Tim Fisher

Tim Fisher is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding the John P. and Claudia H. Schauerman Endowed Chair in Engineering. He earned his degree from Cornell University in 1998.

His research focuses on transport processes involving electrons, phonons, photons, and fluids, with applications in energy transport, conversion, and storage. These studies address challenges in aerospace, micro/nanoelectronics, and sensor technologies.

• 2017 Classic Paper selection by Google Scholar in Thermal Sciences
• 2017 International Thermal Conductivity Conference Fellow
• 2015 Ruth and Joel Spira Award, Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering
• 2014 Purdue Innovator Hall of Fame
• 2013 Honeywell Aerospace Advanced Technology Lecturer
• 2013 ADVANCE Diversity Catalyst, Purdue College of Engineering
• 2012 ASME McDonald Mentoring Award
• 2011 Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• 2011 Best Paper Award at InterPACK '11 Conference
• 2009 Most Cited Papers Award in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
• 2009 University Faculty Scholar, Purdue University
• 2009 Best Paper Award at InterPACK '09 Conference
• 2000-2005 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award
• 1999 3M Nontenured Faculty Award
• 1996 Best Paper Award at 5th ITHERM Conference

Professor Fisher leads the Nanoscale Transport Research Group, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to thermal and energy systems. He has been recognized for his innovative teaching methods, including adapting to online laboratory instruction challenges.