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Dr. Krishna Kota is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University's College of Engineering. He earned his PhD from the University of Central Florida in 2008 and has been at NMSU since 2012, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor in 2018. His interdisciplinary research explores physical, chemical, and biological interactions between engineered surfaces and their environments.
His educational background:
- PhD, University of Central Florida, 2008
Dr. Kota's research focuses on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics, with emphasis on Functional Surfaces and Advanced Manufacturing. He applies these to critical areas including Energy Systems and Thermal Management, Water Sustainability (solar desalination), and Public Health (virus transmission studies and space transportation).
His recent publications (2017-2023) highlight advancements in solar thermal energy, water desalination, and heat transfer enhancement. Key trends include liquid-infused surfaces for boiling heat transfer, microfluidic particle manipulation, and computational studies on face mask efficacy against airborne droplets during the pandemic.
Dr. Kota has secured $10.65 million in research funding since 2017 as PI/Co-PI, with major support from NASA, NSF, DOE, AFOSR, and industry. His grants span:
- Space & Defense: Cryogenic heat recuperators (NASA), laser cooling (AFRL)
- Water & Energy: Solar desalination (DOE, USBR), water sustainability projects
- Advanced Manufacturing: Metal additive manufacturing for heat transfer surfaces (AFOSR)
He directs the Surface-environment Interaction REsearch Laboratory (SIRE Lab), which has garnered media attention from CNN, BBC, and the New York Times, and was cited by OSHA in their COVID-19 policy document for research on virus transmission mitigation.
