Khalil Khanafer

Khalil Khanafer is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Engineering, College of Innovation and Technology, University of Michigan-Flint. His research focuses on Thermal Management, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Nanotechnology, Additive Manufacturing, and Transport in Porous Media.

His scholarly contributions include advancements in Phase Change Materials (PCM) for energy-efficient systems, such as solar panels and supercapacitors, and studies on 3D-printed metallic and polymeric materials. He has also explored applications of nanofluids in thermal systems and fluid-structure interactions in microcantilevers.

Scientific awards include the 2025 Scholarly or Creative Achievement Award, 2024 MWIN Faculty Innovation Fellowship, and Stanford University's 2024 Top 2% Scientists list recognition. Current research grants address topics like 3D printing for pet prosthetics and vascular targeting nanoparticles.

His work spans from 2025 to 2024 and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining thermal analysis, numerical modeling, and additive manufacturing innovations.