Skills and experience

Erik is the Research Director at Mining3, a leading, industry-driven, research organisation. He leads research in mine process modelling and simulation, integrated mine process design and implementation, and the development of technologies for future mining systems. 

Erik has also worked for other mining-related companies such as Metso, Thiess, BHP Coal, and Groundprobe, managing and developing new technologies to support mining operations.

YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

30 years (8 years at Mining3)

FORMAL EDUCATION

Erik graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and has a PhD in Mineral Processing from the JKMRC (UQ).

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  • Leadership and Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Mineral Processing
  • Mining Systems & Technologies
  • Modelling and Simulation (particularly, Discrete Event Simulation)
  • Cost Modelling & Estimation
  • Information Systems
  • Process Control

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Dr Erik Isokangas​