Robert Wang

Robert Wang is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Arizona State University's School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. His research focuses on thermal energy conversion, nanomaterials, and phonon optics, leveraging colloidal nanoparticles and chemical precursors. He holds an NSF CAREER Award and an AFOSR Young Investigator Award.

Education:

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Berkeley (2008)
• M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Berkeley (2005)
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Los Angeles (2003)

Research Interests: His interdisciplinary work spans thermoelectric power generation, thermal storage media, and nanoscale heat transfer. He explores novel materials for energy efficiency and sustainable technologies, with a focus on manipulating material properties at the nanoscale.

Recent Research Trends: His articles emphasize advancements in thermal interface materials, liquid metal composites, and phase-change materials for energy storage. Topics include ultrasound-enhanced desiccants and colloidal nanocrystal assemblies.

Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Award

Advising & Lab: He has advised over 30 graduate and undergraduate students. His Thermal Energy & Nanomaterials Lab focuses on nanoengineering for thermal applications. Key alumni include faculty at the University of Engineering and Technology and researchers at Intel and ASM International.

Labs/Teams: His lab collaborates on projects involving nanocomposites, thermoelectric materials, and energy storage. Current members include PhD students Ashish Rana and Shreyas Kanetkar.