Ryan MacIver has worked as a consultant in the mining and chemical industries for almost 10 years. His expertise is in the analysis of spatial datasets, machine learning, and software development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a PhD in mining engineering.

Bern Klein is a Professor of Mineral Process Engineering at the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. His PhD on the subject of “Dense Media Separation” lead to his research into pre-concentration and sensor based sorting with studies at INCOs Ni-Cu operations in Sudbury back in 1999. Since then has published more than 20 papers on the subject including the chapter on “Ore Sorting” which is presently being published in the SME’s Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Handbook. He is also co-founder of MineSense Technologies which is a technology company advancing sensor based systems for the mining industry. His research at UBC is focussed on advancing Sensor Based Sorting with a focus on developing approaches to assess the benefits of sensor based sorting for mining operations and prosects. He works with closely with industry to support studies aimed at assessing the potential for SBS for their operations and projects.

P.Eng., PhD (Mining) , MASc. (Mining), B. Eng. (Mech)
Stefan has worked for over 15 years in the mining industry on numerous sensor-based sorting, comminution, mechanical design and energy efficiency projects. Stefan has a PhD and a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia in the field of mining engineering. Working closely with a block cave mine, his PhD research focused on developing integrated mine and mill approaches for block caving operations. He has contributed to over 25 publications in the fields of mining and mineral processing. Stefan is an adjunct professor at the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering.