Alexander Birich
Chief Engineer @Ime Process Metallurgy And Metal Recycling
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Engineer @Ime Process Metallurgy And Metal Recycling
Achievements: Since my start on this position, IME institute set various faculty records like income of > 5 Mio. € (2019, and since then highest income), record on number of employees (2021), most publications (2024), and a lot of experience with a great team!Sustainable metal recovery, project coordination, technical guidance, flowsheet development, scale-up strategy, publications and conference presentation, university lecturing (also as guest lecturer), safety management, PR and international networkingTopics: hydro-/pyro-metallurgy, thermal pretreatment
EDUCATION
RWTH Aachen University
Bachelor and Master of Science - B.Sc., M.Sc., Industrial Engineering with Specialiuation in Materials and Process Engineering Specialization
RWTH Aachen University
Dr.-Ing., Metallurgy - Earty Stage Gold Recovery from Printed Circuit Boards via Thiosulfate Leaching
ABOUT ALEXANDER BIRICH
With over ten years of experience in metallurgy and metal recycling, I specialize in sustainable metal recovery, process design, and technical guidance as Chief Engineer at IME Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling. My work aligns with the organization\'s mission to advance innovation in hydro- and pyro-metallurgy while fostering sustainable metal recovery in a globalized world. I am committed to driving impactful solutions through strategic project coordination, flowsheet development, and the promotion of sustainable practices worldwide. At IME, my focus has been on managing large-scale projects, enhancing technical processes, and contributing to record-breaking achievements in income, publications, and team expansion. My role emphasizes hydro-/pyro-metallurgy, thermal pretreatment, and international networking, and I take pride in facilitating knowledge-sharing through university and guest lectures. Additionally, I collaborate with my team to ensure safety management and deliver cutting-edge solutions to advance metal recovery and recycling technologies.
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