A.S. Purandare

A.S. Purandare is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Thermal and Fluid Engineering at the University of Twente. His research focuses on phase-change phenomena involving CO₂, including sublimation, boiling/condensation, and melting/solidification, with applications in energy-efficient technologies such as cryogenic carbon capture, refrigeration, and thermal management. He is affiliated with the Thermal Conversion and Storage group (ET-TFE-TCS) under the Faculty of Engineering Technology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Physics, University of Twente (Thesis: Sublimation kinetics of CO₂)
• Master’s in Sustainable Energy Technology (specialization: Engineering Fluid Dynamics), completed at Fraunhofer IWES, Germany
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune, India

Research Expertise: Physics of phase transitions, CO₂-based systems, solid-state chemistry, and thermal energy applications. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental physics and engineering solutions for sustainable energy systems.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text. Further details may be available via institutional records.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Thermal Conversion and Storage (ET-TFE-TCS) research group, focusing on phase-change-driven energy systems.