Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Lottermoser

Chair in Sustainable Resource Extraction

Grant peer reviewer for funding agencies from Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Ireland, Qatar, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and the European Science Foundation
Member of the Scientific Advisory Board, Advanced Mining Technology Center, Universidad de Chile
Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellow
Endeavour Executive Award granted by the Australian Prime Minister
Michael Daley Award, for excellence in the reporting of science, technology and engineering issues, which are vital to Australia’s future
More than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals
Scopus h-index of 31
Google scholar h-index of 39
Included in the list of the top 1 % most influential scientists in his scientific area, https://doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw.3
Co-author for reports of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

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Title	Author(s)
Geochemical and mineralogical characterization of tailings in Namibia – unveiling future resources of critical metals Conference Presentation (2025)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Ellmies, Rainer Shalimba, Ester Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Exploring electrohydraulic fragmentation for processing electric arc furnace slags Contribution to a book (2025)	Steller, Theodor Eisert, Stefan Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Relationships, toxicity, and management of phosphorus and heavy metals in European soils applied with phosphate fertilizers Journal Article (2025)	Zhang, Lian-kai Liu, Xiang Sun, Ya-jie Lottermoser, Bernd G. Bol, Roland Windmann, Heike H. Haneklaus, Silvia Schnug, Ewald
Interactive multi-user hologram tables for practical knowledge transfer in mining and mineral resource sciences Journal Article (2025)	Weber, Maximilian Lottermoser, Bernd G. Khodaei Dolouei, Samira Padev, Mihail Petruschke, Anders Markus, Antonia Lea Borowski, Esther Isenhardt, Ingrid
Innovative Training in Critical Raw Materials: The IMMERSE Project's Role in Advancing Education for the Clean Energy Transition Abstract (2025)	Machairas, Evangelos Varouchakis, Emmanouil Lottermoser, Bernd G. Hajinia Leilabadi, Shima Roach, Michael Barrionuevo, Felipe González Macias, Manuel Toscano Nieto, José Miguel
IMMERSE: un proyecto Erasmus+ para desarrollar excursiones virtuales sobre materias primas críticas Journal Article (2025)	Gonzalez, Felipe Nieto, Jose Miguel Toscano, Manuel Roach, Michael Hajinia Leilabadi, Shima Lottermoser, Bernd G. Varouchakis, Emmanouil Machairas, Evangelos
Acid rock drainage (ARD) characterisation of the Kali Kuning Deposit, Wetar Island, Indonesia: applying in-field techniques, laboratory analyses and geoenvironmental modelling Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2024)	Laimeheriwa, George S. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Idrus, Arifudin
Lessons Learned für die Implementierung von Multi-User-Hologrammtischen in die Bergbaulehre: Design Guidelines für die Hochschullehre Poster (2024)	Khodaei Dolouei, Samira Weber, Maximilian Daling, Lea M. Borowski, Esther Isenhardt, Ingrid Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Ethics in Mining Book (2024)	Lottermoser, Bernd G. Schmidt, Matthias
Mining in a circular economy Contribution to a book (2024)
Sustainable development and mining Contribution to a book (2024)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Introduction to mining and sustainability Contribution to a book (2024)
The IMMERSE Project: Virtual Excursions on Critical Raw Materials for the Clean Energy Transition Journal Article (Review Article) (2024)	Hajinia Leilabadi, Shima Lottermoser, Bernd G. Roach, Michael Varouchakis, Emmanouil Machairas, Evangelos Barrionuev, Felipe González Macia, Manuel Toscano Nieto, José Miguel
Der European Mining Course – Bergbaulehre international gedacht Journal Article (2024)	Feldmann, Yannick Lottermoser, Bernd G. Sifferlinger, Nikolaus Rinne, Mikael Guerrero, Rodrigo Serna Bender, Niklas
Private 5G-networks in underground mines: promising results from field trials testing radio and radiating cable setups Contribution to a book (2024)	Emontsbotz, Johannes Josef Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Geochemical and mineralogical characterization and resource potential of the Namib Pb-Zn tailings (Erongo Region, Namibia) Journal Article (2024)	Lohmeier, S. Gallhofer, D. Lottermoser, Bernd G.
