Ephraim M. Sparrow

Ephraim M. Sparrow
Born(1928-05-27)May 27, 1928
DiedAugust 1, 2019(2019-08-01) (aged 91)
Alma materMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Scientific career
FieldsFluid dynamics
Heat transfer
InstitutionsUniversity of Minnesota
Thesis Free Convection With Variable Properties and Variable Wall Temperature  (1952)
Doctoral advisorHoward W. Emmons

Ephraim Maurice Sparrow (May 27, 1928 – August 1, 2019)[1] was a Professor of Engineering [2] at the University of Minnesota. He is known for his contributions to all aspects of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.[3] Sparrow has been listed as an ISI Highly Cited Author in Engineering by the ISI Web of Knowledge, Thomson Scientific Company.[4]

  1. ^ "In memoriam: Ephraim M. Sparrow (May 27, 1928–August 1, 2019)". Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals. 76 (4): 181–184. 2019. Bibcode:2019NHTB...76..181.. doi:10.1080/10407790.2019.1664246. S2CID 220340124.
  2. ^ "E. M. Sparrow". Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Brief biodata of E. M. Sparrow
  4. ^ ISI Highly Cited Author - Ephraim M. Sparrow