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PRESENT POSITION:
CEO, Comex AS
CEO, Comex Polska Sp. z o.o.

DATE OF BIRTH: 27 January 1964

NATIONALITY: Norwegian and Polish

CIVIL STATUS: Married 1989, children 1990, 1995

EDUCATION:

1995 Graduate Doctor Engineer (Ph.D.) Norwegian Institute of Technology NTH, Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering, Trondheim, Norway

1989 Graduate Civil Engineer (M.Sc.) in Geology and Mining, Mining and Metallurgy University AGH in Krakow, Poland

ADDITIONAL
TRAINING:
1996 Quality control and project management, SINTEF
1994 Advanced course in simulation of mineral processing plants, Control InternationalBRGM, Orleans, France
1991 Mathematical modeling of mineral processing systems, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
1990 Introduction course in simulation of mineral processing plants, Control InternationalBRGM, Orleans, France

LANGUAGES: English (fluent), Norwegian (fluent), Polish (native), Russian (poor)


PATENTS:
Norwegian patent (no.300257), granted in May 1997: “Apparatus for classification of particulate material” and additional
international patents in EU, Japan, Australia and USA

Norwegian patent (no.321643), granted in June 2006: “Particle Classifier” followed by international patents in EU, Australia, and USA.

Polish patent no. PL 232047B1. Granted 27.03.2017. “System for analysis and separation of materials”

Polish patent (utility model) no. PL 127012U1. Published 12.08.2019. “A kit for X-ray analysis”

German patent. DE 102017105009B3. Published 14.12.2017. “Procedure to operate a roller press”


AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS:
2000: Inclusion to the Millenium Edition of “Who is Who in the World”, published by Marquis, USA
2001: Inclusion to the “2000 Outstanding Scientists of the World” published by Cambridge Biographical Center, UK
2012: Nomination to the “Achievement of the Year” organized by TU Tekninsk Ukeblad in Norway
1996-2020: Inclusion in the EU scientific panel of experts in research programs


PUBLICATIONS:

Author of 115 papers published worldwide (Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France, USA, Chile, Poland, Australia, India, Italy,
UK, Turkey, Hungary, China, Canada Russia) and over 200 scientific reports on fine grinding and classification, sensor based sorting, process control
and instrumentation, material recycling, simulation of processes, plant design and optimization.


FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION:

Major qualifications are in the following fields: management, laboratory testing and development in fine material processing, laboratory techniques in research, flow sheet development for fine material processing plants, fine grinding process, dry classification , material recycling, process control, instrumentation and its development, plant design, sensor based sorting and image analysis, simulation of mineral processes, economical analysis, coordination of large industrial projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2003-present CEO, Comex AS and Comex Polska Sp z o.o.
• Company management
• Manufacturing and installation of industrial size equipment: air classifiers, jet mills and sensor based sorting systems.
• Product development
• R&D activities in connection with industrial projects
• Consulting activities

2001-2003 Senior Scientist at the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research-SINTEF, Institute of Materials Technology, Department of
Process Metallurgy and Ceramics, Norway
• The same activities as 1995-2000

1995-2000 Research Engineer at the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research-SINTEF, Institute of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Rock and Mineral Engineering, Trondheim, Norway
• Project and research work on crushing, grinding (ballrod milling, jet milling), separation (wetdry), magnetic separation (wetdry), gravity separation, flotation, material recycling, optical sorting, process simulation and modeling, instrumentation development
• Investigations and experiments at plants centered on grinding and classification circuit optimization
• Teaching at courses for industry on jet milling and air classification

1991-1995 Ph.D. Scholarship at the Norwegian Institute of Technology NTH, Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering, Trondheim, Norway
• Project work in SINTEF on crushing, grinding (ballrod milling, jet milling), size separation (wetdry), magnetic separation (wetdry), gravity separation, electrostatic separation, flotation, plant simulation and modeling, instrumentation development
• Ph.D. investigation program (air swept grinding, air classification and process control and optimization)
• Investigations and experiments at plants (circuit optimization)

1989-1991 Scientific Assistant at the Norwegian Institute of Technology NTH, Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering, Trondheim, Norway
• Teaching of students and industrial research

PUBLICATIONS (totally 115 from 1986)

(68 with referee)


