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Julian Dietrich

Overview of thesis

Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical for modern technologies and the global energy transition, but their supply is threatened by geopolitical risks and environmentally harmful mining practices. Consequently, the development of sustainable and eco-friendly REEs extraction methods is crucial.

This project aims to optimize REEs bioleaching through in-depth multi-omics characterisation of a
monazite bioleaching system composed of a complex and dynamic microbial community. This includes the native consortia associated with the mineral and exogenous phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms with strong potential for phosphate mineral dissolution. Preliminary findings suggest syntrophic interactions among community members, leading to promising REEs dissolution yields.

This interdisciplinary research integrates experimental microbiology, multi-omics analysis, and data science to address real-world challenges in sustainable mining and resource recovery. The outcomes are expected to deepen the understanding of microbial REEs mobilization and contribute to the development of environmentally friendly extraction technologies.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Data Science with Python and R, Argentine Data Science Institute, National Technological University - Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2023.
  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences - Cell and Molecular Biology Specialization, National University of the South - Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2023.

Research

Research Interests

  • Biotechnology,
  • Microbiology,
  • Multi-omics analysis,
  • Metagenomics,
  • Proteomics,
  • Bioleaching,
  • Bioinformatics,
  • Data Science.

Past Research employment history

  • 2020-2023, Student Researcher at Farmaceutical Microbiology Lab, CERZOS-UNS CONICET, Bahia Blanca, Argentina.

Scholarships and Awards

  • “Stimulus Scholarships for Scientific Vocations 2020” from Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN); Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina. 2021 – 2022.

Supervisors

Contact

Julian Dietrich
PhD Student
Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre
School of Science
Email: j.dietrich@ecu.edu.au

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