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Wednesday, 10th March 2010 (1552 views)

A scientist whose nanotechnology and metals research includes developing techniques to cleanse water of arsenic and remove mercury from the cyanide streams used in gold mining operations is to receive a major award recognising his accomplishments.

Dr Manoranjan Misra of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has been chosen as the 2010 Regents' Researcher by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.

Since joining the university in 1988, Dr Misra has published 183 technical papers, ten patents and secured more than $25 million (£16.7 million) in grant funding to support research in the areas of nanotechnology, materials and environmental and mineral process engineering.

His patent process for taking mercury out of cyanide streams is currently used by gold operations both in Nevada and around the world.

Dr Misra's most recent research focuses on renewable energy, in particular using chicken feathers and coffee grounds to produce biodiesel.

UNR originally opened in 1874 as the University Preparatory School in Elko. It is one of eight institutions that make up the Nevada System of Higher Education.

 

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