Guest Editors
Prof. Giulio Lorenzini
Email: giulio.lorenzini@unipr.it
Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy.
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Research Interests: thermal engineering, heat transfer, computational fluid mechanics, modeling and simulation, applied and computational mathematics
Prof. Yogesh Jaluria
Email: jaluria@rutgers.edu
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers University, USA.
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Research Interests: convection, computational heat transfer, materials processing, thermal systems
Dr. Mahanthesh Basavarajappa
Email: mbasavarajappa@tamiu.edu
Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Physics, Texas A & M International University, USA.
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Research Interests: mathematical modelling of nanofluid flow and heat transfer problems
Summary
Heat and mass transfer phenomena play a crucial role in numerous engineering and biomedical applications, from thermal management in industrial processes to targeted therapies in medicine. This special issue of Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer aims to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative developments at the intersection of heat and mass transfer principles with engineering and biomedical systems.
In engineering, efficient heat transfer is crucial for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. This issue will explore topics like novel heat exchanger designs, advanced cooling techniques for power electronics, and thermal management in fuel cells and batteries. Other areas of interest include thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles, waste heat recovery, and heat transfer in chemical reactors.
In the biomedical field, heat transfer plays a pivotal role in therapies like hyperthermia for cancer treatment, cryotherapy, and laser-tissue interactions. The issue will cover advancements in bioheat transfer modeling, thermal management in medical devices, and nanoparticle-enhanced thermal ablation techniques.
Ultimately, this special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in heat and mass transfer applications within engineering and biomedical systems. By bringing together contributions from researchers and engineers across disciplines, we hope to foster cross-pollination of ideas and stimulate further innovation in this dynamic field. The collected works will serve as a valuable resource for both academic researchers and industry professionals, offering insights into current challenges and future directions in heat and mass transfer research and applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
• Advanced heat exchanger designs and optimization techniques
• Thermal management in power electronics and industrial equipment
• Waste heat recovery systems and technologies
• Heat and mass transfer in renewable energy systems (solar, geothermal, fuel cells)
• Modelling of complex heat and mass transfer phenomena
• Heat and mass transfer in micro and nanofluidic systems
• Heat and mass transfer in porous media with applications to biological systems
• Phase change materials for thermal energy storage in biomedical applications
• Heat transfer in microfluidic devices for lab-on-a-chip applications
• Thermal aspects of drug delivery systems
Keywords
Thermal management, Nanoparticle-mediated heating, Heat exchangers, Renewable energy systems, Microfluidics, Phase change materials, Drug delivery systems, Multiscale modelling, Machine learning in heat transfer , Porous media heat transfer, Laser-tissue interactions, Implantable medical devices, Electric vehicle thermal management, Hydrodynamic instability, Multi-component convection
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