Taichi Kuroki is a research engineer working on hydrogen production, power, and storage  in the Energy Conversion and Storage Systems Center at NREL. He conducts analysis and modeling work on hydrogen infrastructure, and his focus is the development of numerical models/tools for hydrogen fueling stations and hydrogen-powered vehicles. He works actively and closely with industry, research institutes, and universities.

Research Interests

Hydrogen and fuel cells

Transportation decarbonization

Education

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu institute of Technology

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu institute of Technology

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu institute of Technology

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher, Kyushu University (2015–2018)

Featured Work

Thermodynamic Modeling of Hydrogen Fueling Process from High-Pressure Storage Tank to Vehicle Tank, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2021)

Dynamic Simulation for Optimal Hydrogen Refueling Method to Fuel Cell Vehicle Tanks, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2018)

Prediction of Transient Temperature of Hydrogen Flowing from Pre-Cooler of Refueling Station to Inlet of Vehicle Tank, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2018)

Temperature Rise of Hydrogen Storage Cylinders by Thermal Radiation from Fire at Hydrogen-Gasoline Hybrid Refueling Stations, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2018)