Dr. Stephan Arndt is Head of Technology and Innovation for Mining One. The focus of his work is on advanced 3D numerical modelling methods for geotechnical consulting in open pit, underground and cave mining operations. His previous roles include Senior Manager in Dassault Systèmes' GEOVIA and A/Professor and Director Mining & Resources Engineering at Monash University. He has been mentoring and managing teams specialised in Geomechanics for Mining and Oil & Gas over the last two decades. With over 30 years experience in advanced simulation methods, coupled multi-physics, seismicity, discrete fracture networks and constitutive models in applications of rock mechanics, he has been part of studies for major mining projects in Australia and overseas and has served on various committees and industry advisory boards.