DrJoshua Rasera

Research Associate

Department of Earth Science & Engineering - Faculty of Engineering

BIO

I am a postdoctoral researcher specialising in dry mineral beneficiation and space resource utilisation applications. My current research focuses on developing sustainable mineral separation techniques for terrestrial mining and advancing mineral processing methods for lunar and extraterrestrial environments. My expertise includes electrostatic and magnetic separation, dust mitigation, particle size classification, and toxicity studies. I am dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions that address both terrestrial and space mining challenges, and contributing to the advancement of sustainable resource extraction technologies.

DEGREES

  • PhD
    Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom1 Sep 2018 - 1 Jun 2023
  • MSc - Space Studies
    International Space University, Strasbourg, France1 Sep 2016 - 8 Dec 2017
  • MASc - Mechnical Engineering
    University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada1 May 2013 - 3 Oct 2015
  • BASc - Mechanical Engineering
    University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada1 Sep 2008 - 15 Jun 2013

LANGUAGES

  • French
    Can read and understand

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Engineering

POSITION NAME

  • Research Associate

FIELDS OF RESEARCH