Patrick Niyirora

PhD Candidate

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

Phone: +390223993205

Fax: +390270638173

patrick.niyirora@polimi.it

 

Research Interests

My research interests focus on developing sustainable chemical and energy technologies that can be applied in industrial systems. I focus on the intersection of reaction engineering, energy systems, and process innovation, aiming to bridge fundamental science with practical solutions for cleaner fuels and chemical production.

My main research interests include:

  • I currently research low-carbon fuels such as e-fuels, their combustion behavior, kinetic modeling, and their integration with conventional and renewable fuels, with the goal of reducing emissions and improving efficiency.
  • My previous research focused on catalysis and continuous-flow reactor development, creating more efficient pathways for producing valuable chemicals.
  • More broadly, I am interested in scalable solutions for sustainable fuels, chemicals, and industrial processes that can have a real-world impact.

Education

  • PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.
    Jan. 2026 – Present
    • Advisors: Prof. Marco Mehl
  • Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and University of Castilla-La Mancha. Sept. 2022 – Oct. 2024
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. Oct. 2017 – Aug. 2022