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Professor Hector Iacovides is a distinguished academic at the University of Manchester's School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, specializing in Convective Heat Transfer and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). His research focuses on turbulence modelling, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and energy systems, with contributions to both experimental and computational methodologies. He holds a Doctor of Engineering and multiple advanced degrees from institutions like UMIST and University College London.
Education:
- BSc (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering, University College London (1980)
- MSc in Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, UMIST (1982)
- PhD in Turbulent Flow and Heat Transfer, UMIST (1986)
- DEng in Convective Heat Transfer, University of Manchester (2017)
Research Interests: Prof. Iacovides' work spans computational and experimental fluid dynamics, turbulence modeling, and nuclear thermal hydraulics. Recent studies emphasize flow-induced vibrations in nuclear components and thermal-hydraulic analysis of advanced reactors. His projects often integrate CFD tools with experimental validation.
Articles Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in nuclear thermal-hydraulic modeling, CFD validation for flow-induced vibrations, and sustainable energy systems. Key themes include lead-cooled reactor design, passive cooling systems, and floating photovoltaic panel efficiency.
Awards:
- 2006 Heat Transfer Society of Japan Scientific Contribution Award (shared with T. J. Craft and K. Suga)
Grants & Advising: Leads the Fluids Research Group and co-leads the UK Special Interest Group in Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics. Active in projects like the VIKING initiative and the Nuclear Energy and Training Joint Academic Development Centre. Supervises research in areas like micro-scale co-generation and isothermal compressed air energy storage.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the University's Modelling and Simulation Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary research in aerospace engineering and energy systems.
