Materials
The focus of the Materials Section is on all secondary processing of materials. The Section is concerned with aspects of the in-situ performance of materials, under a full range of service conditions (thermal, mechanical and chemical). Emphasis is also placed upon the micro design and engineering of high-performance materials, advanced processing technologies and microstructure and property characterization of both metallic and non-metallic inorganic materials.
Announcements
COM 2026
Symposia at this year’s conference:
- Materials: Corrosion and Environmental Degradation
- Materials: Factory of the Future
- Materials: Manufacturing for Extreme Conditions
- Materials: Next-Gen Electrochemical Devices; Materials to Systems
Participate in the 64th Annual Conference of Metallurgy and Materials taking place on August 17 – 20, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of Advanced Metallic Materials
July 17, 2025 from 11:00-16:00
Virtual webinar
Current Initiatives
CrossTalk webinar series developed by the emerging professionals of the light metals section. Learn more by visiting our conferences and events section.
Awards & Scholarships
Our committee has created several awards for both professionals and students.
Metsoc Engineer in Materials Innovation Award
Metsoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award
About
Hydrometallurgy is part of the wider field of extractive metallurgy where the science and technologies of aqueous solution chemistry are applied in an environmentally sound and cost effective ways for the recovery of metals from a wide variety of metal-bearing sources, such as ores, concentrates, intermediates and recycled materials, into useable products for the society.
Hydrometallurgy technologies form an integral part of a growing number of metallurgical processes, both in operation and in development. Canada is richly endowed with mineral resources and is a world leader in hydrometallurgical production plants, technology development and education.
The Hydrometallurgy Section serves the hydrometallurgy community in Canada and abroad by:
- Organizing timely and relevant technical conferences and short courses which provide a great forum for learning, exchange of ideas and networking opportunities
- Recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of hydrometallurgy
- Providing encouragement and support for students involved in hydrometallurgical studies and research
- Making select technical publications available on this web site.
The Section operates through a committee comprised of representatives from major mining companies in Canada, academic and research institutions, as well as technology vendors and engineering companies that have a strong presence in the field of hydrometallurgy.
Chair
Gaofeng Li
National Research Council Canada
Biography
Gaofeng Li is working as a research officer in powder synthesis at the National Research Council’s (NRC) new advanced materials research facility in Mississauga. Prior to joining the NRC, Gaofeng Li has worked for over 10 years in the field of steel making, Aluminum alloy development, and advanced powders development for advanced manufacturing, from which he had obtained rich experience in metallic, ceramic and composite materials design, synthesis, and characterization. Gaofeng Li’s current research is focused on applying plasma based technologies (thermal and non-thermal plasma) into materials (powders in micron and nano size) and processes (Green, efficient and low lost) innovation, with special focus on critical minerals for clean energy applications.
Members of the Materials Committee
- Yu Zou, Past-Chair
- Olanrewaju Ojo, CMSC 2023 Chair, University of Manitoba
- Shuhong (Max) Shen, MetSoc EP, Hatch
- Ibraham Ogunsanta, MetSoc EP, University of Toronto
- Priti Wanjara
- Javad Gholipour
- Mashael Alomair
- Xin Pang
- Yao Yao Ding
- In-Ho Jung
- Abu Syed Kabir
- Lukas Bichler
- Nate Quitoriano
- Nosrat Behnood
- Xiaoming Wang
- Peng Peng
- Clod Aranas
- Mary Wells
- Louis Mercier
- Jidong Kang
- Jun Song
- Jessica Hiscocks
- Hossein Aminian
- Daolun Chen
- Chen Chen
- Ali Nasiri
- Shuo Yan
- Henry Hu
- Jubert Pasco
- Kuda Nyamuchiwa
- Ehlam Ashari
- Doug Boyd
- Olesis Sherepenko
- Farzad Hhodaba
- Elvi Dalgaard
- Andreas Fauquier
- Amir Fanaci
- Alex Cao
