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Riley Barta is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University’s Ray W. Herrick Laboratories. His research focuses on thermal systems technology, particularly the characterization and implementation of environmentally-friendly working fluids. He leads the Barta Research Group, which explores energy efficiency in heat pumps, refrigeration systems, and waste heat recovery. Previously, he held the Schaufler Chair for Refrigeration, Cryogenics, and Compressor Technology at TU Dresden, Germany, where he conducted experimental and numerical studies on vapor compression systems. Dr. Barta earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Purdue University, 2016 and 2020 respectively).
Research Interests: Thermal systems, low-GWP refrigerants, heat pumps, refrigerant-lubricant interactions, and sustainable energy solutions. His work spans system-level design, component analysis, and fluid property characterization.
Awards: Recipient of the ASHRAE New Investigator Award, DKV Young Talent Award, Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Perry Teaching Fellowship, and ASHRAE Grant-in-Aid.
Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students (e.g., Ganesh Venkatesan, Joshua Cox) and undergraduate researchers. Active in projects like the Indiana Digital Crossroads initiative and collaborations with industry partners. Teaches Thermodynamics courses (ME200, ME300, ME500) and the International Refrigeration and Compressor Course (IRCC).
Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator at the Barta Research Group and affiliated with the Center for High Performance Buildings. Collaborates internationally, including with TU Dresden and the University of Kassel.
