engineering and nature share common shapes and structures, according to Adrian Bejan, a renowned mechanical engineering professor at duke university. bejan, one of the top 100 most cited authors in engineering, presents his constructal theory, which suggests that nature develops its architecture along paths of least resistance. his research spans various fields including thermal sciences, entropy generation minimization, heat and mass transfer, solar energy conversion, and more. bejan has authored 18 books and over 400 journal articles and holds 14 honorary doctorates. the event, held on thursday, september 22, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in room en2006 of the s.j. carew building, includes a reception. the event is sponsored by various organizations. bejan's theory challenges traditional views of nature and engineering, offering a new perspective on how systems evolve to minimize resistance. his work has sparked scientific interest and discussion in the engineering community.engineering and nature share common shapes and structures, according to Adrian Bejan, a renowned mechanical engineering professor at duke university. bejan, one of the top 100 most cited authors in engineering, presents his constructal theory, which suggests that nature develops its architecture along paths of least resistance. his research spans various fields including thermal sciences, entropy generation minimization, heat and mass transfer, solar energy conversion, and more. bejan has authored 18 books and over 400 journal articles and holds 14 honorary doctorates. the event, held on thursday, september 22, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in room en2006 of the s.j. carew building, includes a reception. the event is sponsored by various organizations. bejan's theory challenges traditional views of nature and engineering, offering a new perspective on how systems evolve to minimize resistance. his work has sparked scientific interest and discussion in the engineering community.