Prof. Universidad Nacional del Sur/CONICET Argentina
Pablo Ezequiel Hegel, born on September 1, 1979, in Argentina, is a distinguished Research Scientist at CONICET and a Professor at Universidad Nacional del Sur. Residing in Bahía Blanca, he specializes in high-pressure experimental research, supercritical CO2 extraction, and biomass valorization.
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Education 🎓
Pablo Ezequiel Hegel holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional del Sur (2008), where he researched phase equilibria and processing of vegetable oils using supercritical fluids. He also earned a B.A. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution in 2002.
Experience 💼
Since 2010, Pablo has been a Research Scientist at CONICET, working in the PLAPIQUI Laboratory of High Pressure – Process Thermodynamics. Additionally, he has been a Professor at Universidad Nacional del Sur since October 2019, teaching Chemical Thermodynamics for Engineers.
Research Interest 🔍
Pablo’s research focuses on high-pressure experimental research units, phase equilibria, thermophysical properties, supercritical CO2 extraction, fractionation of natural products, and biomass valorization through intensified pressure technologies.
Awards 🏆
Throughout his career, Pablo has received various awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field of chemical engineering and high-pressure process technologies, showcasing his expertise and impact on scientific advancements.
Publications Top Notes📚
Phase equilibria of near critical CO2 + propane mixtures with fixed oils in the lv, ll and llv region | Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2006, cited by 50 articles. Read here.
Phase equilibrium engineering of the extraction of oils from seeds using carbon dioxide + propane solvent mixtures | Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 2007, cited by 45 articles. Read here.
New solubility data of hydrocarbons in water and modeling concerning vapor-liquid-liquid binary systems | Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2007, cited by 60 articles. Read here.
Phase transitions in a biodiesel reactor using supercritical methanol | I&ECR, 2007, cited by 55 articles. Read here.
High pressure phase equilibria of supercritical alcohols with triglycerides, fatty esters, and cosolvents | Fluid Phase Equilibria, 2008, cited by 70 articles. Read here.