Oktay Erten
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Qualified Mining Engineer with specialized expertise in resource modeling and a proven track record in developing geostatistical workflows using Python for commodities such as coal, lateritic bauxite, lateritic nickel, lead-zinc, and gold. Demonstrates strong mentoring abilities and excels in organizing and delivering comprehensive training sessions on geostatistics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2019 - Current
- Instructed and supported Citation in Applied Geostatistics Graduate Course.
- Performing research on mineral resource modeling and geological uncertainty assessment.
- Authored scientific papers focusing on geostatistical methodologies across various commodities.
- Developed curriculum for undergraduate mining engineering programs.
Lecturer
Curtin University
Kalgoorlie, Australia
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Developed curriculum for undergraduate mining engineering courses.
- Coordinated Annual International Association for Mathematical Geosciences Conference in 2017 in Perth.
- Instructed mining engineering courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Actively engaged with the AusIMM Kalgoorlie Committee.
- Authored research documents on geostatistics.
- Directed mentoring activities for students at all levels.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Geostatistics
Mines Paris Tech
Fontainebleau, France08-2018
Ph.D. - Mining Engineering
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia11-2012
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
Dokuz Eyllul University
Izmir, Turkey07-2007
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey07-2004
Skills
- Statistical modeling
- Scientific writing
- Research and analysis
- Technical report writing
- Python programming
- Geostatistical software proficiency (eg, ISATIS, RMSP)
- Skilled in Leapfrog Geo and Datamine
- Geostatistical Workflow Development
Accomplishments
- Curtin University Professional Development Award, ASPIRE Program offered by Perth Convention Bureau, 2015.
- Award, The AusIMM Skills Program for Mineral Students 2013, February 2013.
Certification
- Certificates, in Non-Linear Geostatistics, Multivariate Geostatistics and Conditional
Simulation courses offered in Master of Geostatistics Program at the School of Civil,
Environmental and Mining Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Australia, 2010. - Scholarship, Rio Tinto Scholarship, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,
March 2008. - Short-term study, Instituto Geol´ogico y Minero de Espa˜na, Madrid, Spain, June 20,
2016 to July 20, 2016. - Short-term study, ´Ecole des Mines de Paris, Fontainebleau, France, June 24, 2015 to
July 30, 2015. - Training, Introduction to Vulcan, Open Pit Mine Design and Pit Optimiser, Maptek
Perth Office, Perth, Australia, February 19 to February 20, 2015. - Training, Deswik Open Pit Mine Design and Optimisation, Deswik Perth Office,
Perth, Australia, November 2014. - Training, Geological Modeling in Micromine, Micromine, Perth, Australia, November
2014. - Training, Geostatistics Short Course given by Dr Pierre Goovaerts, Perth, Australia,
November 6 to November 7, 2013.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Citizenship
- Australian
- Permanent Resident of Canada
- Turksih
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate
University of Alberta
10.2019 - Current
Lecturer
Curtin University
11.2012 - 09.2017
- Certificates, in Non-Linear Geostatistics, Multivariate Geostatistics and Conditional
Simulation courses offered in Master of Geostatistics Program at the School of Civil,
Environmental and Mining Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Australia, 2010. - Scholarship, Rio Tinto Scholarship, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia,
March 2008. - Short-term study, Instituto Geol´ogico y Minero de Espa˜na, Madrid, Spain, June 20,
2016 to July 20, 2016. - Short-term study, ´Ecole des Mines de Paris, Fontainebleau, France, June 24, 2015 to
July 30, 2015. - Training, Introduction to Vulcan, Open Pit Mine Design and Pit Optimiser, Maptek
Perth Office, Perth, Australia, February 19 to February 20, 2015. - Training, Deswik Open Pit Mine Design and Optimisation, Deswik Perth Office,
Perth, Australia, November 2014. - Training, Geological Modeling in Micromine, Micromine, Perth, Australia, November
2014. - Training, Geostatistics Short Course given by Dr Pierre Goovaerts, Perth, Australia,
November 6 to November 7, 2013.
Post-Graduate Certificate - Geostatistics
Mines Paris Tech
Ph.D. - Mining Engineering
The University of Queensland
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
Dokuz Eyllul University
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
Dokuz Eylul University
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