Victor Purnomo

Victor Purnomo is a postdoctoral researcher at the Division of Energy Technology within the Department of Space, Earth, and Environment at Chalmers University of Technology. His research program focuses on direct reduction of iron in fluidized bed systems with significant contributions to oxygen carrier development for clean energy applications.

Dr. Purnomo's primary research interests include chemical engineering, energy technology, and materials science with specialized expertise in fluidized bed technology, iron reduction processes, oxygen carrier development, hydrogen production, chemical looping combustion/gasification, and thermal conversion processes. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical energy applications, particularly in sustainable fuel production and clean energy systems.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on iron-based oxygen carriers, examining their mechanical properties, reaction kinetics, and performance under various operational conditions including deep reduction states and different oxidation degrees. His work demonstrates progression from fundamental material characterization to practical applications in hydrogen production and chemical looping gasification.

Dr. Purnomo maintains active research collaborations with colleagues at Chalmers University and has contributed to multiple research projects related to energy conversion technologies. His work has significant implications for developing more efficient and sustainable industrial processes with reduced carbon emissions.