Dr. Adrian Bejan

Professor

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Biography

Adrian Bejan is the J. A. Jones Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on convection in porous media, convective heat transfer, and the constructal law, which describes the design and geometric principles governing the flow of energy and materials in natural systems. He is the author of numerous papers and books, including works on thermodynamics and energy efficiency, making significant contributions to theoretical and applied research in engineering. He has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Medal from the Franklin Institute and the ASME Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, recognizing his excellence in mechanical engineering and his pioneering work in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in mechanical engineering and materials science.

Awards

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Benjamin Franklin Medal

2018-04-16
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ASME Medal

2024-01-01

Courses

Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Convective Heat Transfer Engineering Thermodynamics

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)