About MTFL AT MTFL, our primary focus is on addressing thermo-fluids challenges across various applications in energy systems. Our research projects are mainly on capillary-scale multiphase flow, transport phenomena in porous media, droplet dynamics, and the evaluation of hydrodynamic and thermal performance in additively manufactured heat exchangers, heat sinks, and flow channels.
At MTFL, we provide valuable training and supervision to both undergraduate and graduate students. The vision of our lab is to enable students to actively engage in research activities to develop their critical thinking skills. Through hands-on involvement in our projects, students gain practical experience and develop their research skills, contributing to advancements in the field of thermo-fluids.
Current projects: - Sessile droplet dynamics (NSF, award number 2501992) - Awareness and workforce development in hydrogen energy systems (NSF, award number 2526251) - Bubble actuation for clean hydrogen production (MassCEC)
Former projects: - Liquid-gas two-phase flow pressure drop in PEM fuel cells channels - Characterizing two-phase flow in PEM fuel cells porous layers - Evaluating thermal and hydrodynamic performance of additively manufactured channels and heat exchangers - Two-phase flow characterization by machine learning - Sessile droplet actuation in low-shear gas flow rates
Current Members - Amir Abdollahpour (PhD candidate) - Sanaz Marefati (PhD student) - An (Jim) Yiran (Undergraduate Student) - Arya Bharadwaj (Undergraduate Student)