Prof. Antonio Hurtado is the Chairholder of the Chair of Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy and Director of the Institute of Energietechnik at Technische Universität Dresden. He leads research in nuclear energy technology, hydrogen systems, reactor physics, and thermal fluid dynamics. His work includes advanced materials for energy applications, radiation shielding, and CFD simulations. He has over 150 publications and actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the Euratom NPHyCo initiative. Professional roles include Prorektor für Universitätsentwicklung (2017–present), leadership in the Competence Network Nuclear Technology, and advisory roles for organizations like OncoRay and 50Hertz. Research focuses on reactor safety (e.g., spent fuel pool thermal hydraulics), hydrogen storage (aviation composite vessels), and innovative joining techniques (laser-based methods for ceramics/metals). His educational contributions include curricula in hydrogen technology and sustainability (e.g., H2-InnoCampus TUD). Key activities include teaching nuclear energy basics, project management, and techno-economic impact assessments. He chairs the Kraftwerkstechnisches Kolloquium and co-edits annual conference proceedings like Kraftwerkstechnik . His collaborations span academic and industrial partners, emphasizing bridging theory and practical applications in energy systems.
