Markus Richter

Prof. Markus Richter is a Professor at the Technical University of Chemnitz and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA). His primary affiliation is with the Department of Fluid Science and Resources. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical studies of fluid thermodynamics, with emphasis on high-pressure systems, LNG, adsorption phenomena, and advanced instrumentation. He has developed novel methods for measuring thermophysical properties, including microwave cavity resonators and vibrating-tube densimeters. His work integrates computational techniques like symbolic regression with experimental data analysis to advance equations of state modeling.

Key research areas include: (1) Phase behavior and thermodynamic properties of complex fluid mixtures, (2) Sorption phenomena on surfaces and porous materials, (3) High-precision measurement methodologies for viscosity, density, and heat capacity, (4) Applications in energy storage (e.g., methanol-H₂ carriers) and carbon capture. Recent work emphasizes LNG custody transfer metrology and CO₂ adsorption studies on non-porous materials.

His experimental innovations include the Four-Sinker Densimeter and microwave cavity systems for simultaneous phase property measurements. He has contributed to software tools like OilMixProp for thermophysical property calculations. His interdisciplinary approach bridges fluid mechanics, material science, and computational methods.