Dr. E. (Ergin) Kükrer

Dr. E. (Ergin) Kükrer

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Dr. Kukrer is actively involved in groundbreaking research projects at TU Delft, including PUSH-IT, a €20M European initiative aimed at large-scale heat storage in geothermal reservoirs using ATES technologies. In addition, he is contributing to two other nationally funded projects focused on developing an ATES triplet well system for the autonomous heating and cooling of buildings, with the goal of eliminating reliance on external energy sources.

Academic background

Dr. Ergin Kukrer is a Mechanical Engineer with a PhD, specializing in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and renewable energy systems. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Water Resources and Geo-Engineering sections at TU Delft. His research focuses on modeling energy systems and integrating Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) into heating and cooling networks. By leveraging advanced subsurface storage solutions, Dr. Kukrer aims to enhance the efficiency of heat networks and buildings, contributing to the development of more sustainable energy infrastructures.

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