Members of the STSL
Graduated Ph.D. Students
Ph.D., 2008, Georgia Institute of Technology
Computational Analysis of Binary-Fluid Heat and Mass Transfer in Falling Films and Droplets
Currently: Engineer - Fluid Flow and Flow Assurance, Shell Global Solutions
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008
Thermally Activated Miniaturized Cooling System
Pipeline Micro Inc. (01/2008-06/2009), Honolulu, HI, Director of Engineering, Thermal Systems, Directed an engineering team in the development of liquid cooling systems for high heat flux electronics
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher at STSL (Summer 2009-Present)
Ph.D., 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Analysis of Binary Fluid Heat and Mass Transfer in Ammonia-Water Absorption
Currently: Senior Research Engineer, Exxon Mobil Upstream Research Company
Ph.D., 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Development of Techniques for In-Situ Measurement of Heat and Mass Transfer in Ammonia-Water Absorption Systems
Currently: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Nevada Reno
Ph.D., 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Supercritical Gas Cooling and Near-Critical-Pressure Condensation of Refrigerant Blends in Microchannels
Currently: Fluid Flow Engineer, Shell Global Solutions
Ph.D., 2006, Georgia Institute of Technology
Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop During Condensation of Refrigerants in Microchannels
Currently: Heat Transfer Specialist, Shell Global Solutions
Ph.D., 2005, Georgia Institute of Technology
Supercritical gas cooling and condensation of refrigerant R410A at near-critical pressures
Currently at Carrier Corporation
Ph.D., 2004, Georgia Institute of Technology
Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of Refrigerant R404A at Near-Critical and Supercritical Pressures
Currently: Senior Research Engineer at United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT
Ph.D., 2000, Iowa State University
Flow Visualization and Pressure Drop in Small Hydraulic Diameter Geometries During Air-Water Flow and Refrigerant Condensation
Senior Research Engineer, Brazeway, Inc., Saline MI (2000-2004)
Currently: small business owner (lookintheattic)
Graduated Masters Students
M.S. 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Combined Water Heating, Air-Conditioning and Heat Pumping System Development Using Natural Refrigerants
Currently at United Technologies Research Center, Hartford, CT
M.S. 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Thermoelectric Devices coupled with Microchannel Heat Exchangers for Waste Heat Recovery
Currently at Toshiba, Japan
M.S. 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dimensionless Transition Criteria for Two-Phase Flow in Minichannels
Currently at Intergraph, Huntsville, AL
M.S. 2005, Georgia Institute of Technology
Void Fraction Determination in Condensing Flows Through Microchannel
Currently Ph.D. student at Universität Siegen
M.S. 2005, Georgia Institute of Technology
Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Wearable Cooling System
Currently Engineer - Waste Heat Recovery, Advanced Engineering Division, Cummins Inc. Columbus, IN
M.S. 2004, Georgia Institute of Technology
PhD, 2009, University of Minnesota Thermal Models and Energy Saving Strategies for Rotational Molding Operations
Currently research engineer at the University of Minnesota
M.S. 2003, Iowa State University
An Investigation of Droplets and Films Falling Over Horizontal Tubes
M.S. 2002, Iowa State University
Experimental Investigation of the Pressure-Flow Characteristics of Viscous Fluid Flow Across Orifices
Currently Engineer II, Biomass Energy Conversion Center, Iowa State University
M.S. 2002, Iowa State University
An Integrated Experimental and Analytical Study of Ammonia-Water Absorption in Microchannel Geometries
Currently: CEO of OpenCell Technologies
M.S. 2000, Iowa State University
Experimental Investigation of Miniaturized Absorption Heat Pump Components
Currently at Ford Motor Company
M.S. 1999, Iowa State University
Simulation of Cascade Refrigeration Systems for Controlled Environmental Chamber Development
Currently Research Engineer, Thermotron, Holland, MI
M.S. 1999, Iowa State University
Integrated Automotive Engine Cooling and Climate Control System Simulation
Currently Research Engineer, Eaton Corporation, Jackson, MI
M.S. 1998, Iowa State University
Simulation of Advanced Absorption Space-Conditioning Cycles
M.S. 1996, Iowa State University
Design of Two-Phase Heat Exchangers using Spirally Fluted Tubes
M.S. 1995, Iowa State University
Air-Cooled Condensation of Ammonia in Flat-Tube, Multi-Louver Fin Heat Exchangers