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Adrian Bejan

Adrian Bejan

J.A. Jones Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
abejan@duke.edu
148A Engineering Bldg, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0300
148A Engineering Bldg, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Books

Diversity through Freedom

Book · January 1, 2026 This book questions the physics of diversity—why diversity happens by itself, why it is a phenomenon that has a mind of its own, and why it opposes any effort of being shoehorned into a few distinct (antagonistic) classes. Physics is not opinion; physical ... Full text Cite

Time and beauty: Why time flies and beauty never dies

Book · February 15, 2022 Time and beauty are two of our most visceral perceptions. Yet, their nature is seldom questioned. In this ground-breaking new work, Adrian Bejan - a true 'original' among physicists - explains, in a scholarly yet colorful style, the scientific basis for th ... Full text Cite

Freedom and evolution: Hierarchy in nature, society and science

Book · December 6, 2019 Featured Publication The book begins with familiar designs found all around and inside us (such as the 'trees' of river basins, human lungs, blood and city traffic). It then shows how all flow systems are driven by power from natural engines everywhere, and how they are endles ... Full text Cite

Convection in porous media

Book · January 1, 2017 This updated edition of a widely admired text provides a user-friendly introduction to the field that requires only routine mathematics. The book starts with the elements of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and covers a wide range of applications from fi ... Full text Cite

Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics

Book · September 20, 2016 An advanced, practical approach to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics bridges the gap between engineering applications and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Going beyond the basic coverage offered by ... Full text Cite

The Physics of Life The Evolution of Everything

Book · May 24, 2016 Featured Publication An empowering new view of the nature of physics and the constant evolution of our physical and social world ... Cite

流れとかたち 万物のデザインを決める新たな物理法則

Book · August 22, 2013 樹木、河川、動物の身体構造、稲妻、スポーツの記録、社会の階層制、経済、グローバリゼーション、黄金比、空港施設、道路網、メディア、文化、教育―生物・無生物を問わず ... ... Cite

Convection Heat Transfer

Book · March 28, 2013 He continues this book's long-standing role as an inspiring, optimal study tool by providing: Coverage of how convection affects performance, and how convective flows can be configured so that performance is enhanced How convective ... ... Cite

Porous and Complex Flow Structures in Modern Technologies

Book · March 9, 2013 This volume includes examples, a large number of current references and an extensive glossary of symbols. ... Cite

Design in Nature How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology, Physics, Technology, and Social Organizations

Book · January 8, 2013 Reveals how recurring patterns in nature are accounted for by a single governing principle of physics, explaining how all designs in the world from biological life to inanimate systems evolve in a sequence of ever-improving designs that ... ... Cite

Convection in porous media

Book · January 1, 2013 Convection in Porous Media, 4th Edition, provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, covering a wide range of topics, such as fibrous insulation, geological strata, and catalytic reactors. The presentation is self-contained, requiring only routin ... Full text Cite

Design in Nature How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology, Physics, Technology, and Social Organization

Book · January 2012 Reveals how recurring patterns in nature are accounted for by a single governing principle of physics, explaining how all designs in the world from biological life to inanimate systems evolve in a sequence of ever-improving designs that ... ... Cite

Constructal Human Dynamics, Security and Sustainability

Book · January 1, 2009 In this book, these objectives are approached based on constructal theory, which means to design such projects as global flow architectures that are alive with movement of personnel, equipment, information, education, etc. ... Cite

Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics

Book · August 18, 2006 A brand-new, thought-provoking edition of the unmatched resource on engineering thermodynamics Adrian Bejan's Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics established itself as the definitive volume on this challenging subject. ... Cite

Heat Transfer Handbook

Book · June 30, 2003 Standout features of the handbook include the most comprehensive coverage available on contact resistance, and well-conceived, timely material on heat transfer in electronic components. ... Cite

Shape and Structure, from Engineering to Nature

Book · October 16, 2000 Featured Publication This 2000 book explores the similarities between shape and structure in engineered and natural systems. ... Cite

Convection in Porous Media 2nd edition

Book · 1999 This book provides a user-friendly introduction to convection in porous media, such as fibrous insulation, geological strata, and catalytic reactors with applications in building insulation, energy storage, nuclear-waste disposal, coal and ... ... Cite

Advanced engineering thermodynamics

Book · 1997 The first edition of this leading text helped change the way thermodynamics is taught. ... Cite

Thermal Design and Optimization

Book · 1996 This book is one of the few sources available that addresses the recommendations of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology for new courses in design engineering. ... Cite

Transferência de calor

Book · 1996 Este livro, dedicado a um primeiro curso sobre transferência de calor, apresenta a matéria de um modo rigoroso mas interessante, e enfatiza as relações existentes entre a transferência de calor e as outras disciplinas dos Cursos de ... ... Cite

Entropy Generation Minimization The Method of Thermodynamic Optimization of Finite-Size Systems and Finite-Time Processes

Book · October 20, 1995 This book presents the diverse and rapidly expanding field of Entropy Generation Minimization (EGM), the method of thermodynamic optimization of real devices. ... Cite

Convection heat transfer

Book · 1995 This new edition balances traditionally rival corners of convection teaching and research, such as forced and natural convection, laminar and turbulent flows, fluids and fluid-saturated porous media, as well as theory and empiricism. ... Cite

Entropy generation through heat and fluid flow

Book · 1994 Good,No Highlights,No Markup,all pages are intact, Slight Shelfwear,may have the corners slightly dented, may have slight color changes/slightly damaged spine. ... Cite

Heat Transfer

Book · January 1, 1993 Full text Cite

Advanced engineering thermodynamics

Book · October 3, 1988 The most up-to-date treatise on engineering thermodynamics available, incorporating the most complete compilation of original sources in print. ... Cite

Convection heat transfer

Book · August 28, 1984 Emphasizing the integration of mathematical expressions with clear physical associations, this challenging graduate-level textbook on convective heat and mass transfer reviews the laws of thermodynamics and fluid motions, behavior of ... ... Cite

Entropy generation through heat and fluid flow

Book · September 30, 1982 Featured Publication Good,No Highlights,No Markup,all pages are intact, Slight Shelfwear,may have the corners slightly dented, may have slight color changes/slightly damaged spine. ... Cite