Efthymios Kantarelis

Efthymios Kantarelis is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) within the Division of Process Technology. His academic career focuses on applying chemical engineering principles to sustainable energy and material production, emphasizing environmental responsibility.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Institution: KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
• Research Unit: Division of Process Technology

Research interests revolve around Chemical Reaction Engineering and Heterogeneous Catalysis, specifically targeting renewable processes and sustainable products. Key research activities include:

• Development of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) for renewable hydrogen storage
• CO2 utilization and carbon capture technologies
• Selective hydrogenation and C-C coupling processes
• Aromatization & oligomerization of lower olefins and alkanes
• Green fuel synthesis from syngas
• Advanced catalytic cracking methodologies

His research integrates dynamic reactor models, kinetics modeling using microkinetic and empirical LHHW frameworks, and innovative catalyst development. Current projects focus on sustainable aviation fuels, process design for industry, and risk management in chemical engineering.

Notable affiliations include membership in:

• Swedish Gasification Centre
• Center for Production Utilization and Storage of Hydrogen (PUSH)
• CROSS Project consortium

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Chemical Engineering Principles, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Risk Analysis and Management. His research group actively explores thermochemical treatment of biomass and waste materials, with emphasis on reactor design and process optimization.