Find below a comprehensive list of all the Graduate Students graduated by Professor Waters and Professor Finch over the years. Where provided, LinkedIn profiles can be found by following the link associated with the graduated student.

NameDegreeTitleSupervisorDate
Ronghao LiPh.D.Beneficiation of Nb mineralsWaters2025
Alain KabembaPh.D.Advanced geometallurgical approaches for enhanced comminution and flotation efficiency of complex PGM oreWaters2025
Sofi BuzukashviliPh.D.Zeolite synthesis from coal fly ash and its application to heavy metals remediation from wastewaterWaters2025
Young Bin MoonM.ScInvestigation of the Critical Coalescence Concentration and the optimization of the operating of parameters for coarse particles using an aerated fluidized bed flotation cell - Eriez HydroFloat™Waters2025
Pashkevich, DzmitryPh.D.Investigations into the Effect of Temperature on the Flotation of Galena, Sphalerite, and PyriteWaters2025
Meng ZhouPh.D.An Experimental Study of Dry Gravity Separation with Low Specific Gravity Ores Using a Laboratory Knelson ConcentratorWaters2024
Heekang KimM.ScSelf Heating of Sulphide Ores, A Study of Chemical Interaction between Elemental Sulphur and PyrrhotiteWaters2024
Mark LepagePh.D.Conductivity measurements of the froth in flotationWaters2023
Tiantian Yin (with Showan Nazhat)Ph.D.Characterization of aqueous interactions of borate glassesWaters2023
Mandy LokkoM.ScThe effect of temperature on bubble size in flotationWaters2023
Adilbek Rustemov Investigation into Wollastonite and Diopside flotation using Design of Experiments (DOE)Waters2023
Jeff OpokuM.ScInvestigation of critical coalescence concentration in flotation machinesWaters2022
Hak Jun Oh (with Sidney Omelon)M.ScConcentrated graphite ore purification by leaching with phosphorous chemistry, and process optimization using design of experiments (DoE)Waters2022
Freire Serrano, VeronicaM.EngFine particle flotation using columns (conventional and Jameson downcomer) for a niobium deposit in CanadaWaters2021
Vinnett, LuisPh.D.Measurement, modelling and evaluation of the flotation rate distributionWaters2021
Marion, ChristopherPh.D.A mineralogical investigation into the beneficiation of a rare-earth mineral deposit using physical separationsWaters2020
Buthelezi, NonkululekoM.ScAn investigation into the flotation response of wollastonite and silicate gangue mineralsWaters2020
Li, RonghaoM.EngAn investigation into using ionic liquids for rare earth mineral flotationWaters2019
Zambrano Palomares, PercyM.EngHydrodynamic characterization of frothers in tap and sea waterWaters2018
Rodrigues da Silva, GilbertoPh.D.The effects of microwave pretreatment on the processing of a sulphide oreWaters2018
Multani, RavinderPh.D.The flotation characteristics of magnetic/4C (Fe7S8) and non-magnetic/5C (Fe9S10) pyrrhotite superstructuresWaters2018
Ma, HaoPh.D.Copper and nickel extraction using emulsion liquid membranesWaters2018
Espiritu, Eileen RossPh.D.Benefication of rare earth minerals from Niobec ore: Froth flotationWaters2018
Sovechles, JoshuaPh.D.Exploring particle flow in a hydrocyclone classifier through positron emission particle tracking (PEPT)Waters2018
Mita, JabunM.EngThe effect of microwave radiation on the physicochemical properties of pyriteWaters2018
Mohammadi-Jam, ShivaPh.D.An investigation into the applicability of inverse gas chromatography to mineral flotationWaters2017
Moon, SungjaeM.EngSelf-heating of sulphide ores: transition from stage A to B and evaluating reliability of U.N. test protocolFinch2017
Chu, PengboPh.D.Break-up in formation of small bubblesFinch2017
Boucher, DarryelPh.D.Observation of iron ore particle flow in a mineral spiral concentrator by positron emission particle tracking (PEPT)Waters2017
Molaei, AysanPh.D.Predispersed solvent extraction of heavy metals using colloidal liquid aphronsWaters2017
Zhou, MengM.EngSize-by-size optimization of dry gravity separation using a 3-inch knelson concentartorWaters2016
Jordens, AdamPh.D.The beneficiation of rare earth element-bearing mineralsWaters2016
Ding, Xiang ZhouM.EngThe effect of cell geometrical design and hydrodynamic conditions on the gas dispersion of Jameson cellFinch2016
Nazari, Amir MohammadPh.D.Heavy metal removal from dilute solutions using cysteine-rich protein-coated air bubblesWaters2015
Deng, ZhouTongM.EngExperimental investigation of particle flow in a spiral concentratorWaters2015
Park, KowoonM.EngRelationship between weathering, elemental sulfur formation and sulphide self-heatingFinch2015
