Processing Various research topics in fluid and thermal sciences involving transport of heat, mass, chemical species and charge, as well as phase change.
Most projects involve both experiment and theory.
Applications of this technology include direct rapid fabrication of complex objects and materials, as well as 3D electronic packaging. Our work focuses on understanding the phenomena and basic principles of microscale dropwise melt deposition processes. Our research program in this area includes both experimental and theoretical projects. Investigation of the basic phenomena in electrostatic paint spraying Investigation of the basic phenomena in electrostatic paint spraying, with a view of providing fundamental knowledge for process improvement and optimization. Increasingly strict environmental regulations have made electrostatically aided paint spraying the method of choice in most of the world's auto industry, and have highlighted the need for improvements in this process.