Research
Research
Research Areas
Our lab explores four core themes at the intersection of thermal engineering, control systems, and sustainable energy.
Heat Pump Systems & Optimization
Design and optimization of water-source, air-source, and solar-assisted heat pumps. Multi-objective control strategies for energy and cost efficiency.
Robust & Optimal Control
Disturbance observer-based robust control, sliding mode control (SMC), H∞ optimization, and fuzzy logic control for variable-speed refrigeration systems.
Heat Exchanger & Frost
Performance enhancement of fin-tube and plate heat exchangers using CNT coatings, surface treatments, and vibration. Frost formation characterization on flat plates.
Building & Electronics Cooling
Net-zero building energy systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and advanced cooling channels (TPMS) for electronic devices in EVs.