Dropwise condensation (DWC) is a heterogeneous phase-change process where vapor
changes to liquid in the form of discrete drops on an unwetted surface. The heat transfer …

Improving heat exchanger thermal-hydraulic efficiency is of utmost importance for energy
conversion and can be carried out through various techniques which are divided into active …

Condensation is of paramount importance in numerous technological applications where
phase change processes take place. The physical nature of condensation from vapor to …

Seventy percent of global electricity is generated by steam-cycle power plants. A
hydrophobic condenser surface within these plants could boost overall cycle efficiency by …

Droplet dynamics and condensation phenomena are widespread in nature and industrial
applications, and the fundamentals of various technological applications. Currently, with the …

Condensation of water vapor is an essential process in power generation, water collection,
and thermal management. Dropwise condensation, where condensed droplets are removed …

We are thankful to our doctoral and master's students who worked with us in the areas of
interfacial transport phenomena and phase-change. We have worked closely with Dr …

Nonwetting surfaces engineered from intrinsically hydrophilic metallic materials are
promising for self-cleaning, anti-icing, or condensation heat transfer applications where the …

Condensation occurs in most of the heat transfer processes, ranging from cooling of
electronics to heat rejection in power plants. Therefore, any improvement in condensation …

Recent advancements in surface nano-engineering have spurred intense interests in their
implementation for enhancing condensation heat transfer. When appropriately designed …