Full name(s) and surname:
Sivanna Hanuman
Company and Job Title:
I am an Engineer within the Pyrometallurgy Division at Mintek.
What contribution do you see yourself making to the Young Professionals Council and the SAIMM?:
Participating in the activities of the SAIMM and the YPC would provide me with an opportunity to assist in the professional development of young individuals, particularly females, who may be interested in pursuing a career in the mining and metallurgical industry. I would use my role to change the narrative around female representation in the industry and help foster a diverse environment. Additionally, I would use my role to encourage knowledge transfer and bridging the gap between young and seasoned professionals.
Another aspect that I care deeply about is environmental conservation. I believe that mining and metallurgy play an integral role in the growth and evolution of modern society and would therefore use my role as part of the organization to inspire innovative thinking and drive a positive change in our industry. Particularly, change that aligns advancement of the industry with environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Interactions/activities that you currently participate in within the SAIMM (if applicable):
As a new member I have not as yet had the opportunity to participate in activities within the SAIMM, however, I am eager to become more actively involved in projects within the organisation.
Qualifications:
M.Eng.: Chemical Engineering (Durban University of Technology)
BTech.: Chemical Engineering (Durban University of Technology)
NDip.: Chemical Engineering (Durban University of Technology)
Brief career history:
I started off my career at the Thermodynamics Research Unit (TRU) within the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2011 as an In-service trainee. I continued working at the TRU as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2016, and thereafter progressed to the role of Researcher from 2017 to 2022. The research I conducted at the TRU consisted mainly of thermodynamic phase equilibria studies for consulting and research projects of industrial significance. As of 2023, I have held the position of Engineer within the Pyrometallurgy Division at Mintek. At the Pyrometallurgy Division I work under the New Technology Group, where my focus is on technology metals such as rare earth elements.
Date and place of birth:
14th March 1991, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Social media links or information:
www.linkedin.com/in/sivanna-hanuman-40220660
