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Dr Carla Zammit

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Staff Member Details
Email: c.zammit@ecu.edu.au

Carla is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Session Academic in the School of Science and School of Engineering.

Current Teaching

  • Demonstrator for Chemistry in Life Sciences and Organic Chemistry

Background

Dr Carla Zammit is a distinguished researcher at ECU, specialising in geomicrobiology. With over fifteen years of experience collaborating with the mining industry, she has dedicated her career to developing environmentally sustainable solutions for mineral exploration, leaching, and bioremediation. By delving into the metabolic pathways of microorganisms involved in mineral systems, Dr Zammit has pioneered innovative methods to harness these biological processes for industrial applications.

Her work is at the forefront of scientific discovery, continually pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Dr Zammit's research not only addresses critical environmental challenges but also paves the way for more sustainable and cost-effective mining practices. She works closely with industry partners to ensure that her scientific advancements translate into practical, real-world solutions. Dr Zammit's research is instrumental in shaping a future where mining operations are both economically viable and environmentally responsible.

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Society of Microbiology

Awards and Recognition

National and International Awards

  • 2025 - Edith Cowan University Early Career Researcher Award
  • 2018 - The University of Queensland Sustainable Institute Collaborative Grant Scheme
  • 2011 - Cooperative Research Centre’s Early Career Scientist Award
  • 2009 - Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources Grant
  • 2008 - Minerals and Energy Institute of Western Australia Award
  • 2007 - Australian Postgraduate Award
  • 2007 - Parker Centre PhD Award
  • 2007 - Curtin University of Technology PhD Award
  • 2006 -  Western Australia Biomedical Research Institute Award

National and International Research Positions

  • 2019-2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland, School of Earth Sciences
  • 2015-2010 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Adelaide, School of Earth Sciences

Research Areas and Interests

  • Bioremediation of mine wastes
  • In situ recovery of deep mineral deposits
  • Recovery of copper in saline waters
  • Bioleaching of novel ores
  • Microbial soil agglomeration
  • Ecology of environmental microorganisms

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University of Technology, 2012.
  • BSc Molecular Biotechnology (honours), Curtin University of Technology, 2007.
  • BSc Molecular Genetics, Curtin University of Technology, 2006.

Research Projects

  • Mining for Microbes: The Australian Rare Earth Element Edition, Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2025 (Stream 2), 2025 ‑ 2026, $39,307.
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