Aaron Morris

Aaron Morris studies how heat moves through granular materials—collections of solid particles like sand or beads—using computer simulations such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and discrete element modeling (DEM). Much of this work supports concentrated solar power and thermal energy storage systems, where hot particles are used to capture and store heat for later use. Prospective students would likely work on simulation-based modeling of particle flows, fluidized beds, and receiver designs for solar energy applications.

Publication output has grown from about 1 paper per year a decade ago to a steady average of roughly 3-4 papers per year over the last five years, with a notable peak in 2022.

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