Joseph P. Feser

Joseph P. Feser is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2010), and BS/MS degrees from the University of Delaware (2003/2005). His research focuses on thermoelectric materials development, heat transfer at ultrafast timescales, and nanostructure characterization. Key areas include thermal interface engineering, phonon dynamics in composites, and advanced material synthesis for clean energy applications.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honors), University of Delaware, 2003
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, 2005
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2010

Research Interests:

• Development of thin-film thermoelectric devices
• Experimental characterization of heat transfer at ultra-small length scales
• Thermal conductivity modulation in nanostructured materials
• Material interface engineering for energy applications

His work employs advanced techniques like femtosecond laser diagnostics and inelastic x-ray scattering to probe thermal phenomena at the nanoscale.

Publications reflect a focus on phonon scattering mechanisms, thermal transport in 2D materials, and the design of multifunctional composites. Recent studies explore ion-irradiated scandium nitride thin films and diamond/SiC composites for thermal management.

No scientific awards are listed. Advising/grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

Labs and teams include affiliations within the University of Delaware Mechanical Engineering Department, though specific lab names are not mentioned.