Dr. Ruud Henkes

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Biography

Ruud Henkes is a Full Professor in the Department of Process & Energy at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on multiphase flow pipelines, turbulence, heat transfer, boundary layers, computational fluid dynamics, and experimental fluid flow. Currently, he serves as the Scientific Director of the JM Burgerscentrum for Fluid Dynamics. Henkes has a robust industry background, holding multiple positions at Shell, including Principal Technical Expert and Team Leader for Multiphase Flow Projects. He has been involved in academia since the early 1990s, starting as a Junior Research Fellow, progressing to Senior Research Fellow, and later an Associate Professor in Aerodynamics. Henkes obtained his PhD in Heat Mass Transfer with honors from Delft University of Technology, coupled with an MSc in Aerodynamics, also with honors. His expertise includes the mechanics of pipes, water, annular flow, and the interaction of liquids and surfactants in pipeline systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientfic Director

2021-01-01 — Present

JM Burgerscentrum Fluid Dynamics • Delft, Netherlands

Oversees research and initiatives related to fluid dynamics.

Full Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaches courses and leads research in multiphase flow pipelines.

Principal Technical Expert

2018-01-01 — Present

Shell • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Provides technical expertise related to fluid flow in Shell projects.

Team Leader

2001-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Shell • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Led a team focused on multiphase flow projects.

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Conducted academic research and taught courses in aerodynamics.

Senior Research Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences • Delft, Netherlands

Conducted research in Aerospace Engineering.

Junior Research Fellow

1990-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences • Delft, Netherlands

Engaged in research in Applied Sciences.

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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