Iftikhar Hussain

Iftikhar Hussain is a PhD candidate at Delft University of Technology, focusing on copper removal during steel recycling through both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical routes. Prior experience includes serving as a thesis student at KU Leuven, where research involved the purification of lithium chloride from spodumene using solvometallurgy. A student researcher role at SOLVOMET ISC featured work on solvent extraction of lithium from brine, while Iftikhar also contributed as a research assistant at Campine, engaging in bio-leaching of ironstone and analyzing lead cable sheets for recycling. Earlier experiences include a summer internship at Zakir Husain Delhi College, conducting qualitative analysis of carbohydrates, and an internship trainee position at Delhi University focused on synthesizing cadmium sulphide nanocrystals. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Chemistry from KU Leuven and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Delhi University.