Welcome! This research group focuses on experimental work related to fundamental and applied topics in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, energy systems, and interfacial phenomena. For more information on projects, please see here.
We are always looking for interested and motivated undergraduate students and visiting scholars (no PhD students at the moment) to participate in our research efforts.
Paper published in APL
Paper published in PRF
10/11/2017
The final project of Patty’s PhD work on droplet impact on vibrating superhydrophobic surfaces has been published in PRF.
Andreea Stoica joins the lab
Jianxing Sun joins the lab
Junhui Li joins the lab
Lab ready for move-in
05/01/2017
Our new lab space in Whitaker 245 is ready for move-in. Let the research begin!
Paper published in IJHMT
02/10/2017
Part of Patty’s PhD work on the distribution of droplet sizes during dropwise condensation on lubricant-inflused surfaces (LIS or SLIPS) has been published in IJHMT.
Patty featured in "POETS" newsletter
01/15/2017
The newest POETS (Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems) newlsetter (Fall 2016) featured an interview with Patty on her research career, motivation, and goals.