Jaeheon Lee
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Associate Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering
Jaeheon Lee is an associate professor in the department of Mining and Geological Engineering. He obtained his BS and MS in Metallurgical Engineering from Korea University in Seoul, Korea. He earns his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona in 2003. He has worked as a metallurgical engineer for Newmont Mining and Barrick Gold on various new projects, corporate R&D, and operating support. He came back to Academia in 2014 and his research interests are ore characterization, hydrometallurgical processes of gold and copper, rare earth elements, biohydrometallurgy of refractory sulfide ores and novel sulfide oxidation processes, recycling metals from urban resources, mine water treatment, repurposing mine tailing, and biological de-watering of tailing ponds. He teaches Hydrometallurgy and Biotechnology & Extractive Metallurgy.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Gold Cementation on Copper in Thiosulfate Solution: Kinetic, Electrochemical, and Morphological Studies
- M.S. Metallurgical Engineering
- Korea University, Seoul, Korea
- Electroless Deposition of Ni-Zn-P
- B.S. Metallurgical Engineering
- Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Work Experience
- Barrick Gold (2014 - 2014)
- Barrick Gold (2011 - 2013)
- Newmont Mining (2007 - 2011)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2004 - 2007)
Interests
Teaching
Hydrometallurgy,Bioleaching, Solution Mining, Extractive Metallurgy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry
Research
Hydrometallurgy of low grade oresBioleaching of low grade ores and sulfide concentratesChalcopyrite leachingUrban mining and recyclingAlternative lixiviants for metal leachingEnvironmental aspect of mining & water treatmentProcess optimization for hydrometallurgyGeometallurgy/Ore Characterization and Process Selection/OptimizationTailing Re-purposing & Tailing Pond DewateringRare Earth Recovery
Courses
Directed Research/Mn E
MNE 392 (Spring 2019)
MNE 492 (Spring 2017)
Elements of Solution Mining
MNE 450 (Spring 2021)
MNE 450 (Spring 2020)
MNE 550 (Spring 2022)
MNE 550 (Spring 2021)
MNE 550 (Spring 2020)
Hydrometallurgy
MNE 465 (Fall 2022)
MNE 465 (Fall 2021)
MNE 465 (Fall 2020)
MNE 465 (Fall 2019)
MNE 465 (Fall 2018)
MNE 465 (Fall 2017)
MNE 465 (Fall 2016)
MNE 465 (Spring 2016)
MNE 565 (Fall 2022)
MNE 565 (Fall 2021)
MNE 565 (Fall 2020)
MNE 565 (Fall 2019)
MNE 565 (Fall 2018)
MNE 565 (Fall 2017)
MNE 565 (Fall 2016)
MNE 565 (Spring 2016)
Biotech- Extractive Metallurgy
MNE 475 (Spring 2022)
MNE 475 (Spring 2019)
MNE 475 (Spring 2018)
MNE 575 (Spring 2022)
MNE 575 (Spring 2021)
MNE 575 (Spring 2020)
MNE 575 (Spring 2019)
MNE 575 (Spring 2018)
MNE 575 (Spring 2017)
Independent Study
MNE 499 (Spring 2016)
MNE 599 (Spring 2021)
MNE 599 (Fall 2020)
MNE 599 (Fall 2019)
MNE 599 (Spring 2019)
MNE 599 (Spring 2016)
MNE 699 (Fall 2019)
Tpcs Mine Environment Mgmt
MNE 696C (Spring 2017)
Research
MNE 900 (Fall 2020)
MNE 900 (Spring 2020)
MNE 900 (Fall 2018)
MNE 900 (Spring 2018)
MNE 900 (Fall 2017)
MNE 900 (Spring 2017)
MNE 900 (Fall 2016)
MNE 900 (Spring 2016)
Thesis
MNE 910 (Spring 2022)
MNE 910 (Fall 2021)
MNE 910 (Spring 2021)
MNE 910 (Fall 2020)
MNE 910 (Fall 2019)
MNE 910 (Spring 2019)
MNE 910 (Fall 2018)
MNE 910 (Summer I 2018)
MNE 910 (Spring 2018)
MNE 910 (Fall 2017)
MNE 910 (Spring 2017)
MNE 910 (Fall 2016)
MNE 910 (Spring 2016)
Dissertation
MNE 920 (Spring 2022)
MNE 920 (Fall 2021)
MNE 920 (Spring 2021)
MNE 920 (Fall 2020)
MNE 920 (Spring 2020)
MNE 920 (Fall 2019)
MNE 920 (Spring 2019)
MNE 920 (Fall 2018)
MNE 920 (Spring 2018)
MNE 920 (Fall 2017)
MNE 920 (Fall 2016)
MNE 920 (Spring 2016)
Selected Publications
Chapters
- Lee, J. (2011). Bio-oxidation of gold ores. In Biohydrometallurgical Processes: A practical approach. Brazil: CETEM, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation - MCTI.
