Gary Christiam Farfán Chilicaus

Editorial Board · Mining

Metallurgical & Environmental Engineer

Metallurgical and Environmental Engineer, graduate of the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo and Universidad Privada del Norte, with academic and professional specialization in metallurgical processes, environmental management, and sustainable mining practices.

• PhD Candidate in Environmental Management and Natural Resources – Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, Peru
• MSc in Metallurgical Engineering and Geometallurgy – Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica, Peru
• MSc in Environmental Engineering – Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Peru
• Environmental Engineer – Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru
• Metallurgical Engineer – Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Peru

Researcher and university professor with extensive experience in metallurgical and environmental engineering, specializing in extractive metallurgy of copper and polymetallic ores, environmental impact mitigation, and sustainable mining solutions. Accredited RENACYT Level III researcher (CONCYTEC – Peru). He has professional experience in polymetallic metallurgical operations in Peru and Ecuador and has held leadership roles in academia and professional institutions, including Director of the Environmental Engineering Program at Universidad Privada del Norte and Director Treasurer of the Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú – Cajamarca Chapter. His applied research focuses on heavy metal removal from acid mine drainage generated by mining tailings, contributing to environmentally responsible extractive industry practices.