Youngsup Song 

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, MIT

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University

Originally from Korea, Youngsup moved to Cambridge, MA in 2016 for his graduate study at MIT. Following his graduate work, he trained as a postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory before starting as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida in January 2024. 

Philip Ignatoff

PhD Student

B.S. in Physics, William & Mary 

After receiving a bachelors in physics from William & Mary, Philip joined University of Florida to pursue a masters in Mechanical Engineering focused on thermal science. In Summer 2024, he joined Flux Lab where he now conducts research in the thermal energy storage field.

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Kaden Steffen

Kaden joined the Flux Lab in spring 2024. He is currently a fourth-year undergraduate studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Business Administration. Over the past few years, he has been involved as a team lead in the student design clubs: Gatorloop and Swamp Launch. He plans on pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with specialization in manufacturing or heat transfer.

Nicholas Weldon

Nicholas is a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida. He plans to graduate in the fall of 2025 with his bachelor's and continue his education at UF to obtain a master's in mechanical engineering. He enjoys rock climbing, saltwater fishing, playing golf and spending quality time with friends and family while prioritizing his work in research and school.