Yuesheng Gao
Staff Scientist @Ecolab
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WORK HISTORY
Staff Scientist @Ecolab
Lakeland, FL, US
Build and continuously improve advanced AI-enabled tools and platforms with functional sensors for product development, process simulation, and optimization. • Lead strategic metallurgical projects across copper, molybdenite, nickel, and gold mineral systems, directing capital-support initiatives focused on flowsheet, reagent systems, and process water chemistry. • Apply geo-metallurgical data interpretation to guide circuit design and reagent selection decisions across diverse ore types.• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and technical risks; coordinate across operations, EHS, and external vendors to maintain cost and schedule controls. • Provide on-site technical support during trials, implementation, and startup phases; troubleshoot process upsets and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare and present technical updates to management; develop materials for patent applications and industry conferences. • Mentor junior engineers and scientists; lead team recruiting and resource planning initiatives.
EDUCATION
Central South University
Bachelor's degree, Mineral Processing & Metallurgy
Michigan Technological University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineering
Florida State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business
Central South University
Master's degree, Mining and Mineral Engineering
ABOUT YUESHENG GAO
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Ph.D. metallurgist with 10+ years of experience leading strategic metallurgical projects, process design, and technical operations across mineral processing, flotation, hydrometallurgy, and large-scale capital programs. Proven ability to manage multi-discipline projects from identification through execution, quantify cost and recovery impacts, and communicate outcomes to executive management and external stakeholders. Deep technical expertise spanning flotation (porphyry copper, molybdenite, gold, lithium, rare earth, quartz, phosphate, potash), leaching and SX-EW circuits, geo-metallurgical data interpretation, and grade/recovery modeling for complex ore types. Strong cross-functional leader with experience recruiting and mentoring technical teams, developing patent and conference materials, and applying statistical and regression tools to drive data-driven decisions. MBA candidate; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
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