Research

We investigate fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transport by integrating physics-based analysis with AI-assisted approaches. Our research aims to understand complex transport phenomena and advance the prediction, design, and optimization of thermal-fluid systems.

-Transport Phenomena: Characterizing fluid flow and coupled heat and mass transport.

-AI-Assisted Analysis: Combining physical models and data-driven methods to analyze and predict system behavior.

-Design and Optimization: Improving thermal-fluid performance through informed design and operating strategies.

We develop design and fabrication approaches for fluidic systems spanning multiple length scales. By connecting three-dimensional architectures with advanced manufacturing methods, we aim to create functional devices with precisely controlled flow pathways and integrated capabilities.

- 3D Fluidic Design: Designing flow architectures across multiple scales.

- High-Resolution but Facile Fabrication Methods: Developing fabrication strategies for complex channels and functional structures.

- Device Integration: Integrating MEMS components and evaluating device performance.

We explore how controlled fluid transport can advance chemical reactions and solution-based materials processing. Our research focuses on regulating mixing, temperature, and residence time to understand and control reaction outcomes and material formation.

- Continuous Flow Reactors: Designing miniaturized fluidic system for safe and high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) chemical manufacturing.

- Transport-Controlled Processing: Investigating how heat and mass transport influence reactions and material formation.

- High-throughput Screening: Systematically evaluating a wide range of material processing conditions to achieve target material properties and quality.

We develop microfluidic platforms for the controlled handling and analysis of biological samples. By tailoring fluidic environments, we aim to enable precise biological manipulation and reproducible assays within integrated lab-on-a-chip systems.