Sophie Wang

Sophie Wang is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. Her research focuses on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy systems, with applications in thermal desalination, energy efficiency, and anti-fouling technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2012).

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2012)
• M.S., Engineering Thermophysics, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2007)
• B.S., Control Engineering, Chang'an University (2003)

Research Interests:

• Heat, mass, and momentum transport in multiphase flows
• Energy system efficiency improvements in air-conditioning and refrigeration
• Fundamental fluid mechanics and thermal science applications in renewable energy and power generation

Recent Contributions:

• Developed antifouling surface designs to mitigate crystallization in heat exchangers.
• Advanced frost growth modeling and defrosting strategies for heat pumps.
• Received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for thermal desalination projects.

Lab and Teams: Collaborates on experimental and computational studies in heat transfer and energy systems, with a focus on practical applications in sustainability.