Abstract

The University of Auckland has had a more than 40-year history of research contributions supporting the light metals industries. This research programme was initiated with the appointment of Professor Barry Welch in Chemical and Materials Engineering but subsequently broadened to embrace academics across a range of disciplines, particularly in chemical sciences. Work was initially focused on the aluminium and alumina industries but has extended at times into lithium, magnesium and titanium. A defining characteristic of this work has always been close engagement with the light metals industries. However, over time, the nature of this interaction has evolved. Of note has been convergence on a range of industry-defining and challenging issues where cross-sector collaborations, often working closely with government agencies, have progressively displaced individual projects addressing technical advantage. Environmental footprint and response to a dynamic energy environment are prominent within this common ground. These trends will be examined along with potential future directions for this research relationship.KeywordsUniversitiesLight metals researchProfessor Welch

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