Journals/Publications
- Cho, Y., Kim, K., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2020). Application of Multistage Concentration (MSC) Electrodialysis to Concentrate Lithium from Lithium-Containing Waste Solution. Metals, 10(7), 851.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Investigation on chalcopyrite leaching with methanesulfonic acid (MSA) and hydrogen peroxide. Hydrometallurgy, 187, 54-62.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Comparative investigations on sulfidic gold ore Processing: A novel biooxidation process option. MINERALS ENGINEERING, 140.
- Lee, J., So, H., Jang, I., Cho, Y., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019). A Study on the Separation and Concentration of Li from Lithium-Containing Waste Solutions by Electrodialysis. Korean J Met Mater, 57(10), 656-662.
- Lin, P., Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Adsorption characteristics of Cd(II) and Ni(II) from aqueous solution using succinylated hay. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 26(10), 1239-1246.
- Shin, D., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Kinetic study of copper leaching from chalcopyrite concentrate in alkaline glycine solution. HYDROMETALLURGY, 183, 71-78.
- Shin, D., Park, J., Park, H., Lee, J., Kim, M., & Lee, J. (2019). Key Microbes and Metabolic Potentials Contributing to Cyanide Biodegradation in Stirred- Tank Bioreactors Treating Gold Mining Effluent. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 41(2), 85-95. doi:https://doi.org/10.1080/08827508.2019.1575213
- Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019). Comparative Leaching Study on Conichalcite and Chalcopyrite under Different Leaching Systems. Korean Journal of Metals and Materials, 57(4), 1-6. doi:10.3365/KJMM.2019.57.4.1
- Barton, I. F., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2018). Mineralogical and Metallurgical Study of Supergene Ores of the Mike Cu-Au(-Zn) Deposit, Carlin Trend, Nevada. Hydrometallurgy, 176, 176-191. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hydromet.2018.01.022
- Lee, J., Acar, S., Doerr, D. L., & Brierley, J. A. (2011). Comparative bioleaching and mineralogy of composited sulfide ores containing enargite, covellite and chalcocite by mesophilic and thermophilic microorganisms. HYDROMETALLURGY, 105(3-4), 213-221.
- Hiskey, J. B., & Lee, J. (2003). Kinetics of gold cementation on copper in ammoniacal thiosulfate solutions. HYDROMETALLURGY, 69(1-3), 45-56.
- Lee, J., & Hiskey, J. B. (2003). Alloy formation during the cementation of gold on copper from ammoniacal thiosulfate solutions. HYDROMETALLURGY 2003 PROCEEDINGS, VOLS 1 AND 2, 1167-1177.
Proceedings Publications
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2020, October). Comparative studies of chalcopyrite leaching by methanesulfonic acid (MSA) with alternative oxidants. In Hydroprocess 2020.
- Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2020, October). Gold leaching from POX residues of a copper concentrate using various lixiviants. In 12th International Conference on Process Hydrometallurgy.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Nov). Arsenic leaching and scorodite formation in methanesulfonic acid solution. In The 15th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Sep). Novel biooxidation process for low grade refractory sulfidic ores. In World Gold Conference.
- Cho, Y., Ahn, J., Lee, J., Jang, I., & Lee, J. (2019, Nov). Concentration of lithium by electrodialysis from lithium-containing waste solution. In The 15th International Symposium on East Asian Resource Recycling Technology.
- Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Aug). Copper Leaching from Low Grade Copper Ores Using Alternative Leaching Systems. In The Conference of Metallurgist Hosting Copper 2019.
- Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Nov). Kinetic study of lithium and cobalt leaching using alternative lixiviants. In The 15th International Symposium on East Asian Resources Recycling Technology.
- Wu, J., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Sep). Gold leaching from copper concentrate using alternative lixiviants. In World Gold Conference.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2018, Sep 26-29). Alternative Lixiviant for Copper Leaching from Chalcopyrite Concentrate. In Extraction 2018 & Hydrometallurgy 2018, 1257-1265.
- Lee, J. (2018, Nov 1-2). Industrial applications of biohydrometallurgical process for extractive metallurgy. In 51th Conference of Korea Institute of Resource Recycling.
- Lee, J., & Ahn, J. (2018, May 3-4). Gold recovery from mill tailing and economic evaluation of the process. In 50th Conference of Korea Institute of Resource Recycling.
- Lin, P., & Lee, J. (2018, Sep 26-29). Cadmium and Nickel Adsorption Study Using Modified Biosorbent. In Extraction 2018 & Hydrometallurgy 2018, 1931-1941.
- Shin, D., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2018, May 3-4). Kinetic study of copper leaching from chalcopyrite concentrate in alkaline glycine solution. In 50th Conference of Korea Institute of Resource Recycling.
- Shin, D., Park, H., Lee, J. C., Kim, M., & Lee, J. (2018, Sep 17-Sep 21). Microbial community responses to cyanide in a biological treatment reactor for cyanide containing wastewater from gold processing plant. In IMPC 2018 - 29th International Mineral Processing Congress, 3222-3230.
