Dr. Fernando Prado Araujo is a geologist focused on the geochemistry, mineralogy, and geometallurgy of mineral deposits, with a particular interest in critical raw materials and battery metals. Skilled in bulk and in situ analytical techniques for the characterization of solids and fluids (wet chemistry, optical microscopy, SEM, EPMA, Raman spectroscopy, microthermometry, LA-ICP-MS). Research professional with a Master of Science (MSc-Geosciences) from Universidade de São Paulo.
SIM² KU Leuven is the KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals, one of the flagship KU Leuven Institutes. SIM² mission is to develop, organise and implement problem-driven, science-deep research and future-oriented education, contributing to the environmentally friendly production and recycling of metals, minerals and engineered materials, supporting the transition to a climate-friendly, circular-economy.
KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals
