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Sheng Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
• Advanced Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sheng Shen is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering . He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Electrical Engineering) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , and his B.S. and M.S. from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. Prior to joining CMU in 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC-Berkeley . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2010) B.S. & M.S., Power Engineering & Engineering Thermophysics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2000 & 2003) Research interests include nanophotonics , nanoscale energy transport and conversion , nanofabrication , and advanced manufacturing , with applications in thermal management , light sources and devices , thermal emission control , solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and multifunctional materials . His work leverages interdisciplinary expertise in thermal and optical measurements , material synthesis , device fabrication , and theoretical modeling . Recent publications highlight advancements in infrared radiation control , thermal interface materials , metasurface engineering , and graphene-based nanosystems . His scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award DARPA Director's Fellowship DARPA Young Faculty Award Elsevier/JQSRT Raymond Viskanta Award CMU Dean's Early Career Fellowship Philomathia Foundation Research Fellowship Hewlett-Packard Best Paper Award Best Paper Award, Julius Springer Forum Advising spans Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers in nanoscale energy systems, with alumni contributing to solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and flexible electronics . His lab receives funding from ARL, DARPA, DOE, DTRA, NASA, NSF, and ONR , and recently secured a DURIP award for instrumentation.

• Advanced Electronics Cooling
• Phase-Change Transport Phenomena
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Justin A. Weibel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering. He directs the Cooling Technologies Research Center (CTRC), a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center. His research focuses on advanced electronics cooling, phase-change transport, additive manufacturing for thermal components, and machine-learning-driven design optimization. He has led projects funded by DARPA, ONR, ARPA-E, and industry partners, advancing cooling solutions for high-power electronics and energy systems. Research interests span thermal management, heat transfer, micro/nano-scale engineering, and sustainable energy. Key contributions include topology optimization for heat sinks, two-phase flow modeling, and embedded cooling systems for electric motors. His work integrates computational methods with experimental validation. Grants & Programs: DARPA TGP/ICECool, ONR NEPTUNE, ARPA-E ASCEND/COOLERCHIPS, SRC CHIRP Labs: Cooling Technologies Research Center (CTRC) Future Work: Expanding additive manufacturing applications, improving thermal efficiency in electrified transport, and advancing AI-driven thermal system design. Awards: Fellow of ASME (2023) Outstanding Faculty Mentor (2022) Multiple best paper awards from IEEE ITherm, ASME, and SEMI-THERM conferences

Laurent Mydlarskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Heat Transfer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurent Mydlarski is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, particularly turbulent flows and scalar mixing. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and B.A.Sc. from the University of Waterloo. Research interests include turbulence statistics, scalar dispersion, differential diffusion, and industrial cooling applications such as hydroelectric generators and microelectronics. His work combines experimental methods like hot-wire anemometry, laser-induced fluorescence, and particle-tracking velocimetry. Key contributions include studies on multi-scalar mixing in jets, wall shear stress in turbulent flows, and thermal anemometry probe design. His Mydlarski Lab at McGill explores both fundamental fluid dynamics and practical engineering solutions. Recent publications (2023-2025) address multi-scalar mixing metrics, electronic cooling innovations, and drag reduction on porous cylinders. Collaborations with industry focus on applying fluid mechanics principles to real-world thermal management challenges.

