معرفی
Dr. Dong Liu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, where he has held faculty positions since 2007 (Assistant Professor: 2007–2013; Associate Professor: 2013–2020; Professor: 2020–present). He directs the Microscale Thermal Transport Laboratory and serves as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications (2023–present). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2006), and M.S./B.S. degrees in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University.
Liu's research focuses on interdisciplinary thermal-fluid sciences, including:
- Phase change heat transfer (boiling, Leidenfrost phenomena)
- Micro/nanofluidic systems for energy conversion
- Electrowetting-enabled thermal management
- Optofluidic and photothermal technologies
- Multiphase flow dynamics in advanced materials
His recent publications (2017–2023) demonstrate consistent innovation in heat transfer enhancement, with themes including electrowetting-modulated boiling, laser-driven microfluidics, plasmonic thermal control, and nanoscale thermometry. Over 60% of articles involve experimental validation of novel concepts for industrial thermal management.
Awards & Leadership:
- ASME Fellow (2024)
- Director of Graduate Studies (2020–present)
- Chair of multiple faculty search committees (Thermal Science, 2014–2023)
As Director of Graduate Studies, Liu oversees academic programs and advises students in thermal sciences. He holds patents for microfluidic pumping systems and neural scaffold alignment technologies. His laboratory collaborates with national institutes and industry partners on next-generation thermal management solutions.
