Andreas Kronenburg

Professor Andreas Kronenburg serves as Institute Director and Dean of Studies at the Institute for Reactive Currents (WASTE) at the University of Stuttgart. With a background in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen and a PhD in Combustion Engineering from the University of Sydney, he has established himself as a leading researcher in combustion science. His career includes significant positions at Imperial College London where he served as Governor's Lecturer in Thermofluids (2000-2007) and Reader in Combustion (2007-2008) before joining the University of Stuttgart in 2009.

Professor Kronenburg's educational background includes:

• RWTH Aachen, Mechanical Engineering (1989-1994)
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Study Abroad (1992-1993)
• University of California at Davis, Study Abroad (1992-1993)
• University of Sydney, PhD in Combustion Engineering (1995-1998)

His research focuses on advanced combustion modeling, particularly turbulent reactive flows, spray combustion, and nanoparticle dynamics. Kronenburg has made significant contributions to Large Eddy Simulation (LES) techniques, Conditional Moment Closure (CMC) methods, and particle-based modeling approaches. His work spans fundamental combustion science and practical applications in energy systems, with recent emphasis on sustainable fuels including hydrogen, ammonia, and biomass conversion. His research group develops sophisticated computational models that address challenges in predicting complex combustion phenomena with high accuracy.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2026) reveals a strong focus on emerging energy technologies, particularly hydrogen and ammonia combustion for decarbonization, advanced particle dynamics in combustion systems, and computational methods for efficient simulation of complex reacting flows. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in modeling techniques while addressing practical engineering challenges in sustainable energy systems.

Professor Kronenburg's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:

• Fellow of the Combustion Institute (2019)
• Distinguished Paper Award of the Combustion Institute (2013)
• Hinshelwood Prize for meritorious work of a young researcher (2006)
• Two Sudgen Awards for significant contributions to combustion science (2005, 2006)
• Best paper award at the Australian Symposium on Combustion (1997)
• Springorum Commemorative Medal for academic excellence (1994)

With over 3,300 citations across 164 publications and an h-index of 33, Professor Kronenburg maintains an active research program with significant impact. His work has received support from organizations like the German Research Foundation (DFG), and he collaborates extensively with international institutions including Imperial College London and the University of Sydney. The computational resources available to his research group through bwGrid and HLRS enable large-scale simulations that advance the understanding of complex combustion phenomena.

The Institute for Reactive Currents under Professor Kronenburg's leadership focuses on cutting-edge research in combustion science and engineering. The institute develops advanced computational models for predicting combustion behavior in various applications, from traditional energy systems to emerging sustainable technologies. With expertise in both fundamental combustion processes and practical engineering applications, the institute contributes significantly to addressing current challenges in energy conversion and environmental protection.