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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.
JM Burgerscentrum Fluid Dynamics • Delft, Netherlands
Oversees research and initiatives related to fluid dynamics.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Teaches courses and leads research in multiphase flow pipelines.
Shell • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Provides technical expertise related to fluid flow in Shell projects.
Shell • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Led a team focused on multiphase flow projects.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Conducted academic research and taught courses in aerodynamics.
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences • Delft, Netherlands
Conducted research in Aerospace Engineering.
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences • Delft, Netherlands
Engaged in research in Applied Sciences.
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