Lixin Chengمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer
• Thermal Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lixin Cheng is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the Department of Engineering and Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University, where he contributes to teaching core modules such as Transport Phenomena and oversees the chemical engineering program. His research focuses on multiphase flow and heat transfer, including enhanced heat transfer technologies, nanofluids, and carbon capture systems. He has held academic roles globally, including at Aarhus University, EPFL, and Xi'an Jiaotong University, and has extensive industry experience as a design engineer. Dr. Cheng is an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and serves as editor-in-chief for multiple journals, including the International Journal of Microscale and Nanoscale Thermal & Fluid Transport Phenomena . Education: PhD in Thermal Energy Engineering (Xi'an Jiaotong University, 1998), followed by postdoctoral and research roles at leading institutions. His interdisciplinary research spans oil-gas-water systems, sustainable energy, and thermal energy management. He has authored over 80 papers and 8 books, with a focus on advancing thermal-fluid science and engineering applications. Research interests include gas-liquid two-phase flow dynamics, flow boiling/condensation, microchannel heat transfer, and CO₂-based thermal systems. His work bridges experimental studies, computational modeling, and industrial collaborations, addressing challenges in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Key contributions include editorial leadership in thermal-fluid journals, organizing international conferences (e.g., ISTFD), and developing predictive models for flow boiling in microchannels. His recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize green hydrogen systems, supercritical CO₂ applications, and heat transfer enhancement in microscale systems. Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2000–present). Grants and collaborations include partnerships with international universities and industry players, focusing on thermal-fluid innovation. Labs/Teams: Active in Sheffield Hallam's Engineering and Mathematics Department, leading interdisciplinary research in multiphase systems and sustainable energy solutions.

Sarah A.M. Loosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Stochastic Thermodynamics
• Non-Markovian Processes
• Nonreciprocal Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah A.M. Loos is a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge and a Research Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. She holds a PhD in Physics (summa cum laude) from TU Berlin (2020), with postdoctoral research at ICTP (Trieste) and Leipzig University. Her research focuses on stochastic thermodynamics, non-Markovian processes, and nonreciprocal systems. She has received major awards including the Royal Society of Chemistry Early Career Award (2024) and Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship (2023). Education: PhD in Physics (2020, TU Berlin), Master's in Physics (2015, TU Berlin), Bachelor's in Physics (2012, TU Berlin). Research interests include entropy production in nonreciprocal systems, active matter, and control theory. She has organized workshops on adaptive dynamical systems and contributed to KITP programs on active solids. Publications span topics like optimal control at microscale, PT symmetry in non-Hermitian systems, and nonreciprocal heat transfer. Her work bridges statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics, with applications in biological and nanoscale systems. Awards: 8 major prizes including DPG and RSC recognitions Grants: MSCA Fellowship (€200k), DFG Walter-Benjamin Fellowship Labs/Teams: Active Matter Group at DAMTP, collaborations with Édgar Roldán and Klaus Kroy

Marc Hodesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heat transfer
• Thermal management
• Supercritical fluids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc Hodes is Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at Tufts University. With a PhD from MIT, his research focuses on heat transfer phenomena with applications in electronics cooling, supercritical fluids, and thermoelectric systems. He directs the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering. Education: BS, University of Pittsburgh (1990) MS, University of Minnesota (1994) PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998) Research Areas: Thermal management of electronics through microchannel cooling and liquid metal technologies; Apparent slip phenomena in microstructured surfaces; Mass transfer in supercritical CO 2 systems for aerogel processing; Thermoelectric module optimization for precision temperature control. Awards & Honors: NSF REU Fellowship (1989) E.T.S. Walton Visitorship Award Best Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (2023) Research Leadership: Principal investigator on multiple NSF grants including projects on aerogel manufacturing, dropwise condensation, and analysis of convection in slip flows. Industry collaborations include Google, DARPA, and Bell Labs.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gustav Amberg is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Flow Mechanics research group within the School of Engineering Sciences. His primary appointment is in the Department of Mechanics, where he focuses on fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, and interfacial phenomena. He holds a permanent full professorship with no indication of兼职 roles. Research interests center on dynamic wetting mechanisms, phase-field modeling, and computational fluid dynamics applied to complex fluid systems. His work explores contact line behavior, microstructured surface interactions, and material phase transformations. Notable areas include rapid droplet spreading, viscoelastic fluid dynamics, and boiling heat transfer on engineered surfaces. Recent studies investigate the interplay between surface topography and wetting dynamics, oscillatory contact line phenomena, and numerical benchmarking across molecular and continuum models. He has pioneered methods for simulating surfactant effects in multiphase flows and developed novel approaches for analyzing weld pool behavior during sintering processes. No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising record remains undisclosed, though his prolific publication history suggests active research supervision. Laboratory affiliations are not detailed, but his work aligns with KTH's broader initiatives in computational mechanics and materials science.

