Pshem Kowalczuk

About

Research in the field of mineral processing and engineering, physicochemistry of surfaces as well as chemical metallurgy.

Pshem Kowalczuk (Przemyslaw B.) is an author of more than 100 publications in peer-refereed international scientific journals, conference proceedings, invited book chapters, and scientific/industrial reports. He has been extensively working on mineral processing and extractive metallurgy with recent focus on processing of marine minerals and REEs. For his scientific achievements he received many awards. In 2017, he was recognized as a Rising Star in mineral processing, by Dr. Barry Wills from Minerals Engineering International (MEI).

Guest Professor at Central South University, China (since June 2021)

Education

M.Sc. in materials engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland, May 2008
Ph.D. (Hons.) in materials and minerals engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland, May 2012
D.Sc. (Habilitation), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland, October 2016

Professional membership

Editor-in-Chief: Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

Editor: Minerals

Associate Editor: Frontiers in Chemistry, Frontiers in Physics

Editorial Committee Member: Journal of Central South University

Guest Editor: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review

Research

Research in the field of mineral processing and engineering, physicochemistry of surfaces as well as chemical metallurgy.

Pshem Kowalczuk (Przemyslaw B. ) is an author of more than 100 publications in peer-refereed international scientific journals, conference proceedings, invited book chapters, and scientific/industrial reports. He has been extensively working on mineral processing and extractive metallurgy with recent focus on processing of marine minerals and REEs. For his scientific achievements he received many awards. In 2017, he was recognized as a Rising Star in mineral processing, by Dr. Barry Wills from Minerals Engineering International (MEI).

Mineral Processing Laboratory

Askepott

Utilization of the value creation potential in fly ash and waste acid. Funded by the Research Council of Norway, 2021-2025 Researcher - Ms. Kristina R. Simavik

RareGreen

Sustainable processing methods for rare earth elements - Funded by EIT Raw Materials, EU, 2022-2025 PhD student - Ms. Ezgi Akyıldız

EMINENT - Energy MINerals for the NEtzero Transition

The EMINENT-project consists of 15 partners, and has received funding from the Green Platform Initiative (Research Council of Norway). PostDoc

REEsilience - Sustainable production of Rare Earth Elements and other products from the Fen Carbonatite Complex

Co-funded by the Research Council of Norway, 2023-2026 Researcher

HolE-LIB – Developing a Holistic Ecosystem for Sustainable Repurposing and/or Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) in Norway and the EU

Funded by NTNU Interdisciplinary Sustainability Initiatives (2022-2026) PhD student -

4D MinPro - Development of smart collectors for mineral and metal extraction

PhD funded by NTNU Faculty of Engineering PhD students - Patrycja S. Bednarek

Publications

Early-stage application of process mineralogy methodologies for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals from a deposit in Norway

Process mineralogy methodologies were applied for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals.

Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems

The present work highlighted the main concerns and advances in treating fine and coarse particles, focusing on the flotation cell designs.

Froth flotation of fluorite: A review

The present review sheds new light on the deep understanding of fluorite flotation, the future synthesis of reagents, as well as their schemes in practical use.

Three-phase contact formation between an air bubble and solid surfaces with different hydrophobicity degrees in liquid

The article discusses the mechanism of bubble-solid adhesion in relation to the hydrophobicity and zeta potential of the solid surface.

Recent advances in the treatment and recycling of mineral processing wastewater

This review helps better understanding of the state of the art of MPW management, treatment, and recycling.

Recent advancements in metallurgical processing of marine minerals

We update the information published so far in peer-reviewed and technical literature, and briefly provide the future perspectives for processing of marine mineral deposits.

Amino-acids surfactants and n-octanol mixtures─sustainable, efficient, and dynamically triggered foaming systems

The foaming properties of C12-ALA, C12-LEU, and C12-PHE surfactants mixed with C8OH were thoroughly investigated via surface tension and foamability experiments and complemented by all-atom detail MD simulations.

Bubble formation and motion in liquids—A review

Short review of analytical and semi-analytical #models for predicting bubble terminal velocity in ultra-pure and contaminated waters.

Effect of ultrasound pre-treatment on carbonaceous copper-bearing shale flotation

Ultrasound pre-treatment enhanced copper-bearing shale flotation recovery.

Effects of operating parameters on residence time distribution in a REFLUX flotation cell

RTD measurements were performed to characterize the type of flow regime in the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC), and to investigate the impacts of operational parameters, including bias, feed flux, and gas flux, using a laboratory-scale RFC-100.

Properties of self-hardened CaO-added bauxite residue pellets, and their behavior in hydrogen reduction followed by leaching and magnetic separation for iron and alumina recovery

H2-reduction of a bauxite residue was investigated from characteristic and processing aspects. The grade of metallic iron improved as magnetic field intensity decreased.

Insight into the influence of surface wettability on flotation properties of solid particles – Critical contact angle in flotation

The minimum value of the contact angle (critical contact angle) for effective flotation to occur must be exceeded. There is a qualitative and quantitative correlation of floatability with particle hydrophobicity (wetting angle).

Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC)

This paper, for the first time, investigates the influence of mixed collectors on the flotation performance of Kupferschiefer copper ore in the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC).

Exploring the impact of thiol collectors system on copper sulfide flotation through machine learning-driven modeling

Machine learning tools were used to model the results of batch-scale flotation tests.

Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review

Comprehensive review of polymers utilized as different types of collectors in flotation.

2025

Bednarek P.S., Zawala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2025. Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review. Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., 335, 103351.

2024

Guner M.K., Lode S., Malafeevskiy N., Aasly K., Kowalczuk P., 2024. Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC). Miner. Eng. 216, 108843.

Guner M.K., Akyildiz O., Basarir H., Kowalczuk P., 2024. Exploring the impact of thiol collectors system on copper sulfide flotation through machine learning-driven modeling. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process., 60(4), 191709.

Kruszelnicki M., Polowczyk I., Kowalczuk P.B., 2023. Insight into the influence of surface wettability on flotation properties of solid particles - critical contact angle in flotation. Powder Technol. 431, 119056.

2023

Guner M.K., Hassanzadeh A., Vinnett L., Yianatos J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2023. Effects of operating parameters on residence time distribution in a REFLUX flotation cell. Miner. Eng. 204, 108439.

Kar M., K., Hassanzadeh A., van der Eijk, C., Kowalczuk P.B., Aasly K., Safarian J., 2023. Properties of self-hardened CaO-added bauxite residue pellets, and their behavior in hydrogen reduction followed by leaching and magnetic separation for iron and alumina recovery. Int. J. Hydrog. Energy 48(99), 38976-38990.

Kruszelnicki M., Kowalczuk P.B., Polowczyk I., 2023. Three-phase contact formation between an air bubble and solid surfaces with different hydrophobicity degrees in liquid. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 676, Part A, 132067.

Silva C.M., Lode S., Aasly K., Kowalczuk P.B., 2023. Early-stage application of process mineralogy methodologies for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals from a deposit in Norway. Miner. Eng., 202, 108268.

Borkowski M., Batys P., Demchuk O., Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., 2023. Amino-acids surfactants and n-octanol mixtures – sustainable, efficient, and dynamically-triggered foaming systems. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 62, 13498-13509.

Kosior D., Wiertel-Pochopien A., Kowalczuk, P.B., Zawala J., 2023. Bubble formation and motion in liquids - a review. Minerals 13(9), 1130.

Jing G., Meng X., Chen J., Sun W., Kowalczuk P.B., Gao Z., 2023. Electrocoagulation in a packed aluminium scraps anode reactor for mineral processing wastewater treatment. Miner. Eng., 202, 108231.

Khoshdast H., Hassanzadeh A., Kowalczuk P.B., Farokhpay S., 2023. Characterization techniques of flotation frothers - A review. Miner. Process. Extr. Met. Review 44(2), 77-101.

Jing G., Meng X., Sun W., Kowalczuk P.B., Gao Z., 2023. Recent advances in treatment and recycling of mineral processing wastewater. Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 9, 1290-1304.

Hassanzadeh A., Kar M.K., Safarian J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2023. An investigation on reduction of calcium added bauxite residue pellets by hydrogen and iron recovery through physical separation methods. Metals, 13(5), 946.

Hassanzadeh A., Pilla G., Kar M.K., Kowalczuk P.B., 2023. An Invitation on Characterization of H₂-Reduced Bauxite Residue and Recovering Iron through Wet Magnetic Separation Processes. Minerals, 13(6), 728

2022

Hassanzadeh A., Safari M., Khoshdast H., Güner MK., Hoang D.H , Sambrook T., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022. Introducing key advantages of intensified flotation cells over conventionally used mechanical and column cells. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 58(5), 155101.

Nazari S., Zhou S., Hassanzadeh A., Li J., He Y., Bu X., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022. Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite. J. Mater. Res. Technol. 20, 3891-3904.

Nazari S., Hassanzadeh A., He Y., Khoshdast H., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022. Recent developments in generation, detection and application of nanobubbles in flotation. Minerals 12(4), 462.

Hassanzadeh A., Safari M., Hoang D.H., Khoshdast H., Albijanic B., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022, Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems. Miner. Eng. 180, 107509.

Kruszelnicki M., Hassanzadeh A., Legawiec K.J., Polowczyk I., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022, Effect of ultrasound pre-treatment on carbonaceous copper-bearing shale flotation. Ultrason. Sonochem. 84, 105962.

Witecki K., Polowczyk I., Kowalczuk P.B., 2022. Chemistry of wastewater circuits in mineral processing industry – a review. J. Water Process. Eng. 45, 102509.

Kruszelnicki M., Polowczyk I., Kowalczuk P.B. 2022. Control of glass surface wettability via esterification with n-alkyl alcohols. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 58(2), 145147.

Matos V.E., Nogueira S.C.S., Kowalczuk P.B., Silva G.R., Peres A.E.C., 2022. D ifferences in etheramine froth properties and the effects on iron ore flotation. Part 1: Two-phase system. Miner. Process. Extr. Met. Review. 43(2), 209-216.

Matos V.E., Nogueira S.C.S., Silva G.R., Kowalczuk P.B., Peres A.E.C., 2022. D ifferences in etheramine froth properties and the effects on iron ore flotation. Part 2: Three-phase system. Miner. Process. Extr. Met. Review. 43(2), 243-250.

2021

Ochromowicz K., Aasly K., Kowalczuk P.B., 2021. Recent advancements in metallurgical processing of marine minerals. Minerals 11(12), 1437.

