Robert Bowden's research interests are in experimental thermal-hydraulics, specializing in multiphase flows and advanced measurement techniques. He obtained his PhD (2010), MASc (2006), and BEng (2004) in mechanical engineering at Concordia University. Robert joined Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in 2013 as a member of the Thermal-hydraulics Laboratory.  He currently heads the Advanced Thermo-Fluids Section within the Nuclear Safety Experiments Branch of the Advanced Reactors Directorate.  Robert is a registered professional engineer within the province of Ontario.