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Dr. Shankar Narayan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and conducted postdoctoral research at MIT. His research focuses on interfacial science, thermal transport, phase-change phenomena, and the design of nanoengineered surfaces for solar-thermal energy conversion, thermal energy storage, and electronics cooling. Dr. Narayan has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple U.S. patents in advanced thermal systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Postdoctoral Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research interests include:
- Thermal energy systems and phase-change materials
- Material design for solar-thermal applications
- Advanced cooling solutions for electronics
- Environmental sustainability through fog harvesting and smart materials
His recent publications emphasize:
- Photonic crystal thermal radiation
- Optimization of microchannel evaporators
- Nanofiber-based thermal control in extreme environments
Awards:
- ASME Fellow
- NSF CAREER Award (2020)
- NASA Early Career Award (2021)
- Class of 1951 Teaching Award (2020)
Led the Energy Systems Lab (energysystemslab.com), focusing on sustainable thermal solutions for aerospace and terrestrial applications.
