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Van P. Carey is the A. Richard Newton Chair in Engineering and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been a faculty member since 1982 and is affiliated with the Energy and Multiphase Transport Laboratory. His work focuses on thermophysics, transport phenomena in liquid-vapor systems, computational modeling, and applying machine learning to enhance energy technologies.
Research Interests
- Near-interface micro- and nanoscale thermophysics
- Boiling heat transfer with hydrophilic nanostructured coatings
- Machine learning strategies for autonomous optimization of energy systems
- Flame spread processes in electronic systems
- High-performance solar thermal systems and thermionic power generation for space applications
- Data center thermal management and energy efficiency in digital information systems
Carey's research has addressed diverse applications, including electronics cooling, building and vehicle air conditioning, aluminum smelting, phase change thermal energy storage, and aerospace heat pipes. His contributions include advanced heat rejection technologies and performance models for green energy systems like Tesla turbine expanders.
- Awards:
- James Harry Potter Gold Medal (2004)
- ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award (2007)
- Three-time Hewlett Packard Research Innovation Award (2008–2010)
- 2014 Thermophysics Award
As a Fellow of ASME and AAAS, and former Chair of ASME's Heat Transfer Division, Carey has led interdisciplinary efforts to merge machine learning with experimental data for energy system optimization. His current projects aim to create adaptive systems that autonomously balance efficiency and operational demands. His publications are available via the Energy and Multiphase Transport Laboratory website.
Labs/Teams: Energy and Multiphase Transport Laboratory
