Professor Ludovic F. Dumée is a researcher and technology innovator at Curtin University specialising in advanced separation processes, membrane technologies, resource recovery and circular materials. Ludo is a Professor of practice and Researcher in Residence at Victory Metals, supporting the development and translation of innovative technologies for critical mineral processing and recovery. His research bridges fundamental materials science with industrial process development, particularly in water treatment, critical minerals and waste valorisation. He has authored more than 160 research outputs, holds multiple patents and has extensive experience translating research into commercial technologies across Australia, the UAE and internationally. He also serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Water Process Engineering.