Lee, InkooM.ScInteraction between fine particles and colloidal gas aphrons (CGA)Waters2015
Ngabe, BarnabePh.D.Physical chemistry of sulphide self-heatingFinch2014
Radman, JenniferM.EngParticle flow visualization in hydrocyclones using the positron emission particle tracking techniqueFinch2014
Zangooi, AzinPh.D.Development and applications of frother analysis in flotation circuitsFinch2014
Tan, YuePh.D.Structure effect of alcohols and polyglycols on bubble rise velocityFinch2014
Singh, NaliniM.EngFactors driving entrainment in flotation systems and implications for bank managementFinch2014
Nassif, Merhej-MarcM.EngDeveloping critical coalescence concentration curves using dilution and determining frother-like properties of oil sands process waterWaters2014
Quinn, JarrettPh.D.Bubble behaviour in frother and inorganic salt solutionsFinch2014
Jung, SarahM.EngSulphide self-heating: moisture content and sulphur formationFinch2013
Kuan, Seng HowPh.D.Collapsing bubble bed in a downcomer with the introduction of solventFinch2013
Uddin, SalahPh.D.Surface charge characterization and flotation of an ultramafic nickel oreFinch2012
Lafrance, MaximePh.D.The reactive stabilisation of Al-Zn-X foams via the formation of a transient liquid phase using the powder metallurgy approachWaters2012
Zhang, WeiPh.D.Frothers and frother blends: a structure - function studyFinch2012
Lafleur, Jean-PhilippeM.EngA study of abrasion in steel during comminutionFinch2011
Nesset, Jan EdwardPh.D.Modeling the Sauter mean bubble diameter in mechanical forced-air flotation machinesFinch2011
Payant, RebeccaM.EngThe self-heating of sulphide mixturesFinch2011
Mohamed, AhmedPh.D.Frother blends in flotation: polyglycols and alcoholsFinch2011
Alvarez Silva, MayeliPh.D.Surface chemistry study on the pentlandite- serpentine systemFinch2011
Araya Ledezma, RodrigoM.EngGas distribution in industrial flotation machines: a proposed measurement methodFinch2010
Cunningham, RyanM.EngModifications to foam volume measurementsFinch2010
Koppalkar, Sunil KumarPh.D.Effect of operating variables in Knelson Concentrators: a pilot-scale studyFinch2010
Hewitt, DavidM.EngExploring ore grindability tests with the steel wheel abrasion test (SWAT) machineFinch2010
Knuutila, Davin AndrewM.EngAnalysis of air and frother profiles in flotation banksFinch2009
Rafiei Mehrabadi, Amir ArashM.EngEffects of frother type on single bubble rise velocityFinch2009
Kuan, Seng HowM.EngThe effect of solids on gas holdup, bubble size and water overflow rate in flotationFinch2009
Kracht Gajardo, Willy AndrésPh.D.Effect of frother on bubble coalescence, break-up, and initial rise velocityFinch2008
Xiao, ZhixianPh.D.Characterizing the gravity recoverable platinum group mineralsFinch2008
Acuña Pérez, Claudio AbrahamPh.D.Measurement techniques to characterize bubble motion in swarmsFinch2007
Wang, XinranM.EngExploring conditions leading to self-heating of pyrrhotite-rich materialsFinch2007
Azgomi, FaribaM.EngCharacterizing frothers by their bubble size control propertiesFinch2006
Doucet, Jason SM.EngCharacterization of gas dispersion in industrial flotation machinesFinch2006
Tarkan, Haci MustafaPh.D.Air-assisted solvent extractionFinch2006
Quinn, JarrettM.EngExploring the effects of salts on gas dispersion and froth properties in flotation systemsFinch2006
Moyo, PamelaM.EngCharacterization of frothers by water carrying rateFinch2005
Sedore, LailaM.EngMgO rejection from Birchtree ore at Inco\'s Manitoba divisionFinch2004
Bailey, Marta EM.EngAnalysis of bubble size distributions using the McGill bubble size analyserFinch2004
Lascelles, DominiqueM.EngQuantification of adsorbed flotation reagentsFinch2004
Robertson, KevinM.EngCharacterization of nickel hydroxide sludge using the variable pressure SEMFinch2004
Torrealba Vargas, Jorge AgustinPh.D.Design of novel gas velocity sensors for flotation systemsFinch2004
Hernandez Aguilar, José RamonPh.D.An imaging technique for sizing bubbles in flotation systems /Finch2004
Do, Sung-SuM.EngHydrodynamic characterization of a Denver laboratory flotation cellFinch2003
Calzado Palomino, Luis EnriquePh.D."Nickel precipitation by ozone oxidation in a semi-batch bubble reactorFinch2003
Mirnezami, MitraPh.D.Aggregation studies on sphalerite systemsFinch2002
Demers, IsabelleM.EngActivated silica sol as a flocculant in treatment of mine effluentsFinch2002
Probst, AlexandreM.EngUsing a conductivity level probe for thickener controlFinch2001
Nanthakumar, BalakrishnanM.EngUse of silica sol in selective sulphide mineral flotationFinch2001