Jing G., Ren S., Pooley S., Sun W., Kowalczuk P.B., Gao Z., 2021. Electrocoagulation for industrial wastewater treatment: An updated review. Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol. 7, 1177-1196

Gao Z., Wang C., Sun W., Gao Y., Kowalczuk P.B., 2021. Froth flotation of fluorite: A review. Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., 290, 102382

Wiertel-Pochopien A., Batys P., Zawala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2021. Synergistic effect of binary surfactant mixtures in two-phase and three-phase systems. J. Phys. Chem. B. 125, 15, 3855-3866.

2020

Gao Z., Zawala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2020. Editorial: Surface Chemistry of Flotation. Front. Mater. 7, 595146, doi: 10.3389/fmats.2020.595146

Drzymala J., Bednarek-Gabka P., Kowalczuk P.B., 2020. Simplified empirical and phenomenological evaluation of relation between particle size and kinetics of flotation. Powder Technol. 366, 112-118.

Zawala J., Wiertel-Pochopien A., Kowalczuk P.B., 2020. Critical synergistic concentration of binary surfactant mixtures. Minerals 10(2), 192.

Zawala J., Wiertel-Pochopien A., Larsen E., Kowalczuk P.B., 2020. Synergism between cationic alkyltrimethylammonium bromides (CnTAB) and nonionic n-octanol in foamability of their mixed solutions. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 59(3), 1159-1167.

Zawala J., Malysa K., Kowalczuk P.B., 2020. On importance of external conditions and properties of the interacting phases in formation and stability of symmetrical and unsymmetrical liquid films. Adv. Colloid Interface Sci., 276, 102085.

2019

Kowalczuk P.B., 2019. Honorary note: Jan Drzymala-70th birthday. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 55(6), 1577-1591.

Larsen E., Johannessen N.E., Kowalczuk P.B., Kleiv R.A., 2019. Selective flotation of K-feldspar from Na-feldspar in alkaline environment. Miner. Eng. 142, 105928.

Kowalczuk P.B., Bouzahzah H., Kleiv R.A., Aasly K., 2019. Simultaneous leaching of seafloor massive sulphides and polymetallic nodules. Minerals 9(8), 482.

Larsen E., Kowalczuk P.B., Kleiv R.A., 2019. Non-HF collectorless flotation of quartz. Miner. Eng. 133, 115-118.

2018

Polowczyk I., Kruszelnicki M., Kowalczuk P.B., 2018. Heterocoagulation of shale particles and bubbles in the presence of ionic surfactants. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 554, 180-186.

Polowczyk I., Kruszelnicki M., Kowalczuk P.B., 2018. Oil agglomeration of metal-bearing shale in the presence of mixed cationic-anionic surfactants. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 54(4), 1052-1059.

Kowalczuk P.B., Manaig D.O., Drivenes K., Snook B., Aasly K., Kleiv R.A., 2018. Galvanic leaching of seafloor massive sulphides using MnO2 in H2SO4-NaCl media. Minerals 8(6), 235.

Szczerkowska S., Wiertel-Pochopien A., Zawala J., Larsen E., Kowalczuk P.B., 2018. Kinetics of froth flotation of naturally hydrophobic solids with different shapes. Miner. Eng. 121, 90–99.

Drzymala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2018. Classification of flotation frothers. Minerals 8(2), 53.

Kowalczuk P.B., Snook B., Kleiv R.A., Aasly K., 2018. Efficient extraction of copper and zinc from seafloor massive sulphide rock samples from the Loki’s Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Miner. Eng. 115, 106–116.

Kosior D., Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., 2018. Surface roughness in bubble attachment and flotation of highly hydrophobic solids in presence of frother-experiment and simulations. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 54(1), 63–72.

Kowalczuk P.B., Siedlarz M., Szczerkowska S., Wojcik M., 2018. Facile determination of foamability index of non-ionic and cationic frothers and its effect on flotation of quartz. Sep. Sci. Techn. 53(8), 1198–1206.

2017

Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., Drzymala J., 2017. Concentration at the minimum bubble velocity (CMV) for various types of flotation frothers. Minerals 7(7), 118.

Drzymala J., Ratajczak T., Kowalczuk P.B., 2017. Kinetic separation curves based on process rate considerations. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 53(2), 983–995.

Kowalczuk P.B., Akkaya C., Ergun M., Janicki M., Sahbaz O., Drzymala J., 2017. Water contact angle on corresponding surfaces of freshly fractured fluorite, calcite and mica. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 53(1), 192–201.

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2017. Selectivity and power of frothers in copper ore flotation. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 53(1), 515–523.

2016

Iyakwari S., Glass H., Rollinson G.K., Kowalczuk P.B., 2016. Application of near infrared sensors to preconcentration of hydrothermally-formed copper ore. Miner. Eng. 85, 148–167.

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2016. Some remarks on attachment of a gas bubble to another phase both immersed in a water. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 52(1), 147–154.

Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., Kosior D., Drzymala J., Malysa K., 2016. Three-phase contact formation and flotation of highly hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene in the presence of increased dose of frothers. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 55(3), 839–843.

Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., 2016. A relationship between time of three-phase contact formation and flotation kinetics of naturally hydrophobic solids. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 506, 371–377.

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2016. Physical meaning of the Sauter mean diameter of spherical particulate matter. Part. Sci. Technol., 34(6), 645–647.

