Background
Aldrich, Christiaan was born on July 7, 1960 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Son of Christo and Hester Lilene Aldrich.
Aldrich, Christiaan was born on July 7, 1960 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Son of Christo and Hester Lilene Aldrich.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Stellenbosch, 1982. Master Metallurgy Engineering, University Stellenbosch, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy Engineering, University Stellenbosch, 1993.
Process engineer Sasol, Sasolburg, South Africa, 1984—1988, Somchem, Somerset West, South Africa, 1989—1991. Senior researcher University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1992—1994, senior lecturer South Africa, 1995, associate professor South Africa, 1996—1998, professor South Africa, 1999—2005. Director Institute Mineral Processing and Intelligent Process Systems, Stellenbosch, since 1999.
Director Aldrich Consultant, Stellenbosch, since 1996.
Lieutenant South African Navy, 1985-1986. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, South African Institute Chemical Engineers, South African Institute Mining and Metallurgy, American Society Engineering Education.
Married Annemarie Beukes, March 28, 1992. Children: Melissa, Christian Rudy.