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Rick Sellens is an Associate Professor at Queen's University (Canada), affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD (1987), M.A.Sc. (1985), and B.A.Sc. (1981) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, all focusing on spray dynamics and fluid mechanics. His research emphasizes drop size/velocity distributions in sprays, leveraging the Maximum Entropy Formalism. He is actively involved in CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) initiatives, contributing to engineering education reform. His academic career spans over three decades, with no mention of retirement or former roles.
- Education:
- PhD: University of Waterloo (1987), Thesis: Drop Size and Velocity Distributions in Sprays
- M.A.Sc.: University of Waterloo (1985), Thesis: Prediction of Drop Size and Velocity Distribution in Sprays
- B.A.Sc.: University of Waterloo (1981)
Research interests center on fluid mechanics and thermal systems, with applications in spray technology and computational modeling. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Maximum Entropy Formalism) with practical engineering challenges. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his sustained academic contributions reflect commitment to the field.
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