1. Kolacz J., 2019: “New high definition X-ray sorting system based on X-MINE detection technology”. Minerals Engineering Conference 19, 16-19, September 2019, Kocierz-Poland
2. Kolacz J., 2019: “New revolutionary X-ray sorting technology based on high sensitivity detection system”. Physical Separation 19, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK, June 12-14, 2019
3. Kolacz J., 2018: “Efficient scale up of sensor based sorting systems”. XIX International Mineral Processing Congress, 11-15 September, 17-21 September 2018, Moscow-Russia
4. Kolacz J., 2018: ” Selective air classification and separation system for efficient operation in wide particle size ranges”. Minerals Engineering Conference - Comminution. April 16-19, 2018. Cape Town, South Africa
5. Kolacz J., 2017: ”Dry beneficiation of coal and metal ores by advanced X-ray separation system”. Polish Mining Conrgess. 20-22 November 2017. Poland.
6. Kolacz J., 2017: “Advanced separation technologies for pre-concentration of metal ores and the additional process control”. Minerals Engineering Conference, MEC2017 Conference 20-23 September 2017. Wisla-Poland.
7. Kolacz J., Wieniewski A., 2017: “Application of X-ray sorting in pre-concentration of the Zn-Pb ore”. Physical Separation 17, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK, June 15-16, 2017
8. Kolacz J., 2016: “Efficient scale up of sensor based sorting systems”. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, 11-15 September, 2016, Quebec, Canada
9. Kolacz J., 2015: “Dry Coal Beneficiation by Sensor Baser Sorting”. Mineral Engineering Conference, MEC 2015, Szczawnica 14-17, September 2015. Poland.
10. Kolacz J., 2015: “Air Classification System for Processing Different Materials in Wide Particle Size Ranges”. European Symposium on Comminution and Classification ESCC 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden, 7-10 September 2015
11. Kolacz J., Wieniewski A., 2015: „ Advanced separation methods in the X-ray-optical sorting systems”. XIth International Conference on Non-Ferrous Ore Processing”. Trzebieszowice, Poland. 27-29 May 2015.
12. Wieniewski A., Szczerba E., Nad A., Łuczak R., Kolacz J., Szewczuk A., 2015: “Evaluation of the application possibilities of modern separation techniques for pre-concentration of the Zn-Pb ore”. XIth International Conference on Non-Ferrous Ore Processing”. Trzebieszowice, Poland. 27-29 May 2015.
13. Kolacz J., 2015: “Advanced sorting system for iron ore”. Industrial Minerals Magazine” March 2015
14. Kolacz J., 2014: “Sensor based sorting with signal pattern recognition – the new powerful tool in mineral processing”. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress, 20-24 October 2014, Santiago, Chile.
15. Kolacz J., 2014: “Advanced sorting system for minerals with multiple sensing features”, Sensor Based Sorting Conference, 11-13 March 2014. Aachen - Germany
16. Kolacz J., 2014: “Asian markets growth to increase demand for separation projects”, Industrial Minerals , April 2014
17. Kolacz J., 2014: “Sorting industrial minerals with pattern recognition”, Industrial Minerals , March 2013
18. Kolacz J., 2013: “New sorting technologies for dry coal beneficiation”, International Coal Beneficiation Conference, 18-19 April 2013, New Delhi, India
19. Kolacz J., 2013: “Advanced sensor based sorting system for mining applications”, 23rd International Mining Congress, 16-18 April, 2013, Antalya - Turkey
20. Kolacz J., 2013: “Mineral sorting techniques with advanced texture analysis”, Industrial Minerals – Processing Supplement , Autumn 2013
21. Kolacz J., 2013: “Universally applicable – Mineral Sorting with Multiple Sensing Features”, AT Aufbereitungstechnik - Mineral Processing , 01-022013, Germany
22. Kolacz J., 2012: “Inteligent electronic sorting system with multiple sensing features”, XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress , 24-28 September 2012, New Delhi - India
