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James Palko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Merced. His research focuses on thermal and electrokinetic transport processes with applications in thermal management, energy storage, water purification, and advanced manufacturing. He leads the Porous Transport Research Group, with a lab website dedicated to innovations in two-phase cooling and sustainable energy systems.
Education: Ph.D. (2005) and M.S. (2000) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; B.S. (1997) in Mechanical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University.
Research interests emphasize extreme heat flux cooling solutions for electronics and energy systems, including porous media design, microchannel heat sinks, and solar thermal applications. His work addresses challenges in high-heat-flux environments, material reliability under thermal stress, and eco-friendly refrigerants.
Notable projects include hybrid solar systems, scalable micro-coolers, and capillary-enhanced two-phase cooling technologies. His publications highlight advancements in microporous copper inverse opals, nickel inverse opals, and laser-processed materials for enhanced heat transfer.
