Saksham Pandey
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RESEARCH PROFILE
I am a PhD researcher in the Sustainable Process Engineering group at Eindhoven University of Technology (果冻传媒), focusing on reducing energy losses in alkaline water electrolysis, a key technology in sustainable hydrogen production. My work aims to tackle ohmic resistances within electrolyzers by investigating critical factors such as electrode substrate effects, diaphragm selection, and the dynamics of gas bubble formation and coalescence. By addressing these elements, my research contributes to designing more efficient, cost-effective electrolyzers.
As part of the EU-funded PEACE project on High Performing Pressurized Alkaline Water Electrolysis, I utilize advanced imaging techniques to visualize bubbles in a flow reactor during in situ alkaline electrolysis. Using high-speed cameras, I capture and analyze bubble size distributions, coalescence phenomena, and velocity-flow profiles to gain insights into optimizing bubble management and minimizing resistance. Ultimately, my research strives to develop optimized electrode geometries and suitable diaphragm materials, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of electrolyzers for sustainable hydrogen production.
We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one -Confucius
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
I earned my Master鈥檚 degree in Sustainable Energy Technology from TU Delft, with a focus on renewable energy systems and storage solutions such as hydrogen and batteries. For my master鈥檚 project at TNO in Eindhoven, I worked on developing hydrogen-doped indium oxide as a transparent conductive oxide using plasma-enhanced spatial atomic layer deposition.
In industry, I gained firsthand experience in hydrogen compression at HyET Hydrogen, where I contributed to the development of electrochemical hydrogen compressors and purifiers as an R&D Engineer and Junior Project Manager. Later, at Howden, I worked as a Product Engineer, designing mechanical compressors for large-scale green hydrogen projects. These roles deepened my understanding of hydrogen infrastructure, and I became convinced that early-stage compression could be integrated within the electrolyzer itself鈥攁n approach that would not only simplify the system but also significantly reduce costs. This realization now drives my PhD research, where I am focused on tackling resistances within electrolyzers to make pressurised hydrogen production more efficient and economically viable.
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