Mohammad Rahjoo

Doctoral thesis presenting multi-scale modelling approaches, experimental characterization and data-driven optimization for cementitious TES materials and devices intended for high-temperature applications.

Numerical benchmarking and optimization study of TES module designs using geopolymer concrete as a sensible heat storage material, focusing on thermal performance metrics and module-level design trade-offs.

Experimental study demonstrating geopolymer concrete modules' ability to withstand higher operating temperatures (>500 °C) and showing higher thermal storage capacity than OPC-based concretes, with pilot-module testing and discussion of material formulation and thermal cycling performance.