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Dr. Hung Yew Mun is an Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Mechanical Engineering program at Monash University Malaysia’s Malaysia School of Engineering. His expertise spans heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, with a focus on micro-scale phenomena, phase-change heat transfer, and graphene-based materials. He teaches courses including MEC3454/MEC4408 (Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer) and MEC4416 (Momentum, Energy & Mass Transport). Dr. Hung’s research addresses advanced cooling solutions for electronics, energy storage, and sustainable materials. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Multimedia, Malaysia (2010). Research Interests: Micro-scale heat transfer, phase-change mechanisms, graphene nanostructures, and applications in thermal management. His work contributes to UN SDG goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent Projects: Includes studies on MXene-biochar composites for energy storage, graphene-enhanced devices for electronics cooling, and multiscale modeling of postharvest fruit water transport. He has led/co-investigated 12 projects since 2013, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on graphene-mediated heat transfer enhancement, plasma-activated cooling, and nanofluid applications. His work addresses both fundamental mechanisms and industrial applications. Labs/Teams: Active in thermal engineering and nanomaterials research groups, collaborating with institutions globally on sustainable energy and advanced materials.

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Dynamics
• Micro-scale Heat Transfer
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Mohamed S. El-Genk is a Regents’ Professor and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He also serves as Founding Director of the Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies (ISNPS) and is affiliated with the Configurable Space Microsystems Innovations & Applications Center (COSMIAC). Education: Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (UNM, 1978), M.S. in Nuclear Engineering (University of Alexandria, 1975), B.S. in Nuclear Engineering (University of Alexandria, 1968) His research spans nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics, space nuclear power systems, energy conversion, heat pipes, boiling heat transfer, two-phase flow, radiation shielding, and molecular dynamics modeling of nuclear materials. He has pioneered thermal management solutions for terrestrial and space applications. The 15 most recent publications focus on reactor design optimization (e.g., SLIMM-1.2, VSLLIM), heat transfer correlations in microchannels and helically coiled tubes, radiation damage modeling, and thermal-hydraulics of modular and lunar reactor systems. These works reflect his expertise in nuclear materials, CFD simulations, and energy conversion technologies. Scientific Awards: 2017 ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award, 2015 ANS Thermal-Hydraulics Technical Achievement Award, AIChE Donald Q. Kern Award (2009), ANS Fellow (1996), ASME/AIChE Max Jacob Award Committee Chair (2005-06) El-Genk has supervised over 60 graduate students (30 Masters, 32 Doctoral) and contributed to 380+ refereed papers. He leads the development of global standards for space nuclear reactors and serves on editorial boards for journals including Thermal Science and Engineering Progress and Energy Conversion and Management .

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Space Nuclear Power Systems
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Zhongqi Liu, M.Sc., is a researcher at the Chair of Thermodynamics (Prof. Dongsheng Wen) at the Technical University of Munich. His work focuses on integrating machine learning with experimental heat transfer analysis for subcooled flow boiling applications. University: Technical University of Munich Department: Chair of Thermodynamics Academic Rank: Researcher Research interests include Heat Transfer , Machine Learning , Subcooled Flow Boiling , and Energy Systems . His projects aim to enhance experimental data processing and critical heat flux prediction using data-driven methods, as seen in the Boiling Image Dataset . Recent publications span biomedical imaging, cancer phototherapy, and nanotechnology, highlighting interdisciplinary applications of machine learning and optical imaging. Notable work includes optoacoustic dyes , photodynamic therapy , and nanocarrier development .

• Heat Transfer
• Machine Learning
• Subcooled Flow Boiling
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Professor Tassos Karayiannis serves in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department within Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Holding the position of Professor, he currently directs the Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies (2020-present) and leads the Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Research Group (2018-present). His academic journey includes significant leadership roles including Vice Dean for Education (2014-2017) and Deputy Head of School (2005-2014). His educational background includes a PhD in Engineering Science with focus on Convective Heat Transfer from The University of Western Ontario and a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from City University, London. His professional development includes extensive training in leadership, management, and academic administration through programs at Brunel University and Cranfield School of Management. Professor Karayiannis' research centers on thermal science and engineering with particular expertise in heat transfer phenomena. His primary research areas include single-phase heat transfer, boiling and condensation mechanisms, heat transfer enhancement techniques, microchannel thermal systems, and geothermal energy applications. His work bridges fundamental thermal science with practical engineering solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. Current research focuses on advanced thermal management systems for high heat flux applications and geothermal energy technologies. His publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to thermal science, with recent work emphasizing microscale heat transfer phenomena, geothermal systems, and advanced heat exchanger technologies. Key publication trends show increasing focus on sustainable thermal systems, with significant contributions to understanding two-phase flow in microchannels and vacuum-insulated geothermal technologies. Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (1990) Fellow of Institute of Energy (2002) UK National Heat Transfer Committee Member and Chairman (2013) UK Heat Transfer Society President (2022-2023) Geothermal Energy Advancement Association Vice-President (2023) Professor Karayiannis actively supervises PhD students including Joseph Widgington (Flow boiling in microchannels), Mina Kerolos (Pool boiling on plain and enhanced surfaces), Paige Draper (Lifetime optimisation of multiple deep closed-loop geothermal wells), and Buse Bekir (Pool boiling of refrigerants). His research is supported by substantial grants from EPSRC, Innovate UK, and industry partners including TMD Technologies Ltd and Oxford nanoSystems. Current projects include BOiliNg flows in SmAll and microchannels (BONSAI), Enhanced Multiscale Boiling Surfaces (EMBOSS), and geothermal feasibility studies for district heating. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across the UK and internationally, particularly in microscale thermal systems and sustainable energy technologies. He leads the Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Research Group at Brunel, which maintains specialized facilities for microchannel thermal testing, boiling and condensation experiments, and geothermal system analysis. The group collaborates with the Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies and participates in multi-institutional projects including Spray cooling high power dissipation applications (SANGRIA) with Edinburgh and Imperial colleges.

