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Xiulin Ruan is a professor at Purdue University in the School of Mechanical Engineering. He obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Tsinghua University in 2000 and 2002, respectively. He then earned two additional M.S. degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2006 and 2007. His research at Purdue focuses on nanoscale thermal transport and applies machine learning and optimization techniques for high-throughput design, particularly in the context of thermal management in electronics, battery applications, and space technology. His work includes significant contributions to the field of nanomaterials for sustainable energy solutions and additive manufacturing processes. Ruan has received several prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and the College of Engineering Faculty Early Career Research Award. He has also been recognized for his mentorship of engineering students, receiving the Outstanding Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award. His recent publications reflect his expertise in transport phenomena and sustainable energy applications.
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