Dr. James Finch
Fellow
Current Employer
McGill University
Election Year
2002
Academy
Academy of Science
Discipline
Engineering
Department
Department of Mining, Metals and Materials Engineering
Keywords
Minerals, mineral separation, flotation, sensors, waste management.
Professor Finch has made a major contribution to the science of mineral processing. His early insight into the potential of column flotation, and the innovative research techniques employed in its evaluation have played significant roles in the worldwide use of flotation columns today. The high quality of his research has been recognized by numerous awards and in the global collaborations that have been forged with other universities and over thirty companies.