European mining course and the TERRA initiative Contribution to a book (2024)	Sifferlinger, N. A. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Feldmann, Yannick Rinne, M. Serna, R.
Field-portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer for chemical characterization of carbonate-bearing base metal tailings : case study from Namib Pb-Zn Mine, Namibia Journal Article (2024)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Gallhofer, Daniela Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Quantitative Analyse des anorganischen Lösungsinhalts wässriger Proben mittels portabler laserinduzierter Plasmaspekroskopie (pLIBS) : Entwicklung der Methodik, Anwendung und Evaluation Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2024)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G. Banning, Andre Wilhelm
Computed Tomography of Scheelite Ore, Kara, Australia : Morphological Characterisation and Modal Mineralogy Journal Article (2024)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Hunt, Julie A. Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Die sieben Todsünden der deutschen Rohstoffpolitik Journal Article (Review Article) (2024)
Biopolymere als Staubbindemittel auf Brachflächen des Bergbaus: Ergebnisse aus Labor- und Feldversuchen Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2024)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Preuße, Axel
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy in Elemental Analysis Contribution to a book (Reference book entry) (2024)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Applied to Elemental Analysis of Aqueous Solutions - A Comprehensive Review Journal Article (Review Article) (2024)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Dual-energy computed tomography for improved contrast on a polyphase graphitic ore Journal Article (2024)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Grozmani, Natalia Lottermoser, Bernd G. Schmitt, Robert H.
A review of protocols and tests to characterise mine wastes for circular economy strategies Abstract (2023)
Abstract volume, 1st European Conference on TEaching and Research in Sustainable Resource ExtrAction (TERRA) 6-9 September 2023, Boppard, Germany Proceedings (2023)
The seven deadly sins of German politics on raw materials Journal Article (2023)
Tertiary education in sustainable resource extraction Poster (2023)	Feldmann, Yannick Rinne, M. Sifferlinger, N. Uotinen, L. Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Requirements and Learning Modules for Implementing a Hologram Table in University Lectures Contribution to a book (2023)	Pereira de Souza, Bruna Zysk, Johannes Khodaei Dolouei, Samira Weber, Maximilian Abdelrazeq, Anas Kreutzer, Dennis Isenhardt, Ingrid Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Utilising Portable Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Quantitative Inorganic Water Testing Journal Article (2023)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G. Illgner, Simon Schmidt, Stefanie
Field trials evaluating the potential of biopolymers as dust suppressants on mine soils Abstract (2023)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Freer, Justus
Innovative, digital media in the education of mining engineers Abstract (2023)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G. Emontsbotz, Johannes Josef Weber, Maximilian Feldmann, Yannick Lassen, Julian Sieger, Johannes Lukas Hennig, Alexander
On-site screening of mine water chemistry using portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy Abstract (2023)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Advanced characterisation of graphite ores using computed tomography Abstract (2023)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Satellite remote sensing and ground truth data acquisition of European mine waste repositories – SatMine Abstract (2023)	Küpper, Nina Maria Sander, Jan-Niklas Lottermoser, Bernd G.
