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Henning Struchtrup is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria, Canada. His expertise lies in non-equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, microscale transport phenomena, and aerosol coagulation. He holds an MS and PhD from Technische Universität Berlin, and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
Struchtrup’s research focuses on developing continuum models for rarefied gas flows using the Boltzmann equation, particularly the Regularized 13-Moment (R13) equations, which provide stable solutions for microscale and transitional regimes. Collaborations include work with M. Torrilhon (ETH Zurich) on R13 stability and boundary conditions. His group investigates evaporation/condensation in extreme non-equilibrium, BGK model improvements, and fuel cell membrane transport.
Recent articles emphasize thermodynamic consistency in moment equations, wave solutions for carbon capture systems, and boundary modeling for R13 systems. His work bridges kinetic theory with engineering applications in MEMS devices, energy conversion, and climate technologies. Key contributions include stable higher-order transport models and analysis of entropy in non-equilibrium systems.
Struchtrup’s research also addresses energy storage via osmotic processes and thermal stress in microcavities. His interdisciplinary approach integrates mathematical rigor with practical engineering challenges across fluid mechanics, materials science, and environmental engineering.
