Peter Menzel is a renowned author and scientist whose expertise lies in the fields of particle image velocimetry, fluid mechanics and laser-induced fluorescence turbulence, among others. He holds a Dipl.-Phys. degree in physics from the University of Rostock, which he obtained in 2004. In 2009, he received his Ph.D. in fluid mechanics with a thesis on "Turbulent mixing processes in the wake of a density-layered cylinder flow" (name in the original language: "Turbulente Mischungsvorgänge im Nachlauf einer dichtegeschichteten Zylinderumströmung").

Peter Menzel's academic training and experience have prepared him to work in a range of disciplines, including ocean engineering, naval engineering, aeronautical engineering, oceanography, hydrology, meteorology, fluid dynamics, geophysics and optics. His extensive knowledge of fluid dynamics and related fields has enabled him to conduct research in these areas and publish numerous scientific papers.

Currently, Peter Menzel is the founder and CEO of Corvus Works, a company that specializes in providing engineering and scientific consulting services to clients in the energy, transportation, and defense sectors. He also works at Fraunhofer IGD as the Site Manager of the Digital Ocean Lab, where he leads a team of researchers who focus on developing advanced digital solutions for the maritime and offshore industries. In addition, Menzel serves as a scientific consultant for TenneT TSO GmbH, a German energy transmission company.

Peter Menzel is a distinguished author and scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of experimental fluid mechanics. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including wind tunnel modeling and testing, particle image velocimetry (PIV), laser particle tracking velocimetry (LPTV) and laser Doppler anemometry (LDA), flow measurement, fluid flow, coastal engineering, sediment transport, and light field imaging. His work has been widely published in scientific journals and conference proceedings, and his expertise in fluid dynamics and related disciplines is highly regarded. Through his academic background, professional experience, and research accomplishments, Peter Menzel has demonstrated his commitment to advancing our understanding of fluid mechanics and related phenomena.