3D multi-user hologram tables for future-oriented teaching in mineral resources science and medicine Abstract (2023)	Weber, Maximilian Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Realisation of a digital platform for standardised and uniform data management for SMEs in the German quarrying industry Abstract (2023)	Lassen, Julian Müller, Jonas Hoeborn, Gerrit Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Teaching mining engineers with interactive virtual reality scenarios Abstract (2023)	Lassen, Julian Schlatter, Nils Feldmann, Yannick Lottermoser, Bernd G. Bender, Jan Stephen
Environmental pressures of current mining in Germany: a critical comment Journal Article (2023)
1st European Conference on TEaching and Research in Sustainable Resource ExtrAction: (TERRA 2023) Proceedings (2023)
Effectiveness of Protein and Polysaccharide Biopolymers as Dust Suppressants on Mine Soils : Large-Scale Field Trials Journal Article (2023)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Freer, Justus
European Mining Course (EMC), Federation of European Mineral Programs (FEMP) and the TERRA project Contribution to a book (2023)	Rinne, Mikael Serna, Rodrigo Lottermoser, Bernd G. Feldmann, Yannick Sifferlinger, Nikolaus
Quantitative analysis of Li, Na and K in single-element standard solutions using portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy Journal Article (2023)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Elemental Loads with Phosphate Fertilizers : A Constraint for Soil Productivity? Contribution to a book (2023)	Schnug, Ewald Sun, Yajie Zhang, Liankai Windmann, Heike Lottermoser, Bernd G. Ulrich, Andrea E. Bol, Roland Maekawa, Miyuki Haneklaus, Silvia H.
Effectiveness of Protein and Polysaccharide Biopolymers as Dust Suppressants on Mine Soils : Results from Wind Tunnel and Penetrometer Testing Journal Article (2023)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Freer, Justus
Application of multispectral computed tomography for the characterisation of natural graphite Journal Article (2023)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Grozmani, Natalia Lottermoser, Bernd G. Schmitt, Robert H.
Computed Tomography of Flake Graphite Ore: Data Acquisition and Image Processing Journal Article (2023)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Lottermoser, Bernd G. Liu, Xinmeng
Evaluation of Protein and Polysaccharide Biopolymers as Dust Suppressants on Mine Soils: Laboratory Experiments Journal Article (2023)	Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Freer, Justus
Effectiveness of food processing by-products as dust suppressants for exposed mine soils: Results from laboratory experiments and field trials Journal Article (2022)	Freer, Justus Lübeck, Maximilian Sieger, Johannes Lukas Lottermoser, Bernd G. Braun, Marius
Digital media in mining education Journal Article (Review Article) (2022)	Schlatter, Nils Küpper, Nina Maria Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Evaluation of the use of field-portable LIBS analysers for on-site chemical analysis in the mineral resources sector Journal Article (Review Article) (2022)	Schlatter, Nils Freutel, Guillaume Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Computed tomography of graphite ore: implications for product use Abstract (2022)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gainov, Ramil Safari, S.
Mines of the future Conference Presentation (2022)
VR technologies to teach professional competencies to mining students Conference Presentation (2022)	Schlatter, Nils Küpper, Nina Maria Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Innovative VR-technology in university teaching of mining engineering students Conference Presentation (2022)	Küpper, Nina Maria Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Computed tomography of graphite ore: implications for product use Conference Presentation (2022)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Lottermoser, Bernd G. Safari, S. Alessi, D.
Innovative Feldmethode zur quantitativen hydrochemischen Analyse von Grubenwasser Conference Presentation (2022)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Preliminary assessment of graphite resources in Turkey Conference Presentation (2022)	Özarslan, A. Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Bilen, M. Akmaz, R. M. Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Food processing by-products and wastes as potential dust suppressants at mine sites: results from unconfined compressive strength testing Journal Article (2022)	Freer, Justus Bucher, Peter G. Braun, Marius Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Nachhaltige Rückgewinnung von Rohstoffen aus buntmetallhaltigen Aufbereitungsrückständen : Ein Bewertungs- und Klassifizierungsansatz konform mit der Vorratsrahmenklassifikation für Rohstoffe der Vereinten Nationen (UNFC) zur Identifizierung von Potenzialen und Barrieren zur Projektentwicklung Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2022)	Suppes, Rudolf Lottermoser, Bernd G. Greiff, Kathrin
The use of satelite remote sensing and machine learning algorithms for identification, measurement and classification of mine waste sites Contribution to a conference proceedings (2022)	Sander, Jan Niklas Küpper, Nina Maria Freer, Justus Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Satelite remote sensing data and artificial intelligence systems to identify, measure and class mine waste piles Contribution to a conference proceedings (2022)	Sander, Jan-Niklas Küpper, Nina Maria Richter, Lorenz Freer, Justus Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Evaluation der Nutzung tragbarer LIBS-Geräte zur chemischen Vor-Ort-Analyse in der Rohstoffindustrie Journal Article (2022)	Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G. Freutel, Guillaume
Witwatersrand gold tailings as a possible uranium resource : opportunities and constraints Contribution to a book (2022)	Gerstmann, B. S. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Fairclough, M. Winde, F.
