CAREER: Development of Microstructures for High Heat Flux Applications Utilizing Non-Intrusive Temperature and Velocity Measurement Techniques

PI采用全场温度测量技术，研究了控制表面微结构对微通道内单相流动和传热的影响。 如果成功，该研究可能会提高MEMS器件和各种小规模高热通量器件的性能，例如微处理器的散热器，恶劣环境下的可穿戴空调和便携式冷却装置。这项工作还可以澄清有时存在的相互矛盾和不一致的实验数据，在微通道中的传热和流体流动。 教育计划包括跨教育研究团队的发展，包括研究生，本科生和高中生与教师合作作为一个协调的团队。

The PI investigate the effects of controlling the surface microstructure on the single phase flow and heat transfer in microchannels, using whole field temperature measurement techniques. If successful, the research could lead to improved performance of MEMS devices and a variety of small scale, high heat flux devices, such as heat sinks for microprocessors, wearable air conditioners for harsh environments, and portable cooling units. The work could also clarify the sometimes contradictory and inconsistent body of experimental data that exist for heat transfer and fluid flow in microchannels. The educational plan includes the development of Cross Educational Research Teams involving graduate students, undergraduates and high school studens working with the faculty member as a coordinated team.