• Single-phase Heat Transfer
• Boiling and Condensation
• Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques
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Dr. Axel Sielaff is a Researcher at the Institute for Technical Thermodynamics at Technische Universität Darmstadt since 2008. His work focuses on boiling and evaporation phenomena, particularly in microgravity environments and complex fluids. He has conducted research visits at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Education: He holds a Diplom in Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Process Engineering) from Leibniz University Hannover. He also completed visiting studies at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing), Zhuhai MTU Maintenance, and Brunel University, West London. Research Interests: His group investigates two-phase heat transfer, nucleate boiling dynamics, and the effects of microgravity on evaporation. Projects include multiscale experiments on complex fluids, numerical simulations of bubble growth, and applications in spacecraft thermal management via the RUBI experiment on the International Space Station. Key areas include microlayer formation, electric field effects on bubble detachment, and residue formation of fuels/AdBlue under high-velocity airflow conditions. Technical Contributions: Develops experimental setups for sub-millimeter scale analysis and high-precision infrared thermography. Collaborates internationally on projects such as the Multiscale Boiling Investigation (ISS-based) and Deposit Formation Studies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Boiling and Evaporation research group at TU Darmstadt, contributing to both fundamental and applied thermal engineering research.

• Boiling and Evaporation
• Heat Transfer
• Microgravity Applications
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Dr. Alex Skillen is a Lecturer in Engineering Simulation and Data Science at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Manchester. His research focuses on the intersection of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and machine learning, with applications in magnetohydrodynamics, environmental flows, and subcooled boiling phenomena. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as the Fluids Research Group and Physics-informed Deep Learning for Fusion Thermal Hydraulics. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester (2012), investigating overset grid methods for Navier-Stokes equations. Research Interests: CFD algorithm development, turbulence modeling, machine learning integration in flow simulations, and numerical analysis of multiphase phenomena. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, and industry innovation. Collaborations include international projects on thermal hydraulics in nuclear systems and turbulence super-resolution using generative models. He has contributed datasets for turbulence research and developed open-source tools for fluid-structure interaction simulations. Advising: Supervised one PhD thesis titled 'The overset grid method applied to the solution of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in two and three spatial dimensions.' Active in mentoring within the Fluids Research Group. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Fluids Research Group and collaborator on the Exascale Partitioned Fluid-Structure Interaction (ParaSiF_CF) framework development.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Machine Learning
• Magnetohydrodynamics
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Methma Rajamuni is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Science, UNSW Canberra , with prior roles as Research Fellow (2023-2025) and Assistant Lecturer (2025-present). She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Monash University, an MSc in Applied Mathematics from Texas Tech University, and a BSc in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya. Her research spans computational fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and ember storm dynamics during bushfires, with expertise in numerical methods like immersed boundary and lattice Boltzmann techniques. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering (Monash University) MSc by Research, Applied Mathematics (Texas Tech University, USA) BSc, Engineering (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka) Research Interests: Methma specializes in fluid-structure interactions , particularly vortex-induced vibrations of bluff bodies and ember storm modeling in wildland-urban interfaces. Her work integrates bio-inspired insights with advanced numerical methods (immersed boundary, spectral element) to solve environmental and mechanical challenges. She has developed stable computational techniques for simulating complex systems like bushfire embers and vibrating cylinders. Recent Publications show a focus on boiling heat transfer , FSI acoustics , and microchannel cooling . Key trends include optimizing heat transfer via flow-induced vibrations and modeling ember storm dynamics using lattice Boltzmann methods. Scientific Awards: 2023: NCI Adaptor Allocation Grant ($12K) and UNSW Seed Funding ($27K) 2018: Monash Engineering Women's Leadership Award 2014: 1st Place in Annual Graduate Student Poster Competition 2010: Manamperi Engineering Award (Sri Lanka) Teaching & Supervision: Methma lectures in Rotorcraft Engineering , Fluid Mechanics , and Engineering Mathematics . She supervises PhD candidate Mohammed Ibrahim on microchannel boiling enhancement projects.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Bushfire Dynamics
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Weimin Ma is a Professor in Nuclear Power Safety at the Department of Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Deputy Head of the Division of Nuclear Science and Engineering. His work focuses on nuclear safety across existing and future reactor designs, addressing challenges in accident prevention and mitigation. Research Interests: Nuclear power safety, multiphase/multi-physics accident analysis, severe accident management, reactor pressure vessel integrity under core melt attack, and safety of advanced reactor technologies like lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) and small modular reactors (SMRs). His group develops experimental methods (e.g., simulant melt studies) and computational tools (e.g., MELCOR coupling) to improve accident modeling and risk assessment. Key Research Areas: Melt coolant interactions, steam explosions, debris bed coolability, thermal-hydraulic phenomena, and best-estimate plus uncertainty (BEPU) methods. Recent studies include turbulence modeling in melt pools, surrogate models for safety analysis, and experimental validation of severe accident scenarios. Publications highlight contributions to understanding core meltdown accidents, coolant interaction dynamics, and safety analyses for both current and next-generation reactors. Collaborations include international projects like OECD/ROSAU and SARNET networks. Teaching: Courses on nuclear safety, thermal-hydraulics, and sustainable energy engineering, emphasizing practical skills through compact reactor simulators and project-based learning.

