Yan Wang

Yan Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He specializes in micro-/nano-scale thermal phenomena, energy materials, and computational modeling of thermal transport processes. His work focuses on advancing thermal management solutions for electronics, energy storage systems, and nanomaterials. Dr. Wang is affiliated with the College of Engineering and maintains active research collaborations across disciplines.

Research Interests

• Micro-/nano-scale heat and mass transfer
• Thermal-mechanical properties of advanced materials
• Thermal characterization techniques
• Energy conversion and storage materials
• Laser-based manufacturing thermal analysis

His recent publications emphasize coherent phonon dynamics, interfacial thermal transport, and applications of graphene-based nanomaterials. Dr. Wang oversees a research group offering assistantships in mechanical, electrical engineering, and materials science. He teaches courses including ME 314 (Heat Transfer), ME 414/614 (Intermediate Heat Transfer), and ME 758 (Thermal Analysis of Nanomaterials).

Labs/Teams

Dr. Wang's research group focuses on experimental and computational studies of thermal phenomena at the nanoscale, with applications in energy and electronics. Prospective students are invited to contact him directly for opportunities.