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

CountryGermany
CityAachen
InstitutionRheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH)

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Florian AmannRheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Aachen
Start of initial sponsorship01/05/2026

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.