Janicki M.J., Drzymala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2016. Structure and surface energy of both fluorite halves after cleaving along selected crystallographic planes. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 52(1), 451–458.

Kowalczuk P.B., Zawala J., Drzymala J., Malysa K., 2016. Influence of hexylamine on kinetics of flotation and bubble attachment to the quartz surface. Sep. Sci. Techn., 51(15-16), 2681–2690.

Drzymala J., Swebodzinska A., Duchnowska M., Bakalarz A., Luszczkiewicz A., Kowalczuk P.B., 2016. Preliminary study on collectorless flotation of chalcocite, bornite and copper-bearing shale in the presence of selected frothers. E3S Web of Conferences 8, 01031.

Ratajczak T., Drzymala J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2016. Local and global assessment of flotation kinetics. E3S Web of Conferences 8, 01033.

Pazik P.M., Chmielewski T., Glass H.J., Kowalczuk P.B., 2016. World production and possible recovery of cobalt from Kupferchiefer stratiform copper ore. E3S Web of Conferences 8, 01063.

2015

Kowalczuk P.B., Zaleska E., Danczak O., 2015. Flotation of carbonaceous copper shale-quartz mixture with poly(ethylene glycol) alkyl ethers. Trans. Nonferrous Met. Soc. China 25(1), 314–318.

Kowalczuk P.B., Mroczko D., Drzymala J., 2015. Influence of frother type and dose on collectorless flotation of copper-bearing shale in a flotation column. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 51(2), 547–558.

Kowalczuk P.B., 2015. Flotation and hydrophobicity of quartz in the presence of hexylamine. Int. J. Miner. Process., 140, 66–71.

2014

Tasdemir A., Kowalczuk P.B., 2014. Application of statistical process control for proper processing of the Fore-Sudetic Monocline copper ore. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 50(1), 249–264.

Kowalczuk P.B., Buluc B., Sahbaz O., Drzymala J., 2014. In search of an efficient frother for pre-flotation of carbonaceous shale from the Kupferschiefer stratiform copper ore. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 50(2), 835–840.

2013

Iyakwari S., Glass H., Kowalczuk P.B., 2013. Potential for near infrared sensor-based sorting of hydrothermally-formed minerals. J. Near Infrared Spectrosc. 21(3), 223–229.

Drzymala J., Kowalczuk P.B., Oteng-Peprah M., Foszcz D., Muszer A., Henc T., Luszczkiewicz A., 2013. Application of the grade-recovery curve in the batch flotation of Polish copper ore. Miner. Eng. 49, 17–23.

Kowalczuk P.B., 2013. Determination of critical coalescence concentration and bubble size for surfactants used as flotation frothers. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 52(33), 11752–11757.

2010-2012

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2012. Surface flotation of particles on liquids. Principles and applications. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects 393, 81–85.

Watanabe M., Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2011. Analytical solution of equation relating maximum size of floating particle and its hydrophobicity. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 46, 13–20.

Kowalczuk P.B., Sahbaz O., Drzymala J., 2011. Maximum size of floating particles in different flotation cells. Miner. Eng. 24(8), 766–771.

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2011. Contact angle of bubble with an immersed-in-water particle of different materials. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 50(7), 4207–4211.

Kowalczuk P.B., Drzymala J., 2011. A proposition of symbolism of non-ideal separations followed by analytical procedures for description of separation processes. Miner. Process. Extr. Metall. Rev. 32(4), 278–288.

Kowalczuk P.B., Chmielewski T., 2010. Change of electrode potential in the non-oxidative leaching. Physicochem. Probl. Miner. Process. 44, 115–126.

2025

Bednarek, Patrycja Stella; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2025) Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic literature review

2024

Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Insight into the influence of surface wettability on flotation properties of solid particles – Critical contact angle in flotation. Powder Technology
Academic article
Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Lode, Stefanie; Malafeevskiy, Nikita; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC). Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Akyildiz, Ozge; Basarir, Hakan; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Exploring the impact of thiol collectors system on copper sulfide flotation through machine learning-driven modeling. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article

2023

Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Vinnett, Luis; Yianatos, Juan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) Effects of operating parameters on residence time distribution in a REFLUX flotation cell. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kar, Manish Kumar; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Eijk, Casper van der; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Aasly, Kurt; Safarian, Jafar. (2023) Properties of self-hardened CaO-added bauxite residue pellets, and their behavior in hydrogen reduction followed by leaching and magnetic separation for iron and alumina recovery. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Borkowski, Mariusz; Baltys, Piotr; Demchuk, Oleg M.; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Zawala, Jan. (2023) Amino-Acids Surfactants and n-Octanol Mixtures─Sustainable, Efficient, and Dynamically Triggered Foaming Systems. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
Jing, Gaogui; Meng, Xiangsong; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2023) Recent advances in the treatment and recycling of mineral processing wastewater. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (ESWRT)
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Kar, Manish Kumar; Safarian, Jafar; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) An Investigation on Reduction of Calcium Added Bauxite Residue Pellets by Hydrogen and Iron Recovery through Physical Separation Methods. Metals
Academic article
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Polowczyk, Izabela. (2023) Three-phase contact formation between an air bubble and solid surfaces with different hydrophobicity degrees in liquid. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Academic article
Mena Silva, Camilo Andres; Lode, Stefanie; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) Early-stage application of process mineralogy methodologies for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals from a deposit in Norway. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Pilla, Ganesh; Kar, Manish Kumar; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) An Invitation on Characterization of H<inf>2</inf>-Reduced Bauxite Residue and Recovering Iron through Wet Magnetic Separation Processes. Minerals
Academic article
Jing, Gaogui; Meng, Xiangsong; Chen, Jing; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2023) Electrocoagulation in a packed aluminium scraps anode reactor for mineral processing wastewater treatment. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kosior, Dominik; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Zawala, Jan. (2023) Bubble Formation and Motion in Liquids—A Review. Minerals
Academic literature review

