MELT

Multiscale Engineering Lab for Thermofluids

Principal Investigator

Dr. Sumith Yesudasan

Dr. Sumith Yesudasan

Assistant Professor

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department

University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Rd. West Haven, CT 06516

T: (203) 479-4797

E: sumith@newhaven.edu

W: sumith.uk

Partially Funded Master's Program with Fellowship

There are numerous avenues to engage in our research initiatives while receiving financial support. Several scholarships not only cover tuition fees but also offer stipends. One of the most prevalent opportunities available is the Graduate Research Assistant position. For a comprehensive overview, please visit the University of New Haven's Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships page .

Graduate Student Researchers

Ryan Barry

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Researcher

Joseph Marcelo

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Researcher

Undergraduate Student Researchers

Mark Taylor

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Researcher

Alumni

Christopher Brown

MS in Mechanical Engineering

He worked on a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) funded project related to analysis of shock and impact resilience of Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators during Martian landings to ensure structural integrity and reliable power generation.

Alumni

Alexis Fernandez

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Alexis worked on the thermal design of a pyrolysis machine.

Alumni

Pradyumna Iyer

MS in Biomedical Engineering

He worked on docking studies of advanced glycation end products with various blood factors.

Alumni

Mamshad Musharaf Mohammed

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Mamshad worked on molecular dynamics studies of evaporation in nanopores. Mamshad is a recipient of University of New Haven Provost Scholarship.

Alumni

Evan Lima

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Evan worked on a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) funded project related to cooling system design for Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators.

Alumni

Jai Tej Diddi

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Jai investigated the binding characteristics of heparin with antithrombin through molecular dynamics simulations. He previously worked on an external industry-funded project related to thermo-electric management of medical devices and successfully completed it.

Alumni

Yashwanth Kanthala

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Yashwanth investigated the binding characteristics of heparin with fibrinogen through molecular dynamics simulations.

Alumni

Pavan Kumar Kandhala

MS in Mechanical Engineering

TBD

Alumni

Timothy Silva

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tim worked on a NASA-funded project related to radiation measurement experimentation.

Alumni

Ella Nenoff

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Ella worked on a NASA-funded project related to radiation simulation.

Alumni

Alish Regmi

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Alish worked on phase-change-based cooling techniques for space electronics.

Alumni

Jeffrey Benavides

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Jeffrey worked on modeling of solar radiation measurement using earth-based devices.

Alumni

Allen Jeffery

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Class of 2024, Sam Houston State University

Allen worked on combined radiative cooling simulation of spacecraft electronics.

Alumni

Nabethse Gomez

BS in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Sam Houston State University

Nabethse worked on data acquisition of liquid cooling experimentation.

Alumni

Rodolfo Esquivel

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Class of 2024, Sam Houston State University

Rodolfo worked on thermal management of computer chips using jet impingement cooling.

Alumni

Matthew Lamacchia

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Class of 2023, Sam Houston State University

Matthew Lamacchia worked on efficient cooling and power harvesting using solar panels for high-rise buildings.

Alumni