Flux Lab at UF

Youngsup Song 

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University

Originally from Korea, he moved to Cambridge, MA in 2016 for his graduate study at MIT. Following PhD, 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. 

In his downtime, he is usually out for a run, reading a book, or hanging with family.

Philip Ignatoff

PhD Student

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.

Mohammad Shibli Reza

PhD Student

Reza hails from India and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He obtained his master’s degree at Kyung Hee University in South Korea, where his research focused on droplet dynamics, microscale evaporative heat transfer, and particle flow in microfluidic channels. Reza joined the Flux Lab in Spring 2025 and is passionate about tackling a wide range of thermal engineering challenges.

Junseo Gu

PhD Student

Junseo earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Manufacturing Systems & Design Engineering from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea. His previous research focused on micro/nano engineering for energy harvesting applications. He joined the Flux Lab in Fall 2025, focusing on interfacial phenomena at the micro/nanoscale for thermal energy applications.

Dylan Chuang

MS Student

Dylan joined the Flux Lab in Spring 2025. His pursuing a combined BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida and is on track to graduate with both degrees in Spring 2027. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing basketball and soccer, as well as spending time on video games.

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Jonathan Liu

Jonathan is a second-year Mechanical Engineering student with an interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency, specifically hydrogen technology. He plans to graduate in 2027 and pursue a PhD in mechanical engineering. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, working out and watching TV, specifically sitcom (my favorite is The Office). 

Jody Zhu

Jody is a 4th year mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida. He plans to graduate Spring of 2026 and pursue a Master degree in aerospace engineering. outside of class, he enjoys cooking, doing calisthenics, and play video games.

Tabitha Gottipati

Tabitha is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida, planning to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in Spring 2027. She is interested in pursuing research and development in industry and joined the Flux Lab in Spring 2025. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing intramural tennis and soccer, as well as playing the guitar.

Miles Butterfield

Miles is a 4th year mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida, graduating in December 2026. He is interested in research involving power generation and thermal management. Outside of academics, he enjoys cooking, kickboxing, soccer, and videogames.

Lucas Nardin

Lucas is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida planning to graduate Spring 2026. He is interested in researching interfacial phenomena, specifically surface wettability, for space applications. He enjoys skiing, camping, bouldering, and volleyball.

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