Dr. Bavisha Koovarjee is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cape Town, specializing in mine waste management, environmental risk assessment, and GIS applications in geosciences. Her research is inherently interdisciplinary, integrating geological, environmental, and data science methodologies to address critical challenges in mining sustainability. With a Ph.D. in geology focusing on mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry, her research aims at developing sustainable solutions for the mining sector, particularly in mitigating environmental impacts and repurposing mine waste. Her work contributes to the broader goals of sustainable mining practices, environmental governance, and risk