Chen, Chuan-Hua
(919) 660-5343
chuanhua.chen@duke.edu

Courses

ME 336L: Fluid Mechanics
ME 392: Undergraduate Projects in Mechanical Engineering
ME 491: Special Projects in Mechanical Engineering
ME 431L: Heat and Mass Transfer
ME 759: Special Readings in Mechanical Engineering

Chuan-Hua Chen

Chuan-Hua Chen's research interests lie in experimental and theoretical investigations of small-scale physicochemical hydrodynamics, where transport and interfacial phenomena closely interact with each other.

By manipulating surface tension actively and passively, e.g. using electric fields and surface structures, we are developing innovative solutions for applications ranging from bioanalytical assays to microelectronics cooling.

Research Areas

Publications

Self-propelled jumping upon drop coalescence on leidenfrost surfaces (01/2014)
Self-cleaning of superhydrophobic surfaces by self-propelled jumping condensate. (05/2013)
Vapor chambers with jumping-drop liquid return from superhydrophobic condensers (03/2013)
Planar jumping-drop thermal diodes (12/2011)
Pulsating electrohydrodynamic cone-jets: From choked jet to oscillating cone (12/2011)
Nonclogging Resistive Pulse Sensing with Electrohydrodynamic Cone-Jet Bridges (12/2011)
Thermocapillary actuation of binary drops on solid surfaces (09/2011)
Wetting and dewetting transitions on hierarchical superhydrophobic surfaces. (06/2011)
Electrohydrodynamic Stability (01/2011)
Electrohydrodynamic coulter counting (12/2010)

Mailing Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Box 90467
Durham, NC 27708

Street / Delivery Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
140 Science Drive
Gross Hall, Suite 101
Durham, NC 27708

919-613-1305