Kurt Mauteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Topology Optimization
• Multidisciplinary Optimization
• Aeroelastic Systems Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kurt Maute is a Professor and Palmer Engineering Chair at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). He currently serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. His academic journey includes a PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1998) and a Dipl.-Ing. in Aerospace Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1992). He has held progressively senior roles at CU Boulder, including Associate Dean for Research (2012–2014), Associate Professor (2006–2012), and Assistant Professor (2000–2006). Maute’s research focuses on structural topology optimization, multi-disciplinary optimization, and aeroelastic systems. He has pioneered methods integrating XFEM, level-set techniques, and isogeometric analysis for complex engineering problems. His work spans fluid-structure interaction, hypersonic vehicle design, and additive manufacturing. His notable contributions include advancements in immersed boundary methods, multi-material optimization, and uncertainty quantification. Awards include the NSF Career Award (2004) and Palmer Endowed Chair (2016–present). Maute’s lab (Aerospace Mechanics Research Center, AMREC) addresses challenges in computational mechanics and multi-physics systems. He has advised numerous students and led grants in battery modeling, topology optimization, and aerospace systems. His research bridges theory and application, emphasizing industrial relevance and computational innovation.

Sajjad Bighamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heat Transfer
• Thermal Management
• Multiphase Flows
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sajjad Bigham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and directs the Energy-X Lab (Energy eXploration Laboratory), which focuses on high-impact research in energy science and technology. His research interests encompass: Advanced thermal management solutions including microscale heat transfer, boiling/condensation phenomena, and interfacial transport Energy-efficient systems for HVAC&R, desalination, and clean water production Development of micro/nano-engineered materials and devices for energy conversion/storage Sorption-based gas management and multiphase systems under extreme conditions Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on thermal management innovations (45%), sustainable energy systems (30%), and advanced materials applications (25%). Dominant themes include heat transfer enhancement techniques, energy-efficient appliance design, desalination technologies, and microscale phase-change phenomena, with increasing emphasis on additive manufacturing approaches. Dr. Bigham leads the Energy-X Lab research group, which tackles high-risk, high-reward problems across four thrust areas: Terrestrial and space life support systems Advanced thermal management Clean energy production Clean water supply The lab's mission is to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and economy across defense, environmental, and energy sectors.

Federico Toschiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Statistical Physics
• Soft Condensed Matter
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Federico Toschi is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), holding joint appointments in Applied Physics and Mathematics and Computer Science departments. His research focuses on multi-scale transport phenomena, combining statistical physics, fluid dynamics, and computational methods. He leads projects in the 4TU Centre for Multiscale Phenomena and EAISI. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Pisa, 1998) and academic background at Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. Interdisciplinary expertise in fluid dynamics turbulence, Lagrangian turbulence, crowd dynamics, and Lattice Boltzmann methods. Recipient of APS Fellow (2015), Euromech Fluid Mechanics Fellow (2012), and Ig Nobel Prize for Physics (2021). Research emphasizes turbulence modeling, pedestrian dynamics, and active matter, with applications in environmental flows and crowd management. His work bridges computational innovations with experimental validations. Recent articles explore kinetic data-driven turbulence modeling, pedestrian flow optimization, and turbulence effects in biological systems. Projects include digital twins for seismicity modeling and rarefied gas dynamics. Teaches fluid mechanics, computational physics, and chaos theory courses. Founded Flow Matters Holding BV, applying research to practical solutions.

• Applied Mathematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Topological Chaos
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean-Luc Thiffeault is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, serving as Chair of the Department of Mathematics. His research spans applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, and topological chaos, with a focus on mixing mechanisms in viscous flows, biogenic mixing by microorganisms, and computational modeling. Key research themes include: Topology-driven fluid mixing via braid theory; Chaotic advection in low-Reynolds environments; Microswimmer interactions with boundaries and waves; Development of numerical tools for dynamical systems analysis. He has authored significant software packages like braidlab (braid analysis), rodent (ODE integration), and jlt lib (utility functions for scientific computing). Collaborative projects include studies on hagfish slime unraveling, burger flipping dynamics, and Brownian particle winding around vortices. His work is supported by NSF grants DMS-0806821 and CMMI-1233935, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining mathematics, physics, and computational methods.

