Daniel Harris

Daniel Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on advanced thermal management systems, including thermal design for spacecraft, additive manufacturing of heat pipes, and energy recovery techniques. He has contributed to national defense applications through thermal management innovations for electronics and space systems.

Key areas of research include:

• Thermal Management of Electronics
• Spacecraft Thermal Design & Control
• Advanced Heat Pipe Systems
• Additive Manufacturing of Heat Exchangers
• Energy Conversion Techniques

His recent work emphasizes liquid immersion cooling for high-performance computing and reliability analysis of thermal interface materials under extreme conditions. While no formal advisees are listed, his research collaborations span interdisciplinary topics like nanomaterials and computational fluid dynamics. His work has been highlighted in Auburn Engineering news for contributions to national defense technologies.