23. Kolacz J., 2012: Advanced Optical Sorting and its Enormous Potential in Processing of Industrial Minerals”, 21st Industrial Minerals International Congress - Budapest, March 26- 29, 2012
24. Kolacz J., 2011: Sensor sophistication”, Industrial Minerals Magazine, October 2011
25. Kolacz J., 2008: Advanced Optical Sorting and its Potential in Processing of Industrial Minerals”, 19th Industrial Minerals International Congress - Athens, March 30- April 02, 2008
26. Kolacz J., 2008: Optical sorting employing different analyzing configurations”, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere-nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 5-6, 2008
27. Kolacz J., 2008: “High definition image analysis and its potential in mineral processing”, XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress , 24-28 September 2008, Beijing - China
28. Kolacz J., 2007: Advanced Optical Sorting Achieved by Optimization of the Image Analysis and Rejection Mechanisms”, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 4-5, 2007.
29. Kolacz J., 2007: An ultra fine balance”, Industrial Minerals Magazine, No 474, March 2007
30. Kolacz J., 2006: A new type of air classifier for production of ultra-fine particles”, Proceedings, 18th International Industrial Minerals Confer¬ence, 26-29 March, 2006, San Francisco - USA
31. Kolacz J., 2006: New type air classifier for an efficient classification in wide particle size ranges, Proceed¬ings, 11th European Symposium on Comminution, 9-12th October 2006, Heidelberg, Germany
32. Kolacz J., 2006: “Production of ultra-fine particles in the new type air classifier”, XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress , 3-6 September 2006, Istanbul-Turkey
33. Kolacz J., 2006: “Particle Classifier”, Norwegian Patent No. 321543, June 2006, Norway
34. Kolacz J., 2006: Optimization of jet milling systems by on-line particle size analysis”, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 7-8, 2006.
35. Kolacz J., 2005: Classification with flexibility”, Industrial Minerals Magazine, No 454, July 2005
36. Kolacz J., 2005: Particle characterization by high speed image analysis”, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 8-9, 2005.
37. Kolacz J, 2004: Process efficiency aspects for jet mill plant operation, Proceed¬ings and ME bulletin, Minerals Engineering Conference, March- 2004, Perth, Australia
38. Kolacz J., 2004: Advanced image analysis and its potential in mineral processing, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con-fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 3-4, 2004.
39. Kolacz J., 2003: Cost effective optical sorting system for metal recycling, Proceedings, Metal Recycling Con¬fere¬nce, Skellefteå , Swe¬den, June, 2003.
40. Kolacz J., 2003: Energy saving potential in fine comminution by application of the Hicom mill and efficient air classification, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 4-5, 2003.
41. Kolacz J, 2002: Advanced cost effective image analysis and its potential in mineral processing, Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, March, Perth, Australia
42. Kolacz J., 2002: Influence of the flow patterns on particles trajectories in dynamic air classification, Proceed¬ings, 10th European Symposium on Comminution, 5th September 2001, Heidelberg, Germany
43. Kolacz J., Chmelar J., 2001: “Cost effective optical sorting system, Proceedings, Recycling Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, June, 2001.
44. Kolacz J., 2001: “Particles separator”, Finish Patent
No. 107521, August 2001, EU-Finland
45. Braun R., Kolacz J., Hoyer D., 2001: “Fine dry comminution of calcium carbonate in a Hicom mill with an Inprosys air classifier” Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, 21-23 March, Brisbane, Australia
