Dr. Shi Chune Yao

Biography

Shi-Chune Yao is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research interests primarily focus on multiphase flow and heat transfer, particularly in the context of energy thermal control industries. He has significantly contributed to the field through experimental and theoretical research that addresses fundamental aspects essential for industrial applications. Yao is actively engaged in the development of micro-scale energy systems using MEMS technology, including the modeling and development of micro-scale refrigeration systems, silicon chips, and direct methanol fuel cells. He is a member of the NextManufacturing Center, where he conducts research on thermal modeling for additive manufacturing of metal products at both micro and macro scales. With the increasing packaging density and clock speeds associated with electronics, Yao has pioneered spray cooling technologies since 1989, which are now commonly utilized in military electronics and supercomputers. His current research also includes applications of micro-channel cooling systems for electronic chips, focusing on the use of droplets and sprays in critical industrial processes.

Research Interests