2022

Khoshdast, Hamid; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Farrokhpay, Saeed. (2022) Characterization Techniques of Flotation Frothers - A Review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
Nazari, Sabereh; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; He, Yaqun; Khoshdast, Hamid; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Recent developments in generation, detection and application of nanobubbles in flotation. Minerals
Academic literature review
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Legawiec, Krzysztof; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Effect of ultrasound pre-treatment on carbonaceous copper-bearing shale flotation. Ultrasonics sonochemistry
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Safari, Mehdi; Hoang, Duong Hung; Khoshdast, Hamid; Albijanic, Boris; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Safari, Mehdi; Khoshdast, Hamid; Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Hoang, Duong H.; Sambrook, Tim. (2022) Introducing key advantages of intensified flotation cells over conventionally used mechanical and column cells. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Nazari, Sabereh; Zhou, Shaoqi; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Li, Jinlong; He, Yaqun; Bu, Xiangning. (2022) Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite. Journal of Materials Research and Technology (JMR&T)
Academic article

2021

Jing, Gaogui; Ren, Shuai; Pooley, Stephen George; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2021) Electrocoagulation for industrial wastewater treatment: An updated review. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (ESWRT)
Academic literature review
Gao, Zhiyong; Wang, Cong; Sun, Wei; Gao, Yuesheng; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Froth flotation of fluorite: A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic article
Witecki, Kajetan; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Chemistry of wastewater circuits in mineral processing industry – a review. Journal of Water Process Engineering
Academic literature review
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Control of glass surface wettability via esterification with n-alkyl alcohols. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Ochromowicz, Katarzyna; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Recent Advancements in Metallurgical Processing of Marine Minerals. Minerals
Academic literature review
de Matos, Vanderson Eney; Silva Nogueira, Stephânia da Consolação; da Silva, Gilberto Rodrigues; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Clark Peres, Antônio Eduardo. (2021) Differences in Etheramines Froth Properties and the Effects on Iron Ore Flotation. Part II: Three-Phase Systems. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
de Matos, Vanderson Eney; Silva Nogueira, Stephânia da Consolação; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; da Silva, Gilberto Rodrigues; Clark Peres, Antônio Eduardo. (2021) Differences in Etheramines Froth Properties and the Effects on Iron Ore Flotation. Part I: Two-Phase Systems. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Batys, Piotr; Zawala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Synergistic effect of binary surfactant mixtures in two-phase and three-phase systems. Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Academic article

2020

Gao, Zhiyong; Zawala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Editorial: Surface Chemistry of Flotation. Frontiers in Materials
Editorial
Zawala, Jan; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Synergism between cationic alkyltrimethylammonium bromides (CnTAB) and nonionic n-octanol in foamability of their mixed solutions. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
Zawala, Jan; Malysa, Kazimierz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) On importance of external conditions and properties of the interacting phases in formation and stability of symmetrical and unsymmetrical liquid films. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic literature review
Zawala, Jan; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Critical synergistic concentration of binary surfactant mixtures. Minerals
Academic article
Drzymala, Jan; Bednarek-Gabka, Patrycja; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Simplified empirical and phenomenological evaluation of relation between particle size and kinetics of flotation. Powder Technology
Academic article

2019

Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Bouzahzah, Hassan; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2019) Simultaneous leaching of seafloor massive sulfides and polymetallic nodules . Minerals
Academic article
Larsen, Erik; Johannessen, Nils Egil; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2019) Selective flotation of K-feldspar from Na-feldspar in alkaline environment. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2019) Non-HF collectorless flotation of quartz. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2019) Honorary note: Jan Drzymala – 70th birthday. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Feature article

2018

Drzymala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Classification of Flotation Frothers. Minerals
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Snook, Ben; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2018) Efficient extraction of copper and zinc from seafloor massive sulphide rock samples from the Loki's Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kosior, Dominik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Zawala, Jan. (2018) Surface roughness in bubble attachment and flotation of highly hydrophobic solids in presence of frother – experiment and simulations. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Polowczyk, Izabela; Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Oil agglomeration of metal-bearing shale in the presence of mixed cationic-anionic surfactants. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Szczerkowska, Sabina; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Zawala, Jan; Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Kinetics of froth flotation of naturally hydrophobic solids with different shapes. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Dan, Oliric Manaig; Drivenes, Kristian; Snook, Ben; Aasly, Kurt; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2018) Galvanic Leaching of Seafloor Massive Sulphides Using MnO2 in H2SO4-NaCl Media. Minerals
Academic article
Polowczyk, Izabela; Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Heterocoagulation of shale particles and bubbles in the presence of ionic surfactants. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Academic article

2017

Drzymala, Jan; Ratajczak, Tomasz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.. (2017) Kinetic separation curves based on process rate considerations. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Zawala, Jan; Drzymala, Jan. (2017) Concentration at the Minimum Bubble Velocity (CMV) for Various Types of Flotation Frothers. Minerals
Academic article

