EMMANUEL ABOTAR
Fairbanks,Alaska
Summary
Motivated engineer with a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student mentorship. Skilled in fostering an engaging learning environment and conducting impactful research. I am recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with track record in industry. I am highly skilled in mineral dressing, extractive metallurgy, process optimization, and troubleshooting. I possess excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. I have the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. I enjoy being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team. I thrive in highly pressurized and challenging ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 working environments. I have strong work ethic and adaptability. Adept at working effectively with less supervisory and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Delivered lectures to undergraduate classes of varying sizes.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Mentored undergraduate students with their research projects.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and university-wide policies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Reviewed textbooks for content accuracy before recommending them for adoption.
- Researched current trends in the field of study and incorporated new information into lectures.
- Integrated technology into the classroom experience where appropriate.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Compiled feedback from students regarding course evaluations and implemented changes accordingly.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Designed, planned and carried out lesson plans incorporating diverse learning aids and activities.
Graduate Metallurgist
Kinross Chirano Gold Mines Limited
Chirano, Ghana
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported the metallurgical team in optimizing crushing and downstream operations.
- Conducted sectional training and monitored various process variables to enhance gold recoveries above 97%.
- Analyzed material samples using spectrometers and other laboratory equipment.
- Operation and monitoring of Knelson concentrators, scalping screens, and the In-Line Leach Reactor.
- Monitored and optimized the consumption of reagents, such as lime, lead nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium cyanide, in Carbon in Leach operations.
- Assessed the wear rate of gyrator and cone crusher mantles.
- Benchmarked the key process performance and identified areas of improvement.
- Designed experiments to study the effects of particle size, temperature, time, and other variables on gold leaching and adsorption processes.
- Created detailed reports summarizing metallurgical test results.
- Researched emerging technologies related to advanced metallurgy applications.
- Recommended improvements to existing manufacturing processes based on data from metallurgical analyses.
Graduate Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
Tarkwa, Ghana
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted Plan Job Observations, inspected screen panels, monitored stockpile levels, and ensured optimal operation of crushers.
- Supported the metallurgical team in optimizing crushing and downstream operations.
- Conducted sectional training and monitored various process variables to enhance gold recoveries above 97%.
- Analyzed material samples using spectrometers and other laboratory equipment.
- Operation and monitoring of Knelson concentrators, scalping screens, and the In-Line Leach Reactor.
- Monitored and optimized the consumption of reagents, such as lime, lead nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium cyanide, in Carbon in Leach operations.
- Assessed the wear rate of gyrator and cone crusher mantles.
- Benchmarked the key process performance and identified areas of improvement.
- Designed experiments to study the effects of particle size, temperature, time, and other variables on gold leaching and adsorption processes.
- Created detailed reports summarizing metallurgical test results.
- Researched emerging technologies related to advanced metallurgy applications.
- Recommended improvements to existing manufacturing processes based on data from metallurgical test works.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Minerals Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, Tarkwa
Tarkwa, Ghana06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Minerals Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, Tarkwa
Tarkwa, Ghana06.2015
Ph.D. - Mining And Mineral Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Statistical process control
- Material Selection
- Chemical Analysis
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Simulation Modeling
- Process Improvement
- Process Development
- System Troubleshooting
- Technical reporting
- Technical Writing
- Project Planning
- Research and analysis
- Resource Estimation
- Production Planning
- Environmental Compliance
- Underground mining
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
- Schedule development
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Mine operations management
Publications
- Arthur, E. A., Mensah-Sackey, G., Baisi Ebo, S. I., Asubonteng, D., Dankwah, J., Abotar, E., Ankomah, Y., Adimado, I. and Dankwah, J. R. (2024), “Conversion of End-of-Life Vehicle Tyres as Chemical Feedstock for the Production of Diesel Range Liquid Fuel and Char”, Ghana Mining Journal, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 143-161.
- Buah, W.K., Quartey, G., Akyaw, K.O. and Abotar, E. (2024), "In-Processing Plant Recovery of Gold from Waste Activated Carbon Using a Novel Reactor Designed at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana", Ghana Journal of Technology, 8(1), pp.57-62.
- Arthur, E. A., Mensah-Sackey, G., Baisi Ebo, S. N., Cobbinah, I. J., Dankwah, J., Abotar, E. and Dankwah, J. R., Conversion of End-of-Life Latex Gloves as Chemical Feedstock for the Production of Diesel Range Liquid Fuel, Ghana Journal of Technology, 7, 1, 53-61, 2023
- Abotar, E. and Dankwah, J. R., Recycling of End-of-Life Polycarbonate as a Carbon Resource in Ironmaking, Ghana Mining Journal, 22, 2, 26-31, 2022
- Abotar, E., J. B. Dankwah, P. Koshy and J. R. Dankwah, Production of Metallic Iron from the Pudo Magnetite Ore using End-of-Life Rubber Tyre as Reductant: The Role of an Underlying Ankerite Ore as a Fluxing Agent on Productivity, Ghana Mining Journal, 20, 2, 36-42, 2020
- Dankwah, J. R., Abotar, E., Gordon, J. J. K, and Koshy, P., Recycling Waste Electrical Socket as a Carbon Resource in Ironmaking, Ghana Mining Journal, 16, 1, 76-82, 2016
References
- Assoc Prof James R. Dankwah, Dean, Faculty of Integrated Management Studies, University of Mines and Technology, jrdankwah@umat.edu.gh, +233 (0) 205 802 944
- Asiedu Larbi Ebenezer (PhD), Lecturer, University of Mines and Technology, elasiedu@umat.edu.gh, +233 (0) 541 670 738
- Ebenezer Charles Abbey (PhD), Principal Advisor, Rio Tinto, rasshamo@gmail.com, +1 (573) 308-9236
Affiliations
Instructor: Introduction to Pyrometallurgy – AngloGold Iduapriem Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Electrometallurgy – AngloGold Iduapriem Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Pyrometallurgy – Goldfields Tarkwa Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Electrometallurgy – Goldfields Tarkwa Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Pyrometallurgy – Newmont Akyeme Gold Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Electrometallurgy – Newmont Akyeme Gold Mine
Instructor: Introduction to Pyrometallurgy – Perseus Ayanfuri Gold Mining
Instructor: Introduction to Electrometallurgy – Perseus Ayanfuri Gold Mining
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lecturer
University of Mines and Technology
01.2020 - 08.2024
Graduate Metallurgist
Kinross Chirano Gold Mines Limited
09.2018 - 01.2019
Graduate Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
09.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Philosophy - Minerals Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, Tarkwa
Bachelor of Science - Minerals Engineering
University of Mines And Technology, Tarkwa
Ph.D. - Mining And Mineral Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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