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Research Biography
Dr Qian earned his PhD in minerals and materials engineering from the University of South Australia in December 2011. During his PhD project, he investigated the kinetics and mechanisms of the formation of pyrite (FeS2) by replacing iron oxides under hydrothermal conditions. Since gaining PhD, Dr Qian's primary research has been focused on the leaching of sulfides, acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) remediation and 'Cu enrichment' reactions. His other research interests and activities include computational simulation of mineral bulk and surface structures, synchrotron analysis (SPEM, EXAFS, XANES, XFM, micro-XRD, etc.), sustainable control of toxic ions such as Se and As in water resources. Dr Qian's research goal is to apply his fundamental knowledge and skills to help industry solve complex problems like AMD.
Completed Supervisions
- geochemistry, environmental earth science (1)
- earth science, geochemistry, hydrometallurgy (1)
- hydrometallurgy, geochemistry (1)
Supervision
- Registered
Research Areas
- Environmental health
Supervisory Interests
- Minerals
- Geochemistry
- Surface science
- Environmental chemistry
- Earth sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The link between gold mineralization and fluid evolution in epithermal systems: A case study of the Dongyang gold deposit, China
Zhang, H., Qian, G., Tan, W., Cai, Y., Brugger, J. & Pring, A., Jan 2026, In: American Mineralogist. 111, 1, p. 138-149 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Controllable synthesis of cypress-derived hard carbon for high-rate sodium ion storage
Zhou, Y., Cen, M., Pan, C., Hu, J., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Qian, G. & Lian, J., 13 Feb 2025, In: RSC Advances. 15, 6, p. 4774-4778 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metagenomics reveals water, biofilm, and sediment microbial communities exhibit distinct responses and functions in neutral and metalliferous drainage (NMD)
Falk, N. W., Smith, H., Papudeshi, B., Martin, B., Qian, G., Gerson, A. R., Prasad, A., Harmer, S. L. & Dinsdale, E. A., Dec 2025, In: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH. 47, 12, 22 p., 547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The mechanism and kinetics of the replacement of chalcopyrite by covellite under mild-hydrothermal conditions (120–200 °C)
He, Z., Qian, G., Pring, A. & Harmer, S., 15 Jul 2025, In: Geochimica Et Cosmochimica Acta. 401, p. 122-135 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enrichment of precious metals associated with chalcopyrite inclusions in sphalerite and pyrite
Zhang, H., Qian, G., Zhou, F., Cai, Y. & Pring, A., Jan 2024, In: American Mineralogist. 109, 1, p. 150-156 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)