Erich A Muller

Erich A. Müller is a Professor of Thermodynamics at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on molecular simulation of complex fluids, adsorption phenomena, and phase equilibria, leveraging high-performance computing and machine learning. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and previously served as Head of the Department and Director of Academic Programs at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela.

His affiliations include the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Hub, and Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. Research interests span thermodynamic modeling, carbon-based materials (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes), and applications in water purification, polymer-mineral interactions, and energy systems. Müller's work emphasizes computational methods like Molecular Dynamics and coarse-grained modeling frameworks such as SAFT-VR/γ Mie. His interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in nanoconfined systems, interfacial phenomena, and sustainable technologies.

Publications highlight contributions to adsorption mechanisms in porous materials, self-assembly of liquid crystals, and fluid phase behavior under extreme conditions. Notable projects include molecular-level analysis of CO₂ separation using nanoporous carbons and computational studies of polymer-calcite composites for enhanced oil recovery. He also explores pedagogical innovations, questioning traditional reliance on 'steam tables' in thermodynamics education.

His research has been visualized through award-winning molecular dynamics videos (e.g., Gold Palm at 2009 RidgeDance Film Festival), demonstrating dynamic phenomena like water clustering in carbon nanotubes. Collaborations span academia and industry, addressing real-world applications in energy storage, environmental engineering, and materials science.