Journal publications

Bednarek, Patrycja Stella; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2025) Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic literature review
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Insight into the influence of surface wettability on flotation properties of solid particles – Critical contact angle in flotation. Powder Technology
Academic article
Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Lode, Stefanie; Malafeevskiy, Nikita; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC). Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Akyildiz, Ozge; Basarir, Hakan; Kowalczuk, Pshem. (2024) Exploring the impact of thiol collectors system on copper sulfide flotation through machine learning-driven modeling. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Vinnett, Luis; Yianatos, Juan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) Effects of operating parameters on residence time distribution in a REFLUX flotation cell. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kar, Manish Kumar; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Eijk, Casper van der; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Aasly, Kurt; Safarian, Jafar. (2023) Properties of self-hardened CaO-added bauxite residue pellets, and their behavior in hydrogen reduction followed by leaching and magnetic separation for iron and alumina recovery. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Academic article
Borkowski, Mariusz; Baltys, Piotr; Demchuk, Oleg M.; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Zawala, Jan. (2023) Amino-Acids Surfactants and n-Octanol Mixtures─Sustainable, Efficient, and Dynamically Triggered Foaming Systems. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
Jing, Gaogui; Meng, Xiangsong; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2023) Recent advances in the treatment and recycling of mineral processing wastewater. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (ESWRT)
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Kar, Manish Kumar; Safarian, Jafar; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) An Investigation on Reduction of Calcium Added Bauxite Residue Pellets by Hydrogen and Iron Recovery through Physical Separation Methods. Metals
Academic article
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Polowczyk, Izabela. (2023) Three-phase contact formation between an air bubble and solid surfaces with different hydrophobicity degrees in liquid. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Academic article
Mena Silva, Camilo Andres; Lode, Stefanie; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) Early-stage application of process mineralogy methodologies for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals from a deposit in Norway. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Pilla, Ganesh; Kar, Manish Kumar; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) An Invitation on Characterization of H<inf>2</inf>-Reduced Bauxite Residue and Recovering Iron through Wet Magnetic Separation Processes. Minerals
Academic article
Jing, Gaogui; Meng, Xiangsong; Chen, Jing; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2023) Electrocoagulation in a packed aluminium scraps anode reactor for mineral processing wastewater treatment. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kosior, Dominik; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Zawala, Jan. (2023) Bubble Formation and Motion in Liquids—A Review. Minerals
Academic literature review
Khoshdast, Hamid; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Farrokhpay, Saeed. (2022) Characterization Techniques of Flotation Frothers - A Review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
Nazari, Sabereh; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; He, Yaqun; Khoshdast, Hamid; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Recent developments in generation, detection and application of nanobubbles in flotation. Minerals
Academic literature review
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Legawiec, Krzysztof; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Effect of ultrasound pre-treatment on carbonaceous copper-bearing shale flotation. Ultrasonics sonochemistry
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Safari, Mehdi; Hoang, Duong Hung; Khoshdast, Hamid; Albijanic, Boris; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Safari, Mehdi; Khoshdast, Hamid; Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Hoang, Duong H.; Sambrook, Tim. (2022) Introducing key advantages of intensified flotation cells over conventionally used mechanical and column cells. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Nazari, Sabereh; Zhou, Shaoqi; Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Li, Jinlong; He, Yaqun; Bu, Xiangning. (2022) Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite. Journal of Materials Research and Technology (JMR&T)
Academic article
Jing, Gaogui; Ren, Shuai; Pooley, Stephen George; Sun, Wei; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Gao, Zhiyong. (2021) Electrocoagulation for industrial wastewater treatment: An updated review. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (ESWRT)
Academic literature review
Gao, Zhiyong; Wang, Cong; Sun, Wei; Gao, Yuesheng; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Froth flotation of fluorite: A review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic article
Witecki, Kajetan; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Chemistry of wastewater circuits in mineral processing industry – a review. Journal of Water Process Engineering
Academic literature review
Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Control of glass surface wettability via esterification with n-alkyl alcohols. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Ochromowicz, Katarzyna; Aasly, Kurt; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Recent Advancements in Metallurgical Processing of Marine Minerals. Minerals
Academic literature review
de Matos, Vanderson Eney; Silva Nogueira, Stephânia da Consolação; da Silva, Gilberto Rodrigues; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Clark Peres, Antônio Eduardo. (2021) Differences in Etheramines Froth Properties and the Effects on Iron Ore Flotation. Part II: Three-Phase Systems. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
de Matos, Vanderson Eney; Silva Nogueira, Stephânia da Consolação; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; da Silva, Gilberto Rodrigues; Clark Peres, Antônio Eduardo. (2021) Differences in Etheramines Froth Properties and the Effects on Iron Ore Flotation. Part I: Two-Phase Systems. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review
Academic article
Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Batys, Piotr; Zawala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2021) Synergistic effect of binary surfactant mixtures in two-phase and three-phase systems. Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Academic article
Gao, Zhiyong; Zawala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Editorial: Surface Chemistry of Flotation. Frontiers in Materials
Editorial
Zawala, Jan; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Synergism between cationic alkyltrimethylammonium bromides (CnTAB) and nonionic n-octanol in foamability of their mixed solutions. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
Zawala, Jan; Malysa, Kazimierz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) On importance of external conditions and properties of the interacting phases in formation and stability of symmetrical and unsymmetrical liquid films. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Academic literature review
Zawala, Jan; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Critical synergistic concentration of binary surfactant mixtures. Minerals
Academic article
Drzymala, Jan; Bednarek-Gabka, Patrycja; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2020) Simplified empirical and phenomenological evaluation of relation between particle size and kinetics of flotation. Powder Technology
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Bouzahzah, Hassan; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2019) Simultaneous leaching of seafloor massive sulfides and polymetallic nodules . Minerals
Academic article
Larsen, Erik; Johannessen, Nils Egil; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2019) Selective flotation of K-feldspar from Na-feldspar in alkaline environment. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2019) Non-HF collectorless flotation of quartz. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2019) Honorary note: Jan Drzymala – 70th birthday. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Feature article
Drzymala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Classification of Flotation Frothers. Minerals
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Snook, Ben; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2018) Efficient extraction of copper and zinc from seafloor massive sulphide rock samples from the Loki's Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kosior, Dominik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Zawala, Jan. (2018) Surface roughness in bubble attachment and flotation of highly hydrophobic solids in presence of frother – experiment and simulations. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Polowczyk, Izabela; Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Oil agglomeration of metal-bearing shale in the presence of mixed cationic-anionic surfactants. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Szczerkowska, Sabina; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Zawala, Jan; Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Kinetics of froth flotation of naturally hydrophobic solids with different shapes. Minerals Engineering
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Dan, Oliric Manaig; Drivenes, Kristian; Snook, Ben; Aasly, Kurt; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2018) Galvanic Leaching of Seafloor Massive Sulphides Using MnO2 in H2SO4-NaCl Media. Minerals
Academic article
Polowczyk, Izabela; Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Heterocoagulation of shale particles and bubbles in the presence of ionic surfactants. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Academic article
Drzymala, Jan; Ratajczak, Tomasz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.. (2017) Kinetic separation curves based on process rate considerations. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing
Academic article
Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Zawala, Jan; Drzymala, Jan. (2017) Concentration at the Minimum Bubble Velocity (CMV) for Various Types of Flotation Frothers. Minerals
Academic article

