Research

1. Pulsating Heat Pipes (PHPs)

We develop ultra-compact, self-driven two-phase heat pipes for high-flux thermal control.

• Visualize self‑excited oscillating flow with high‑speed imaging

• Fabricate tailor‑made micro‑ and mini‑channels via 3‑D printing and micromachining

• Characterize performance under extreme heat‑flux and micro‑gravity environments

• Model operation and optimize design through CFD and network simulations

• Disseminate open design guides to accelerate industrial adoption

2. Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS)

We engineer cooling architectures that keep EV and ESS batteries safe, fast‑charging, and long‑lasting.

• Compare air, liquid, and refrigerant cooling loops across a wide range of operating conditions

• Implement immersion cooling and heat pipe-assisted cooling modules

• Validate coupled CFD–experimental models with targeted tests

• Investigate the effects of flow rate, pressure, and vapor quality on temperature uniformity

• Optimize control logic for energy savings and rapid charging

3. Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs)

We integrate renewables, smart heat pumps, and AI control to make buildings energy‑autonomous and carbon‑neutral.

• Integrate hybrid geothermal–solar thermal systems validated by field data

• Develop variable‑speed integrated heat pumps with multi‑mode heat recovery

• Deploy TRNSYS–AI digital twins for predictive energy management

• Size heat pumps, ground loops, and PV arrays for specific climates

• Assess life‑cycle energy, cost, and environmental impact