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Jason Ostanek is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology and Environmental and Ecological Engineering. He directs the Applied Thermofluids Laboratory and Powertrain Technology Laboratory, focusing on battery safety and thermal management systems.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech
His research explores energy storage systems, thermal runaway phenomena, heat transfer mechanisms in Li-ion batteries, fluid dynamics, and internal combustion engine thermal management. He has developed analytical models for battery degradation, thermal abuse simulations, and innovative cooling strategies for large-scale energy systems.
Key publication trends show expertise in:
- Li-ion battery thermal runaway modeling
- Heat transfer in confined geometries
- Thermal management for energy storage systems
- Renewable energy forecasting
- Computational fluid dynamics applications
Scientific awards include:
- 2020 Purdue Teaching Academy's Award for Exceptional Teaching and Instructional Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 2020 SOET Outstanding Faculty in Engagement
- 2019 SOET Outstanding Faculty in Discovery
- 2015 NAVSEA Commander’s Award for Innovation
- 2013 ASME IGTI Young Engineer Travel Award
- 2007 DOD SMART Fellowship Recipient
As director of Purdue's Applied Thermofluids Laboratory, he leads research on battery safety mechanisms, combustion dynamics, and thermal systems optimization. His work spans fundamental and applied research with industrial collaborators.
