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Welcome to Energy Transport Lab (ETL)

Our research combines fundamental studies of heat and mass transport processes and fluid-structure interactions to creatively design new materials to improve the thermodynamic efficiency of engineering systems. Our lab focuses on utilizing engineered surfaces in complex thermo-fluidic systems and interfaces to improve heat and mass transfer processes for applications ranging from electronics thermal management to electricity generation and water harvesting.

Want to join ETL?

Send an email to Solomon Adera at [email protected]. Our lab has opening for 1-2 postdocs with a strong background in heat transfer. Additionally, we are looking for 2-3 graduate students to join our lab in the upcoming fall 2025. Incoming graduate students and graduating seniors are encouraged to reach out via email.

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  • a water drop impacting a superhydrophobic surface results in corona splash