Education

Research Description

In my research group, we leverage our expertise in surface and interfacial science to conduct both fundamental and applied research in the areas of bio-inspired surfaces, super-repellent surfaces, chemically patterned surfaces and stimuli-responsive surfaces. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and it addresses some of the key issues in the areas of membrane separations, phase change heat transfer, icephobicity, droplet fluid mechanics, microrobots, hemocompatibility and microfluidic sensors.

Honors and Awards

• NSF CAREER Award, 2018
• George T. Abell Outstanding Early-Career Faculty Award from Colorado State University, 2018
• US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship, 2016
• Teaching Excellence Award from Colorado State University, 2016
• Jacob K. Goldhaber Award from the University of Maryland, 2008
• George R. Irwin Centennial Research Award from the Society of Experimental Mechanics, 2005
• Block Grant Fellowship from the University of Maryland, 2003

Publications

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Grants

Superhydrophobic Heart Valve Prosthesis

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(8/01/20 - 7/31/21)

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Superhydrophobic Heart Valve Prosthesis

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 8/01/20

End Date: 7/31/21

Abstract

This study aims to gauge the efficacy of superhydrophobic bileaflet mechanical heart valve with vortex generators as a potential alternative to current heart valve technology by fine tuning material composition and processing to meet the durability and antithrombogenic requirements for heart valves.

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CAREER: Towards A Paradigm of Sustainable Liquid Repellent Surfaces

National Science Foundation (NSF)(7/15/19 - 3/31/23)

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CAREER: Towards A Paradigm of Sustainable Liquid Repellent Surfaces

Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Start Date: 7/15/19

End Date: 3/31/23

Abstract

This CAREER proposal aims to build an integrated research and education plan centered on understanding how molecular architecture of surface ligands and reaction coordinates in surface modification influence surface crystallinity and morphology of organically modified silica particles (Ormosils).

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Understanding the Influence of Contact Angle Hysteresis on Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Coefficient in Single Phase Flow

Petroleum Research Fund(9/01/19 - 8/31/22)

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Understanding the Influence of Contact Angle Hysteresis on Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Coefficient in Single Phase Flow

Sponsor: Petroleum Research Fund

Start Date: 9/01/19

End Date: 8/31/22

Abstract

This proposal aims to quantitatively evaluate the influence of contact angle hysteresis on the slip length, and consequently its influence on pressure drop and the heat transfer coefficient in different single phase flows.

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Superhydrophobic Heart Valve Prosthesis

National Institutes of Health (NIH)(8/01/19 - 7/31/20)

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Superhydrophobic Heart Valve Prosthesis

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Start Date: 8/01/19

End Date: 7/31/20

Abstract

This study aims to gauge the efficacy of superhydrophobic bileaflet mechanical heart valve with vortex generators as a potential alternative to current heart valve technology by fine tuning material composition and processing to meet the durability and antithrombogenic requirements for heart valves.

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