Douglas Reindl

Douglas Reindl is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on industrial refrigeration systems, thermal storage technologies, HVAC systems, and renewable energy applications. He has held leadership roles in academic teaching and research.

• Education: PhD (1992), MS (1988), and BS (1985) from UW-Madison and Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Research Interests: Development of advanced thermal storage systems for energy efficiency, safety management in industrial refrigeration, and renewable energy integration. His work emphasizes sustainable refrigeration technologies, HVAC optimization, and process safety innovations.

Recent publications highlight advancements in thermal energy storage policy, frost control in evaporators, and airflow optimization in industrial freezing systems. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in energy systems.

• Notable Awards: ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award (2024), Crosby Field Award (2018), Elected Fellow (2008).

Teaching Involvement: Courses include Interdisciplinary Design Projects (ME351/352), Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (ME601), and graduate research supervision (ME790/ME890/ME990).

Labs/Teams: Active in thermal systems research groups, contributing to ASHRAE standards and industrial collaboration projects.