46. Kolacz J, 2001: Investigating flow conditions in dynamic air classification , Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, 21-23 March, Brisbane, Australia
47. Kolacz J., 2000: “Improving the Air Classification Process by Optimal Operating Parameters”, XXI International Mineral Processing Congress , 23-27 July, Rome-Italy
48. Kolacz J., 2000: Efficient jet milling of industrial minerals, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 8-9, 2000.
49. Kolacz J., 1999: “Bi-Chamber Air Classifier with Coaxial Ascending Dispersed Feed”, USA Patent No. 5934 483, Dec 1999, Norway
50. Kolacz J., 1999: “Apparatus for classification of particulate material”, Australian Patent
No. 701583, Feb 1999, Australia
51. Kolacz J., 1999: Optimized dry ball mill grinding”, Industrial Minerals No 379 - April 1999, pp.49-57
52. Arvidson B., Kolacz J., 1999: “New Air Classifier Increases Milling Capacity and Reduces Cost”, Proceedings, SME Conference and Exhibition, March 1-3, Denver, Colorado
53. Sandvik K., Kolacz J., 1998: “Development of high-performance fine grinding in ball mills based on air sweeping and high-efficiency air classifier”, Transactions Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM), 106 Sep-Dec-97 released in June 98
54. Kolacz J., 1998: Efficient ultrafine dry classification, Proceed¬ings, 9th European Symposium on Comminution, 8-10 September, Albi- France
55. Kolacz J., 1998: Control of the mill charge behavior in tumbling mills, Minerals Engineering Vol. 12, No. 1, pp.51-64, 1999, 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd.
56. Kolacz J., 1998: Control of the mill charge behavior in tumbling mills, Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, 16-18 February, Brisbane, Australia
57. Kolacz J, 1997: Measurement system of the mill charge in grinding ball mill circuits, Minerals Engineering, Vol.10, No.12, pp. 1329-1338, Elsevier Science Ltd. 1997
58. Kolacz J., 1997: “The effect of grinding aids on fine grinding” , XX International Mineral Processing Congress , 22-26 September, Aachen-Germany
59. Kolacz J., 1997: “Advantages of optimized dry ball mill grinding over alternative comminution equipment” , Minerals Engineering Conference, 30 July-02 August, Santiago, Chile
60. Kolacz J., 1997: “Apparatus for classification of particulate material”, Norwegian Patent
No. 300257, May 1997, Norway
61. Kolacz J., 1996: New mass flow rate measurement methods for dry fine materials, Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, 26-28 August, Brisbane, Australia
62. Kolacz J, 1996: Measurement system of the mill charge in grinding ball mill circuits, Proceed¬ings, Minerals Engineering Conference, 26-28 August, Brisbane, Australia
63. Kolacz J, 1995: Improving the Fine Grinding Process in Air Swept Ball Mill Circuits” Ph.D. thesis, Norwegian Institute of Technology, Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering, December, Trondheim, Norway
64. Kolacz J. and Sandvik K.L., 1995: Tailoring Fine Particle Size Distribution by Air Swept Ball Mills, XIX International Mineral Processing Congress, San Francisco, 22-27 October,
65. Kolacz J. and Sandvik K.L., 1995: Measurement and Control of the Mill Load in an Air Swept Ball Mill Circuit, APCOM XXV Con¬fere¬nce in Brisbane, Australia 9-14 July 1995
66. Kolacz J., 1995: New Measurement Method of the Mass Flow Rate of Solids, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere-nce in Luleå , February 8-9, Stockholm 1995, pp.247-256.
67. Kolacz J. and Sandvik K.L., 1994: Ultrafine Grinding in an Air Swept Ball Mill Circuit, 8th European Symposium on Comminution, Stockholm, Sweden, May 17-19, 1994, pp.367-377.
68. Sandvik K.L. and Kolacz J., 1993: The bene¬fits from air sweep¬ing and sharp classification upon dry grin¬ding, Proceedings, European Federation of Che¬mical Engineering Working Party on Comminu¬tion Agglome¬ration and Classi-fication, Brussels, Janu¬ary 29, 1993.

