Weilin Qu

Dr. Weilin Qu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii's College of Engineering. His research focuses on thermal/fluid transport phenomena in micro-scale structures, boiling and two-phase flow, electronics cooling, and seawater desalination driven by renewable energy. He holds a PhD from Purdue University (2004), and MS (1997) and BE (1994) degrees from Tsinghua University, China.

Research interests include optimizing heat transfer in microscale systems, enhancing cooling solutions for electronics, and sustainable energy applications in desalination. His work bridges experimental analysis of micro-pin-fin heat sinks and two-phase flow dynamics, with publications in journals like IEEE Transactions and ASME Journals.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as ME 301 (Mechanical Engineering Experimentation), ME 401 (Thermofluids Laboratory), and ME 618 (Boiling and Two-Phase Flow). No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the text. His research contributions highlight innovations in microscale thermal management and renewable energy integration.