
About Research Group

Prof. Volker Hessel Research Journey
Professor Volker Hessel is one of the leading professors in flow chemistry.
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Prof. Volker Hessel visits JAXA scientists at The University of Tokyo, Japan
13 Nov 2019 -
19th Australian Space Research Conference (ASRC 2019)
30 Sep 2019 -
6th Asia-Pacific Chemical and Biological Microfluidic Conference
31 Jul 2019 -
Prof. Volker Hessel to be the keynote speaker at ASAM Space Colloquium 2019
19 Sep 2019
About Publications Group
The research of Volker Hessel is centered in flow chemistry and micro process technology. This includes both process chemistry exploration and reactor engineering, with the view to integrate that in intensified compact, modular and distributed conti-flow plants ('Future Factories', 'Chemistry on Wheels'). The latter is typically done with or developed by (industrial) partners. Central research topic within and beyond what has been mentioned above is process chemistry under harsh (p, T, c, …) conditions – opening new, highly intensified process regimes ('Novel Process Windows', NPW). Studies involve boost of activation, enabling of new reaction pathways, coupling these for reasons of synergy, and mechanistic understanding in unknown 'process territories'. An essential part is the pre-selection among an almost infinitive large choice of NPW process options. This is done through evaluation via (full-process) cost analysis and life-cycle assessment to monitor sustainability – not only after, but also before the realization of the process ('ex-ante'). End-to-end process designs are envisioned through process simplification and integration as well as entering entirely new core processes.

Volker Hessel
Volker Hessel
Professor
University of Adelaide