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Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics

Volume 56, 2024

Interfacial Dynamics Pioneer Stephen H. Davis (1939–2021)

Abstract

Stephen H. Davis (1939–2021) was an applied mathematician, fluid dynamicist, and materials scientist who lead the field in his contributions to interfacial dynamics, thermal convection, thin films, and solidification for over 50 years. Here, we briefly review his personal and professional life and some of his most significant contributions to the field.

Keyword(s): biography, contact-line dynamics, hydrodynamic stability, interfacial dynamics, nanotechnology, solidification, thermal convection, thin films
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