The Nusselt–Reynolds Prize has been established by the Assembly of World Conferences to commemorate outstanding contributions by Wilhelm Nusselt and Osborne Reynolds as experimentalists, researchers, educators, and authors. As many as three prizes may be bestowed at every World Conference, one in each of the areas of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or any combination of these.

The prize will be bestowed for outstanding scientific and engineering contributions and eminent achievements in the fields of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics through (1) experimental studies and analytical/numerical extension of the measurements, (2) development of experimental techniques, visualization techniques, and/or instrumentation, and/or (3) development of design theory (that needs experimental data) and theory-based experimental correlations. These contributions should yield a deeper insight into physical phenomena involved or should yield significant technological advances. In addition to research, the awardee(s) should have made outstanding contributions to the field through teaching, design, or a combination of such activities. The prize is based on achievement through publications or through the application of the science or art. Nationality, age, sex, and society membership will not be considered when evaluating qualifications of candidates. A candidate must be living at the time of designation as a recipient of the prize.

The prize consists of a bronze plaque, and engrossed certificate, and an honorarium. The prize is administered by the Prize Board. The deadline for accepting nominations for the Prize is February 2, 2000. The prize will be awarded at the Fifth World Conference during September 24–28, 2001 in Thessaloniki, Greece where the prize winners will also present plenary lectures on their subjects.

Nominators can obtain further information and download the nomination form from a webpage at http://www.thtlab.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/N-Rprize.html/.