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Bart Merci is a Full Professor at Ghent University in the Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. His academic journey began with a Master’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering, followed by a PhD in 2000, also from Ghent University. His research interests lie in Fire Safety Science Engineering, focusing on the intricacies of fluid mechanics in turbulent reacting flows, particularly how these aspects relate to fire smoke dynamics. He has published numerous papers and authored a notable book on fluid mechanics related to fire safety in enclosed spaces. In addition to his role at Ghent University, he has served as a guest professor at KU Leuven and is involved in various academic committees dedicated to fire safety sciences. His work includes extensive research on compartment fire dynamics, numerical modeling of fire dynamics in enclosures, and the impact of mechanical ventilation on fire suppression systems. Beyond academia, Merci has received multiple awards for his contributions, including the Arthur B Guise Medal and the FORUM Mid-Career Researcher Award. He is actively engaged in editorial roles within several fire safety science journals, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in this essential field.
Ghent University • Ghent, Belgium
Full Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, specializing in Fire Safety Science Engineering.
Catholic University of Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Part-time Full Professor in the Faculty of Engineering.
Ghent University • Ghent, Belgium
Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.
Ghent University • Ghent, Belgium
Conducted research on fluid mechanics and fire dynamics.