An introduction to the Research Institute of Mining Technologies: 

In line with the national development goals of the country and the objectives and missions of regional mining companies and Iran’s mining and mineral industries, and considering the research and technology capabilities of Yazd University and other educational, research, and technology centers, the following objectives for this center are proposed. These objectives are also aligned with the anticipated policies outlined in the country's economic, social, and cultural development programs:

- Increase the research contribution to the national gross domestic product and enhance the quantitative and qualitative research indicators in the fields of mining engineering technologies, including mining, mechanics, electrical engineering, materials, and related sciences.

- Transfer, develop, and localize mining technologies, and identify and manufacture the necessary equipment and components for surface and underground mining machinery.

- Attract funding and research facilities for the region's mines (Central Iran Block) and the country in relevant areas.

- Develop knowledge boundaries and train researchers in the field of mining technologies.

- Provide researchers with access to research equipment and specialized laboratories and encourage researchers, innovators, and inventors to implement as many research and technology projects as possible and commercialize them.

- Transform the research and development offices of regional mining companies into an approved research group or center of type 2 under the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, managed by Yazd University.

- Strengthen the connection between knowledge-based companies and science and technology parks with mines and mining industries.

- Conduct specialized studies on methods and technologies for extracting strategic elements associated with mineral deposits.

Field of Activity:

In order to make research activities more practical towards meeting national needs and regional mining complexes, the main areas of activity of the affiliated research groups of the Research Center will be as follows, which can be expanded by creating capabilities and developing activities:

1- Research on innovative exploration, extraction, and processing methods and tools for minerals and associated elements;

2- Research on extractive metallurgical processes;

3- Localization and development of mechanical technologies in the field of advanced mining equipment and machinery;

4- Localization and development of electrical and automation technologies in the field of advanced mining equipment and machinery;

5- Research in the areas of management, economics, environmental, and safety in mines;

Director:

Dr. Amin HosseinMorshedi leads the center as the Head, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to guide our research endeavors. For more information about Dr. Morshedi, please visit his profile on the official website of Yazd University: https://yazd.ac.ir/en/people/morshedy