Mauricio Chagas, doctoral student. Joining Aug 2014. (2018).
Sam Yang, doctoral candidate. (2016). A Volume Element
Approach to Entropy Generation Minimization for Dynamic
Systems.
Julian D. Osorio, doctoral candidate. (2015). Thermodynamic
Optimization of Thermal Energy Storage Systems.
[Fulbright Fellow]
Tugba Sensoi, doctoral student. (2016). Thermodynamic
Optimization of Concentrated Solar Power Systems.
[Fellowship, Government of Turkey]
Nicholas Suttell, doctoral student. (2016). Thermal
management of gHe cooled superconducting cable
terminations. [NEEC Fellow]
Tallita Nunes, doctoral candidate. (2015).
Thermodynamic Optimization of Dedicated Cooling
Systems. [co-advised with J.V.C. Vargas, Federal
University of Parana, UFPR]
Lucia Bollini Braga, doctoral candidate. (2014). Hydrogen
Production from Microalgae. [Co-advised with Prof. J.L
Silveira, Sao Paulo State University]
Penyarat Chinda. Ph.D. candidate. King Monkut
University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand. Co-advised with
W.
Wechsatol. Effeccts of Variable Loads on the Performance of
Hybrid
Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Gas Turbine
Systems.
Graduated:
Dilay, E., graduate. (2013). Modeling and Simulation for
Systems Engineering: Thermal Management of Electronics,
electric ships and photobioreactors. [Joined the
faculty member at Universidade Positivo. Co-advised with
J.V.C. Vargas, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.]
Sommer, E. M., graduate. (2012). Platinum Free AMFC
Development and Modeling. [Joined the faculty at the
Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Co-advised
with J.V.C. Vargas,Federal University of Parana (UFPR),
Brazil]
Martins, L. D. S., graduate. (2012). Modeling, Simulation
and Experimental Validation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane
Fuel Cells and Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells.
[Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pretoria, South Africa,
now Senior Lecturer]
Wen, H., graduate. (2011). Optimization of Solid Oxide Fuel
Cell Internal Structure for Maximum Power Density.
[CGGVeritas, an oil service company that specializes in
Geophysics]
Zhao, H., graduate. (2011). Multiphysics Analysis for
Thermal Management of Electromagnetic Launchers – A coupled
Electromagnetic and Thermal Problem with Pulsating Heat
Generation Thermal Management of Pulsating High Heat Flux
Thermal Loads. [Altair, CFD]
Brinson, Jr., T. E., graduate. (2010). Modeling,
Simulation, and Optimization of a Fuel Cell-Based Power
System For Future Aircraft Propulsion. [GE Aviation]
Kosaraju, S. C., graduate. (2009). Constructal Optimization
of Asymmetric Flow Trees. [Lecturer, Northern Arizona
University]
Hovsapian, Z. O., graduate. (2009). Thermodynamic
Optimization of a Solar System for Cogeneration of Water
Heating and Absorption Cooling. [Idaho National Lab,
Scientist/Engineer]
Campos, M. A., graduate. (2004). Modeling and
simulation of cooling systems for electronic equipment and
Stirling engines. [Professor at Universidade Federal
do Parana, Brazil. Co-advised with J.V.C. Vargas]
Master:
Ribeiro, K., student. (2015). Continuos Operation Mode for
Alagae Photobioreactors. [Co-advised with A. B.
Mariano at UFPR]
Abakporo, O., student. (2014). Cooling of Photovoltaic
panels.
Shah, D. R., graduate. (2013). Simulation And Optimization
Of Cryogenic Heat Sink For Superconducting Power Cable
Applications. [Job after graduation: Research
Associate, CAPS, FSU]
Coleman, M. J., graduate. (2013). Ship Weight Reduction And
Efficiency Enghancement Through Combined Power Cycles.
[Job after graduation, CAPS-FSU]
Schrattenecker, R., graduate. (2013). Simulation of The
Thermal Behavior of an All-Electric Ship Cooling System,
Co-Advised With: Prof. K. Kellermayr, Dr. M. Steurer.
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.
Girurugwiro, P., graduate. (2012). The Volumetric Absorption
Solar Collector. [Job after graduation, Caterpillar]
Rouault, F., graduate. (2011). Heat transfer analysis of an
HTS-DC cable at cryogenic temperatures. Arts et Metiers
Paris Tech, Master of Science, Mechanics and Energy.
Co-advisor.
Straub, Q. M., graduate. (2010). A Methodology For The
Determination Of The Light Distribution Profile Of A
Micro-Algal Photobioreactor. [Job after graduation,
Tai Yang Research Company]
Thomas, T. P., graduate. (2010). Fuel cell stack cooling.
Tracy, T. J., graduate. (2010). Design, Modeling,
Construction, and Flow Splitting Optimization of a Micro
Combined Heating, Cooling, and Power System. [Job
after graduation, Tai Yang Research Company]
Cortes, H., graduate. (2008). Theoretical and Experimental
Simulation of All Electric Ship Propulsion System Cooling
with Hot Stream Energy Scavenging. [Job after
graduation Talla-com]
Aguilar, N., graduate. (2008). Experimental Characterization
of Heat Recovery Heat Exchangers for Absorption
Refrigeration Systems. [Job after graduation, Edison
Scholar at General Electric]
Anthony, N., graduate. (2008). Thermodynamic Modeling an
Evaluation of the Integration of Photovoltaic Arrays and a
Solar Distiller. [Job after graduation, Trow
Associates, Inc]
Chen, S., graduate. (2006). Transient Operation and Shape
Optimization of a Single PEM Fuel Cell.
Mathur, M., graduate. (2006). Cooling Concept for the
Armature Winding of High Temperature Superconducting
Motors.
McIntosh, C., graduate. (2006). Thermo-Economic Study of a
TC-L Heat Recovery System. [Caterpillar]
Srivastava, N., graduate. (2006). Modeling of Solid Oxide
Fuel Cell -Gas Turbine Hybrid Systems. [Job after
graduation, Wipro Technologies]
Ferrari, F., graduate. (2005). Thermodynamic Optimization of
Solar Refrigeration Systems with Ejectors.Co-advised with
J.V.C. Vargas at the Federal University of Parana.
Martins, L., graduate. (2005). Mathematical Modeling and
Real Time simulation of a Regenerator Heat Exchanger.
Co-advised with J.V.C. Vargas at the Federal University of
Parana.
Collaborators and Postdoctoral fellows:
Professor J.V.C. Vargas. UFPR, Brazil, Visiting
Scholar
(2004-2014, every year for 3 months)
Professor A. Morega. PUB, Romania, Visiting Scholar (2005,
2006, 2007).
Professor W. Wechsatol, KMUTT, Thailand, Postdoctoral Fellow
(2005)
Professor J.A. Souza, FURG, Brazil, Postdoctoral Fellow
(2009, 2010)
Professor Alejandro Rivera-Alvarez, UPB, Colombia,
Postdoctoral Fellow
(2010-2014)
Professor José Alberto dos Reis Parise, PUC-Rio, Brazil
Professor Adrian Bejan, Duke University
