André Bardow is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zürich. His research focuses on energy systems optimization, life cycle assessment, computer-aided molecular design, and CO2 capture/utilization. Professor (ETH Zürich, 2020–present) Head of Institute of Technical Thermodynamics (RWTH Aachen University, 2010–2020) Visiting Professor (University of California, Santa Barbara, 2015/16) Part-time Director (Forschungszentrum Jülich, 2017–2022) Associate Professor (TU Delft, 2007–2010) Research Interests: His work spans energy and process systems engineering, with emphasis on sustainable technologies. Key areas include: Computer-aided molecular and process design Machine learning for chemical engineering Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) Life cycle assessment (LCA) of industrial processes Thermo-economic modeling of energy systems Multiphase equilibrium analysis Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on integrating machine learning with process design, optimizing CO2 capture in steel production, and advancing electrochemical cooling technologies. Subfields include sustainable plastics, ORC working fluids, and solvent mixture design. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Chemical Society Recent Innovative Contribution Award (EFCE, 2019) PSE Model-Based Innovation Prize (2018) Covestro Science Award (first recipient) Arnold-Eucken-Award (VDI-GVC) Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2024) Advising and Grants: Professor Bardow mentors students in process optimization and leads projects like Systemic expansion of territorial CIRCULAR Ecosystems for end-of-life FOAM (Grant 101036854, EC).







