Amir Malvandi

Amir Malvandi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois, with affiliations at the Grainger College of Engineering, Center for Digital Agriculture, and Siebel Center for Design. His research focuses on thermal-fluid sciences, nanofluid engineering, and advanced food processing technologies.

Research interests span nanofluid dynamics, nanoparticle migration, heat transfer enhancement, ultrasonic drying technologies, and AI-enabled food processing systems. Key application areas include sustainable food preservation, biopolymer processing, and energy-efficient industrial systems.

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on ultrasonic drying optimization, AI integration in food engineering, nanofluid behavior in thermal systems, and sustainable biomaterial processing. Research trends highlight machine learning applications for process optimization and non-destructive quality monitoring.

Laboratory and team activities involve interdisciplinary collaborations in digital agriculture, supercomputing applications for agricultural engineering, and human-centered design integration in food systems.