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Asegun Henry is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy technologies, including solar thermochemical hydrogen production and advanced thermal energy storage systems. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2009), with prior postdoctoral work at Oak Ridge National Lab and Northwestern University. Dr. Henry’s work bridges computational modeling and experimental systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in condensed matter physics, chemistry, and engineering.
His research interests include atomistic simulations of thermal transport, phonon dynamics, and material design for energy applications. Notable contributions involve developing ultra-high-temperature thermal energy storage systems and advancing thermophotovoltaic efficiency. He has received awards such as the Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship and DOE Computational Science Fellowship.
Dr. Henry’s publications explore topics like interfacial thermal conductance, phonon-catalyzed ion conduction, and high-temperature fluid systems. His lab, part of the Atomistic Simulation & Energy (ASE) Group, aims to create grid-scale energy solutions competitive with fossil fuels. Future work includes experimental validation of materials for thermochemical cycles and improving system-level engineering for energy storage.
Key projects include designing liquid metal pumps for thermal storage, optimizing photovoltaic-thermal systems, and developing interfacial materials with enhanced thermal properties. His work addresses grand challenges in decarbonization through innovation in thermal energy management and material science.
