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Dr. Miguel A. Amaya is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). His roles include teaching undergraduate courses and serving as an undergraduate academic advisor. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UTA (1997), with prior industrial experience in manufacturing automation and research in heat transfer. His research focuses on heat transfer enhancement, pool boiling, evaporation, and electronics cooling, with notable contributions to nanoporous coatings and microfluidic cooling systems.
Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering, UTA, 1997), MS (Aerospace Engineering, UTA, 1988), BS (Aerospace Engineering, UTA, 1986). Research interests include thermal management, phase change materials, and nanocoatings for improved heat transfer. He has advised numerous graduate students and served on dissertation committees, emphasizing thermal systems and electronics cooling.
Awards: Recipient of the 2017-18 Outstanding Academic Advisor Award and multiple nominations (2014-2022). Recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Professor. Active in service roles, including the Undergraduate Assembly and 3D Printed Aircraft Competition support.
Teaching: Focuses on foundational courses (e.g., MAE 1107 Intro to Mechanical Engineering) and advanced topics like Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles on boiling heat transfer, nanoporous coatings, and microfluidic cooling, published in journals like Journal of Heat Transfer and Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering.
