Meik B. Franke

Meik B. Franke is a Full Professor in Sustainable Process Technology at the Technical University of Dortmund. His research spans chemical engineering optimization, reactive distillation, hybrid separation processes, and sustainable energy systems.

• Key Affiliations: Technical University of Dortmund, Collaborations with E. Zondervan, K.V. Camarda
• Research Themes: Ferrofluidic extraction, Biodiesel production, Discrete-event simulation, Algae biorefinery optimization

His recent work focuses on integrating MILP with discrete-event simulation and applying AI to chemical process optimization. He has presented at conferences on process optimization challenges in the chemical industry, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency.

His publications reveal expertise in:

• Optimization algorithms (Benders decomposition, MILP-DES integration)
• Distillation and hybrid process design
• Biorefinery systems for biodiesel and algae-derived products
• Dynamic process modeling and control
• Heat integration for energy efficiency
• AI/ML applications in chemical engineering