The Basics of Transport Phenomena

Robert (Rob) Mudde serves as Vice Rector Magnificus/Vice President Education at TU Delft since March 2018, while holding positions as Professor of Multiphase Flow and Distinguished Professor of Science Education. His research focuses on multiphase flow reactors and transport phenomena, combining advanced experimental techniques using radiation with computational methods. With over 6,700 citations to his work, he has made significant contributions to understanding bubble columns, fluid dynamics, and reactor engineering. His 25-year teaching career includes pioneering work in Transport Phenomena education across multiple engineering disciplines. Since joining TU Delft in 1988, he has held various leadership positions, including interim chairman of the Imaging Physics department and Director of Education at the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

Peter Hamersma served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at TU Delft until his retirement in 2020. His career was marked by significant contributions to chemical engineering education and research in multiphase flow systems. As program director for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering programs, he played a crucial role in developing innovative educational methods. His expertise in transport phenomena led him to co-teach advanced courses alongside Professor Robert Mudde, particularly focusing on mass transfer in static mixers and transport phenomena fundamentals. With over 1,200 citations to his research work, his impact on the field has been substantial

Bijoy Bera is a distinguished Assistant Professor in the Transport Phenomena group at TU Delft's Faculty of Applied Sciences, bringing a unique blend of expertise from his diverse academic background. His journey includes a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and MSc in Applied Physics from the University of Alberta, followed by a PhD in Physics of Complex Fluids from the University of Twente, where he specialized in wetting transition and thin film stabilities. Currently leading research at TU Delft, he focuses on the physico-chemical control of multi-phase flows in micro-reactors, combining principles from fluid physics, chemical engineering, and materials science. His 12-year teaching career encompasses various transport phenomena courses, from fundamental to advanced levels, making significant contributions to both undergraduate and graduate education. As an instructor for key courses including Advanced Transport Phenomena and The Basics of Transport Phenomena, he has helped shape the understanding of complex fluid systems for numerous students. His research interests span fluid physics, multi-phase flows, micro-reactor systems, and physico-chemical control mechanisms, making him a valuable asset to both the academic and research communities at TU Delft. His work particularly emphasizes the practical applications of transport phenomena in microfluidic systems and the development of novel approaches to controlling fluid behavior at microscopic scales.