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If you would like to learn more about what it is like to study on the EMerald programme you can speak directly with our Label Ambassadors (EMerald alumni) to find out about their experiences. They also regularly post practical articles about the application process, living in the different cities etc…

The EMerald programme has a large body of alumni that are proud former students. Please read more below on their experiences of studying on the EMerald programme.
EMerald was launched in 2013 and the first cohort graduated in 2015. The programme counts now 8 graduated cohorts of 132 alumni and 2 active cohorts.

Laura Hughes - USA

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 3

Mohazzam Saeed - Pakistan

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 7

Yolwin Perales - the Philippines

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 8

Lucas Pereira - Brazil

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 3

Nubia Bottosso - Brazil

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 5

Shujaat Ali - Pakistan

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 4

Bruno Michaux - Belgium

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Dan Oliric Manaig - the Philippines

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Renato Contessotto - Brazil

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Jara Fraile del Río - Spain

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Marjorie Joassin - Belgium

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 2

Lucas Beirao Do Valle - Brazil

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Jennifer Astoveza - the Philippines

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 3

Camilo Mena Silva - Chile

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 1

Antoine Collet - France

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 4

Dzmitry Pashkevich - Belarus

EMerald Alumnus - cohort 3

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Shujaat Ali

Pakistan

I am Shujaat Ali, 28, originally from Pakistan. I graduated from Emerald Cohort-4 in 2018. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate at the JKMRC – Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), University of Queensland, Australia. In my current role, I am working on the industrial project which is focused on developing an instrumented ore breakage characterization device and a testing methodology for the precise quantification of comminution energy. SMI has an international reputation for maintaining its elite standards in the field of mining and mineral processing. I must say, “getting here would not be possible without Emerald”.

I have a background in mining engineering. I remember when I started off my professional career in 2014 working as a mining engineer for the cement manufacturing company back in my home country. After 2 years, in 2016, a life-changing event “Emerald” happened to me – I got selected for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

As per my personal experience, Emerald is the most well-structured and finest master program in the field of mining and mineral processing. It is tailored perfectly in accordance with industrial needs. The mantra of connecting geology and mineral processing for the enhanced production management, which today is known as geometallurgy distinguishes it from the classical approaches of mining production. It offers students the core understanding of the mining process value chain and developing their expertise within, thereby enabling them to identify the process bottlenecks and seek necessary means of control and/or process improvements. Doubtlessly, the quality of education provided is top-notch and unparalleled. Students are given hands-on work opportunities in the high-tech labs equipped with state-of-the-art apparatus.

It does not only flourishes students professionally but also shapes their personality, communication and presentation skills. Furthermore, it offers them an international diversity. No matter who you are, where are you coming from, Emerald puts everyone together in the form of a family and builds a cross-cultural lifelong friendly relationship. Besides that, it offers you the best traveling experiences ever. In addition to studying at four partner universities located in beautiful countries, the breathtaking landscapes of Europe are just ticket away.

The seminars and industrial visits provided to the students is certainly an opportunity to explore the industrial world, learn the insights and network. Emerald education is so diversified that it makes Emerald graduates stand out in the crowd and makes them feel knowing about almost everything – Trust me it happens!

It is a pride of great marrow that I had been a part of the Emerald master program. The shift from a person I was to what and where I’m today, I owe it significantly to the Emerald.