Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For the past four years of her PhD research project at the Queensland University of Technology, Katrina been investigating environmentally friendly ways to convert mining waste products (zeolite) into useable products.
This research into green energy conversion technologies has the potential to provide significant benefits for industries around the world that rely on the manufacture of synthetic zeolite. Katrina is working towards enabling the low cost, efficient use of otherwise unwanted waste materials, and driving the industry towards a circular economy.
Katrina is an outstanding leader in her field and is a STEM ambassador who actively engages students and the wider community to encourage STEM uptake. As a proud Mabuigilaig woman, Katrina is a passionate advocate for making STEM accessible for everyone, especially girls and First Nations students, and breaking down the stereotypes associated with STEM.
For the past four years of her PhD research project at the Queensland University of Technology, Katrina been investigating environmentally friendly ways to convert mining waste products (zeolite) into useable products.
This research into green energy conversion technologies has the potential to provide significant benefits for industries around the world that rely on the manufacture of synthetic zeolite. Katrina is working towards enabling the low cost, efficient use of otherwise unwanted waste materials, and driving the industry towards a circular economy.
Katrina is an outstanding leader in her field and is a STEM ambassador who actively engages students and the wider community to encourage STEM uptake. As a proud Mabuigilaig woman, Katrina is a passionate advocate for making STEM accessible for everyone, especially girls and First Nations students, and breaking down the stereotypes associated with STEM.
