Hans Kuerten

Hans Kuerten is a Full Professor holding the Chair of Computational Multiphase Flow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Additionally, he serves as a part-time professor in Computational Multiscale Methods at the Faculty EEMCS, University of Twente. His research spans numerical simulation techniques for turbulent and multiphase flows, with applications in process technology and fluid mechanics.

• Academic Background: MSc in Theoretical Physics from the University of Utrecht, PhD from TU/e.
• International Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions like Ohio State University, ETH Zurich, and Politecnico di Torino.
• Projects: Leads the FIP 2.0: Complex Fluids on Complex Substrates project (2020–2026).

Research Focus: Multiscale problems in two-phase flows, particularly turbulence-particle interactions, phase transitions, and computational methods like spectral and finite volume techniques. Applications include particle separation, steam injection, boilers, and inkjet printing.

Scientific Contributions: Over 200 research outputs, including influential reviews on point-particle methods and DNS/LES techniques. Collaborates with semi-industry partners like Océ, AkzoNobel, NRG, and TNO.

Advising: Supervised student theses, including M.H.M. Lemmens's 2007 Master's work on 3D particle tracking in turbulent pipe flow.