Michael Kazmierczak

Michael J. Kazmierczak is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in heat transfer, thermal energy storage, and thermoelectrics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1988) and has over 30 years of academic and industry experience, including roles at Sargent & Lundy and Commonwealth Edison. His research focuses on conduction, convective heat transfer, phase-change materials, and applications in biomedical engineering and energy systems.

Education:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1980
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1982
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1988

Research Interests: Dr. Kazmierczak’s work spans heat transfer fundamentals and applications, including thermoelectric systems, bio-heat transfer, microchannel cooling, and X-ray beam heating effects on biological samples. His experimental and theoretical studies have resulted in over 50 peer-reviewed publications and funded projects from NSF, NASA, and DOE.

Grants & Advising: He has secured grants from NSF, NASA, and CRREL, and led the University of Cincinnati’s Solar Decathlon team (2007), advising 25+ engineering students. His lab collaborations include Argonne National Laboratory (2000) and CRREL (1994).

Additional Contributions: Dr. Kazmierczak has presented at international workshops on X-ray beam heating and co-authored textbooks. He also coached UC’s NCWA Wrestling Program (1996–2013), achieving 8 All-Americans.