Iván Navarro Cárdenas
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter @Fakultät Für Maschinenbau - Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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WORK HISTORY
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter @Fakultät Für Maschinenbau - Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Bochum, DE
As an Assistant Researcher at the Chair of Particle Technology, my research focuses on the supercritical hydrogenation of pyrolysis oils derived from processed plastics. This research aims to contribute to the sustainable production of ‘new’ plastics by recycling hydrogenated oils back into the manufacturing cycle. Given the complex multi-component nature of pyrolysis oils, my work centers on analyzing their phase behavior with hydrogen to identify optimal reaction conditions. With a strong foundation in thermodynamics and simulation, I am dedicated to advancing this critical area of sustainable technology
EDUCATION
Universidad de Magallanes
Engineer's degree, Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Valladolid
Chemical engineering
Universidad de Valladolid
Master in Chemical Engineering, Master in Chemical Engineering
Universidad de Magallanes
Chemical engineer, Chemical engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT IVÁN NAVARRO CÁRDENAS
I’m a Chemical Engineer (M.Sc.) driven to turn waste CO₂ and plastics into circular, low-carbon resources.My career blends advanced thermodynamic modeling, supercritical-fluid chemistry, and hands-on project leadership to accelerate the transition toward sustainable materials and energy.What I’m working on Assistant Researcher — Chair of Particle TechnologyDesigning and operating supercritical hydrogenation experiments that upgrade plastic-derived pyrolysis oils into feedstocks for “new” plastics, closing the materials loop.Mapping complex phase behavior between multi-component oils and hydrogen to pinpoint optimal reaction windows and scale-up parameters.How I got here M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Valladolid – Simulated the hydrothermal reduction of CO₂ with green H₂, proving a novel route to carbon-neutral energy vectors.Technical Contract Administrator – Coordinated cross-disciplinary teams, budgets, and timelines for industrial projects.Instructor, Chemical Engineering – Led courses in Heat & Mass Transfer and Computer Applications in Process Development (Aspen Plus), sharpening my ability to translate complex science into clear, actionable steps.Core strengths Thermodynamic & phase-equilibrium simulation (Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Python)Supercritical-fluid technology & hydrogenation kineticsRenewable-energy & circular-plastics research (peer-reviewed publications)Project management, stakeholder alignment, and contract administrationTechnical training & mentoring of students and junior engineersWhy it matters I’m passionate about engineering practical, scalable solutions that decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. Whether modeling CO₂ utilization pathways or converting waste plastics back into virgin-grade feedstocks, my goal is simple: advance technologies that enable a circular, zero-emission economy.Let’s connect if you’re working on sustainable process development, circular materials, or innovative hydrogen applications—I’m always open to collaboration and new ideas.
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