Teaching

Courses

Supervision

PhD (co)supervision

Dr. Paulina Pazik - University of Exeter (co-supervisor, defended)

Dr. Mateusz Kruszelnicki - Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (co-supervisor, defended 2023)

Dr. Kajetan Witecki - Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (co-supervisor, defended 2024)

Mr. Mustafa Kadir Güner - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (main supervisor, ongoing)

Ms. Ezgi Akyıldız - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (main supervisor, ongoing)

Mrs. Patrycja Bednarek - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (main supervisor, ongoing)

Ms. Chiedza Thelma Nzuma - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (main supervisor, ongoing)

Ms. Edzhe Soylu - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (co-supervisor, ongoing)

Mr. Tinotenda Mubaiwa - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (co-supervisor, ongoing)

Mr. Dali Hariswijaya - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (co-supervisor, ongoing)

Ms. Aleksandra Bartusiak - Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (co-supervisor, ongoing)

PostDoc and Researcher supervision

Mrs. Beril Güner - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (Researcher, 2023-2024)

Dr. Ahmad Hassanzadeh - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (PostDoc, ongoing)

Ms. Kristina R. Simavik - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (Researcher, 2023-2024)

Dr. Vladislav Slabov - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Geoscience and Petroleum (Reseacher, ongoing)

Outreach

2023

Lecture

Bartusiak, Aleksandra; Kancelista, Anna; Wasik, Bartosz; Zwolińska, Julia; Augustyniak, Mikolaj; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2023) Yarrowia lipolytica as a factory for biosynthesis of ranaspumin-2, a biosurfactant with foaming properties. 31st International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology, ICYGMB31 , Florence 2023-08-20 - 2023-08-25
Poster

Bartusiak, Aleksandra; Wasik, Bartosz; Kancelista, Anna; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Lazar, Zbigniew. (2023) Foaming properties of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast proteins as new types of biosurfactants. Flotation 23 , Cape Town 2023-11-06 - 2023-11-09
Lecture

Wasik, Bartosz; Moroz, Pawel; Kupaj, Patryk; Bartusiak, Aleksandra; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Laba, Wojciech. (2023) Identification and characterization of lipase produced by Vishniacozyma victoriae D19. 47th Annual Conference on Yeasts , Smolenice 2023-05-16 - 2023-05-19
Lecture

Bartusiak, Aleksandra; Wasik, Bartosz; Kupaj, Patryk; Kancelista, Anna; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw; Lazar, Zbigniew. (2023) Volatile Fatty Acids as a carbon source for heterologous protein production by Yarrowia lipolytica. 47th Annual Conference on Yeasts , Smolenice 2023-05-16 - 2023-05-19

2022

Lecture

Hassanzadeh, Ahmad; Safari, Mehdi; Güner, Mustafa Kadir; Sambrook, Tim; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2022) Conceptual investigation on pneumatic and mechanical flotation reactor cells from designing and metallurgical perspectives. 27th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey IMCET2022 , Antalya 2022-03-22 - 2022-03-25
Poster

Kancelista, Anna; Szymanski, Kacper; Moroz, Pawel; Zwolińska, Julia; Wasik, Bartosz; Augustyniak, Mikolaj. (2022) Isolation and characterisation of yeasts from cold environments and their biotechnological application. International Specialized Symposium on Yeast - ISSY36 , Vancouver 2022-07-12 - 2022-07-15
Poster

