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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9000-5678
Scopus Author ID: 7403224555
Impact
Research Interests/Areas
- Two-Phase Flow & Boiling Heat Transfer
- Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
- Micro and Nano Scale Heat Transfer
- Multiphase Flows for Energy Applications
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1986
MS, Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1983
BS, Nuclear Engineering, National Tsing Hua University
1979
Experiences and Professional Affiliations
Chair Professor of Nuclear Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
2018 → …
Emeritus Professor, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science/Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University
2018 → …
Convener, Energy Program, Department of Engineering and Technologies, Ministry of Science and Technology
Jan 2014 → Dec 2016
Executive Secretary, Board of Trustees, National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center
Jul 2012 → Jan 2018
Chairman, Chung-Hwa Nuclear Society
Jan 2012 → Jan 2018
Tsing Hua Distinguished Professor, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science/Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University
Aug 2011 → Jan 2018
Chief Principal Investigator (Director), Low Carbon Energy Research Center (A Center of Excellence sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan), National Tsing Hua University
Apr 2011 → Dec 2017
Convener, Strategic Planning for Nuclear Technology Master Project and Nuclear Engineering Sub-Projects of National Science and Technology Program-Energy, National Science Council, Taiwan
Nov 2009 → Dec 2013
Dean, College of Nuclear Science, National Tsing Hua University
Aug 2005 → Jul 2011
Founding Director, Energy and Environmental Research Center, National Tsing Hua University
Dec 2003 → Jul 2008
Chairman, Department of Engineering and System Science, National Tsing Hua University
Feb 2001 → Jan 2004
Convener for the academic committee, Mutual fund of National Science Council and Atomic Energy Council, Applied Science Section, National Science Council, Taiwan
Jan 2001 → Dec 2005
Visiting Scholar, Center for Multiphase Research, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jun 1999 → Aug 1999
Academic Visitor, Department of Engineering Science, Oxford University
Jun 1998 → Aug 1998
Visiting Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Aug 1992 → Aug 1993
Professor, Department of Engineering and System Science, (formerly Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, Aug 1995 – Jul 1997; Department of Nuclear Engineering, Aug 1990 - Jul 1995), National Tsing Hua University
Aug 1990 → Jan 2018
Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, National Tsing Hua University
Feb 1986 → Jul 1990
Visiting Research Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Oct 1985 → Jan 1986
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations from the last five years
Research output
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A microstructured counter-flow diverging microchannel heat sink for cooling devices with ultra-high heat flux
Jiang, X., Shah, S. W. A., Chen, G., Gao, Y., Li, Y., Long, E. & Pan, C., 1 Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 252, 11 p., 127489.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Research on key factors and mechanisms influencing geyser boiling in sodium heat pipes using a novel multiphase model
Liu, J., Yu, D., Ali Shah, S. W., Chen, G., Li, T. & Pan, C., Feb 2025, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 432, 113795.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Sub-atmospheric pressure effects on bubble dynamics in counter current flow diverging microchannel heat sink
Gao, Y., Shah, S. W. A., Jiang, X., Chen, G., Li, Y. & Pan, C., 15 Sept 2025, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 275, 126863.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Ultra-stable counter flow diverging minichannel heat sink with integrated microstructures for superior cooling performance
Waqar Ali Shah, S., Jiang, X., Li, Y. K. H., Chen, G., Liu, J., Gao, Y., Zhang, S. & Pan, C., 1 Jan 2025, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 258, Part A, 18 p., 124560.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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基於模板電鍍法的金屬-高分子複合基的超薄柔性均熱板
ZHANG, Y. (Inventor), PAN, C. (Inventor) & CHEN, G. (Inventor), 11 Dec 2025, (Accepted/In press/Filed) Priority No. 10000553199086Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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GRF: Investigations of Two-phase Natural Circulation Loop with Artificial Seawater
PAN, C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/22 → …
Project: Research
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ResCtrs: College of Engineering Research Centre for Nature-Inspired Engineering (CNIE)
LIEW, K. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHAI, Y. (Co-Investigator), CHIRARATTANANON, P. (Co-Investigator), LAI, C. K. A. (Co-Investigator), LI, S. (Co-Investigator), LIM, C. W. (Co-Investigator), PAN, C. (Co-Investigator), WANG, S. (Co-Investigator), WANG, B. (Co-Investigator), YAO, X. (Co-Investigator), ZHANG, R. (Co-Investigator) & ZHU, P. (Co-Investigator)
17/03/21 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Research on Key Technology of Manufacturing and Application of High Performance Ultrathin Flexible Polymer Vapor Chamber
PAN, C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), GAO, Y. (Co-Investigator) & JIANG, X. (Co-Investigator)
1/07/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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GRF: High Performance Microchannel Heat Sink with Hybrid Micro/Nano Structured Mesh
PAN, C. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/10/20 → 27/09/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Nuclear Science
PAN, C. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Press/Media
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CityU new structured thermal armour achieves liquid cooling above 1,000°C; solves challenge presented by Leidenfrost effect since 1756
PAN, C., WANG, S., JIANG, M. & WANG, Y.
26/01/22 → 28/01/22
12 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
- 1 Editorial membership and others
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Annals of Nuclear Energy (Journal)
PAN, C. (Advisory Editor)
Dec 2013 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work (RGC: 61) › Editorial membership and others
Supervised Students
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Mr. Kunyao ZHENG, 鄭焜耀
- Department of Systems Engineering - P/T Research Assistant
Person: P/T Research Assistant, Doctor of Philosophy (Student)