Prof. Yuh-Ming Ferng | Boiling Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Tsing Hua University/ Department of Engineering and System Science, Taiwan.

Dr. Yuh-Ming Ferng is a seasoned nuclear engineer and professor at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. With over three decades of academic and research experience, he is internationally recognized for his expertise in nuclear reactor safety, two-phase flow dynamics, and thermal-hydraulics simulations. His work bridges fundamental heat transfer theory with applied safety analysis in nuclear systems, ranging from severe accident modeling to CFD-driven predictions in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). A prolific contributor to the nuclear engineering domain, Dr. Ferng continues to advance the state of the art in next-generation reactor safety and energy technology.

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Education

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (1990)
  National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan
  Thesis: Numerical Simulation of Rewetting Process under Professors C.C. Chieng & C. Pan

• B.S. in Nuclear Engineering (1986)
  National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan

Experience

• Professor, Dept. of Engineering & System Science / Institute of Nuclear Engineering, NTHU (2017–Present)

• Associate Professor, NTHU (2010–2017)

• Assistant Professor, NTHU (2008–2010)

• Senior Researcher, Nuclear Science & Tech Dev. Center, NTHU (2006–2008)

• Senior Researcher, Center for Energy and Environmental Research, NTHU (2005–2006)

• Associate Scientist, Nuclear Power Division, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (1990–2004)

Research Interest

• Nuclear Reactor Safety and Severe Accident Simulation

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Turbulence Modeling

• Two-Phase Flow and Boiling Heat Transfer

• Steam Generator Tube Degradation & CMOA

• SMR Thermal-Hydraulics Simulation

• Fire Scenario Modeling in Reactor Facilities

• Fuel Cell Channel Design and Thermal Management

• Spent Fuel Dry Storage Safety and Simulation

• Wind Turbine Design and Aerodynamic Flow Fields

• Hypersonic Flow Dynamics and Cooling Mechanisms

Publication

1. Investigating Effects of Heating Orientations on Boiling Heat Transfer and Bubble Dynamics
   Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2023 — [Cited: 1]

2. Experimental Investigation of Pool Boiling Heat Transfer on Downward Facing Surface
   Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2022 — [Cited: 4]

3. 3D Numerical Investigation of Transient Fuel Temperature in Dry Storage Systems
   Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2022

4. Localization and Size Estimation for Breaks in Nuclear Power Plants
   Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2022 — [Cited: 3]

5. Bubble Dynamics and Pressure Drop for Bubbly Upflow in Annular Channel
   Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2021 — [Cited: 4]

Conclusion

Prof. Yuh-Ming Ferng is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award in Boiling Heat Transfer. His decades-spanning contributions to nuclear reactor safety, thermal-fluid science, and boiling heat transfer have made a lasting impact on both academic and industrial advancements in nuclear technology. He demonstrates a rare blend of theoretical rigor, applied innovation, and commitment to academic leadership. Recognizing Prof. Ferng would not only honor an accomplished career but also spotlight the crucial role of heat transfer science in safe and sustainable energy solutions.