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Carlos Hidrovo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, leading the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL). His research spans multiscale and multiphase flow and transport phenomena, with applications in energy storage, biochemical diagnostics, thermal management, and water treatment systems.
- Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2001) from MIT
Hidrovo specializes in microfluidics, capacitive deionization (CDI), superhydrophobic surfaces, and optical diagnostics. His lab develops gas-liquid microfluidic platforms for biochemical sensing and investigates ionic transport in porous media for water desalination and nuclear waste processing.
Recent publications highlight his work on high-speed droplet generation, electrokinetic ion transport, and drag reduction mechanisms. These studies intersect fluid dynamics, nanotechnology, and energy systems, with implications for desalination efficiency, microelectronics cooling, and airborne contaminant detection.
- Scientific Awards:
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2022-2023)
- NSF CAREER Award (2012)
- GRC Carl Storm Fellowship (2009)
- DARPA Young Faculty Award (2008)
- ASME Robert T. Knapp Award (2001)
Hidrovo has mentored students like Yasamin Salamat and Pooyan Tirandazi, secured $291K NSF Grant (2018) and $309K NSF Grant (2017), and collaborated with institutions including Mit, UC-Berkeley, and Ford Motor Company. His lab integrates nanoscale understanding into macroscale applications, focusing on thermal-fluid challenges across diverse engineering domains.
