Dr. Angela Mary Thomas is a remarkable scientist with a diverse background. Originally from Kottayam, India, she pursued her studies across different parts of India. Angela holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad. Later, she completed her PhD in Chemistry at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, where her research focused on computational studies of nanoporous materials like zeolites.
After her PhD, Angela emigrated to Europe and joined the University of Twente, Netherlands , where she discovered her passion for membranes. Her work involved computational studies on membrane separations .
Since last year, Angela has been a part of TECNALIA Membrane Technology and Process Intensification Group as a project manager.
She has contributed to various EU projects, including ARENHA and AMBHER project, under the guidance of Dr. Viviente José Luis .
APOLO project marks Angela’s first solo project as a project coordinator on behalf of Tecnalia. Her goal is to follow in her mentor’s footsteps and lead the project to success.
She firmly believes that the APOLO project can revolutionize sustainability in the maritime sector . By developing advanced power conversion technologies involving fuel cells and advanced ammonia engines coupled with a catalytic membrane reactor, APOLO aims for a 70% reduction in emissions.
In addition to project coordination, Tecnalia will play a crucial role in developing novel membranes for incorporation into a catalytic membrane reactor. These membranes will enable cost-effective hydrogen production compared to conventional ammonia conversion technologies. Angela’s dedication and expertise are driving APOLO toward a greener future for maritime operations.