Dr. Josua P Meyer

Professor Josua Meyer was appointed as a professor at Stellenbosch University in April 2022. Prior to this position, he held the title of professor at the University of Pretoria. During his tenure as a professor, he served as the Head of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, overseeing a student body of 1,900, for 20 years. Additionally, he held the position of Chair of the School of Engineering, with a student population of 7,000, for 17 years. Notably, this institution is renowned as one of the largest engineering schools worldwide.

Professor Meyer’s research encompasses a wide range of thermal sciences, with a specific focus on heat exchangers. His work in this area centres around essential investigations in internal forced convection, the transitional flow regime, nanofluids, boiling, and condensation. On an applied level, his research delves into thermal-solar, wind, and nuclear energy. He has cultivated a research group comprising approximately 30 full-time graduate students and 10 staff members. Over the years, he has also established several state-of-the-art laboratories, designed and constructed more than 14 unique experimental setups in collaboration with his team.

The recognition of Professor Meyer’s contributions extends beyond his academic appointments. He has been honoured with 11 national teaching awards from three different universities, in addition to an international award. His instructional videos on heat transfer, available on YouTube, have garnered over 1.8 million views. Furthermore, his exceptional research endeavours have earned him over 45 prestigious accolades, including 24 awards for the best article of the year or best conference paper. Notably, 12 of his postgraduate students have received international and national awards for the calibre of their work under his guidance.