Arthur A. Kovitz akovitz@northwestern.edu Professor BSE, MS, University of Michigan PhD, Princeton University

Fluid dynamics; heat transfer; interfaces

Professor Kovitz's current research is concentrated on unsteady heat transfer in layered media with contact resistance. The results may be applicable to energy management in electronics packaging and bonding processes.

Publications

Kovitz, A. A. 1975. Static fluid interfaces external to a right circular cylinder. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 50: 125. Ibid, 52: 412.

Kovitz, A. A., and G. F. Robinson. 1975. Effect of turbulence on pollutant formation in a tubular burner. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal 13: 1488.

Kovitz, A. A., and D. Yannimaras. 1978. Interfacial tension measurements with a meniscal breakoff tensiometer. Bulletin of American Physical Society 23: 1009.

Kovitz, A. A. 1988. A thermal layer model. Final report to Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico and Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

Kovitz, A. A. 1989. Cooling of a polymer bubble: a computer model. Report to the Viscase Corporation, Chicago, Illinois.

Kovitz, A. A. 1993. A heat transfer model for the sealing of polymer fluids. Report to the Viscase Corporation, Chicago, Illinois.

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