Sagnik Mazumdar

Sagnik Mazumdar is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and undergraduate degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kharagpur, India. His expertise spans thermofluid modeling, environmental engineering, and energy systems, with a focus on HVAC-R systems and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
• B.Tech (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur

Research Interests: Mazumdar’s work addresses challenges in thermal management, environmental fluid mechanics, and energy systems. Key areas include:

• Supercritical CO₂ flow in microchannels
• Airborne contaminant transport in enclosed spaces (e.g., aircraft cabins)
• Thermal hydraulics in nuclear reactors
• CFD modeling for HVAC and energy efficiency

His research has been funded by agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes supercritical fluid behavior in microscale systems (2023–2024) and CFD-driven solutions for contaminant control in confined spaces (2010s). Earlier contributions include compressor-driven metal hydride cooling systems (2005–2006).

Awards:

• ASHRAE Grant-in-Aid Award
• Ross Doctoral Assistantship (Purdue University)

Teaching & Advising: Mazumdar teaches courses in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy systems at UCF. He has advised graduate thesis committees and developed innovative curricula for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Lab & Collaborations: His research leverages advanced CFD tools and experimental setups, collaborating with industry partners like Boeing and organizations such as ASHRAE and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).