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Dr. Sergio Felicelli is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona (1991) and B.S./M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Instituto Balseiro (1985). His expertise spans Solidification Modeling, Transport Phenomena, and Computational Mechanics. Dr. Felicelli has authored pioneering works on computer modeling of freckle segregation during solidification and has directed projects on casting, additive manufacturing, and parallel simulations of microstructures.
His research focuses on advancing computational methods for material processing, including dendritic solidification under microgravity conditions, multiphase flow dynamics, and large-scale parallel simulations. He has secured $15M in grants through 23 funded projects and is an ASME Fellow. His work integrates experimental validation with numerical modeling, particularly using lattice Boltzmann and phase field methods. Dr. Felicelli has led international collaborations on casting defects and serves in academic leadership roles.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona, 1991
- B.S./M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Instituto Balseiro, 1985
Dr. Felicelli's research trends emphasize computational modeling of materials under extreme conditions, with recent articles addressing microgravity solidification effects, multiphase interactions, and high-performance computing for microstructure prediction. His work bridges fundamental science and industrial applications in additive manufacturing and energy storage systems.
- Awards: ASME Fellow (prestigious honor in mechanical engineering)
- Grants & Funding: Over $15M secured through 23 grants, focusing on solidification science and advanced manufacturing technologies.
He advises on courses such as Heat Transfer and Numerical Methods, and his lab explores cutting-edge techniques in computational materials science. Collaborations include NASA and international institutions, with a focus on solving complex industrial and aerospace material challenges.