- Barton, I. F., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2018, August). MINERALOGICAL AND METALLURGICAL STUDY OF THE MIKE Cu-Au(-Zn) DEPOSIT, CARLIN TREND, NEVADA. In CONFERENCE OF METALLURGISTS hosting World Gold & Nickel Cobalt, 1.
Poster Presentations
- Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2020, February). Application of alternative lixiviant, methanesulfonic acid (MSA) in chalcopyrite leaching. Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration/Mineral Processing Division. Phoenix, AZ: SME.
- Battur, M., & Lee, J. (2020, February). Geometallurgical study of copper whole ore from an open pit mine with various leaching system. Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration/Mineral Processing Division Poster Session. Phoenix, AZ: SME.
- Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2020, February). Recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium batteries in glycine solution. Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration/Mineral Processing Division Graduate Poster Session. Phoenix, AZ: SME.
- Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Feb 24-27). Novel Biooxidation Process of Gold Bearing Sulfide Ore. SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration) Annual Meeting. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Feb 24-27). Synergistic effect of cyanide and glycine on the gold leaching from POX residue of copper concentrate. Annual Conference of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Explorations. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME).
- Lee, J., & Ahn, J. (2018, February). CHALCOPYRITE LEACHING BY AN ALTERNATIVE LIXIVIANT, METHANESULFONIC ACID (MSA) WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meetiing. Minneapolis, MN: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Lin, P. (2018, February). CADMIUM AND NICKEL ADSORPTION BY MODIFIED ORGANIC HAY. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Ozsoy, Y. (2018, February). REFRACTORY GOLD ORE PROCESSING USING NOVEL BIOOXIDATION SYSTEM. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Wu, J. (2018, February). LEACHING OF LOW GRADE COPPER ORE IN DIFFERENT ACIDS WITH VARIOUS OXIDANTS. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Ahn, J. (2017, February). Metals Leaching from E-Wastes using Alternative Lixiviants. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
Presentations
- Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2020, February). Investigation of chalcopyrite leaching by alternative oxidants, Cr2O3 2- and NO3 - in methanesulfonic acid(MSA). Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. Phoenix, AZ: SME.
- Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2020, Februarty). Study of lithium and cobalt dissolution in glycine solution with various reducing agents. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. Phoenix, AZ: SME.
- Ahn, J., Wu, J., & Lee, J. (2019, Feb 24-27). Comparative oxidation study of gold bearing sulfide ore by microbial assisted processes. Annual Conference of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Explorations. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME).
- Lee, J. (2019, April). Bio-oxidation - Tank or Heap... Anything Else?. SME, Colorado Mineral Processing Division 69th Annual Conference. Colorado Springs, CO: SME.
- Lee, J. (2019, Feb 24-27). Direct gold leaching from sulfide concentrate and whole ore. Annual Conference of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Explorations. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME).
- Lee, J., & Ballinger, E. (2019, Sep). A Case for a North American Deep Sea Mining Consortium. Underwater Mining Conference. Sanya City, Hainan, China: International Marine Minerals Society.
- Barton, I. F., Ahn, J., & Lee, J. (2017, December). Effectiveness of different lixiviants at recovering value from a conichalcite-dominated oxidized Cu-Au ore. Annual Meeting of the Tucson section of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. Tucson, AZ: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., Ahn, J., & Wu, J. (2017, February). Comparative copper leaching from chalcopyrite using alternative lixiviants. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., Lee, J., & Shin, D. (2017, February). Leaching PGMs from spent automotive catalysts by biogenic cyanide. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Denver, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J. (2016, December). Alternative Lixiviant for Copper Leaching from Concentrate and Metal Scraps. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Arizona Meeting. Tucson, AZ: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Finman, L. S. (2016, February). Economic Evaluation of the Gold Mine Tailing in Arizona. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J. (2013, September). Bioleaching of Enargite. PERUMIN. Arequipa, Peru: Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers.
- Lee, J. (2011, September). Hydrometallurgical Process of Gold and Alternative Lixiviants. Invited Talk. Daejon, Korea: Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources.
- Lee, J., Acar, S., & Brierley, J. A. (2010, February). Biooxidation of Flotation Concentrate by Mesophilic Bacteria and Acid Thiocyanate Leaching for Gold Recovery. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
- Lee, J., & Hiskey, J. (2008, February). Electrochemical Study of Gold cementation onto Copper in Thiosulfate Solutions. Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Awards
- Best Presentation Award
- Eastern Asian Resources Recycling Technology, Fall 2019
- 1st place of MPD Graduate Student Poster Contest
- SME, Mineral Processing and Metallurgy Division, Spring 2019
- 4th Place of MPD Graduate Student Poster Contest
- SME, Mineral Processing and Metallurgy Division, Spring 2019
- AIM Fellowship from Freeport McMoRan
- Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, Summer I 2018
- Freeport McMoRan AIM Fellowship
- Freeport McMoRan, Summer I 2017