Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., INSA Toulouse (France) 1996
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University 2016 - 2018
  • Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2006 - 2016
  • Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering 2011
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Bejan, Adrian, and Sylvie Lorente. “Design with Constructal Theory,” September 9, 2008.
    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal tree-shaped flow structures.” Applied Thermal Engineering 27, no. 4 (March 1, 2007): 755–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2006.10.008.
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    • Lorente, Sylvie, Dorinel Voinitchi, Pascale Bégué-Escaffit, and Xavier Bourbon. “The single-valued diffusion coefficient for ionic diffusion through porous media.” Journal of Applied Physics 101, no. 2 (January 15, 2007): 024907–024907. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2426375.
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    • Nguyen, T. S., S. Lorente, and M. Carcasses. “The influence of temperature levels on chloride diffusion through mortar.” Advances in Cement Research 19, no. 1 (January 2007): 17–24. https://doi.org/10.1680/adcr.2007.19.1.17.
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    • Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Heterogeneous porous media as multiscale structures for maximum flow access.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 11 (December 1, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2396842.
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    • Nguyen, T. S., S. Lorente, and M. Carcasses. “Influence of the temperature on the chloride transport through cementitious materials.” Journal De Physique Iv (Proceedings) 136 (November 2006): 63–70. https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006136007.
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    • Kim, S., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized materials: Tree-shaped flow architectures matched canopy to canopy.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 6 (October 9, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2349479.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal theory of generation of configuration in nature and engineering.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 4 (September 11, 2006). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2221896.
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    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures with local junction losses.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 49, no. 17–18 (August 1, 2006): 2957–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.01.047.
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    • Rocha, L. A. O., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Conduction tree networks with loops for cooling a heat generating volume.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 49, no. 15–16 (July 1, 2006): 2626–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2006.01.017.
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    • Begue, P., and S. Lorente. “Migration versus diffusion through porous media: Time-dependent scale analysis.” Journal of Porous Media 9, no. 7 (2006): 637–50.
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    • Bejan, A., S. Lorente, and K. M. Wang. “Networks of channels for self-healing composite materials.” Journal of Applied Physics 100, no. 3 (2006): 033528. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2218768.
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    • Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale structures for maximal heat transfer density.” Energy 31, no. 5 (January 1, 2006): 620–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2005.04.011.
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    • Ollivier, J. P., and S. Lorente. “Scale Analysis of Electrodiffusion Through Porous Media.” Journal of Porous Media 9, no. 4 (2006): 307–20. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.v9.i4.30.
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    • Wang, K. M., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized networks with two optimized channel sizes.” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 39, no. 14 (2006): 3086–96. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/39/14/031.
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    • Kim, S., S. Lorente, K. M. Wang, and A. Bejan. “Vascularized materials: Grids of channels and trees matched canopy to canopy.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes, 2006.
    • Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Sveltness, freedom to morph, and the constructal design of multi-scale flow structures.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes 45 (December 1, 2005): 271–77. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-80027.
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    • Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Svelteness, freedom to morph, and constructal multi-scale flow structures.” International Journal of Thermal Sciences 44, no. 12 (December 1, 2005): 1123–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2005.08.011.
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    • Wechsatol, W., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Tree-shaped flow architectures: Strategies for increasing optimization speed and accuracy.” Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications 48, no. 8 (November 1, 2005): 731–44. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407780500197707.
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    • Khitab, A., S. Lorente, and J. P. Ollivier. “Predictive model for chloride penetration through concrete.” Magazine of Concrete Research 57, no. 9 (November 2005): 511–20. https://doi.org/10.1680/macr.2005.57.9.511.
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    • Frizon, F., S. Lorente, and C. Auzuech. “Nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials by electrokinetics: An experimental study.” Cement and Concrete Research 35, no. 10 (October 2005): 2018–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2005.02.008.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructal multi-scale and multi-objective structures.” International Journal of Energy Research 29, no. 7 (June 10, 2005): 689–710. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.1100.
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    • Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale structures with asymmetric heat sources of finite thickness.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 48, no. 13 (June 1, 2005): 2662–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2005.01.028.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Constructual theory of energy-system and flow configurations.” Int. J. Exergy (Switzerland) 2, no. 4 (2005): 335–47. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEX.2005.007785.
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    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped networks with loops.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 48, no. 3–4 (January 1, 2005): 573–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.08.020.
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    • Da Silva, A. K., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal multi-scale tree-shaped heat exchangers.” Journal of Applied Physics 96, no. 3 (August 1, 2004): 1709–18. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1766089.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “The constructal law and the thermodynamics of flow systems with configuration.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 14–16 (July 1, 2004): 3203–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.02.007.
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    • Gosselin, L., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Combined 'heat flow and strength' optimization of geometry: Mechanical structures most resistant to thermal attack.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 14–16 (July 1, 2004): 3477–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.01.020.
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    • Da Silva, A. K., A. Bejan, and S. Lorente. “Maximal heat transfer density in vertical morphing channels with natural convection.” Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications 45, no. 2 (January 16, 2004): 135–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/10407780390236389.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Equilibrium and nonequilibrium flow system architectures.” International Journal of Heat and Technology 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 85–92.
