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Mikel Duran Lopez is a Researcher at CIC energiGUNE specializing in Thermal Energy Storage (TES) within the Phase transitions and critical behaviors research group. His work focuses on developing thermoregulatory materials using phase change materials (PCMs) and microfluidic production techniques for sustainable energy applications.
Education:
- Renewable Energy Engineering, UPV/EHU (2018)
- Renewable Materials Engineering, UPV/EHU (2019)
- PhD in Microfluidic Approach for Flexible PCM Production, UPV/EHU (2024)
His research spans Thermal Energy Storage, Materials Science, and Microfluidics, with emphasis on Flexible Phase Change Materials synthesis, Droplet Microfluidics for microencapsulation, and Thermal Management systems. He pioneers techniques for solid-solid composite PCMs and shape-stabilized materials through solvent-extraction polymeric fiber production, targeting industrial-scale thermal regulation solutions.
Publication trends reveal dual research thrusts: advanced material engineering (e.g., tailored plastic crystals for enhanced storage capacity) and sustainable resource utilization (e.g., steel slag validation in thermal storage prototypes), demonstrating his commitment to both fundamental material science and circular economy applications in energy storage.
Scientific Awards:
- Basque Government fellowship for bachelor degree (2016-2018)
- UPV/EHU fellowship for master degree (2018)
- Basque Government fellowship for doctoral thesis (2020-2023)
As a core member of CIC energiGUNE's TES division, Duran Lopez leads experimental validation projects and material synthesis initiatives without formal student supervision. His current work integrates microfluidic platforms with industrial byproduct valorization, supported by continuous Basque Government funding for PCM innovation.
He operates within the Phase transitions and critical behaviors research group, utilizing CIC energiGUNE's advanced thermal characterization facilities to develop next-generation flexible PCMs for real-world energy storage systems.
