Usman Ahmed

B.Sc Material Science & Engineering, M.Sc. Materials Science & Engineering

Usman holds a master's degree in Material Science and Engineering from Xian Jiaotong University, China. He worked on various research projects involving Aerospace Materials, Nanocomposite coatings, Solar Cells, and Nano-technology during his studies. He has been working as a freelance Material Engineering consultant since graduating. He has also published high-quality research papers in international journals with a high impact factor. He enjoys reading books, watching movies, and playing football in his spare time.

Articles from Usman

Latin America's Mining Boom: Opportunities and Obstacles

With 40% of global copper and 35% of lithium production, Latin America is key to the clean energy transition and attracts significant international investment.

9 Sep 2024

Reducing the Use of Cyanide in Mining with Glycine Leaching Technology

Glycine leaching technology (GLT) tackles many of the mining industry's challenges, assisting miners in recovering metals in a safer, more ecologically friendly, and cost-effective manner than any other available technique.

5 Dec 2023

Deep Learning in Mining: Advancements in Mineral Exploration

The rising acceptance of automation in mining opens the door to a broader application of deep learning as a component of a mine automation system.

30 Nov 2023

Turning Abandoned Mines into Clean Energy Storage Systems

International scientists have invented a revolutionary energy storage method by transferring sand into abandoned subterranean mines. Underground Gravity Energy Storage (UGES) is a revolutionary approach that promises an efficient long-term energy storage method while maximizing the use of abandoned mining sites.

13 Apr 2023