wastes. Annual Meeting of the International-Mine-Water-Association (IMWA), Leipzig Germany, Jul 11-15, 2016. FREIBERG: TU BERGAKADEMIE FREIBERG, INST MINING & SPECIAL CIVIL ENG.
2016
Book Chapter
A Research and Education Framework to Support the Development of a Sustainable and Socially Responsible Mining Industry in Africa
Broadhurst, Jennifer, Harrison, Susan T.L., Petersen, Jochen, Franzidis, Jean-Paul and Bradshaw, Dee (2016). A Research and Education Framework to Support the Development of a Sustainable and Socially Responsible Mining Industry in Africa. Sustainability in the Mineral and Energy Sectors. (pp. 563-576) Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315369853-29
2016
Journal Article
Biotechnologies that Utilize Acidophiles
Harrison, Susan T. L. (2016). Biotechnologies that Utilize Acidophiles. Acidophiles: Life in Extremely Acidic Environments, 265-283.
2015
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance imaging characterisation of the influence of flowrate on liquid distribution in drip irrigated heap leaching
Fagan-Endres, Marijke A., Harrison, Susan T.L., Johns, Michael L. and Sederman, Andrew J. (2015). Magnetic resonance imaging characterisation of the influence of flowrate on liquid distribution in drip irrigated heap leaching. Hydrometallurgy, 158, 157-164. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2015.10.003
2015
Journal Article
Bioreactor microbial ecosystems for thiocyanate and cyanide degradation unravelled with genome-resolved metagenomics
Kantor, Rose S., van Zyl, A. Wynand, van Hille, Robert P., Thomas, Brian C., Harrison, Susan T.L. and Banfield, Jillian F. (2015). Bioreactor microbial ecosystems for thiocyanate and cyanide degradation unravelled with genome-resolved metagenomics. Environmental Microbiology, 17 (12), 4929-4941. doi: 10.1111/1462-2920.12936
2015
Journal Article
Anaerobic digestion of Spirulina sp. and Scenedesmus sp.: a comparison and investigation of the impact of mechanical pre-treatment
Inglesby, A. E., Griffiths, M. J., Harrison, S. T.L. and van Hille, R. P. (2015). Anaerobic digestion of Spirulina sp. and Scenedesmus sp.: a comparison and investigation of the impact of mechanical pre-treatment. Journal of Applied Phycology, 27 (5), 1891-1900. doi: 10.1007/s10811-015-0669-3
2015
Journal Article
A mineralogical approach to evaluating laboratory scale acid rock drainage characterisation tests
Becker, M., Dyantyi, N., Broadhurst, J. L., Harrison, Susan T.L. and Franzidis, J. P. (2015). A mineralogical approach to evaluating laboratory scale acid rock drainage characterisation tests. Minerals Engineering, 80 4685, 33-36. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.06.015
2015
Journal Article
Evaluation of the ASTERTM process in the presence of suspended solids
Van Zyl, Andries W., Huddy, Robert, Harrison, Susan T.L. and Van Hille, Robert P. (2015). Evaluation of the ASTERTM process in the presence of suspended solids. Minerals Engineering, 76, 72-80. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.11.007
2015
Journal Article
Characterisation of the complex microbial community associated with the ASTER™ thiocyanate biodegradation system
Huddy, Robert J., Van Zyl, A. Wynand, Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2015). Characterisation of the complex microbial community associated with the ASTER™ thiocyanate biodegradation system. Minerals Engineering, 76, 65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.12.011
2015
Journal Article
Effect of thiocyanate on BIOX® organisms: Inhibition and adaptation
Van Hille, Robert P., Dawson, Emma, Edward, Catherine and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2015). Effect of thiocyanate on BIOX® organisms: Inhibition and adaptation. Minerals Engineering, 75, 110-115. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.09.017
2015
Journal Article
Investigating the effect of acid stress on selected mesophilic micro-organisms implicated in bioleaching
Emmanuel Ngoma, I., Ojumu, Tunde V. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2015). Investigating the effect of acid stress on selected mesophilic micro-organisms implicated in bioleaching. Minerals Engineering, 75, 6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.02.007
2015
Journal Article
Effect of physico-chemical and operating conditions on the growth and activity of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans in a simulated heap bioleaching environment
Govender, Elaine, Bryan, Christopher G. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2015). Effect of physico-chemical and operating conditions on the growth and activity of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans in a simulated heap bioleaching environment. Minerals Engineering, 75, 14-25. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.02.006
2015
Journal Article
A novel experimental system for the study of microbial ecology and mineral leaching within a simulated agglomerate-scale heap bioleaching system
Govender, Elaine, Bryan, Christopher G. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2015). A novel experimental system for the study of microbial ecology and mineral leaching within a simulated agglomerate-scale heap bioleaching system. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 95, 86-97. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2014.12.001
2015
Journal Article
The use of pyrite as a source of lixiviant in the bioleaching of electronic waste
Bryan, C. G., Watkin, E. L., McCredden, T. J., Wong, Z. R., Harrison, S. T.L. and Kaksonen, A. H. (2015). The use of pyrite as a source of lixiviant in the bioleaching of electronic waste. Hydrometallurgy, 152, 33-43. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2014.12.004
2014
Journal Article
The effect of nitrogen limitation on lipid productivity and cell composition in Chlorella vulgaris
Griffiths, Melinda J., Van Hille, Robert P. and Harrison, Susan T. L. (2014). The effect of nitrogen limitation on lipid productivity and cell composition in Chlorella vulgaris. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98 (5), 2345-2356. doi: 10.1007/s00253-013-5442-4
2014
Book Chapter
Microalgal Culture as a Feedstock for Bioenergy, Chemicals, and Nutrition
Harrison, Susan T. L., Griffiths, Melinda J., Langley, Nicholas, Vengadajellum, Caryn and Van Hille, Robert P. (2014). Microalgal Culture as a Feedstock for Bioenergy, Chemicals, and Nutrition. Manual of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Third Edition. (pp. 577-590) wiley. doi: 10.1128/9781555816827.ch40
2014
Journal Article
Aeration energy requirements for lipid production by Scenedesmus sp. in airlift bioreactors
Jones, Sarah M.J. and Harrison, Susan T.L. (2014). Aeration energy requirements for lipid production by Scenedesmus sp. in airlift bioreactors. Algal Research, 5 (1), 249-257. doi: 10.1016/j.algal.2014.03.003
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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