• Nuclear Power Safety
• Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer
• Nuclear Reactor Safety Analysis
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Arthur E. Bergles is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, with additional affiliations at the University of Maryland and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work focuses on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering, particularly in subcooled flow boiling, twisted-tape inserts, and enhanced heat transfer equipment. Research Trends: His recent articles (2017–2013) emphasize critical heat flux, pressure drop analysis, and thermal-hydraulics in small-diameter tubes and microchannels. Earlier work (2006–2001) explores rough surfaces, swirl flows, and phase change phenomena. Scientific Awards: ASME Medal (2000) Donald Q. Kern Award (1990) Max Jakob Award (1995) Lamme Medal (1987) Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award (2002) ICHMT Luikov Medal (1998) He has contributed to Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer and collaborated on studies involving fouling, condensation, and microelectronic cooling. His legacy includes foundational work on correlations for frictional pressure drop and flow regime modeling in gas-liquid flows.

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermal Engineering
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Yohei Sato is a Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and a Lecturer in Computational Multiphase Thermal Fluid Dynamics at ETH Zurich. He holds a B.S. (1995), M.S. (1999), and Ph.D. (2006) from the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), particularly free-surface flows and phase-change phenomena, with applications in boiling heat transfer, multiphase flows, and thermal-fluid systems. He leads projects like BRAVA (CFD code development) and PSI-BOIL (unstructured CFD code), and has contributed to the T-Flows and DEBORA benchmarks. His work bridges academic research (ETHZ lectures) and industrial applications (PSI innovations). Notable contributions include numerical methods for quenching processes, heat transfer modeling in film boiling, and microgravity-based protein crystallography using acoustic levitation. Education: B.S., University of Tokyo, 1991–1995 M.S., University of Tokyo, 1997–1999 Ph.D., University of Tokyo, 2003–2006 (part-time) Research Interests: Multiphase flow dynamics, boiling heat transfer mechanisms, CFD model validation, and advanced numerical methods for phase-change phenomena. His work emphasizes practical applications in energy systems (e.g., nuclear thermal-hydraulics) and material processing (e.g., quenching). Recent Contributions: Published widely on film boiling heat transfer, transient conjugate heat transfer, and CFD simulations of high-pressure boiling flows. Collaborates internationally on benchmarks like DEBORA and develops open-source tools like PSI-BOIL for industrial and academic use.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• Heat Transfer
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Rahim Jafari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Middle East Technical University. His research focuses on thermal engineering, fluid mechanics, and numerical simulation with applications in automotive systems, renewable energy, and microchannel heat transfer. He has conducted extensive studies on boiling phenomena in microchannels, thermal management of photovoltaic panels, and optimization of brake disc cooling systems. His work combines experimental setups with advanced numerical methods such as CFD simulations and phase-field modeling. Key contributions include investigations into bubble nucleation dynamics, phase change material (PCM) effectiveness in indoor environments, and geothermal heat exchanger design for energy efficiency. Collaborations involve institutions like Turk Hava Kurumu University and Turkish Aeronautical Association. Recent research trends highlight optimization of thermal systems through computational modeling (e.g., ALE method for boiling analysis) and experimental validation (e.g., brake disc temperature measurement setups). His studies address critical challenges in energy efficiency, heat dissipation in electronics, and sustainable cooling solutions for renewable energy technologies. Publications span topics from microchannel fabrication using μ-WEDM to aerodynamic analysis of vehicle braking systems. His technical expertise bridges mechanical engineering fundamentals with applied industrial solutions, particularly in automotive and renewable energy sectors.

• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Simulation
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J. Steven Brown is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Senior Vice Provost at The Catholic University of America , where he also serves as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing. He earned his B.S. (1987) and Ph.D. (1991) in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and MIT, respectively. Academic Leadership : Former Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering (1998–2016), Associate Dean of Engineering, and Senior Vice Provost since 2016. Research Focus : Specializes in low-GWP refrigerants , heat transfer optimization , and vapor compression cycles . His recent publications analyze hydrofluoroolefins and binary blends for sustainable HVAC&R systems, with a focus on thermodynamic properties, pressure drop modeling, and energy efficiency. He has served as Associate Editor for Science and Technology for the Built Environment (2010–2018) and as an ABET Program Evaluator (2006–2018). Scientific Awards : ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award (2015) Best Paper Awards (ASHRAE Journal, International Journal of Refrigeration) Fellow of ASHRAE Expertise : Thermodynamics, refrigeration technologies, and fluid mechanics. Consulting : Collaborated with NIST, NASA, Ford Motor Company, and law firms for patent-related expert testimony in IPR, PGR, and court proceedings.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
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Caleb Brooks is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering, and a Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Scholar. He holds a parallel appointment as WPI Associate Professor at Kyushu University's International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research. Brooks earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University (2008, 2014). His research focuses on advanced reactor designs, reactor thermal-hydraulics, interfacial area transport, and transient accident analysis. Key areas include molten salt reactors, microreactor integration, and thermal-hydraulic modeling. He leads the Multiphase Thermo-fluid Dynamics Laboratory and the Illinois Microreactor RD&D Center, advancing innovations in nuclear energy systems and decarbonization strategies. Brooks teaches courses on nuclear system engineering, heat transfer, and computational multiphase flow. His work spans 150+ publications, emphasizing reactor safety, xenon dynamics, and energy system integration. He has secured grants, including a $2M DOE award for fuel storage solutions, and collaborates globally on projects like the KRONOS microreactor and nuclear-hybrid microgrids. Brooks is a sought-after reviewer for journals like Nuclear Science and Engineering and serves on the editorial board of Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow . His professional memberships include the American Nuclear Society and American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers.

• Advanced Reactor Designs
• Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics
• Interfacial Area Transport
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Dmitry Grishchenko is a Researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) within the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. His work focuses on advanced thermal-hydraulic modeling, severe accident analysis in nuclear reactors, and multiphase flow dynamics. He contributes to teaching courses such as Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (SH2774) as a course coordinator and Reactor Physics (SH2600) as an assistant. His research revolves around critical nuclear safety topics, including steam explosion phenomena, thermal stratification in pressure suppression pools, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validation for nuclear systems. He leads experimental and numerical studies on steam injection dynamics, sparger design, and risk assessment for Nordic BWRs. Collaborations include projects like McSAFER and SAFEST, addressing safety challenges in small modular reactors and severe accident management. Publications span over a decade, emphasizing innovative CFD techniques, code validation (e.g., TEXAS-V, Star-CCM+), and experimental facilities like PANDA and SEFACE. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applied nuclear engineering, contributing to safer reactor designs and accident mitigation strategies.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Physics
• Thermal Hydraulics
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Dr. Giovanni Giustini is a Lecturer in Engineering Simulation & Data Science within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Modelling & Simulation Centre. He holds an Honorary Lecturer position at Imperial College London's Mechanical Engineering Department. His research focuses on numerical simulation of complex flow phenomena, particularly multiphase and boiling systems, with emphasis on developing robust computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for industrial applications in nuclear energy and propulsion. Key areas include bubble dynamics, microlayer formation, and phase-change mechanisms in high-pressure and microchannel environments. Giustini's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and industry innovation (SDG 9). He serves as Editor for Applied Thermal Engineering (Elsevier) and collaborates with institutions globally. Recent research highlights include buoyancy effects in microchannel flows, physics-informed neural networks for heat transfer prediction, and advanced CFD models for nucleate boiling phenomena. His projects, such as the Fluids Research Group at Manchester, aim to bridge foundational numerical methods with practical engineering challenges. Current interests span thermal hydraulics, interfacial mass transfer, and high-fidelity simulation techniques applicable to nuclear reactor safety and energy systems optimization.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• Boiling Phenomena
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