Dr. Herman Clercx

Professor

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Biography

Herman Clercx is a physicist with more than 30 years of experience in fluid dynamics. He leads the Fluids Flows group, focusing on gaining fundamental insights into various aspects of heat and mass transport in vortex flows and turbulence, as well as the dynamical feedback of flow. His research interests include turbulence in flatlands, the role of no-slip walls in 2D turbulence, and the effects of buoyancy and rotation on 3D turbulence, particularly in geophysical and environmental applications. He also studies particle and droplet dispersion as well as collisions in turbulence and 3D viscous mixing in microfluidic and industrial applications. Herman employs laboratory experiments and modern optical diagnostics alongside high-resolution direct numerical simulations to advance these fields. Currently, he is actively involved in the TU/e High Tech Systems Center, specifically focusing on aspects of transport in rarefied flows related to 3D printing processes, and understanding the physics of fluids and heat transfer for optimizing product quality. He teaches general courses on fluid mechanics and heat transfer to undergraduate students in Applied Physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leader of the Transport Turbulent Flows research group.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Active in the field of turbulence research.

Associate Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Focused on transport turbulent flows.

Awards

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VICI Grant

Courses

Turbulence, Waves and Instabilities Machine Learning in Science

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

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