Associate Professor Karen Steel

Associate Professor Karen Steel

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, 1999
  • Chief Investigator
  • University of Queensland


My research interests are in energy and resources, including coal science, gas recovery, and sustainable mineral processing with a strong interest in developing new technologies to solve major issues. I develop new experimental/analytical capabilities and innovative approaches to provide new knowledge and novel insights that can help Australian industries maintain and extend their competitiveness in world markets. I also develop novel process schemes by manipulating solution equilibria and are currently focused on developing new mineral processes that include CO2 sequestration.


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