Attila Imre

Dr. Attila Imre is a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Power Machines and Systems at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). He also serves as a Part-Time Scientific Advisor at the MTA Energy Research Center. His research spans thermodynamics, energetics, physical chemistry, and ecology, with a focus on working fluids, phase transitions, and energy systems.

• Doctor of Science (DSc), Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2015)
• PhD in Physics, ELTE (1996)
• DrUniv in Solid-State Physics, ELTE (1994)
• MSc in Physics, ELTE Faculty of Physics (1990)

Imre’s research integrates theoretical and applied studies in thermodynamic cycles, metastable fluids, and supercritical systems. He has pioneered work on working fluid selection, cycle efficiency, and cold energy utilization, particularly in organic Rankine cycles and power-to-methane technologies.

His 15 most recent publications emphasize artificial intelligence in energy systems, economic analyses of sustainability, and thermodynamic modeling of extreme-state fluids. Key trends include AI-driven performance mapping, techno-economic evaluations of waste heat recovery, and ecological applications of fractal geometry.

Scientific Awards:

• Humboldt Scholarship, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (1999)

Imre has held prestigious postdoctoral roles at the University of Tennessee and senior research positions in Hungarian institutions. His work bridges energy engineering, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary challenges in translation and cultural studies.