Short Bio

Christie started his career as an engineer in the Measurement and Control Division at Mintek before joining the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University as a lecturer. He currently fulfils the role of Chair for the Department. His research interests in hydrometallurgy include characterisation and modelling of leaching systems, recovery of base and precious metals from leach solutions, and development of processes for metal recovery from low grade ores and secondary resources.

Research Interests

• Hydrometallurgy
• Metal recycling
• Process modelling

Selected Publications

A list of his published works can be found on his Google Scholar profile.

Teaching

• Mineral Processing 345
• Chemical Engineering 254 (Mass and Energy Balances)