KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
The keynote speakers represent leading universities, research centers, and industrial organizations, offering a unique combination of fundamental science, advanced technologies, and real-world engineering experience.
  • Prof. Gabriella Vadaszné Bognár
    Professor at the University of Miskolc (Hungary) and a recognized expert in applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, and computational modeling. Her research focuses on non-Newtonian fluids, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), nanofluid flows, heat and mass transfer, and time-dependent and dual-solution modeling approaches. She is the author of more than 150 scientific publications indexed in Scopus, with over 1,100 citations and an h-index of 19. Prof. Bognár actively contributes to international research collaboration, editorial activities, and the development of advanced mathematical models for engineering and sustainable resource-related applications.
    Advanced Mathematical and Numerical Modeling of Non-Newtonian and MHD Flows for Sustainable Mineral Resource Engineering

    This keynote lecture will address recent advances in mathematical and numerical modeling of complex fluid flows with direct relevance to geotechnologies, subsurface processes, and the sustainable development of the mineral resource complex. Special attention will be given to non-Newtonian, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), and nanofluid models incorporating heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, bioconvection, and radiative effects under realistic boundary conditions. Novel time-dependent and dual-solution approaches will be presented, demonstrating their capability to predict unsteady and nonlinear transport phenomena encountered in mining, mineral processing, geothermal systems, and energy-efficient technologies. The lecture will show how advanced modeling techniques will support process optimization, enhance environmental safety, and contribute to greener and more sustainable mineral resource utilization.
  • Dr. Olena Volkova
    Senior researcher at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany) and an internationally recognized expert in high-temperature materials, metallurgy, and process engineering. Her research interests include molten metal–ceramic interactions, slag and melt thermophysical properties, refractory and filter materials, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing technologies for metallurgical applications. Dr. Volkova is the author of nearly 200 Scopus-indexed publications, with more than 2,100 citations and an h-index of 23. Her work makes a significant contribution to the development of advanced materials and sustainable, resource-efficient technologies in the mining and metallurgical industries.
    High-Temperature Materials and Melt–Material Interactions for Sustainable Metallurgical and Mineral Processing Technologies

    This lecture will focus on recent advances in the understanding and engineering of high-temperature materials and melt–material interactions relevant to modern metallurgical and mineral processing systems. The talk will address wetting behavior, interfacial reactions, slag and melt thermophysical properties, and the performance of refractory and ceramic filter materials under extreme operating conditions. Special emphasis will be placed on powder-based technologies, gas atomization, and additive manufacturing routes for producing advanced metallic and ceramic components. The lecture will demonstrate how improved control of high-temperature processes and material design will enhance process efficiency, product quality, and environmental sustainability within the mineral resource complex.

  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Drebenstedt
    Professor at Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany) and a leading expert in mining engineering, mineral processing, and sustainable resource management. His research covers flotation and beneficiation processes, mine water management, resource recovery from tailings and abandoned mines, environmental monitoring, and the application of numerical modeling and machine learning in mining operations. Prof. Drebenstedt is the author of more than 120 Scopus-indexed publications, with over 1,200 citations and an h-index of 17. He actively contributes to international research projects and academic initiatives that advance environmentally responsible and resource-efficient mining practices.
    Sustainable Mining and Mineral Processing: From Resource Recovery to Environmental Protection and Digital Decision Support

    This report will address integrated approaches to sustainable mining and mineral processing with a focus on resource efficiency, environmental protection, and data-driven decision-making. Key topics will include flotation optimization, recovery of valuable elements from tailings and mine water, hydrogeological modeling of water inflows in open-pit mines, and environmental monitoring of contaminated sites. The role of numerical modeling, machine learning, and digital tools in improving blasting performance, groundwater management, and environmental risk assessment will be highlighted. The speech will demonstrate how interdisciplinary methods will support responsible subsurface use and the long-term sustainability of the mineral resource complex.
  • Dr. Ulugbek Z. Sharafutdinov
    Researcher at Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies (Navoiy, Uzbekistan) and Director of the Center for Advanced Technologies at the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (NMMC). His professional and scientific activities are closely linked to industrial practice in uranium mining and processing. His research focuses on in-situ leaching technologies, ion-exchange and sorption processes, recovery of rare and associated elements, and the geochemical and geoecological impacts of mining operations. Through his work at NMMC, Dr. Sharafutdinov actively contributes to the implementation of research findings in industrial technologies, supporting efficient resource utilization, environmental safety, and the sustainable development of the mineral resource complex.
    Ion-Exchange and Sorption Technologies in Uranium In-Situ Leaching: Efficiency, Selectivity, and Environmental Aspects

    This presentation will address modern ion-exchange and sorption technologies applied in uranium in-situ leaching (ISL) operations. The talk will focus on the behavior of uranium and associated elements in leaching solutions, the influence of silica, organic matter, and competing ions on sorption efficiency, and the selection and performance of ion-exchange resins and adsorbents. Special attention will be given to industrial case studies from the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine, highlighting the integration of laboratory research, molecular modeling, and field data. The presentation will demonstrate how optimized sorption processes will improve uranium recovery, enable the extraction of valuable by-products, and reduce environmental impacts, contributing to sustainable subsurface resource utilization.
  • Dr. Gaukhar S. Turysbekova
    Researcher at Satbayev University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) with recognized expertise in biohydrometallurgy, in-situ recovery (ISR) of uranium, and environmentally friendly mineral processing technologies. Her scientific work is focused on bioleaching, bacterial oxidation mechanisms, recovery of associated metals, and the optimization of leaching processes under low-temperature and complex geological conditions. Dr. Turysbekova actively contributes to applied and academic research aimed at enhancing the environmental safety, technological efficiency, and sustainability of uranium mining and mineral resource development.
    Bioleaching and In-Situ Recovery Technologies for Sustainable Uranium and Metal Extraction

    This presentation will address the application of bioleaching and bioactivation technologies in uranium mining and associated metal recovery, with a focus on in-situ recovery (ISR) methods. The talk will examine the role of iron-oxidizing and acidophilic bacteria in enhancing redox potential, metal dissolution, and process efficiency under low-temperature and challenging geochemical conditions. Optimization of biological and technological parameters, including bacterial immobilization and solution chemistry, will be discussed. The presentation will demonstrate how biohydrometallurgical approaches will contribute to environmentally responsible, energy-efficient, and sustainable development of the mineral resource complex.
  • Dr. Tulkin Botirov
    Researcher and faculty member at Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies (Navoiy, Uzbekistan), specializing in control systems engineering, mathematical modeling, and intelligent automation. His research focuses on adaptive and robust control, neural network–based and hybrid intelligent controllers, and the modeling of complex technological processes. He has extensive experience in developing algorithmic and digital control solutions for industrial and mining applications and actively contributes to international conferences and collaborative research projects in the fields of automation and digital transformation.
    Intelligent and Adaptive Control Systems for Digital Transformation of Mining and Industrial Processes

    This presentation will address modern approaches to designing and synthesizing intelligent, adaptive control systems for complex dynamic objects in mining and industrial applications. The talk will focus on reference model–based adaptive control, disturbance compensation, neural network regulators, and hybrid intelligent control structures. Mathematical modeling and algorithmic solutions for improving system stability, adaptability, and energy efficiency under uncertain operating conditions will be discussed. The presentation will demonstrate how advanced control strategies will support automation, digital transformation, and sustainable development of technological processes within the mineral resource complex.