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Robert Critoph is a Professor and Head of the Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologies (STET) Group at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering. His research focuses on refrigeration, heat pumps, air conditioning, adsorption, absorption, and solar energy systems. He is part-retired and no longer accepting PhD students, directing inquiries to colleagues Dr. Stan Shire and Dr. Zacharie Tamainot-Telto.
Teaching interests include Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Solar Energy, and Energy Conservation. His work emphasizes innovative thermal energy solutions, including gas-fired heat pumps, solar refrigeration, and thermochemical storage systems. Key projects include the Low Temperature Heat Recovery Network (LoT-NET) and the Heat Pump Fully Integrated with Thermochemical Store (HP-FITS), funded by EPSRC and other agencies.
Research highlights include advancements in ammonia-salt sorption systems, material characterization for adsorption cycles, and large-scale thermal storage solutions. Publications span experimental studies on adsorption dynamics, reactor design, and thermal efficiency optimization in energy systems. His contributions address sustainable energy challenges, particularly in decarbonizing heating and cooling technologies.
