Education
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1997
M.S., University of Dayton, 1993
B.Ch.E., University of Dayton, 1992

Research interests  

Selected publications

Wilkens, R.J. and Thomas, D.K., "A Simple Technique for Determining Slug Frequency Using Differential Pressure," Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 130, 014501, 2008.

Wilkens, R.J., and Thomas, D.K., "Multiphase Drag Reduction: Effect of Eliminating Slugs," International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 33, pp. 134-146, 2007.

Mokhatab, A., Wilkens, R.J. and Leontaritis, K.J., "A Review of Strategies for Solving Gas-Hydrate Problems in Subsea Pipelines," Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 29, pp. 39-45, 2007.

Wilkens, R.J., Thomas, D.K. and Glassmeyer, S.R., "Surfactant Use for Slug Flow Pattern Suppression and New Flow Pattern Types in a Horizontal Pipe," Journal of Fluids Engineering, 128, pp. 164-169, 2006.

Wilkens, R.J., Miller, J.D., Plummer, J.R., Dietz, D.C. and Myers, K.J., "New Techniques for Measuring and Modeling Cavern Dimensions in a Bingham Plastic Fluid," Chemical Engineering Science, 60, pp. 5269-5275, 2005.

Wilkens, R.J. and Ciric A.R., "Making Room for Group Work: Teaching Engineering in a Modern Classroom Setting," Chemical Engineering Education, 39, pp. 164-168, 2005.

Wilkens, R.J., Khobaib, M., Johnson, J.A., Johnson, J., Riehl, B. and Elsass, M., "Diffusion Modeling of Hexavalent Chromium in an Aircraft Coating System," Paper 198j, Presented at the AIChE National Convention, Austin, Texas, November 2004.

Wilkens, R. J., Henry, C. S. and Gates, L. E., "Scale-Up of Mixing Processes in Non-Newtonian Power-Law Fluids," Chemical Engineering Progress, 99, pp. 44-52, May 2003.

Wilkens, R.J., Chapter 29: Flow Assurance, in Fluid Flow Handbook, (J. Saleh, ed.), McGraw-Hill, New York, 2002.

Memberships
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society of Engineering Educators
Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Institute for Multifluid Science and Technology
Sigma Xi
Order of the Engineer

Contact
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
University of Dayton
300 College Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45469-0246

Phone: 937-229-2627
Fax: 937-229-3433
E-mail: wilkens@udayton.edu