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Erich A. Müller is a Professor of Thermodynamics at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). He holds a PhD from Cornell University and previously worked at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela, serving as Department Head and Director of Undergraduate/Graduate studies. His research focuses on molecular simulation of complex fluids, adsorption phenomena, phase equilibria, and interfacial properties, leveraging high-performance computing and machine learning. Key projects include carbon membrane water purification, self-assembly of liquid crystals, and polymer-calcite interactions.
Educational background: PhD in Chemical Engineering (Cornell University). Affiliations include the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Hub, and Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. His work spans interdisciplinary topics like nanomaterials for environmental applications, graphene rippling dynamics, and fluid-solid phase transitions. Notable contributions include pioneering studies on SAFT equations of state and molecular dynamics of confined fluids.
Research interests emphasize thermodynamic modeling, with applications in energy, materials science, and environmental engineering. His group uses cutting-edge computational methods to explore fluid behavior in extreme conditions, such as nanoporous carbon membranes and subsurface fluid dynamics. Media highlights include coverage in Chem. Eng. Education and appearances in science festivals for nanoscience visualization.
Key technical contributions include developing coarse-grained force fields (SAFT-γ Mie), interfacial tension modeling, and machine learning-enhanced thermodynamic predictions. Current projects address challenges in carbon capture, polymer-enhanced oil recovery, and sustainable materials design.
