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Andrew Fix is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Mechanical Engineering. He leads the Building Energy and Environments (BEE) faculty group, focusing on sustainable thermal systems and energy-efficient air dehumidification technologies.
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University (2023)
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tulsa (2019)
His research bridges HVAC innovation, membrane-based dehumidification, and atmospheric water harvesting. Recent projects include optimizing heat pump systems for cold climates, developing hollow fiber membrane technologies for industrial drying, and advancing active membrane energy exchangers for high-efficiency air conditioning. His work emphasizes thermodynamic principles to improve system performance and sustainability.
Key trends in his publications highlight membrane technologies for dehumidification, energy-efficient HVAC design, and integration of thermal systems with renewable energy. Awards include the 2023 Dean’s Teaching Fellow at Purdue and fellowships from the Department of Energy IBUILD and Laura Winkelman-Davidson programs.
- Dean’s Teaching Fellow (2023)
- Department of Energy IBUILD Fellowship
- Laura Winkelman-Davidson Fellowship
