Prof. Dr. Ranjith Pathegama Gamage

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsMineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry,Geology, Geoengineering and Palaeontology,Geophysics
KeywordsSequestration, Resources Recovery, Geothermal, Hydrogen Storage, Geomechanics
Honours and awards

2025: Humboldt Research Award

2025: Senior Fulbright Scholar

Current contact address

CountryAustralia
CityClayton
InstitutionMonash University
InstituteDepartment of Civil Engineering

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Florian AmannRheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Aachen

Programme(s)

2025Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Pathegama Gamage is an internationally renowned leader in sustainable energy systems. He is recognized for pioneering CO₂-based geothermal technologies, that enhance clean energy recovery and carbon sequestration. During his stay in Germany, he will advance novel subsurface energy solutions, supporting Germany’s net-zero goals and fostering long-term Australia-Germany scientific exchange.