Christian Bach

Dr. Christian Bach is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2014) and a Dipl.-Ing.(FH) from Hochschule Karlsruhe (2008). His research focuses on HVAC&R systems, with emphasis on heat exchanger testing, vapor compression systems, and thermal energy storage. He leads the OSU psychrometric coil testing facility and has contributed to ASHRAE standards development, including work on air mixing devices and heat exchanger performance validation.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2014
• Dipl.-Ing.(FH), Mechanical Engineering, Hochschule Karlsruhe, 2008

Research Interests:

• Heat pumps and air conditioners
• Virtual sensors for vapor compression systems
• Evaporator flow control and frosting
• Compressor performance optimization
• Thermal energy storage integration

Awards:

• Willis H. Carrier IIR Young Researchers Award (2015)
• ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid (2010)
• Valerius Füner Preis for outstanding diploma work (2009)

Professional Activities:

• ASHRAE member with leadership roles in multiple technical committees
• Faculty adviser for OSU's ASHRAE, Formula SAE, and Pi Tau Sigma chapters
• Principal investigator on projects funded by industry partners and federal grants