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Professor Arthur E. Bergles on his 60th birthday

Professor Arthur E. Bergles has been one of the foremost articulators of the need for careful experimentation, appropriate numerical computing, andfrequent interactions among various constituencies toachieve progress in the field of heat transfer. Indeed,drawing from the antecedents of pioneers in thermofluid sciences, for meeting the objectives of current
research and practice, he has noted that 'experimentation is necessary to resolve the complex problems that are encountered' [1]. Nevertheless, recognizing the increasing power and usage of computers,
and their sophisticated application to complex problems, continued 'progress will depend on an expansion of capability in both experimentation and computation as well as synergistic interaction among
practitioners in both arenas' [1], and among developers of information and users of information. Thus,
his professional activities address fundamentals andpractice, development and technology transfer, andeducation and training.
Born in Rhinebeck, NY, in 1935, Arthur E. Bergles
received his SB and SM degrees in 1958, and his Ph.D.
in 1962, all in mechanical engineering from MIT. He
began his university career as a professor at MIT(1963-1970), continued in this role at Georgia Tech(1970-1972), at Iowa State University (1972-1986),
where he was Anson Marston Distinguished Professor
of Engineering and department chair, and at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he has served as Deanof Engineering and is the Clark and Crossan Professorof Engineering. In addition, he has been a visiting

professor at the University of Hannover and the Danish Technical University, and was Academic Guest atLodz Technical University.
Art Bergles has earned numerous awards andhonors for his professional contributions. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1992,
and he is a Fellow of the ASME (1979), ASEE (1985),
AAAS (1988) and A S H R A E (1992). Furthermore, hishonors include the Alexander Von Humbolt Award(1979), ASME's Dedicated Service Award (1984),
SAE's Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (1987),
ASEE's Benjamin Garver Lamme Medal (1987), theAIChE Donald Q. Kern Award (1990), the ASEE
Centennial Certificate and Medallion (1993) and theA S M E - A I C h E Max Jacob Memorial Award (1995).
Some of his other recognitions are Purdue University
Hawkins Memorial Lecturer (1986), Foreign Memberof the Polish Society of Theoretical and Applied
Mechanics (1987), 50th Anniversary Award of theASME Heat Transfer Division (1988), FellowshipAward of the International Center for Heat and MassTransfer (1988), and Honorary Member of the Unionof Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Technicians of Yugoslavia (1993).
He is or has been an editor or on the editorial boardof Journal of Heat Transfer, International Journal ofHeat and Mass Transfer, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Journal of Enhanced HeatTransfer, Heat Transfer Engineerin9, HVAC&R
Research, Applied Mechanics Reviews, Heat Trans-2007

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.[i,r--Japanese Research, Heat Tran,y/er Sot,iet
Research, International Series in Heat Mass Trans[er,Bulletin of the International Center./br Heat and Mass
Tran@,r, Journal c?/Enyineerinq Physics, International
Journal of Heat and Technology, European Journal q/
Mechanical Engineerinq, Journal 0/ Thermal Science.
Latin American Journal q/ Heat and Mass 7)'an~ylbr,Latin American Applied Research and Springer Mechanical Engineerinq Series. His contributions to thearchival literature include nearly 300 publishedpapers, and over 20 books or edited volumes. Inaddition, he has lectured or organized over 40 shortcourses for universities, professional organizations,and industries, has helped organize numerous international meetings, and has presented over 280 invitedlectures and speeches at U.S. and foreign universities,
industrial organizations, and professional societies.
Art's research has spanned the field of convective
and ebullient heat transfer. His publications cover
single- and two-phase flows in a variety of flow configurations, regimes and applications. While Art andhis students have performed some numerical and analytical studies, most of his work has been directed
toward experimental investigations. One of his major
strengths is the ability to extract and deduce fromexperimental data the physics governing a process.
This insight has provided the starting point for otherresearchers to investigate the process farther. A
detailed review of Art's wide-ranging contributions to
the field is not possible in this short letter. However,
we can point out two areas of heat transfer in which
he has made very significant contributions, and these
are in enhanced heat transfer and electronics cooling.
Art has played a pivotal role in both fields. He produced the first large review of enhanced heat transfer,and developed the taxonomy for the classification of
the various enhancement techniques. For the evaluation and use of these techniques, he has performed
numerous fundamental and applied studies, and hehas relentlessly pushed for the adoption of enhancement technologies by the industry. He truly has
defined the field of enhanced heat transfer. Furthermore, he was one of the first researchers to become
involved with electronics cooling. His foresight wasremarkable, as it is now recognized that many of theelectronic devices/computers we take for granted
could not operate as designed without significant
cooling. His leadership in this field is credited not
only to his research accomplishments, but also to hisinteractions with industry.
Through his work, Art has always emphasized theapplied aspects of fundamental research. He has
strived to discover why something occurred, but at
the same time he has endeavored to show how theresults ultimately might be applied in industry. Thisbalance in his work is continuing evidence of his desire
to encourage more and better interactions between
researchers and universities on the one hand, anddesigners and industrial organizations on the other.
He recognizes the need for this cooperation for the

betterment of the U.S.A., and the larger global community.
Art's career has been spent in universities. During
this time he has supervised over 75 masters and doctoral students. He has always balanced the need toeducate and train his graduate students with thedemands of the research project. He would push themto achieve more and to delve deeper into the processor phenomena under study, while at the same time hewould engage in extended discussions and explanations so that the students could grow professionally.
This educational approach is evident not only in hisresearch, but also in the many courses he teaches toboth undergraduate and graduate students; his lectures are always well prepared with clear explanationsof major points, and they reflect his keen desire to pass
on his knowledge. Art's commitment to education
extends beyond the classroom through the many
short courses he has offered to industry, professionalsocieties, and universities.
In the area of leadership and service to the field ofheal transfer few can match Art's accomplishments.
He has been active on numerous committees of theASME, AIChE, ASHRAE, ASEE and other professional organizations. He has been the chair of theASME Heat Transfer Division, a representative to theAssembly for International Heat Transfer, and thechair of the NSF Advisory Committee for Chemical,
Biochemical, and Thermal Engineering, amongothers. He was chosen to be the chair of the U.S. study
group to develop a cooperative program in heat andmass transfer with the former U.S.S.R. His leadershiphas extended beyond the heat transfer field, as evidenced by his activities in the ASME (president of
the society in 1990-1991, member of the Board ofGovernors, and other orifices), membership of the NSF
Advisory Committee for Engineering, etc. He has
been tireless in the giving of his time and efforts toadvance the field of heat transfer, and of engineeringin general.
Because of his numerous research and service activities, Art is recognized worldwide as a leader in thefield. His recent election to the National Academy ofEngineering is a tribute to the high regard felt for Art
by his many colleagues and friends. This esteem is notjust based on his technical achievements, but also on themanner in which he has conducted himself throughout
these years. He is patient, encouraging and supportive,
has a calm demeanor, and is a thorough gentleman at
all times. This has won him many friends around theworld. On behalf of these friends and colleagues, wewish him a very happy 60th birthday!
M. K. JENSEN
R. M. M A N G L I K
A. BAR-COHEN
J. P. HARTNETT
W. J. MINKOWYCZREFERENCE

I. A. E. Bergles, The role of experimentation ira thermofluid
sciences, Exp. Thermal Fluid Sci. 3, 2-13 (1990).