Role of Heat Transfer R&D Community in Addressing Interdisciplinary Energy Challenges

The heat transfer community is well aware that energy is the backbone of our modern societies and living standard. Every good that we produce, every type of transportation, every activity that we carry, every aspect of the comfort that we demand all require tremendous amounts energy. With the growth of environmental awareness and concerns, energy production and management must not only be cheap, but also performed in a clean, sustainable and socially acceptable way.