Uranium in mine waste : a problem with an opportunity Conference Presentation (Invited) (2022)	Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gerstmann, B. Fairclough, M.
Infrared thermographic investigation of the oxidation behaviour of sulfide minerals from antimony-bearing rocks exemplified by the Podkozara deposit, Bosnia-Herzegovina Journal Article (2022)	Knobloch, Marjan Palmer, Luke W. Roethe, Richard G. Lottermoser, Bernd G.
New methods in mining educating mirebooks handbook Book (2021)	Lottermoser, Bernd G. Moser, Peter Drebenstedt, Carsten
Hydro-Electrical Power Potentials in the Peruvian Mining Industry Abstract (2021)	Feldmann, Yannick Blauermel Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Applications of Industrial Computed Tomography in the Mining Sector Journal Article (2021)	Krebbers, Leonard Theodor Gainov, Ramil R. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Hennig, Alexander
Reprocessing potential of pegmatite tailings for rare metal extraction and brick fabrication, Uis, Namibia Journal Article (2021)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Lottermoser, Bernd G. Schirmer, T. Fuchsloch, W.
Copper slag as a potential source of critical elements - A case study from Tsumeb, Namibia Journal Article (2021)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Lottermoser, Bernd G. Schirmer, T. Gallhofer, Daniela
Nearshore marine garnet and magnetite placers in the Erongo and S-Kunene regions, Namibia Journal Article (2021)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Lottermoser, Bernd G. Strauß, Karl Adolffs, Tim Sindern, Sven Gallhofer, Daniela
Critical element resource potential of mill tailings, Namib Pb-Zn mine, Namibia Abstract (2020)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Schirmer, T. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gallhofer, Daniela
Uis tailings, Namibia: a potential resource for high-technology metals Abstract (2020)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Schirmer, Thomas Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Correcting calibration curves for field portable XRF analysis Abstract (2020)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Knobloch, Marjan Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Developing the hydroelectric power potential of mine sites, Peru: the SmartH2O Energy project Abstract (2020)	Feldmann, Yannick Blauermel Hillig, Thomas Bertalan, Alapfy Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Identification of digital technologies and digitalisation trends in the mining industry Journal Article (2020)	Barnewold, Lars Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Infrared Thermography : A Method to Visualise and Analyse Sulphide Oxidation Journal Article (2020)	Knobloch, Marjan Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Witwatersrand gold tailings as a possible uranium resource: opportunities and constraints Contribution to a conference proceedings (2020)	Gerstmann, Brigitte Fairclough, Martin Lottermoser, Bernd G. Winde, Frank
Uranium in Mine Waste: A Problem with an Opportunity Abstract (2020)	Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gerstmann, Brigitte Fairclough, Martin
Modernising the tertiary education of Mining Engineering students: designing new blended learning tools Abstract (2020)	Waszak, Lena Schlatter, Nils Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Characteristics and origin of detrital Fe-Ti oxides in heavy Mineral Sands of Namibia Abstract (2020)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Strauß, K. Sindern, Sven Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gallhofer
Okorusu tailings Dump, Namibia: a possible resource of REE and fluorite Abstract (2020)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Ellmies, R. Schirmer, T. Lottermoser, Bernd G. Gallhofer, Daniela
Geoenvironmental modelling of hydrothermal stibnite - quartz deposits Abstract (2020)	Knobloch, Marjan Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Systementwicklung zur Entscheidungsfindung in der bergmännischen Produktionsplanung der Steine-und-Erden-Industrie mittels ereignisdiskreter Simulation Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2020)	Berner, Max Lottermoser, Bernd G. Nienhaus, Karl
Metal oxide sorbents for the sustainable recovery of lithium from unconventional resources Journal Article (2020)	Safari, Salman Lottermoser, Bernd G. Alessi, Daniel S.
