Dr. Rene Pecnik

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rene Pecnik is an Associate Professor in Energy Technology at the Delft University of Technology, specializing in energy conversion systems and their applications in industrial collaborations. His research expertise encompasses fundamental fluid mechanics, turbulence modeling, and numerical analysis, with particular focus on areas such as turbulent heat transfer, radiative transfer, supercritical fluids, and unsteady turbomachinery flows. Dr. Pecnik has contributed to high-performance computing and has experience with direct numerical simulations and GPU-based computing. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Graz University of Technology, where he graduated with distinction. He has held positions at Stanford University's Center for Turbulence Research and has been involved in significant research projects, including various international collaborations in Japan and Cyprus. As an educator, he teaches a range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. He is also actively involved in research funding initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research in Energy Technology focusing on energy conversion systems.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Focused on energy technology and fluid dynamics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, USA

Conducted fundamental research in turbulence at the Center for Turbulence Research.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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