Applied Physics and Thermal Engineering

Research within this field at DESTEC addresses:

• Applied thermodynamics: Emphasis on thermodynamic modeling and analysis of energy production, management, and distribution processes.
• Heat transfer: Investigation of fundamental mechanisms of heat transfer and development of thermal management solutions for devices and systems.
• Energy systems analysis: Evaluation of methodologies, processes, and components for energy resource optimization.
• Thermo-fluid dynamics: Analysis of thermo-fluid dynamics phenomena and heat transfer processes.
• Renewable energy technologies: Integration and optimization of renewable energy sources.
• Mass transport phenomena and psychrometry: Advanced studies on moisture control and transport mechanisms.
• Building thermo-energy systems: Analysis of HVAC systems, energy-efficient building technologies, and sustainable retrofit methodologies.
• Acoustics and noise management: Research on environmental noise mitigation and acoustic performance.
• Lighting technology: Studies on photometric performance and advanced illumination systems.
• Refrigeration and cryogenics: Development of innovative refrigeration cycles and cryogenic processes.
• Thermo-fluid dynamic measurements: Experimental characterization of heat and fluid flow in complex systems.