Professor Loutzenhiser’s research centers on experimental and theoretical investigations in heat and mass transfer, multiphase fluid flow, and energy systems within the framework of solar thermochemistry. His work explores the fundamental physics of convective processes and phase change phenomena, aiming to improve efficiency and control in thermal management and energy conversion technologies. The research approach typically combines experimental methods with analytical and computational modeling to advance understanding in mechanical and thermal sciences.

Recent Publications

• S Kaur, AR Clendenen, A Aleksandrov, BM Jones, WJ Ready, TM Orlando, PG. Loutzenhiser, “Pseudo-viscous modeling of transport in dense granular flows for thermal energy storage applications,” Acta Astronautica 239 (2026) 570-580
• NP Nguyen, M Caulfield, G Colton, D Ranjan, KB Han, PG Loutzenhiser, “Pseudo-viscous modeling of transport in dense granular flows for thermal energy storage applications,” Powder Technology 460 (2025) 121044
• TP Farr, BM Jones, TM Orlando, PG Loutzenhiser, “Thermal extraction of H2O(s) from lunar regolith simulant with concentrated solar irradiation: Experimental analysis,” Acta Astronautica 233 (2025) 360-368
• S Kaur, WJ Ready, TM Orlando, PG Loutzenhiser, “Metal and metalloid production from lunar regolith simulants via carbothermal reduction: Thermodynamic and experimental analyses,” Acta Astronautica 232 (2025) 479-492
• SY Jeong, D Ranjan, ZM Zhang, PG Loutzenhiser, R Chen, “Exploring irradiated granular flows with rapid heating for concentrated solar thermal energy collection and storage” iScience 28 (2025) 1-9