Mohammad Ghashami

Mohammad Ghashami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research group specializes in energy transport at micro and nanoscales, focusing on near-field thermal radiation, thermionic electron emission, and sub-continuum gas conduction. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in nanoelectronics and aerospace technologies.

Education
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah (2019)
• M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah (2018)
• B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran (2012)

His research explores fundamental mechanisms in nanoscale energy transport, with recent publications analyzing many-body systems in thermal radiation, microstructured thermionic generators, and precision measurement techniques for gas conduction. His work integrates computational methods with experimental validation.

Selected scientific awards include the 2023 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award. His publications span journals like Physical Review B, Physical Review Applied, and Energy Conversion and Management, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to energy science and mechanical engineering.