Aims and Scope

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Research facilitates the exchange of information among professionals in mechanical, chemical, biomedical, nuclear, and aeronautical engineering, as well as students and researchers engaged in heat and mass transfer, thermal power, and fluid dynamics. The journal focuses on publishing the most recent original theoretical, experimental, and analytical research within the field of heat and mass transfer.

The scope of the journal encompasses the full spectrum of heat and mass transfer topics, as well as related areas of fluid dynamics. Key subjects include:

  • Conduction, convection, and radiation
  • Phase change phenomena, including boiling and solidification
  • Heat exchanger design and testing
  • Heat transfer in nuclear reactors
  • Mass transfer and geothermal heat recovery
  • Multi-scale heat transfer and heat and mass transfer in alternative energy systems
  • Emerging technologies such as Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), micro-channels, fuel cells, and bio- and nano-technology
  • Transport phenomena in porous media, ice formation and melting
  • Reactor design, including microreactors, multiphase reactors, and multiscale modeling
  • Gas-solid reactions
  • Heat transfer in machinery and welding operations
  • Ironmaking processes and combustion

The journal aims to present cutting-edge research and advancements in these areas, contributing to the ongoing development and understanding of heat and mass transfer phenomena.

Submissions from diverse areas within the broader field of heat and mass transfer are encouraged. The journal welcomes papers on any aspect of heat and mass transfer, provided they demonstrate high quality and offer fundamental and generic contributions to the field. Submissions will be evaluated based on their scientific rigor, originality, and relevance to advancing the understanding of heat and mass transfer phenomena.