Deborah Pence

Deborah Pence is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. She has been affiliated with the university since 1998.

Education

• PhD, Clemson University, 1995
• MS, Clemson University, 1992
• BS, Clemson University, 1990

Dr. Pence specializes in thermal-fluid science, with research focusing on single-phase and two-phase microscale heat transfer enhancement using bio-inspired flow networks and in-situ vapor extraction. Her work includes experimental studies, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, and numerical simulations for design optimization. Past research centered on fluidized bed hydrodynamics and heat transfer.

Scientific Awards & Roles

• University Honors College Eminent Professor
• Associate Editor, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
• Board Member, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
• Vice Chair, Multiphase Flow Technical Committee of ASME-FED
• Member, ASME

She contributes to professional societies and journals, emphasizing thermal-fluid systems and multiphase flow applications.