(47 without referee)

1. Kolacz J., 2020: “Powder technology systems in laboratory, pilot and industrial scale (in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 3 April 2020
2. Kolacz J., 2020: “Advanced X-ray sorting system for recycling of mineral wastes and pre-concentration. Circular Economy International Conference, 26-28 February 2020. Krakow-Poland
3. Kolacz J., 2019:”Applying advanced pilot scale jet milling and classification systems in inert atmosphere for optimizing industrial processes”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 02 October 2019, Krakow-Poland.
4. Kolacz J., 2018:”Sorting materials by hyperspectral image analysis”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 10 October 2018, Krakow-Poland.
5. Kolacz J., 2018: “Applying X-ray sorting for detection of small metal contents and different contaminations”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 7 November 2018
6. Kolacz J., 2018: “Grinding systems for organic materials with on-line particle size control”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 5 July 2018
7. Kolacz J., 2018: “Sorting and testing of particulate materials”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 2 March 2018
8. Kolacz J., 2017:”Technological news in powder technology at Comex”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 17 October 2017, Krakow-Poland.
9. Kolacz J., 2017: “Services offered by Comex in powder technology and separation”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 7 November 2017
10. Kolacz J., 2017: “Efficient optimisation of grinding and classification processes”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – Special English edition 2017
11. Kolacz J., 2017: “New X-ray sorting system for enrichment of coal and metal ores”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 5 July 2017
12. Kolacz J., 2017: “Special grinding and classification systems for materials in ATEX zones”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 4 May 2017
13. Kolacz J., 2017: “Optimization of grinding and classification processes – laboratory tests and industrial systems”(in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 1 January 2017
14. Kolacz J., 2016: “Efficient laboratory optimization of grinding and sorting processes”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – Special English edition 2016
15. Kolacz J., 2016:”Advanced X-ray and optical separation methods for production of high quality aggregates”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 6 October 2016, Krakow-Poland.
16. Kolacz J., 2015:”Aerodynamic classification with high efficiency for micro and nano-particles”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 7 October 2015, Krakow-Poland.
17. Kolacz J., 2015:”Pilot scale grinding and classification systems”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. 7 October 2015, Krakow-Poland.
18. Kolacz J., 2015: “Applying air classification for preliminary enrichment of fine materials” (in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 4 May 2015
19. Kolacz J., 2015: “New X-ray sorting system from Comex and its wide range of applications” (in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 3 April 2015
20. Kolacz J., 2015: “Advanced optical sorting system for mineral processing” (in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 2 March 2015
21. Kolacz J., 2015: “High precision jet milling with on-line particle size control” (in Polish), Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 1 February 2015
22. Kolacz J., 2014:”Multi-channel particle size control as the necessary element of process optimization”. SYMAS Exhibition P&B Conference. October 2014, Krakow-Poland.
23. Kolacz J., 2014: “Technological news from Comex”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 7 December 2014
24. Kolacz J., 2014: “Fine grinding and classification systems with high efficiency”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 5 September 2014
25. Kolacz J., 2014: “Applying gravity separation systems for wide particle size range processing”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 4 July 2014
26. Kolacz J., 2014: “Fine grinding and classification systems – pilot scale and industrial applications”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 3 May 2014
27. Kolacz J., 2013: “Particle Size distribution control of particulate materials”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 6 November 2013
28. Kolacz J., 2013: “Modern complex methods of mineral processing”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – SyMas Addition September 2013
29. Kolacz J., 2013: “New X-ray separator for coal and mineral industry”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 5 August 2013
30. Kolacz J., 2013: “OSX optical sorting series for mineral industry”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 4 June 2013
31. Kolacz J., 2013: “Continuous control of the powder quality”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 3 March 2013
32. Kolacz J., 2013: “Jet milling systems for high quality materials”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 1 January 2013
33. Kolacz J., 2013: “High efficiency fine grinding systems with the wide particle size range”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 6 January 2013
34. Kolacz J., 2013: “New dry method of coal enrichment”, EMAG Conference – Modern solutions in coal processing, 21-22 May 2013, Zakopane – Poland.
35. Kolacz J., 2012: “Inteligent sensor based sorting systems”, XVII International Conference of Mineral Processing, 10-12 September 2012, Bialka Tatrzanska – Poland.
36. Kolacz J., 2011: “New X-ray sorting system for coal and mineral industry”, Powder and Bulk - Poland – No. 5 August 2011
37. Kolacz J., 2001: Dry fine comminution in a Hicom mill, POSTEC Newsletter No.20, November 2001, pp.28-29.
38. Kolacz J., 2000: Optimal production of micropowders, Proceedings, Joint Nordic Powder Con¬fere¬nce, Stockholm, Swe-den, May 10-11, 2000.
39. Kolacz J., 1999: Optimal air classification”, Proceedings, The 3rd Processing for Profit - International Industrial Minerals Confer¬ence, 26-28 April, 1999, Antwerp, Belgium
40. Kolacz J., 1997: Benefits from optimized dry ball mill circuit grinding - economical and technical aspects during equipment selection”, Proceedings, The 2nd Processing for Profit - International Industrial Minerals Processing Confer¬ence, 20-22 April, 1997, New Orleans, USA
41. Kolacz J, 1996: High efficiency dry ball mill grinding, Proceed¬ings, Symposium on Grinding Process, 14-15 February, Toulouse, France
42. Kolacz J, 1995: Optimization process of fine grinding systems employing air swept ball mills, Proceed¬ings, Mi¬neral Processing Con¬ference - Recent Advances and Future Trends, 11-15 December, Kanpur, India
43. Kolacz J. and Sandvik K.L., 1995: High Performance Dry Ball Mill Grinding with Low Cost High Efficiency Air Classifier, Proceedings, The 1st International Industrial Minerals Processing Confer¬ence, 26-27 April 1995, Amsterdam.
44. Kolacz J., 1994: Mill Load Measurement in an Air Swept Ball Mill Circuit, Proceedings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 8-9, 1994, pp.61-72.
45. Kolacz J., 1993: Instrumentation and Control to a High Pressure Roller Crusher and an Air Swept Ball Mill Circuit Proceed¬ings, Mine¬ral Processing Con¬fere¬nce, Luleå , Swe¬den, February 2-4, 1993, pp.¬123-133.
46. Kolacz J., 1992: Instrumentation to the Fine Grinding Circuit, POSTEC Newsletter No.11, September 1992, pp.29-30.
47. Kolacz J, 1992: Classification Pro¬cess in an Air Swept Ball Mill, Proceed¬ings, Mi¬neral Processing Con¬ference, Luleå, Sweden, February 4-5, 1992, pp.93-103.