Hernandez-Alvarez, Hugo AlbertoPh.D.Column flotation scaling up procedure in paper de-inkingFinch2001
Chen, FuPh.D.Role of solid wettability in two processes : bubble generation from porous media and froth treatment in processing oil sandsFinch2001
Dichmann, Tara KristineM.EngThe role of copper ions in sphalerite and pyrite flotation selectivity /Finch2000
Rashchi, FereshtehPh.D.Deactivation of Pb-contaminated sphalerite by polyphosphateFinch2000
Zhang, YongqinPh.D.Single bubble velocity profile : experiments and numerical simulationFinch2000
DiFeo, AnthonyPh.D.Heterocoagulation of sulphide mineralsFinch1999
Gélinas, StéphaniePh.D.Preparation of magnetic carriers through functionalization of nanosized maghemite particlesFinch1999
Labonté, GermainPh.D.Modulation of selectivity between copper and zinc minerals using electrochemical potential of the pulpFinch1999
Leichtle, Gunther FM.EngAnalysis of bubble generating devices in a deinking columnFinch1998
Cortés-López, FranklinM.EngDesign of a gas holdup sensor for flotation diagnosisFinch1998
Vergouw, Ir. JolandaM.EngA conductivity probe for thickeners : calibration and level estimationFinch1998
Broomberg, JoachimM.EngDevelopment of magnetic carriers for metal ion removalFinch1998
Hardie, Colin AlexanderM.EngIn-plant comparison of internal and external spargers for flotation column deinkingFinch1998
Kant, ClaudiaM.EngThe effect of pulp potential and surface products on copper mineral flotation /Finch1997
Lin, DavidPh.D.A standard material for liberation analyses and examination of the robustness of stereological correction procedures /Finch1997
Hubbard, K. Lise (Kirsten Lise-LottePh.D.The study of poly(Divinylbenzene-co-ethylvinylbenzene) and modifications to the pendant vinylbenzene groups /Finch1997
Watson, Jeffrey AM.EngDeinking recycled paper using column flotationFinch1996
Tavera-Miranda, Francisco JavierPh.D.Flow cells to measure electrical conductivity : use in estimating gas holdup in flotation systemsFinch1996
Sam, AbbasPh.D.Single bubble behaviour study in a flotation column /Finch1995
Fernandez, Jaime P. (Jaime PedroM.EngInstallation of an automated laboratory flotation columnFinch1995
Summers, Allen JamesM.EngA study of the operating variables of the Jameson cellFinch1995
Bogusz, Edwina JM.EngThe mechanism of the depressant action of dextrin on pyriteFinch1995
Shen, GangPh.D.Bubble swarm velocities in a flotation columnFinch1994
Zhang, QingsongPh.D.Sphalerite activation in the presence of iron ionsFinch1994
Bozkurt, M. M. VolkanM.EngElectrochemical studies on chalcocite-heazlewoodite systemFinch1993
Marchese Mecklenburg, MarioM.EngHydrodynamic study of a downwards concurrent bubble columnFinch1992
Uribe-Salas, AlejandroPh.D.Process measurements in flotation columns using electrical conductivityFinch1991
Sandoval-Caballero, IgnacioM.EngUse of nitrogen in flotation for iron sulphide rejectionFinch1991
Lin, DavidM.EngThe production of a standard material for liberation analysis /Finch1991
Xu, ManqiuPh.D.Radial gas holdup profile and mixing in the collection zone of flotation columnsFinch1990
Shen, GangM.EngDesign and analysis of magnetic hydrocyclonesFinch1989
Martin, Chris JM.EngA practical study of complex sulphide separation using collectorless and nitrogen flotation /Finch1988
McIvor, Robert E. (Robert EmmettPh.D.Technoeconomic analysis of plant grinding operationsFinch1988
Xu, ManqiuM.EngSparger study in flotation columnsFinch1987
Labonté, GermainM.EngElectrochemical potentials in flotation systems : measurement, interpretation and applicationsFinch1987
Goodluck, Olufemi W. (Olufemi WaheedM.EngMagnetic separation of strongly magnetic particles using alternating fieldFinch1986
Dobby, G. S. (Glenn StephenPh.D.A fundamental flotation model and flotation column scale-up /Finch1984
Agrafiotis, Thomas IM.EngMagnetizing roast of chalcopyrite for copper-lead separationFinch1983
Todd, Iain APh.D.Magnetic filtration of iron precipitatesFinch1982
Espinosa Gómez, RodolfoM.EngHigh gradient magnetic separation of hematite from lead sulphate and silver in the residue of the sulphation roast-leach-electrowin processFinch1981
Hollingworth, M. (MarkM.EngFront and back capture in high gradient magnetic separationFinch1981
Ramirez-Castro, JavierM.EngSimulation of a proposed grinding circuit change to reduce Pb slimingFinch1978
Dobby, G. S. (Glenn StephenM.EngHigh-gradient magnetic capture of mineral particlesFinch1976
Finch, James AndrewPh.D.The liquid-vapour interface and adhesion in flotation.Finch1973
Finch, James AndrewM.ScInterfacial phenomena in cationic magnetite flotation.Finch1971