Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc

Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc is a Professor and Associate Head of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He directs the Nanoscale Thermophysics and Energy Conversion Laboratory (NanoTEC), focusing on thermal conductivity, thermoelectric materials, and energy-efficient systems.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA (2000)
• Academic career since 2001

Research interests span thermal engineering, nanoscale thermophysics, and energy conversion for electronics and buildings. His work includes thermal metrology, thermoelectric enhancement, and sustainable building systems.

Publications highlight trends in nanoscale thermal transport, energy-efficient building envelopes, and thermoelectric materials (e.g., Bi2Te3, graphene composites).

Awards:

• NSF CAREER award (2004)

Professional roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of Nanomaterials, ASME K8 committee member, and symposium organizer for ASME/MRS.