Queen Mary University of London

Molycop is partnering with acclaimed metallurgists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) to advance sustainable innovation in grinding products.

Advancing sustainability in innovation

Molycop is funding research at the cutting edge of physical metallurgy by partnering with distinguished metallurgist Dr Harry Bhadeshia at Queen Mary University in London (QMUL) to advance sustainable innovation in grinding products. Dr Bhadeshia’ s contributions to the field have earned him international recognition for his pioneering work in metallurgy.

The groundbreaking research partnership includes working with Dr Chinnapat Panwisawas, who brings expertise in finite element method (FEM) computational modelling and simulation techniques to the research team.

What will the research outcomes be?

The three-year research partnership between Molycop and QMUL uses materials design and process simulations to understand metallurgical processes and hence improve grinding media. Outcomes from the project will inform the mining industry on optimum process conditions and provide guidance on what alloy compositions are best suited to grinding media.

Global partnerships in action

The partnership between Molycop and QMUL underscores Molycop's dedication to sustainable innovations and strategic collaborations and reinforces its position as a global leader in grinding products. Together, Molycop and QMUL are poised to revolutionise alloy technology for grinding media, further enhancing Molycop's reputation for excellence in the mining industry.

"We are dedicated to working with the best minds in the field to lead innovation in our industry. Partnering with Dr Harry Bhadeshia, a visionary in metallurgy, exemplifies our commitment to sustainable practices and elevating our products' performance to new heights."

– Dr Paul Shelley, Molycop VP of Innovation

Meet the research team

Molycop is funding three PhD projects at Queen Mary University in London, all of which will drive transformative advancements in sustainable alloy solutions for the grinding industry. The three research projects are:

'Chemical composition and heat treatment optimization of martensitic steels', by co-investigators Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia and Dr Chinnapat Panwisawas
'Metallurgy of grinding media', by Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia
'Physical metallurgy of steel grinding media', by PhD student Rajdeep Mondal

With joint initiatives such as these, Molycop and partner universities will advance technology discoveries, foster knowledge exchange and promote innovation within the industry.

Let's meet the members of the research team:

Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia

Dr Harry Bhadeshia, Professor at Queen Mary University in London, is a distinguished metallurgist and materials scientist. His exceptional contributions to the field have earned him international recognition for his pioneering work in metallurgy.

Of the Molycop/QMUL partnership he says: "Joining forces with Molycop, a company with a century-old legacy in grinding products, presents a unique opportunity to apply our research and expertise in a real-world context. Together, we aim to drive transformative advancements in sustainable alloy solutions for the grinding industry."

Dr Chinnapat Panwisawas

Dr Chinnapat Panwisawas brings expertise in finite element method (FEM) computational modelling and simulation techniques to the research team.

Rajdeep Mondal, PhD student

Rajdeep Mondal is undertaking a doctorate in the physical metallurgy of steel grinding media at QMUL, sponsored by Molycop.

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