Enrique Ortea

Enrique Ortea is a Technology Manager in Zinc Hydrometallurgy at Metso, where they have been applying their expertise since 2023. With a M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a M.Phil. in Chemical Engineering, they have worked in the industry since 2002, including roles such as Project Manager at Tecnicas Reunidas and Quality, Environmental, and R&D Manager at S.A. de Investigaciones Metalúrgicas. Enrique has also contributed to academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Universidad de Oviedo, imparting knowledge in process modeling and control. Their professional focus encompasses the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, particularly in zinc leaching, electrowinning, and solvent extraction.