International Symposium on Sustainable Geochemistry and Critical Minerals 2025 

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Leung Yat Sing Lecture Theater (LT-F), HKUST
https://www.sgcm2025.com/

Welcome to SGCM2025

International Symposium on Sustainable Geochemistry of Critical Minerals will focus on bridging scientific, industrial, practitioner, and policy gaps in environmental sustainability with respect to the geochemistry of critical mineral resources. 

Sustainability issues related to geo-resources have attracted considerable attention in our society. Substantial knowledge of the geochemical perspectives is critical to understanding how natural systems work and the way anthropogenic activities impact natural processes. Geochemical approaches enable us to address environmental problems such as the fate and transport of contaminants and to suggest remediation strategies. The SGCM 2025 symposium will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to exchange information with fellow scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industrial personnel. This conference will draw concerted efforts to provide updated scientific and applied knowledge regarding innovative methods for a critical understanding of CO2 sequestration through mineralization, mineral-organic interactions in contaminant fate and transport; significant parameters controlling the mineral formation, alteration, and dissolution; complex reactivity at the mineral-water interface; impacts of energy extraction, storage, and consumption on the ecosystem; etc. 

The conference will be organized around subject areas of interest to industry, academics, agency/policy, NGO, and other audiences:

•    Recovery of critical mineral resources 
•    Recent developments in computational and modeling research 
•    Geochemical transformation at the mineral-water interfaces
•    Long-term carbon mineralization and storage
•    Novel materials for CO2 capture and utilization
•    Advances in environmental engineering focusing on geochemistry
•    Fate and transport of contaminants in the environment

https://www.sgcm2025.com/
Event Format
Conference, Symposium, Forum
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Dan Alessi
University of Alberta, Canada
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Vinh Dao
The University of Queensland, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Xiaoguang Duan
University of Adelaide, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Jun Huang
The University of Sydney, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Eakalak Khan
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Wengui Li
University of New South Wales, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Irene Lo
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. William Mitch
Stanford University, USA
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yong Sik Ok
Korea​ University, South Korea
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Marjorie Valix
University of Sydney, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yan Zhuge
University of Adelaide, Australia
Speakers / Performers:
(a full list of speakers can be referred to the conference website)
Language
English
Recommended For
Faculty and staff
General public
PG students
More Information
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Organizer
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Hong Kong Waste Management Association
Registration

This event is fully supported by the HKUST Global Engagement and Communication Office and is free of charge.

For the symposium registration (due on 13 January 2025), please visit our website at www.sgcm2025.com.

Engineering
Science & Technology
Environment & Sustainability
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