Sheila Edalatpour

Sheila Edalatpour is the Libra Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine’s College of Engineering and Computing. Her work focuses on radiative energy transfer and computational heat transfer at micro/nanoscale levels.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Utah, 2016)
• Previous roles: Energy Auditor (2009–2011), Maintenance Planning Engineer (2007–2009) at National Iranian Gas Company

Research Interests:

• Near- and Far-Field Radiative Energy Transfer
• Computational Heat Transfer
• Electromagnetic Light Scattering
• High-Performance Computing
• Thermal Energy Transport at Micro/Nanoscale

Publication Trends: Her research spans theoretical and computational studies on thermal radiation, electromagnetic scattering, and energy transfer in complex geometries. Key themes include nanoscale thermal analysis, algorithm development for radiative transfer simulations, and emissivity behavior in thin films.

Professional Activities:

• Co-Organizer, Radiative Heat Transfer in Energy Systems (ASME 2017)
• Chair, Fundamentals of Radiative Transport Session (ASME 2016)
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Society of Thermal and Fluids Engineers (ASTFE)

Labs & Collaborations: She contributes to the University of Maine’s Mechanical Engineering research initiatives in thermal systems and energy transport, collaborating on projects involving near-field thermal radiation spectroscopy and tailored radiative properties in man-made structures.