Research Projects | Positions Available
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:
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Thermoelectric Power Generation using Waste Heat, Nevada NSF EPSCoR
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Advanced Heat/Mass Exchanger Technology, U.S. Department of Energy
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Microalgae Photobioreactor Technology, Nevada NSF EPSCoR
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Fabric Thermal Simulation Model as Fabric Design and Human Skin Burn Assessment Tool, Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. and U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
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High Heat Flux Wick Boiling Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modeling, Nevada NASA EPSCoR
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Nano/Micro Wick Development and Characterization, Junior Faculty Research Grant, Office of the Vice President for Research at UNR
PREVIOUS RESEARCH PROJECTS (INCLUDING THE PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS)
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"Vapor Compressor-Driven Hybrid Two-Phase Loop” was to develop a high temperature-lift heat pump technology for lunar applications such as Lunar Surface Access Module (LSAM) and lunar outpost, funded by NASA JPL (SBIR Phase 1 and 2)
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“Fast Response Fabric Test Setup and Dynamic Model for Burnsim” was to develop a fast response temperature measurement apparatus and a thermal model of the personal protective equipment for military applications, funded by U.S. AFRL (SBIR Phase 1 and 2)
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“Shock and Vibration Tolerant Capillary Two-Phase Loops” was to develop a vibration/shock tolerant, passive capillary loop technology for Army combat vehicles, funded by U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC (SBIR Phase 1 and 2)
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“Passive High Performance Heat Storage and Dissipation Technology for Transient High Power Thermal Management” was to demonstrate the feasibility of a passive heat storage technology using metal hydride and heat pipe for solid state laser applications, funded by U.S. MDA (STTR Phase 1) and U.S. Air Force (SBIR Phase 2)
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“High Performance Heat Spreader for High Heat Flux Power Electronic Modules” was to develop the heat spreader technology for power electronic modules using low frequency, high amplitude oscillating flow, funded by U.S. Navy NSWC (SBIR Phase 1)
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“Thermal Bus Technology for Next Generation Vehicles” was to develop a pumped two-phase loop technology for the cooling systems for next generation army vehicles, funded by U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC (SBIR Phase 1, 2 and 3)
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“Hybrid Cooling Loop Technology for Robust High Heat Flux Cooling” was to develop a ammonia pumped two-phase loop for space applications, funded by NASA JPL (SBIR Phase 1 and 2)
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"Rechargeable Battery (e.g., Li-Ion and Ni-MH) Thermal Modeling and Thermal Management" (Ford Motor Company)