Signe Kjelstrup

Signe Kjelstrup is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and holds a part-time professorship at TU Delft. She has held visiting positions at the University of Barcelona, University of Kyoto, University of Leiden, and Medical College of Ohio. Her career includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester and NTNU.

Her research focuses on non-equilibrium thermodynamics, energy optimization, and transport phenomena. Key areas include:

• Heat and mass transfer in biological, chemical, and energy systems
• Molecular dynamics simulations of ion pumps and membrane transport
• Thermodynamic efficiency in industrial processes and renewable energy
• Interfacial phenomena and phase equilibria

Recent publications (2011-2012) emphasize molecular-scale thermodynamics, with applications in hydrogen purification, clathrate hydrates for energy storage, and biological ion pumps. Work frequently combines theoretical modeling with molecular simulations to analyze energy conversion and transport.

Awards and honors:

• Nansen Foundation Award (1980)
• Honorary professorships in China, Japan, and Spain
• Major grants from Research Council of Norway
• Memberships in Norwegian Academy of Technology, Royal Norwegian Society of Science, and Norwegian Academy of Sciences

She leads research on non-equilibrium thermodynamics at NTNU and collaborates internationally on projects involving sustainable energy and membrane technology.