KAROLY CHARLES KOCSIS portrait
  • Department Chair, Mining Engineering
  • Professor, Mining Engineering
  • Western Mining Presidential Endowed Chair in Mine Safety, Mining Engineering
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Professional Service

  • Rio Tinto. Role: Independent Reviewer and Presenter. Workshop Participant. 05/10/2023 - 05/12/2023
  • Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). Role: Session Chair. Session Chair - Technical Program. 02/26/2023 - 03/01/2023

Honors & Awards

  • SME Health & Safety Research, and Educational Excellence Award for 2019: The award recognizes outstanding dedication and leadership in exploration, mining, extractive metallurgy, and occupational safety and health management. The following citation has been prepared for the award: “For his efforts to educate and train students and junior faculty in mine ventilation and the research and implementation of innovative technological and analytical solutions”. Award was presented at the SME Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, February 23-26, 2020. Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, 02/25/2020
  • Mackay School of Erath Sciences and Engineering Distinguished Faculty Award for 2018: The award was presented at the Mackay Banquet by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, Dean, College of Science, University of Nevada-Reno, May 4, 2018. University of Nevada-Reno, 05/04/2018
  • SME Academic Career Development Award: The SME career development grant was provided by Freeport McMoRan to support Dr. Kocsis’ research, publication, and professional service. The award was presented by the Chair of the SME Grant Evaluation Committee, Feb. 17, 2017. Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), 02/17/2017
  • SIMPRO 2016 Honorary Award: Award was presented to Dr. Kocsis by the SIMPRO Chairman at the 7th Edition of the International Symposium on Sustainable Development through Quality and Innovation in Engineering and Research. University of Petrosani, Romania, Oct. 14-15, 2016. SIMPRO, Petrosani, Romania, 10/14/2016
  • 7) Natural Resources Canada Excellence Award: Award was provided to Dr. Kocsis in recognition of exceptional achievements in research and development, and his dedication to improve safety and health at surface and underground mines while with CANMET-MMSL, Minerals and Metals Sector of Natural Resources Canada. The award was presented by the Assistant Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Canada, February, 2012. Natural Resources Canada Excellence Award, 02/10/2012

Internal Service

  • Mining Engineering Department. Hiring Committee Member, 02/01/2023 - present. Department service.
  • Mining Engineering Department. Department Chair, 01/01/2023 - present. Department service.
  • Mining Engineering Department. Department Chair, 02/01/2022 - present. Department service.
  • Mining Engineering Department. Hiring Committee Member, 02/01/2021 - present. Department service.

Outreach

  • Open House - Mining Engineering Department . 10/17/2023 - 10/17/2023

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