CDC awards $1.25M to U of A mining researchers
Department of Mining and Geological Engineering faculty (from left) professor Moe Momayez, associate professor Angelina Anani, PhD candidate Tinotenda Blessing Chimbwanda, and assistant professor Nathalie Risso explore data techniques to improve mine planning and safety.
With $1.25 million from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, MGE researchers in the University of Arizona College of Engineering are boosting their efforts to better align technology and planning for improved safety and productivity.
The award from the institute, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will fund the research of six U of A graduate students for the next five years.
"With this award, we are able to train graduate students in important areas and generate cutting-edge research that not only adds to the body of knowledge, but also contributes to the mining industry," said associate professor Angelina Anani, who is leading the project in partnership with professor Moe Momayez and assistant professor Nathalie Risso.
The award money will support projects centered around mine lifecycle improvement, dynamic mine planning and orienting operations to safety regulations and productivity.