Amitav Tikadar

Amitav Tikadar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi. His research focuses on thermal management for e-mobility powertrains, micro and macro-scale heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and machine learning (ML). He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2024), an M.S. from the University of South Carolina (2019), and a B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2015).

• Education:
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (2015)
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of South Carolina-Columbia (2019)
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2024)

Research Interests: Dr. Tikadar's work emphasizes thermal management solutions for electric vehicle (EV) motors, including flow boiling in microchannel heat sinks, 3D-printed cooling systems, and machine learning-driven thermal performance optimization. His research addresses challenges in high-power-density motor cooling and heat dissipation for e-mobility applications.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on flow boiling thermal performance, hybrid heat sink designs, and additive manufacturing for pulsating heat pipes. His articles highlight trends in CFD modeling, ML prediction of thermal behavior, and evaporative cooling innovations for EV components.

• Awards:
• Best Paper Award at ITherm Conference
• Best Poster Award at ITherm Conference

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, Dr. Tikadar has authored/co-authored over 40 publications, reflecting active research engagement. His work aligns with industry needs for sustainable thermal solutions in e-mobility.