The heat transfer family of Kyushu university

Kyushu University has been one of the most active universities in heat transfer research, especially in the field of boiling and condensation. The heat transfer research in Kyushu University was initiated by Prof. K. Yamagata about 75 years ago. He brought up a number of heat transfer professors including Prof. K. Nishikawa and his successors, and his group has been called the "Heat Transfer Family." The present article introduces its history and the current status of heat transfer research in Kyushu University.