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Prof. Qibin Li
Email: qibinli@cqu.edu.cn
Affiliation: School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Research Interests: thermophysical properties of working fluid, thermodynamics systems
Dr. Wei Yu
Email: energyyw@cafuc.edu.cn
Affiliation: Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Guanghan, 618307, China
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Research Interests: thermal runaway and thermal management of new energy batteries, pyrolysis characteristics and mechanism of new aviation fuel, aircraft thermal management system
Dr. Shukun Wang
Email: wangshukun@swu.edu.cn
Affiliation: College of Engineering and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Research Interests: low-grade energy power generation, thermodynamic system management and optimization
Summary
Heat and mass transfer processes inherently involve interactions across multiple spatial and temporal scales, from molecular-level transport mechanisms to system-level performance. These processes are often governed by complex multiphysics phenomena, such as thermal-fluid coupling, phase change with chemical reactions, and electrothermal effects. As technology advances in areas such as energy conversion, microelectronics, and biomedical devices, the need to accurately model and optimize these multiscale and multiphysics systems becomes increasingly critical. Traditional single-scale or single-physics approaches often fail to capture the intricate couplings and emergent behaviors, limiting predictive accuracy and innovation potential. Therefore, advancing research in multiscale and multiphysics methodologies is essential for addressing the scientific and engineering challenges of next-generation technologies.
This Special Issue aims to collect cutting-edge contributions that explore and advance multiscale and multiphysics approaches in heat and mass transfer. We encourage submissions that develop novel theoretical frameworks, high-fidelity computational models, or experimental techniques capable of bridging scales and coupling physics. The scope includes fundamental studies, methodological innovations, and applications in energy, materials, biotechnology, aerospace, and environmental systems. The issue will highlight interdisciplinary research that integrates physics, mathematics, computational science, and engineering to advance our understanding and control of complex transport phenomena.
Suggested Themes:
- Multiscale modeling techniques: from atomistic to continuum scales;
- Coupled multiphysics simulations: thermal-fluid, thermo-chemical, electro-thermal, and beyond;
- Data-driven and machine learning approaches for multiscale systems;
- Experimental methods for validating multiscale and multiphysics models;
- Applications in energy systems (e.g., batteries, fuel cells, solar thermal);
- Biomedical and bio-inspired heat and mass transfer;
- Advanced materials and nanostructures with coupled transport behavior;
- Uncertainty quantification and optimization in multiphysics systems.
Keywords
multiscale modeling; multiphysics simulation; heat and mass transfer; coupled transport phenomena; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); phase change processes; thermal-fluid coupling; micro/nanoscale transport; energy systems; machine learning in transport phenomena
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