Mohan Yellishetty; founder of Critical Minerals Consortium & more

AusIMM’s purpose under Royal Charter is ‘to advance the sciences applying to the minerals industry for the benefit of the community’, and separately, to represent resources professionals and promote their work across the sector. This article is to acknowledge Institute members who contribute to geoscience professionalism.

Mohan Yellishetty FAusIMM is an Associate Professor at Monash University’s Department of Civil Engineering, with a distinguished career spanning three decades across esteemed institutions such as Monash University, CSIRO, Yale University, and IIT Bombay. Renowned as a leading authority in Sustainable Mineral Resources and a Global Thought Leader, Prof Yellishetty’s research interests encompass diverse areas including Critical Minerals, Mine Rehabilitation and Closure, and Mine Tailings.

Prof Yellishetty co-founded the Critical Minerals Consortium at Monash University; Founded the Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub; and is Convenor at Critical Minerals National Industry Group, Australia-India Chamber of Commerce.

Prof Yellishetty’s research has garnered significant public, media and policy attention. Especially, his work within the critical minerals and mine rehabilitation domains has left a profound impact on both industry practices and national policy. Notably, his contributions have been instrumental in shaping the Senate report for the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, and the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030. See; Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030 | Department of Industry Science and Resources.