Feng C. Lai

Feng C. Lai is the Anadarko Presidential Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering. He holds academic leadership roles and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in thermal systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. His research focuses on advanced thermal engineering topics including heat transfer in porous media, microfluidics, and electronic cooling.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, 1988
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, 1985
• B.S., Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan, 1978

Research Interests: Dr. Lai's work addresses critical challenges in thermal management, energy systems, and bio-heat transfer. His Heat Transfer Lab explores EHD-enhanced heat transfer and solar engineering applications.

Awards & Honors:

• 2006: Fellow, ASME and AIAA
• Multiple Tom J. Love Outstanding Professor Awards (1995–2005)
• Regents' Award for Superior Teaching (1997)

Professional Activities: Active member of ASME, AIAA, ASHRAE, ASEE, and other organizations. Engages in curriculum development and promotes engineering education through leadership roles.