Dr Sanaz Orandi
Researcher Support Manager (Post Award)
Research Services
Division of Research and Innovation
I am a Geoscientist with wide experience in areas of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Hydrogeology and Environmental Science. This experience has been gained through collaboration with universities and the mining industry in Australia and Iran.
Innovation and finding practical and efficient solutions are the essential key driver of my motivation in any role, therefore I am excited for joining the Division of Research and Innovation at the University of Adelaide and working with the Research Services team as the 'Researcher Support Manager (Post Award), currently.
I have an extensive knowledge and experience in impact assessment of waste rock dumps and tailings on mine water quality; and in wastewater treatment research projects in particular phytoremediation of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) at one of the world’s largest porphyry copper mine, Sarcheshmeh, in Iran. I enjoy solving the challenges in remediation of contaminated soil and water.
Recent roles include Management of PRIF Mining Consortium Program and important contributions to an Australian Research Council (ARC) discovery project, focused on mineralogy of Iron-Ore Copper Gold deposits. In addition, I have been involved in geochemical assessments for mine developments and closure planning. Scoping, costing, data analysis and reporting were integral to my recent roles.
I have an extensive experience in Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Safety (HSW) coordination, laboratory management and mentoring/tutoring featured in prior roles.
Beside my professional and personal development, I enjoy formal coaching and mentoring graduates, sharing my career and professional development experience and undertaking volunteer roles. I am a committee member of AusIMM and WIMnet.
Geology
Geochemistry
Mineralogy and Metallurgy
Environmental Science and Risk Management
Acid Mine Drainage
Water Quality and Water Treatment Technologies
Bioremediation-Phytoremediation
Space Mining
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2024 - ongoing Researcher Support Manager University of Adelaide 2024 - 2024 PRIF Mining Consortium Manager University of Adelaide 2022 - 2023 Senior Geoscientist Land and Water Consulting 2022 - 2024 Adjunct Research Fellow University of Adelaide 2018 - 2022 ECMS Health & Safety Officer The University of Adelaide 2016 - 2021 External Supervisor The University of Adelaide 2013 - 2017 Laboratory & Safety Coordinator The University of Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2012 Award Best Student Paper Presentation Award International Mine Water Association Conference, Bunbury, Western Australia Australia - 2012 Award Best Poster Presentation Award 8th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology (APCAB), Adelaide, South Australia Australia - 2011 Award 3 Min Thesis Competition Runner Up Prize Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Faculty, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia. Australia $150 2011 Award Young Investigator Award , Bio-Processing Network Conference, Adelaide, South Australia. Australia - -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Arabic Can read, write, speak and understand spoken English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Persian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2009 - 2013 The University of Adelaide Australia PhD 2003 - 2007 University of Kharazmi (Tarbiat Moallem), Tehran Iran, Islamic Republic of MSc 1993 - 1998 Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman Iran BSc -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country — Certificate IV Work Health & Safety TafeSA - -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2023 Orandi, S., Ciobanu, C., Wade, B., Karakus, M., & Orandi, S. (2023). Fabrics and Alteration of Donington Granite from the Carrapateena Mine, South Australia. Poster session presented at the meeting of 27th Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM27), Perth, WA.. Perth. 2014 Orandi, S., Erkelens, M., Ball, A. S., & Lewis, D. M. (2014). An Investigation On Community Dynamics Of Acidophilic Micro-Algae Exploited For Phyto-Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage. Poster session presented at the meeting of ISAP2014. Sydney. -
Theses
Year Citation 2013 Orandi, S. (2013). Investigation of algal-microbial biofilms for acid mine drainage treatment. (PhD Thesis). -
Datasets
Waste Water Treatment
Geology
Environment
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Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2016 - 2019 External Supervisor The efficacy of Moringa oleifera as a practical application for sustainable water treatment Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Frances Elizabeth Williams
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2017 - ongoing Member AusIMM Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Australia
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