Nicole C. Stevens

Nicole C. Stevens is a Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Power and Flow group under supervisors Prof. Niels Deen and Asst. Prof. Giulia Finotello. Her work focuses on the metal fuel cycle, specifically the reduction of iron oxide using green hydrogen and its potential as a carbon-free energy carrier.

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (2019, Eindhoven University of Technology)
• Master in Mechanical Engineering (2021, Eindhoven University of Technology)

Stevens investigates iron powder combustion and reduction processes through numerical simulations and lab-scale experiments, addressing challenges in the metal fuel cycle’s efficiency. Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal for renewable energy. Key trends in her publications include fluidized bed reactor dynamics, material property analysis, and safety characteristics of metal fuels, with collaborations on projects like REGENERATION OF METAL POWDER: closing the metal fuel cycle (2021–2025). The Power and Flow group’s experimental and computational resources support her work.