Person

Galvin, Kevin

FAA FTSE

Occupation
Chemical engineer

Summary

Kevin Galvin is a chemical engineer who is widely recognised for his expertise in mineral processing, His principal research in in gravity separation. He invented the Reflux Classifier which has had a major impact in the minerals industry. At the University of Newcastle Galvin is Laureate Professor in the School of Engineering and Director of the Centre for Advanced Particle Processing and Transport. In 2020 he was appointed Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals.

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"Kevin Galvin is distinguished for his outstanding contributions to the field of mineral processing, particularly to the selective separation of valuable particles. He has made seminal contributions to the behaviour of fine particles in laminar shear flows, which has led to the invention of the Reflux Classifier, an innovative separator for recovering and concentrating high value minerals such as iron ore, chromite, coal, manganese and lithium. Since 2010, Reflux Classifiers have been installed around the world, processing raw materials and delivering significant economic impact, especially through the recovery of valuable minerals from waste materials." [from https://www.science.org.au/profile/kevin-galvin 2/5/2023]

Chronology

2010
Career position - Member, ERA Engineerng Panel, ARC
2012 -
Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering
2012
Award - Ian Wark Medal and Lecture, Australian Academy of Science
2013 - 2015
Career position - Member, ARC College of Experts
2014
Award - Mineral Industry Technique Award, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
2014
Award - Clunies Ross Award, Australian Academy of Technological Science and Technology
2016
Award - Prize for Energy Innovation, New South Wales Premier's Prizes in Science
2017
Award - Antoine M. Gaudin Award, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
2020 -
Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
2020 -
Career position - Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals

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  • Anon, 'Perth showcases 2014 ATSE Clunies Ross Awards', ATSE focus, 185 (2014), 16-17, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3171718660. "Professor Kevin Galvin FTSE from the University of Newcastle for his work in mineral processing and the development of innovative, cost-saving and effective minerals industry technology.". Details

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