XINBO YANG

Assistant Professor

Metallurgical Engineering

  • Assistant Professor
    Metallurgical Engineering

BIO

Dr. Xinbo Yang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, specializing in extractive metallurgy and resource recovery. Her research focuses on developing advanced technologies for sustainable critical materials production through innovative extraction, separation, and recycling processes. She has received funding from federal agencies including the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior and collaborates with multiple industry partners to address key challenges in resource sustainability.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Assistant Professor
    Metallurgical Engineering1 Jul 2022 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Research Professor
    University of Kentucky, Mining Engineering, Lexington, United States1 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2022

DEGREES

  • BE, Mineral Processing
    China University of Mining and Technology2011
  • MS, Mining Engineering
    Southern Illinois University2015
  • PhD, Mining Engineering
    University of Kentucky2019

FIELDS OF RESEARCH