Dr. Wilko Rohlfs

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Biography

Wilko Rohlfs is a Full Professor in Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics at the University of Twente. He completed his PhD at RWTH Aachen University, focusing on wave characteristics of falling liquid films influenced by electrostatic forces, and also obtained a PhD in economics dealing with decision-making in uncertain price conditions for long-lived energy investments. Following his doctorate, he served as a Post Doctoral Fellow at MIT's research group led by John Lienhard. Rohlfs has significant experience leading research efforts in convective heat transfer at RWTH Aachen University. His expertise encompasses engineering principles related to heat transfer, fluid physics, and simulations for cooling technologies. Additionally, he developed the mobile teaching application HeatQuiz, designed to aid students in grasping concepts of heat transfer through interactive tasks. Rohlfs is affiliated with multiple research groups, including Thermal Fluid Engineering and Functional Materials.

Research Interests

Courses

Heat Transfer Thermodynamics

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
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
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
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  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.