Mirko Kleingries is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Thermal Energy Systems and Process Engineering at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU). He holds a doctorate in high-temperature corrosion from RWTH Aachen University and has over 15 years of industry and academic experience. His professional expertise spans thermodynamics, energy technology, and process engineering with a focus on renewable energy systems and energy efficiency. Education: Doctorate in High-Temperature Corrosion (RWTH Aachen, 2010) General Mechanical Engineering Studies (University of Essen, 2004) Industrial Mechanics Apprenticeship (Post-Secondary) Research Interests: Kleingries leads the SORPTION research group developing sorption-based energy systems. His work includes technical sorption processes for energy applications, waste heat recovery, and innovative desalination technologies. He actively engages in renewable energy projects such as wind/PV power generation and thermal energy system optimization. Key Projects: Microalgae for Carbon Dioxide Removal Energy Efficient Sorption Processes Softcool 2.0 - Innovative Cooling Systems Microwave-Assisted Dewatering Systems Awards: Borchers Badge (2010) for outstanding doctoral research Distinction in Doctoral Thesis (2010) Academic Contributions: He teaches thermodynamics and energy process technology at undergraduate and graduate levels (MSE programs), oversees continuing education programs at IME, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and technical reports.