Polowczyk, Izabela; Kruszelnici, Mateusz; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2022) Effect of particle hydrophobicity on foamability and foam stability. EUFOAM 2022 , Krakow 2022-07-03 - 2022-07-06
Poster

Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2022) Stability of thin liquid film in bubble-solid adhesion. EUFOAM 2022 , Krakow 2022-07-03 - 2022-07-06
Poster

Kupaj, Patryk; Kancelista, Anna; Wasik, Bartosz; Zwolińska, Julia; Augustyniak, Mikolaj; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2022) Yarrowia lipolytica as a host for protein biosynthesis with potential application in mineral processing. International Specialized Symposium on Yeast - ISSY36 , Vancouver 2022-07-12 - 2022-07-15

2019

Poster

Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Larsen, Erik; Zawala, Jan; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2019) Synergism between cationic alkyltrimethylammonium bromides (CnTAB) and nonionic n-octanol surfactants. MEI International Flotation '19 , Cape Town 2019-11-11 - 2019-11-15
Poster

Kruszelnicki, Mateusz; Polowczyk, Izabela; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw Boguslaw. (2019) Influence of solid particle properties on froth stability. Flotation 19 , Cape Town 2019-11-11 - 2019-11-14

2018

Academic lecture

Larsen, Erik; Havskjold, Håkon; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from a Norwegian Deposit. ALTA Metallurgical Services ALTA 2018 , Perth 2018-05-18 - 2018-05-25
Poster

Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Aasly, Kurt; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2018) A study on processing of seafloor massive sulphides from the Loki’s Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. 47th Underwater Mining Conference, Deep-Sea Mining , Bergen 2018-09-10 - 2018-09-14
Academic lecture

Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Opportunities and challenges in processing of seafloor massive sulphides from the Loki's Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto In the Black, Deep Sea Mining Challenges Thematic Workshop , Porto 2018-07-05 - 2018-07-06
Academic lecture

Hahn, Klaus M.; Lennartz, Jutta; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt; Wotruba, Hermann; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2018) Application of optical sensor-based sorting for preconcentration of seafloor massive sulphides. RWTH Aachen University 8th Sensor-Based Sorting & Control , Aachen 2018-03-06 - 2018-03-06
Academic lecture

Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Kleiv, Rolf Arne. (2018) Various lixiviant leaching systems for seafloor massive sulphides from the Loki’s Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Mineral Engineering Conference MEC2018 , Zawiercie 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-29
Academic lecture

Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw; Hahn, Klaus M.; Snook, Ben; Lennartz, Jutta; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2018) Application of X-ray transmission sensor-based sorting for preconcentration of seafloor massive sulphide rock samples from the Loki’s Castle area at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. International Mineral Processing Congress IMPC2018 , Moscow 2018-09-15 - 2018-09-21

2017

Poster

Snook, Ben; Drivenes, Kristian; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw B.; Ellefmo, Steinar Løve; Kleiv, Rolf Arne; Aasly, Kurt. (2017) Initial assessment of mineralogical properties of a seafloor massive sulphide deposit at the Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge. Underwater Mining Conference 2017 2017-09-24 - 2017-09-29
Poster

Szczerkowska, Sabina; Wiertel-Pochopien, Agata; Zawala, Jan; Larsen, Erik; Kowalczuk, Przemyslaw. (2017) Kinetics of froth flotation of naturally hydrophobic solids with different shapes. Minerals Engineering International Flotation 2017 , Cape Town 2017-11-12 - 2017-11-17

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About

Competencies

Research

DSM-School

HARARE

RFC Upscaling

Askepott

RareGreen

EMINENT - Energy MINerals for the NEtzero Transition

REEsilience - Sustainable production of Rare Earth Elements and other products from the Fen Carbonatite Complex

HolE-LIB – Developing a Holistic Ecosystem for Sustainable Repurposing and/or Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) in Norway and the EU

4D MinPro - Development of smart collectors for mineral and metal extraction

Publications

Early-stage application of process mineralogy methodologies for mineral tracking in flotation of rare earth elements (REE)-bearing minerals from a deposit in Norway

Technological assessments on recent developments in fine and coarse particle flotation systems

Froth flotation of fluorite: A review

Three-phase contact formation between an air bubble and solid surfaces with different hydrophobicity degrees in liquid

Recent advances in the treatment and recycling of mineral processing wastewater

Recent advancements in metallurgical processing of marine minerals

Amino-acids surfactants and n-octanol mixtures─sustainable, efficient, and dynamically triggered foaming systems

Bubble formation and motion in liquids—A review

Effect of ultrasound pre-treatment on carbonaceous copper-bearing shale flotation

Effects of operating parameters on residence time distribution in a REFLUX flotation cell

Properties of self-hardened CaO-added bauxite residue pellets, and their behavior in hydrogen reduction followed by leaching and magnetic separation for iron and alumina recovery

Insight into the influence of surface wettability on flotation properties of solid particles – Critical contact angle in flotation

Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC)

Exploring the impact of thiol collectors system on copper sulfide flotation through machine learning-driven modeling

Polymer-based collectors in flotation: A review

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Journal publications

Teaching

Courses

Supervision

Outreach

2023

2022

2019

2018

2017