Expert in mineral processing joins MGE

This academic year saw Sehliselo Ndlovu join the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. An expert in mineral processing and hydrometallurgy, Ndlovu holds a PhD from Imperial College, London. 

She joined the college from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, where she was a professor and the DSI/NRF SARChI Chair Holder in Hydrometallurgy. Ndlovu, past president of the Southern Africa Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal papers and two textbooks.

“The university's location in the heart of Arizona's rich mining region provides an environment deeply intertwined with industry," she said. “This proximity offers opportunities for real-world applications and collaborations with leading mining companies, enhancing both research and practical experience.”