Pablo Calleja Cayón
© Pablo Calleja Cayón
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
NameMr Dr.-Ing. Pablo Calleja Cayón
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Professional career
| 09/2017 - 07/2020 | Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Santander, Spain |
| 02/2020 - 06/2020 | Thesis, Solvay Química S.L. (Water and Energy Department), Torrelavega, Spain |
| 09/2020 - 09/2021 | Master in Renewable Energies, Technical University of Cartagena (UPCT)/The European University of Technology (EUt+), Spain |
| 10/2021 - 08/2024 | Research Associate, LIFE19 ENV/ES/000447 (LIFE-DESIROWS), Technical University of Cartagena (UPCT)/The European University of Technology (EUt+), Spain |
| 01/02/2024 - 20/05/2024 | Research Internship, Riga Technical University (Latvia): Lab work, modeling, data analysis and preparation of a conference paper (CONECT 2024). |
| 10/2021 - 03/2026 | PhD in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Technical University of Cartagena (UPCT)/The European University of Technology (EUt+), Spain. Distinction: Cum Laude with International Distinction. |
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since 06/2026 |
Research Associate at the Chair of Energy Process Engineering |
Tasks at the chair
- Carrying out the experimental work in the BeLeaf Direct Air Capture project
- Operation, monitoring and optimization of the DAC test rigs
- Evaluation, analysis and interpretation of experimental data
- Development of numerical or analytical models as required
- Preparation of scientific publications and project documentation
- Support with research coordination and knowledge transfer
Core research areas
- Mechanical vapor recompression (MVC) for wastewater treatment and ZLD/MLD
- Energy efficiency and integration of renewable energies in industrial processes
- Digital modelling, simulation and optimization of thermal systems
- Industrial water treatment, brine utilization and resource recovery
- Direct Air Capture (DAC): process development and experimental validation
- Desalination technologies and systems engineering analysis
Publications (selection)
2025 - "Key Operational Variables in Mechanical Vapor Compression for Zero Liquid Discharge Processes: Performance and Efficiency Evaluation", Sustainability, Vol. 17, No. 20, 9212, https://doi.org/10.3390/su17209212
2025 - "Mechanical Vapor Compression Modelling and Assessment in a Zero-Liquid-Discharge Desalination System", Processes, Vol. 13, No. 7, 1963, https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13071963
2024 - "Mechanical Vapor Compression Desalination Process: Approaches to Optimize Compressor's Consumption for Brine Valorization", Environmental and Climate Technologies, Vol. 28, No. 1, 477-489, https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2024-0037
2024 - "Mechanical vapor compression and renewable energy source integration into desalination process LIFE-Desirows case example", Thermal Science, Vol. 28, No. 5b, 4395-4405, https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI2405395C