معرفی
Hertanto Adidharma is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wyoming, specializing in molecular thermodynamics and phase transitions of fluids in nanopores. His work addresses applications such as gas separation, shale oil recovery, carbon dioxide capture, and catalysis.
- Education:
- Postdoctoral, Molecular Thermodynamics, Louisiana State University (2000)
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University (1999)
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia (1987)
- Research Interests:
His research combines experimental and theoretical approaches to study confined fluid behavior, focusing on solid-liquid-vapor equilibria and fluid-wall interactions in nanopores. He develops equations of state based on the generalized van der Waals partition function for spherical and chain molecules. Applications include CO2 sequestration, shale gas processing, and nanopore characterization.
- Scientific Awards:
- Sam D. Hakes Outstanding Graduate Research and Teaching Award (2017)
- Nominee, James C. Hurst Each Student-A Person Award (2014)
- Outstanding Teacher Award in Chemical Engineering (2012)
- Helmholtz Award, International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam (2011)
- David O. Cooney Undergraduate Teaching Award (2009, 2007)
- Laboratory Facilities:
The Confined Fluid Behavior Laboratory houses advanced equipment like the high-pressure low-temperature SETARAM µ-Differential Scanning Calorimeter and the HIDEN ISOCHEMA Gravimetric Analyzer, enabling precise studies of phase transitions in nanoporous media.
- Article Trends:
His publications emphasize nanopore-confined phase behavior (2019–2025), with a focus on methane/propane, ethane/methane, and CO2 systems. Experimental methods include differential scanning calorimetry and adsorption experiments, while theoretical work centers on equations of state and fluid-wall interactions. Subfields span capillary condensation, criticality in confined systems, and CO2 capture technologies.
