Riccardo Caraccio

PhD Candidate

Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano

Phone: +390223993205

Fax: +390270638173

riccardo.caraccio@polimi.it

 

Research Interests

My research primarily focuses on multiphase flow simulation and the underlying kinetic mechanisms. The primary system under investigation is biomass, a renewable organic material derived from plants and animals.

  • I am developing an advanced simulation tool for reacting porous media with a moving interface using the Basilisk framework. This framework provides an efficient and accurate solution to simulate complex multiphase systems, enabling a deeper understanding of mass and heat transfer effects.
  • In addition, I am continuously developing a kinetic mechanism for biomass degradation. This involves creating a detailed model of the chemical reactions and physical processes that occur during the breakdown of biomass into lighter compounds.

Education

  • PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.
    Nov. 2023 – Present
    • Advisors: Prof. Tiziano Faravelli and Prof. Matteo Pelucchi
  • Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Sept. 2021 – Oct. 2023
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Sept. 2018 – Jun. 2021