Xueya Lu is from China, Xinjiang province. She moved to Canada in 2013 and began her Master's studies at the University of British Columbia in 2017. Xueya's thesis project focuses on characterizing the reactivity of ultramafic mine tailings for low-cost carbon capture utilization and storage. To do this, Xueya conducts laboratory-scale kinetic dissolution experiments and geochemical numerical models to quantify the number of magnesium cations that can be easily leached from ultramafic tailings under atmospheric conditions. Upon finishing her thesis, Xueya aims to establish an applicable testing protocol to quickly and easily assess tailings' reactivity for carbon mineralization. Xueya sees herself progressing in the field of carbon capture, helping support the fight for climate change and supporting innovative research as a scientist and an adventurer.
