Diamond Papazoglou
About Diamond Papazoglou
Diamond Papazoglou is a Process Engineer at Hatch, specializing in battery materials projects and geometallurgy relationships. He holds a PhD in Extractive Metallurgy and has extensive experience in the mining industry, including roles at BHP and Rio Tinto.
Work at Hatch
Diamond Papazoglou has been employed at Hatch as a Process Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is actively involved in battery materials projects, contributing his expertise in process engineering. His work encompasses utilizing a comprehensive toolbox that includes mineralogy, geometallurgy relationships, and value driver models. He applies methodologies such as RASCI, financial calculations, lean-six sigma, and Theory of Constraints to optimize processes and enhance project outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Diamond Papazoglou studied at the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Extractive Metallurgy from 1989 to 1997. Prior to this, he completed his secondary education at University High School in Parkville, Victoria, from 1982 to 1988. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in process engineering and metallurgical operations.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Diamond Papazoglou held various positions at Rio Tinto and BHP. He worked at BHP as a Senior/Process Engineer from 1998 to 2007. At Rio Tinto, he served in multiple roles, including Principal Adviser Orebody and Processing from 2017 to 2018, Manager Value Planning from 2011 to 2017, and Manager - Concentrator Technical Services for a brief period in 2011. His extensive experience in the mining and processing sectors has equipped him with a deep understanding of operational efficiencies.
Achievements
During his tenure at Rio Tinto, Diamond Papazoglou developed focused forums and relationships that significantly improved value delivery for the Kennecott business. He is recognized as a subject matter expert in sulphuric acid plant operations and specializes in aligning stakeholders to focus on the top 1% of value opportunities. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing operational performance and strategic planning within the organizations he has worked for.