Ram Ratnakar

Ram Ratnakar - Adjunct Professor

Ram Ratnakar holds the position of Adjunct Professor in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston, under the Cullen College of Engineering. His research focuses on energy systems, carbon capture and storage (CCS), fluid properties, and catalytic processes, with a strong emphasis on computational and experimental methods.

Research Interests:

• Developing thermodynamic models for CO2 storage and geothermal applications
• Designing electrified reactors for hydrogen production and methane reforming
• Analyzing fluid properties in subsurface systems and well integrity
• Advancing machine learning approaches for fluid solubility and reservoir characterization

Key Contributions: His work addresses challenges in decarbonization, including CCS risks, geothermal energy optimization, and hydrogen supply chain innovation. He has published extensively on topics such as gas solubility in brines, catalytic reactor modeling, and cryogenic storage solutions.

Advising & Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his research collaborations likely involve graduate students and industry partners. Funding sources are not detailed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Cullen College's energy and materials research groups, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in sustainable energy and subsurface engineering.