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Indo-US Workshop on
Recent Advances in Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer and Applications in Clean Energy Technologies
December 21-22, 2013
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Rupnagar, Punjab – 140001, INDIA
Sponsored by
Indo-US Science & Technology Forum
BACKGROUND & THEME:
Microscale and nanoscale heat transfer plays a critical role in determining the efficiency of energy conversion processes. There has been increased interest in experimental and theoretical research in this field due to exciting new potential applications in clean and renewable energy conversion. While on one hand, there is significant potential in the application of micro/nanoscale heat transfer principles for high-efficiency energy conversion, there is also much promise in efficient thermal energy storage based on engineered materials and devices. Research in this field has been ongoing at institutions in both US and India.
This joint US-India workshop aims to bring researchers from leading institutions from the two countries under a common forum and facilitate discussions for possible collaborative research between the two countries. This workshop will feature invited talks from leading researchers. The workshop will bridge the existing gap between the research communities in India and the US by providing a forum for researchers from the two countries to present and discuss recent advances in this exciting field and to identify possible directions for common collaborative research. It is expected that the proposed workshop will catalyze closer research relationships between institutions from US and India, leading to joint research proposals, publications and exchange of researchers for visits, sabbaticals, etc. Synergistic collaboration in the field of micro/nanoscale heat transfer is expected to lead to creative, inter-disciplinary research that benefits research communities from both countries.
ORGANIZERS:
Patron: Prof. M. K. Surappa, Director, IIT Ropar
Chairman: Prof. P. K. Raina, Dean (A&R), IIT Ropar
Co-Chairman: Dr. Harpreet Singh, Head (Mechanical), IIT Ropar
Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, IIT Ropar & Dr. Ankur Jain, University of Texas at Arlington
Local Organizing Committee: Faculty and staff, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Ropar
INVITED SPEAKERS:
Prof. Amit Agrawal*, IIT Bombay, INDIA
Prof. Portonovo S. Ayyaswamy*, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Prof. Debjyoti Banerjee*, Texas A&M University, USA
Prof. Suman Chakraborty*, IIT Kharagpur, INDIA
Prof. Sarit K. Das*, IIT Madras, INDIA
Prof. Ram Devireddy*, Louisiana State University, USA
Prof. Pradip Dutta, IISc Bangalore, INDIA
Dr. Ankur Jain*, University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Prof. Sanjeev Jain*, IIT Delhi, INDIA
Prof. Yogendra Joshi*, Georgia Tech, USA
Prof. Sunil R. Kale, IIT Delhi, INDIA
Dr. Satish Kumar*, Georgia Tech, USA
Dr. Todd Otanicar*, University of Tulsa, USA
Dr. Ravi Prasher *, Sheetak Energy Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, INDIA
Prof. C. S. Sobhan, NIT Calicut, INDIA
Dr. R. R. Sonde*, Thermax Ltd, Pune, INDIA
* Confirmed
INVITED SESSION TALKS:
Dr. Supreet S. Bahga*, IIT Delhi
Shri. H. S. Cheema*, Cheema Boilers, Chandigarh, INDIA
Dr. Subhra Dutta*, IIT Delhi
Dr. Rishi Raj*, IIT Patna
Dr. Vinod Srinivasan*, IISc Bangalore
Dr. Himanshu Tyagi*, IIT Ropar
* Confirmed
PROGRAM OUTLINE: PDF File containing the schedule
The workshop will feature several lectures by invited speakers as well as session talks on both the days (Dec 21st and Dec 22nd, 2013) as well as a poster session on the 1st day (Dec 21st, 2013). The following topics will be discussed by various speakers during this workshop:
Applications of nanoscale heat transfer in sustainable energy
Compacting Heat Transfer Systems in New and Advanced Power Cycle Systems
Current Conduction in Nanochannels: Application to Electrokinetic Energy Conversion
Desalination Using Ion-Exchange and Precipitation Across Ion-Concentration Shock Waves
Enhanced Heat Capacity of Nanofluids for Solar Thermal Applications
Gas Flow in Microchannel
Hydro-Electric Energy Conversion through Nanofluidic Channels
Microporous Membrane Contactors for Solar Liquid Desiccant Cooling
Multiscale Modeling of Nanocarrier Motion in a Flowing Non-Newtonian Fluid
Nanofluids: The Future of Thermal Applications and Management
Phase Change on Micro and Nano Structures
Thermal Effects in Cryopreservation and Other Biotransport Problems
Thermal Management of Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Systems
Thermal Phenomena in Biological Microsystems
Thermo-Fluidic Transport Processes Near the Microscopic Three-Phase Contact Line
Theoretical Modeling of Nanoscale Thermal Transport in Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
POSTER SESSION:
There is an opportunity for a limited number of students, postdocs, and young faculty (from India) to present posters on their research to workshop participants. To apply, please submit three documents
i) the filled out registration form,
ii) a one-page abstract on your research, and
iii) current CV
(as PDF or WORD documents) to indous.iitrpr@gmail.com by 10-Dec-2013 02-Dec-2013. Decision notifications will be sent by 14-Dec-2013 09-Dec-2013. The subject line of the email should contain the phrase “Abstract for IUSSTF-MNHT” along with the applicant’s name. A poster size of up to 36 x 48" is recommended. If the proposed poster deviates significantly from these guidelines, please contact us.
DOCUMENTS:
Registration form (PDF file), (WORD file)
Brochure (PDF file)
VENUE:
The workshop will be held in Halls L2 and L3 (first floor) of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar on December 21st (Saturday), and December 22nd (Sunday), 2013. Here is a map of IIT Ropar:
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is one of the eight new IITs set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to expand the reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country. This institute is committed to providing state-of-the-art technical education in a variety of fields and also for facilitating transmission of knowledge in keeping with latest developments in pedagogy. These two areas of focus will enable students to gain exposure to recent trends in their chosen domains of study and gain practical experience through a wide variety of activities the institute facilitates in its own campus and arranges for in collaboration with industry and other institutes. At present, the institute offers Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programme in the following disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering; the students are selected through IIT Joint Entrance Examination conducted every year. In addition, the institute now offers doctoral programme in several disciplines. The institute has around 60 faculty members, 85 PhD students and 470 undergraduate students.
CONTACT:
In India
Assistant Professor
School of Mechanical Materials & Energy Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Rupnagar, Punjab - 140001
India
Email: indous.iitrpr@gmail.com
Phone: +91-1881-242119
In USA
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX, 78735
USA
Email: jaina@uta.edu
Phone: +1-817-272-9338
SPONSORS:
Support from Indian Institute of Technology Ropar and Indo-US Science and Technology Forum in organizing this event is gratefully acknowledged.