Jivtesh Garg

Jivtesh Garg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on first-principles prediction of transport properties in materials, thermoelectrics, and nanoscale thermal phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2011), an M.S. from the University of Minnesota (2002), and a B.Tech from IIT Madras (1999). His work emphasizes phonon transport in semiconductors, superlattices, and nanocomposites, with notable contributions to thermal conductivity optimization in materials for energy and electronics applications.

Research Interests:

• First-principles modeling of phonon lifetimes and thermal conductivity
• Thermal transport in superlattices and nanomaterials
• Enhancement of thermal conductivity in polymer-graphene composites
• Design of high-efficiency thermoelectric materials

Recent Trends in Publications: Over the past decade, Dr. Garg's publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to thermal management, including nanocomposite design, phonon engineering in 2D materials, and strain effects in semiconductors. His work bridges computational modeling (e.g., first-principles calculations) with experimental validation (e.g., frequency-domain thermoreflectance).

Awards:

• GE Fulcrum of Progress Award

Labs & Teams: While specific lab names are not detailed, his research aligns with nanoscale thermal management and materials innovation. Collaborations involve experimental and computational groups focused on semiconductor physics and nanocomposite synthesis.