Director, Process Design and Modeling Division
Scientific Assistant Director, Process Design and Modeling Division
IFPEN Group’s ambition for the coming years is to consolidate its position as a leading player in the fields of energy transition, circular economy and decarbonization, by developing innovative technologies that are both ecologically-friendly and economically viable. In this context, the mission of the Process Design and Modeling division will be to contribute to the scaling-up innovative process concepts, often developed in collaboration with IFPEN’s other divisions and external partners.
This issue contains seven articles presenting a panorama of the expertise deployed in the Division. They illustrate how core Process Engineering skills have made it possible to evolve from traditional hydrocarbon-based activities towards new fields, such as the synthesis of materials for batteries, CO2 capture and enzymatic conversion of biomass. Some articles also focus on the use of innovative computation tools, such as Computational Fluid Dynamics, Machine Learning and the latest developments in Linear Programming.
In addition, the topics selected cover a broad range of spatial scales (from enzymes to industrial demonstrators) and TRLs (Technology Readiness Levels), and demonstrate the diversity of skills, tools and research required for IFPEN’s future technological developments.
