Friday A
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Tufts University
Expertise
Fluids, heat transfer, numerical modeling, strength of materials, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering
Bio
I have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering specializing in thermal fluids, with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis. My academic passion is using my expertise to guide design and development of systems that contribute to accelerating our sustainability goals and improve industry processes. Moreso, I am deeply committed to sustainability and reducing our global CO2 emission to enable to greener future. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and chess.Project ideas
Investigating the Thermal Efficiency of Different Insulation Materials
This research is explore the thermal properties of various building materials and investigate their thermal efficiency. The goal is to determine which materials provide the best thermal insulation properties, helping to reduce energy consumption and co2 emission Students will learn - Key physics related to heat transfer modes (convection, conduction, and radiation). - Thermal properties of different materials and criteria for selection. -Develop energy balance model and solve these equations in Matlab or Python. -Collect relevant literature data and write a script to carry out data analysis on properties of these materials. Methodology: -Literature review of different insulation materials, their properties, and their common applications - Solve simple 1D energy balance equation in Matlab. -Using Python or MATLAB to analyze the data to calculate the thermal efficiency of each material based on their thermal conductivity of each material Outcomes for student. -Scientific Research Paper: A detailed report summarizing their methodology, data, analysis, and conclusions. -Presentation: A presentation that can be shared with peers, showcasing their findings and the implications for energy-efficient building designs.