š Education
Abel Rouboa completed his MSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) in 1990. He earned his Ph.D. in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the same institution in 1994. Rouboa further honed his research expertise during a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Porto (FEUP), focusing on Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics. He later completed the “Habilitation” or HDR qualification in Computational Mass and Heat Transfer in 2008 at the University of TrĆ”s-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. Rouboaās continuous commitment to academic and professional development led him to research scholarships at institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, where he focused on energy conversion processes from 2005 to 2006.
š¼ Experience
Abel Rouboaās professional career spans over three decades, with substantial experience in both academia and research. From 1990 to 1998, he served as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Paris-Sud. He then held academic roles at the University of TrĆ”s-os-Montes e Alto Douro, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. Since 2021, he has been an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto. Rouboa has actively participated in numerous collaborative research projects, particularly in biomass energy conversion, fluid dynamics, and syngas combustion. He has supervised multiple Ph.D. and postdoctoral students, contributing to advancements in energy systems, gasification technologies, and biomechanics. His expertise is also recognized in research grants such as COBIGA and HydrICE.
š Awards & Honors
Abel Rouboa has received numerous awards for his contributions to mechanical engineering and energy research. Notably, his team won the Best Paper Award at the European Academy for Sustainable Developmentās TMREES22 Conference in May 2022 for their work on plasma gasification. He has also secured prestigious research grants, including the āCOBIGAā project worth 240,000 Euros and the āHydrICEā grant for hydrogen-rich syngas combustion. Rouboaās ongoing excellence as a researcher is evidenced by his leadership in several major funded research initiatives and his continuous contributions to academic journals and conferences.
š Research Focus
Abel Rouboa’s research is primarily centered around energy conversion, computational fluid dynamics, and sustainable energy systems. His key research areas include biomass gasification, syngas production, and combustion processes. Rouboa focuses on optimizing energy systems to maximize efficiency and sustainability, particularly in the field of renewable energy technologies. His research also explores the application of computational models to simulate complex energy processes, with a focus on reducing environmental impacts. Rouboa’s work aims to improve energy conversion methods, including cogeneration systems and hydrogen production, contributing to a more sustainable energy future. He continues to mentor Ph.D. students and collaborate with international researchers in these fields.