Qi Lijuan, PhD, full senior engineer, deputy General Manager of Chalco Zhengzhou Nonferrous Metals Research Institute Limited. She researches on the efficient use of strategic mineral resources bauxite, green and low-carbon alumina production, extraction of valuable metals associated with bauxite, comprehensive utilisation of red mud and other technical problems. She has undertaken more than 40 major projects at national, provincial and ministerial levels, published more than 30 papers, authorised more than 30 invention patents, and participated in the writing of 4 monographs.