Michael Akindeju

Chair

Michael is an avid innovator, an apt multidiscipline visionary, Chartered and Registered Professional Engineer.

Saleem Varghese

Secretary

Saleem is a senior director at Worley, leading process technology development across the resources sector.

Mamadou Balde

Webinar and Events Coordinator

Mamadou is a highly motivated leader with more than 15 years of experience driving sustainable solutions and operational excellence across the entire mining and minerals value chain.

Nick Kock

Past Chair

Nick is a technical director at Aurecon, assisting clients in investigating strategies to sustain their businesses through considered engagement.

Shuwenjun (Winnie) Ma

Early Career Representative

Winnie Ma is currently pursuing a dual specialisation in chemical engineering and metallurgy at the University of Queensland.

Simphiwe Zwane

Early Career Representative

Simphiwe is proudly an alumna of Vaal University of Technology, where she obtained degree in chemical engineering.

Dylan van den Berg

Committee Member

Dylan is a Chartered Chemical Engineer with Hatch.

Pablo Brito-Parada

Committee Member

Pablo is a senior lecturer in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London.