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Kay Buist is an Assistant Professor at the research group Multi-Scale Modelling of Multiphase Flows where the main topic is the development of advanced reactor models for multiphase reactors with industrial relevance. At present the focus is on the hydrodynamics in these reactors since a lack of understanding of the flow phenomena is one of the central difficulties in the design and scale-up of multiphase reactors. Another research topic is understanding the interplay of flow phenomena with chemical reactions. The main theme of the research of Kay Buist is the non-invasive monitoring of multiphase chemical reactors.
Academic background
Kay Buist studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Twente. In 2012 he obtained his MSc with graduation research in which he developed a method for measuring segregation of particles in fluidized beds, performed at the Department of Multiphase Reactors at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e, The Netherlands). As part of his study he completed an internship at HoSt BV. Subsequently he started his PhD research at the TU/e research group MultiScale Modelling of Multiphase Flows of Prof. Hans Kuipers (department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry) who supervises him together with Prof. Niels Deen of the research group Multiphase and Reactive flows (department of Mechanical Engineering). In 2016 he obtained his PhD with his thesis on "Novel experimental techniques for granular flow" after which he was appointed Assistant Professorat the Kuipers research group. TU/e in multi-scale modelling of multiphase flows group.
He is involved in the Growing with Green Steel project a Growth Fund project funded by the Dutch government. He is also involved with a Junst Transition Fund project on the production of renewable and biobased BTX and other sustainable chemicals from combined organic and circular inputs. This is project is co-funded by the European Union.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Dynamic Liquid – Solid Flows in Blast Furnace operation
Buist, K. A. (Project Manager) & Xin, H. (Project member)
1/01/24 → 18/10/28
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A multidisciplinary perspective on the present and future of particle imaging
Windows-Yule, C. R. K. (Corresponding author), Buist, K. A., Taghizadeh, K. (Corresponding author), Finotello, G. & Nicusan, A., Jun 2025, In: Particuology. 101, p. 3-17 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
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CFD-DEM simulation of clustering behavior in a riser: effect of the collision model
Ramírez, J. G., Liu, Z., Baltussen, M. W. (Corresponding author), Buist, K. A. & Kuipers, J. A. M., 15 Mar 2025, In: Powder Technology. 453, 13 p., 120610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Characterizing binary droplet collisions of power-law fluids
Huijgen, A. H., Durubal, P. M., Garcia Llamas, C., Buist, K. A., Kuipers, J. A. M. & Baltussen, M. W. (Corresponding author), Mar 2025, In: AIChE Journal. 71, 3, 14 p., e18667.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Effect of Liquid Flux on Wetting Behavior in Slender Trickle Bed Reactors: A Particle-Resolved Direct Numerical Simulation Study
Tavanaei, A., Rieder, D. R., Baltussen, M. W. (Corresponding author), Buist, K. A. & Kuipers, J. A. M., 1 Jan 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Science. 303, 7 p., 120930.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Experimental investigation of spreading dynamics of glycerol droplets on a heated surface
Durubal, M., Munck, M., Buist, K., Kuipers, J. A. M. & Baltussen, M. (Corresponding author), 18 Feb 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. XX, XResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Supplementary material for Hydrodynamics in a Randomly Packed Bed with Spherical Particles: A Comparison between PR-CFD Simulations and MRI Experiments
Eghbalmanesh, A. (Creator), Romijn, N. (Creator), Baltussen, M. (Creator), Buist, K. (Creator), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Creator) & Peters, F. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 15 May 2023
DOI: 10.4121/4b8d0613-5ee7-4971-b695-835f287336e8, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/4b8d0613-5ee7-4971-b695-835f287336e8 and 2 more links, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/4b8d0613-5ee7-4971-b695-835f287336e8/1, https://data.4tu.nl/datasets/4b8d0613-5ee7-4971-b695-835f287336e8/2 (show fewer)
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Data underlying the publication: Experiments on floating bed rotating drums using magnetic particle tracking
Nijssen, T. M. J. (Contributor), van Dijk, M. A. H. (Contributor), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Contributor), van der Stel, J. (Contributor), Adema, A. (Contributor) & Buist, K. A. (Contributor), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 17 Feb 2021
DOI: 10.4121/13721104
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Matlab fig files for paper Analysis of Particle-Resolved CFD Results for Dispersion in Packed Beds
Kuipers, J. A. M. (Supervisor), Lovreglio, P. (Contributor), Buist, K. A. (Contributor) & Peters, E. A. J. F. (Creator), Eindhoven University of Technology, 13 Jun 2022
DOI: 10.4121/20025824, https://data.4tu.nl/articles/_/20025824
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Towards the understanding of the effect of non-Newtonian liquids in binary droplet collisions
Huijgen, A. H. (Speaker), Durubal, P. M. (Member), Garcia Llamas, C. (Member), Buist, K. A. (Member), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Member) & Baltussen, M. W. (Member)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Numerical investigation of the collision of non-Newtonian droplets
Garcia Llamas, C. (Speaker), Durubal, P. M. (Member), Huijgen, A. (Member), Buist, K. A. (Member), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Member) & Baltussen, M. W. (Member)
4 Sept 2023 → 7 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Temperature-Dependent Viscosity Effect on Head On Droplet-Droplet Collisional Interactions
Durubal, P. M. (Speaker), Tavanaei, A. (Member), Huijgen, A. (Member), Buist, K. A. (Member), Kuipers, J. A. M. (Member) & Baltussen, M. W. (Member)
4 Sept 2023 → 7 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Droplet and Catalyst Interactions in Atomization of Bio-Oils
Durubal, M. (Speaker), Baltussen, M. W. (Member), Buist, K. A. (Member) & Kuipers, J. A. M. (Member)
4 Apr 2022 → 5 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation › Scientific
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Kinetic study of CO2-free production of carbon nanomaterials and hydrogen from methane in a fluidized bed reactor
Hadian, M. (Speaker), Buist, K. A. (Speaker) & Kuipers, J. A. M. (Speaker)
Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific