Technical University of Denmark | Denmark
Dr. Wenfu Situ is a PhD researcher in Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in multiscale thermal science and nanoscale heat transfer under the supervision of Prof. Jens Honoré Walther. His research integrates molecular dynamics simulations, theoretical modeling, and multiphysics experiments to explore heat dissipation mechanisms in advanced energy and electronic systems. He has served as a peer reviewer for top-tier journals such as Applied Energy and presented his work at prestigious international conferences. Dr. Situ has led multiple projects on nanoscale heat transport, micro thermal management, and phase change materials, achieving notable advances in thermal regulation and interfacial heat transfer optimization. His research outcomes include several publications, patents, and national awards, including the China Telecom Fei Young Award and Gold Award in the Challenge Cup Entrepreneurship Competition. With strong expertise in computational fluid dynamics, thermal management design, and experimental analysis, Dr. Situ is dedicated to advancing high-performance thermal systems for sustainable energy and next-generation technologies.
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Featured Publications
Situ, W., Zambrano, H. A., & Walther, J. H. (2025). Effects of electric field on interfacial heat transfer in an electrolyte copper–water system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 279, 127477.
Situ, W., Zambrano, H. A., & Walther, J. H. (2024). Water nanofilm boiling on a copper surface in the presence of dissolved air. Applied Thermal Engineering, 244, 122697.
Situ, W., Zambrano, H. A., & Walther, J. H. (2022). The effect of air solubility on the Kapitza resistance of the copper–water interface. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 366, 120049.
Lv, Y., Situ, W., Zhang, G., et al. (2018). A novel nanosilica-enhanced phase change material with anti-leakage and anti-volume-change properties for battery thermal management. Energy Conversion and Management, 163, 250–259.
Situ, W., Zhang, G., et al. (2017). A thermal management system for rectangular LiFePO₄ battery module using novel double copper mesh–enhanced phase change material plates. Energy, 141, 613–623.