James O. Wilkes
6 books
About the Author
James O. Wilkes is an author and educator whose work connects chemical engineering fundamentals with practical computation, transport phenomena, and emerging technologies. His writing reflects a commitment to clarity, technical rigor, and useful application, making complex subjects accessible to students, researchers, and practicing engineers. His books and scholarly contributions explore fluid behavior, numerical problem-solving, programming, microfluidics, and the history of engineering education. Through titles such as Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers: With Microfluidics and CFD and A Century of Chemical Engineering at The University of Michigan, Wilkes presents a thoughtful perspective on both enduring principles and evolving methods in chemical engineering.
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Books by James O. Wilkes
