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Kim Sørensen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University (AAU), affiliated with the Department of Thermal Engineering within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. He also contributes to AAU Energy and the BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiative. His academic background includes a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from AAU (1992) and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (1986). His research focuses on energy systems, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and marine exhaust gas cleaning technologies, with emphasis on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particle dynamics, and system engineering.
- Education:
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Physic and Energy), Technical University of Denmark (1986)
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Aalborg University (1992)
- Key Projects:
- Geothermal based Optimized Energy Systems (2022–2025)
- Integration of Large Scale Heat Pumps in the Energy System (2021–2022)
- Separation of Particulate Matter from Marine Scrubber Washwater (2020–2022)
His research interests span thermal energy systems, including boiler technology, waste heat recovery, and marine scrubber design. Recent work involves optimizing packed bed scrubbers for ocean-going vessels, analyzing turbulent flow dynamics, and advancing smart grid infrastructure for water supply systems. He has supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to over 60 research outputs since 2002.
Notable collaborations include work on district heating concepts, thermal energy storage, and emission reduction technologies. His projects often bridge engineering and environmental sustainability, addressing challenges in energy efficiency and marine pollution control.
