Patrick Hendrick

Patrick Hendrick is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven. His work spans aerospace engineering, thermal systems, and sustainable energy technologies.

Research Focus: Hendrick's research investigates propulsion systems (hybrid rocket motors, fuel additives), energy conversion (pump-as-turbine micro-storage), and thermal engineering challenges (gas turbine vanes, heat exchangers). He also explores wastewater thermal recovery for sustainable residential heating.

Teaching: He teaches aircraft engines and turbomachinery courses at KU Leuven, translating complex fluid dynamics concepts into practical applications.

Publications: His recent work (2017-2019) focuses on aerospace propulsion, thermal systems optimization, and sustainable energy integration, with contributions to Aerospace Science and Technology and Applied Energy.