Scientific School in the Thermomechanics of Magnetic Fluids

Head of the Research School:
Alexander G. Reks, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor

Year Established: 1968

Founders:
Boris M. Berkovsky, Viktor G. Bashtovoi

Primary Research Areas

  • Development of advanced “intelligent” magnetically controlled liquid media — nanoscale magnetic fluids designed as versatile next-generation technological materials.

  • Investigation of new physical mechanisms for controlling energy-transfer processes in liquids using external magnetic fields.

  • Establishing the fundamental laws governing thermophysical and hydrodynamic processes in nanoscale magnetic fluids under magnetic-field influence, contributing to the advancement of the theory of magnetic-fluid thermomechanics.

  • Development of new magnetic-fluid–based devices for mechanical engineering, instrumentation, energy systems, and other industrial sectors.

Research School Personnel

  • 3 Doctors of Science

  • 11 Candidates of Science

  • 1 PhD Student

  • 1 Master’s Student