Computed tomography of gold ore from Porgera mine, Papua New Guinea: implications for Acid rock Drainage prediction Abstract (2020)	Ramil Gainov, Bern Lottermoser, Bernd G. Kolobov, Sergei Szabo, Gabor
Abstract Volume : First International Conference Mineral Resources for Future Generations : AIMS 2020 Proceedings (2020)
The application of pXRF for the chemical and mineralogical characterization of heavy mineral sands Journal Article (2020)	Gallhofer, Daniela Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Clusteranalytischer Technologievergleich zur Quantifizierung von ökonomischen Einsatzpotentialen alternativer Transporttechniken in Natursteintagebauen mit dem Ziel der Energieeffizienzerhöhung Dissertation / PhD Thesis (2019)	Braun, Tobias Lottermoser, Bernd G. Preuße, Axel Niemann-Delius, Christian
Exkursionsbericht Namibia : MRE Exkursion 23. bis 27. Juli 2019 Report (Brochure) (2019)	Lottermoser, Bernd G. Hornung, Johannes Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Hennig, Alexander Frank, Wilfried Freutel, Guillaume Lischka, Patrick Meyer, Vitus Müller, Bernd Schmitz, Charlotte Weimer, Simon Willing, Niklas
Coastal garnet and magnetite sands in the Erongo and Kunene regions of Namibia Journal Article (2019)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Lottermoser, Bernd G. Hennig, Alexander Gallhofer, Daniela
Wertsteigerung des Phosphatbergbaus und der Düngemittelindustrie : Die Herausforderung der zusätzlichen Ressourcengewinnung aus Phosphatgestein Contribution to a conference proceedings (2019)
Mines of the future : Version 1.0 (Major Findings) Book (2019)	Saydam, Serkan Hebblewhite, Bruce Karmis, Michael Hitch, Michael Cawood, Frederick de Jager, Kobus Drinkwater, Diana Eagle, Lana Hebblewhite, Bruce Hitch, Michael Joyce, Susan Karmis, Michael Klein, Bern Knights, Peter Laurence, David Lottermoser, Bernd G. Monei, Nthati Palarski, Jan Saydam, Serkan Spitz, Karlheinz Thompson, Ian Trudinger, John Vargas, Tomás Watzman, Bruce Wotruba, Hermann
A new technique for measuring the reactivity of sulphidic ores and wastes : The application of infrared thermography Contribution to a conference proceedings (2019)	Knobloch, Marjan Lottermoser, Bernd G.
Valorization of Phosphate Mine Wastes : The Challenge of Additional Resource Recovery from Phosphate Rock Contribution to a conference proceedings (2019)
Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz in der Rohstoffindustrie im Kontext moderner Hochschulbildung: das SafeMine-Programm Journal Article (2019)	Weimer, Lucas Philipp Angeli, Vivienne Binder, Angela Feyerabend, Christoph Galler, Robert Hofer, Peter Hutwalker, Alexander Johansson, Jan Langefeld, Oliver Lottermoser, Bernd G. Lööw, Joel
Coastal Namibian placers: possible resources for REE and Ti Abstract (2019)	Lohmeier, Stephanie Gertrud Gallhofer, Daniela Lottermoser, Bernd G. Hennig, Alexander
A novel technique for testing the reactivity of sulphide minerals in ores and mine wastes: The application of infrared thermography Abstract (2019)	Knobloch, Marjan Lottermoser, Bernd G.