Demonstrating the Valorisation Potential of Bauxite Residue at Pilot Scale

Glenn Beersaerts is a geologist with a PhD in materials science and currently a research manager at KU Leuven, Belgium, dedicated to developing solutions for industry and society. With expertise in the valorisation of non-ferrous metallurgy slags, bauxite residue, and construction waste, he focuses on transforming these materials into building products. In his PhD, Glenn developed alkali-activated binders for self-levelling and 3D printing construction applications. Currently, his research targets processing inorganic residues into supplementary cementitious materials. Alongside project management, he coordinates KU Leuven’s upscaling facility, where, in collaboration with industry, residue valorisation processes are demonstrated at Technology Readiness Level 6.