    • Frizon, F., S. Lorente, J. P. Ollivier, and P. Thouvenot. “Modeling the Decontamination by Electromigration of a Porous Medium.” Journal of Porous Media 7, no. 3 (2004): 213–26. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.v7.i3.50.
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    • Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures for human-scale and small-scales applications.” International Journal of Heat and Technology 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 15–25.
    • Silva, A. K. da, S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a wall with natural convection.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 2 (January 1, 2004): 203–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.07.007.
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    • Silva, A. K. da, S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal distribution of discrete heat sources on a plate with laminar forced convection.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 47, no. 10–11 (January 1, 2004): 2139–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2003.12.009.
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    • Lorente, S., M. Carcassè, and J. P. Ollivier. “Penetration of ionic species into saturated porous media: the case of concrete.” International Journal of Energy Research 27, no. 10 (August 2003): 907–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.925.
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    • Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Optimization of tree-shaped flow distribution structures over a disc-shaped area.” International Journal of Energy Research 27, no. 8 (June 25, 2003): 715–23. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.907.
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    • Frizon, F., S. Lorente, J. P. Ollivier, and P. Thouvenot. “Transport model for the nuclear decontamination of cementitious materials.” Computational Materials Science 27, no. 4 (June 2003): 507–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0927-0256(03)00051-x.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Thermodynamic formulation of the constructal law.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Advanced Energy Systems Division (Publication) Aes 43 (January 1, 2003): 163–72. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-41167.
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    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Dendritic heat convection on a disc.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 46, no. 23 (January 1, 2003): 4381–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(03)00295-3.
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    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Optimal tree-shaped networks for fluid flow in a disc-shaped body.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 25 (December 1, 2002): 4911–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00211-9.
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    • Lorente, S., and B. Lartigue. “MAXIMIZATION OF HEAT FLOW THROUGH A CAVITY WITH NATURAL CONVECTION AND DEFORMABLE BOUNDARIES.” International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer 29, no. 5 (July 2002): 633–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1933(02)00382-2.
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    • Lorente, Sylvie. “Heat losses through building walls with closed, open and deformable cavities.” International Journal of Energy Research 26, no. 7 (June 10, 2002): 611–32. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.807.
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    • Lorente, S., W. Wechsatol, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped flow structures designed by minimizing path lengths.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 16 (May 27, 2002): 3299–3312. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00051-0.
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    • Lorente, S., and A. Bejan. “Combined 'flow and strength' geometric optimization: Internal structure in a vertical insulating wall with air cavities and prescribed strength.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 16 (May 27, 2002): 3313–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(02)00052-2.
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    • Rocha, L. A. O., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Constructal design for cooling a disc-shaped area by conduction.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 8 (February 18, 2002): 1643–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(01)00269-1.
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    • Bejan, A., and S. Lorente. “Thermodynamic optimization of flow architecture: Dendritic structures and optimal sizes of components.” Asme International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings, January 1, 2002, 83–91. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2002-33158.
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    • Lorente, S., B. Lacarriere, and B. Lartigue. “Influence of the geometry on heat transfer by natural convection in a rectangular cavity.” Heat and Technology 20, no. 2 (2002): 75–80.
    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Development of tree-shaped flows by adding new users to existing networks of hot water pipes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 45, no. 4 (December 18, 2001): 723–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(01)00200-9.
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    • Wechsatol, W., S. Lorente, and A. Bejan. “Tree-shaped insulated designs for the uniform distribution of hot water over an area.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 44, no. 16 (June 19, 2001): 3111–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0017-9310(00)00338-0.
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    • Lartigue, B., S. Lorente, and B. Bourret. “Multicellular laminar natural convection in vertical bent cavities.” Heat and Technology 19, no. 1 (2001): 51–60.
    • Lartigue, B., S. Lorente, B. Bourret, and R. Escudie. “PIV investigation of multicellular laminar natural flow in vertical bent cavities.” Exp. Heat Transf. (Uk) 14, no. 2 (2001): 89–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/08916150118718.
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    • Lartigue, Bérengère, Sylvie Lorente, and Bernard Bourret. “Multicellular natural convection in a high aspect ratio cavity: experimental and numerical results.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 43, no. 17 (September 2000): 3157–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0017-9310(99)00362-2.
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    • Lorente, S., M. Petit, and R. Javelas. “The effects of temperature conditions on the thermal resistance of walls made with different shapes vertical hollow bricks.” Energy and Buildings 28, no. 3 (November 1998): 237–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7788(97)00059-5.
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    • Vasile, C., S. Lorente, and B. Perrin. “Study of convective phenomena inside cavities coupled with heat and mass transfers through porous media—application to vertical hollow bricks—a first approach.” Energy and Buildings 28, no. 3 (November 1998): 229–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7788(97)00058-3.
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    • Vasile, C., S. Lorente, and B. Perrin. “Study of convective phenomena inside cavities coupled with heat and mass transfers through porous media—application to vertical hollow bricks—a first approach.” Electric Power Systems Research 45, no. 3 (June 1998): 163–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7796(97)01215-7.
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    • Lorente, S., M. Petit, and R. Javelas. “Simplified analytical model for thermal transfer in vertical hollow brick.” Energy and Buildings 24, no. 2 (July 1996): 95–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-7788(95)00965-5.
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