Morteza Ghorbaniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Morteza Ghorbani is a researcher and faculty member at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS), specializing in fluid mechanics and environmental engineering. He leads the AquaCav project, a collaborative effort with Oxford Brookes University, focused on developing sustainable water treatment solutions using hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation. His research addresses global challenges such as PFAS pollution and wastewater management, with applications in biomedical devices and energy-efficient technologies. Key collaborations include projects funded by the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), leveraging his expertise in microfluidic systems and cavitation dynamics. Dr. Ghorbani's work combines experimental and numerical methods to optimize cavitation-based processes for environmental and biomedical applications. His contributions span from fundamental fluid dynamics studies to applied technologies like flexible cystoscopes and clot-on-a-chip platforms. Scientific achievements include the ISPF Research Collaboration Grant (2024) and advancements in PFAS removal, graphene exfoliation, and microalgae cultivation. His research group at Sabancı University explores interdisciplinary solutions at the intersection of engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainability.

• Solid Mechanics
• Micromechanics
• Dislocation Plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dan Balint is the Head of the Mechanics of Materials Division in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University (2003), an S.M. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard (2001), and a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan State University (1998). Prior to joining Imperial in 2006, he was a Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Micromechanics. His research spans theoretical and computational solid mechanics, with focus areas including: Micromechanics of crystalline materials (metals/ceramics) Dislocation-defect interactions and failure mechanisms Discrete dislocation plasticity methods Nuclear cladding materials and zirconium hydrides Thin film failure and metal forming processes Fracture mechanics and material size effects Recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly explore dislocation dynamics, zirconium alloy behavior under nuclear conditions, computational modeling of microstructural stresses, and machine learning applications in materials science. Common themes include thermomechanical degradation, crack initiation mechanisms, and multi-scale modeling approaches. Professor Balint serves as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Mechanics - A/Solids and consults for industrial partners including Rolls Royce, BP, and the US Air Force.

• Heat Transfer
• Energy Storage
• Thermal Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ankur Jain is a Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. His research focuses on heat transfer in Li-ion batteries, microscale thermal transport, bioheat transfer, and additive manufacturing. He holds leadership roles, including serving as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technologies and Secretary of the ASME Heat Transfer Division's K16 Committee. Education: Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2003) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University; B.Tech. (2001) in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi with top honors. Research interests span energy conversion/storage, thermal management of electronics, and biomedical heat transfer applications. Notable achievements include the NSF CAREER Award (2016), ASME Fellow status (2022), and UTA President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022). His work has been supported by NSF, DOE, ONR, and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum. Advancing thermal runaway prevention in Li-ion batteries and improving additive manufacturing processes are key current focuses. Collaborations include industry partners like Underwriters Laboratories and Cuberg, Inc.

Hung Yew Munمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Dynamics
• Micro-scale Heat Transfer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hung Yew Mun is an Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Mechanical Engineering program at Monash University Malaysia’s Malaysia School of Engineering. His expertise spans heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, with a focus on micro-scale phenomena, phase-change heat transfer, and graphene-based materials. He teaches courses including MEC3454/MEC4408 (Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer) and MEC4416 (Momentum, Energy & Mass Transport). Dr. Hung’s research addresses advanced cooling solutions for electronics, energy storage, and sustainable materials. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Multimedia, Malaysia (2010). Research Interests: Micro-scale heat transfer, phase-change mechanisms, graphene nanostructures, and applications in thermal management. His work contributes to UN SDG goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent Projects: Includes studies on MXene-biochar composites for energy storage, graphene-enhanced devices for electronics cooling, and multiscale modeling of postharvest fruit water transport. He has led/co-investigated 12 projects since 2013, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on graphene-mediated heat transfer enhancement, plasma-activated cooling, and nanofluid applications. His work addresses both fundamental mechanisms and industrial applications. Labs/Teams: Active in thermal engineering and nanomaterials research groups, collaborating with institutions globally on sustainable energy and advanced materials.