Prof. Anders Lyngfelt | Best Researcher Award - Award Winner 2023
Prof. Anders Lyngfelt | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Congratulations, Anders Lyngfelt, on achieving the distinguished Best Research Award from the University of Technology in Sweden! We extend our heartfelt pride and congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment, which serves as a testament to your outstanding contributions to the world of research.
Your dedication to excellence in research not only brings immense honor to your name but also adds prestige to the University of Technology. Your passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making significant strides in your field is truly commendable.
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Anders Lyngfelt obtained his Ph.D. in Energy Conversion in 1988 and was subsequently appointed as a Docent in Energy Technology in 1992. His academic journey continued as he achieved the position of Professor in 1999. In the early phase of his academic career, before 1998, Lyngfelt primarily focused on fluidized bed combustion, delving into areas such as the sulfur capture process, the impact of reducing conditions, nitrous oxide emission, and combustion progress.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Lyngfelt transitioned his main field of research to chemical-looping combustion (CLC) after 1998, making significant contributions to the development of oxygen-carrier materials for the process. He successfully demonstrated sustained operation of CLC in a 10 kW prototype unit for gaseous fuel in 2003. Under his leadership, Chalmers achieved several milestones in CLC, including the first operation of a 10 kW unit designed for solid fuel (2006) and CLC with liquid fuels (2011). Chalmers now boasts substantial operational experience in CLC with various fuels.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Anders Lyngfelt has become a world leader in CLC, having investigated over 500 different oxygen carrier materials in laboratory settings and over 70 in actual operation. His breakthroughs include proposals for chemical-looping steam reforming, Chemical-Looping with Oxygen Uncoupling (CLOU), and a novel system for circulation in a 200 MW design of combined CFB-CLC. Additionally, he has proposed a policy instrument for CO2 emitter liability with financial deposits for emissions removal.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Study of the interaction between a Mn ore and alkali chlorides in chemical looping combustion.
Operational experiences of chemical-looping combustion with 18 manganese ores in a 300W unit.
Alkali emissions characterization in chemical looping combustion of wood, wood char, and straw fuels.
Steam Methane Reforming with Chemical-Looping Combustion: Scaling of Fluidized-Bed-Heated Reformer Tubes.
Performance of a volatiles distributor equipped with internal baffles under different fluidization regimes.
AUTHOR PROFILE
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IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Lyngfelt's impact is evident in his role as a Highly Cited Researcher in 2019, recognized by Web of Science. His work has earned him a place among the top 1% researchers for most cited documents in his specific field. He has been ranked as the 2nd most productive and cited researcher in Sweden in the area of physics and technology.
ACADEMIC CITES
Anders Lyngfelt's academic record includes authoring or co-authoring 246 scientific publications, accumulating 20,922 citations, with an H-index of 76 (Scopus, December 2023). His contributions have been recognized with a Special Issue in the journal Energy & Fuels titled "Pioneers in Energy Research: Anders Lyngfelt."
EXPERIENCE
Lyngfelt has played a pivotal role in organizing international conferences, including the 3rd International Conference on Chemical-Looping in 2014 and the 1st and 2nd International Conferences on Negative CO2 Emissions in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Anders Lyngfelt's legacy is deeply rooted in advancing CLC technology, showcasing operational successes and proposing innovative policy instruments for emissions. His future contributions may involve continued leadership in CLC research, participation in international collaborations, and further advancements in sustainable energy technologies.
In summary, Anders Lyngfelt's academic and research journey demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing clean energy technologies, particularly in the realm of chemical-looping combustion. His influential contributions, extensive citations, and leadership in conferences underscore his significant impact on the field.