معرفی
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Echterhof is a Professor at the Chair of Sustainable Thermal Process Engineering and manages the Institute of Industrial Furnace Construction and Thermal Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. His work focuses on sustainable advancements in electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, integrating biochar, hydrogen burners, and process modeling to reduce environmental impact.
- Chair of Sustainable Thermal Process Engineering
- Institute management at RWTH Aachen University
Research interests include:
- Dynamic modeling of EAF processes
- CO₂-neutral industrial heat generation
- Alternative carbon sources in metallurgy
- Hydrogen-based heating technologies
- NOₓ emission control
His publications highlight trends in biochar substitution (e.g., GREENEAF project), hydrogen burner integration, and machine learning for EAF optimization. Key projects include Fines2EAF (cement-free agglomerate production) and RFCS-funded initiatives for sustainable steelmaking. While no formal awards are listed, his work emphasizes defossilization and energy efficiency.
