We are pleased to announce that Gabriela Bęben-Kucharska, MSc, a PhD student at the Department of Thermal Sciences under the supervision of Prof. Bartosz Zajączkowski, has received funding from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) to carry out an international research internship at Trinity College Dublin. The internship will focus on the development and validation of a loop thermosyphon designed for studying boiling processes on modified surfaces, with particular emphasis on enhancing heat transfer efficiency. The internship will take place from 5 January to 5 July 2026 and is part of the PRELUDIUM BIS 5 research project funded by the National Science Centre.

During the internship, Gabriela Bęben-Kucharska will conduct her research within the Fluids and Heat Transfer group under the supervision of Prof. Anthony Robinson, a specialist in boiling, thermosyphons and advanced cooling systems. The research will be carried out at the Thermal Fluids Laboratory, equipped with advanced measurement systems including stereoscopic and micro-PIV, laser Doppler anemometry, IR thermography, and facilities for jet-impingement cooling studies. In addition, she will make use of the resources of the CRANN and AMBER research centres, enabling full characterisation of nanofluids and nanostructured surfaces.

The aim of the internship is to strengthen research and technical competencies through the design and construction of a prototype experimental setup in the form of a Loop Thermosyphon (LTS), as well as to gain expertise in preparing and characterising nanofluids used as working media. A key task will be the creation and validation of the experimental system, followed by tests related to the in situ deposition of a nanoparticle layer during boiling in the thermosyphon. Participation in the internship will contribute to the development of advanced skills in designing and verifying modern thermal management systems, working with nanofluids and analysing the properties of heating surfaces. Collaboration with the Trinity College Dublin team will provide access to unique infrastructure and expert knowledge, enabling systematic improvement of the research setup and giving the doctoral project a strong international dimension.

The experience gained in Dublin will be used in further stages of the project carried out at the Department of Thermal Sciences at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, including the construction of a dedicated experimental stand and the development of research on modified surfaces and boiling enhancement.

Congratulations!