Inha University · Multiphase Flow & Thermal Engineering Lab
Engineering a
Sustainable Energy Future
Multiphase Flow and Thermal Engineering Laboratory (MFTEL) at Inha University works on thermal energy storage, AI semiconductor cooling, and small modular reactor safety.
Research
Three research fields, one thermal bottleneck
- 01TES and Carnot BatteryDeveloping high-efficiency thermal energy storage systems and Carnot batteries for sustainable grid stability.
- 02AI Semiconductor CoolingTwo-phase immersion cooling technology that reduces cooling energy by up to 90% for data centers and high-performance computing systems.
- 03Small Modular ReactorEnhancing the safety and efficiency of small modular reactors with thermal-hydraulic analysis.
Publications
Published where it matters
- Thermocapillary effects on heat transfer structure in buoyancy suppressed thin film meltingInternational Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer2026
- The criterion of the Cassie–Baxter and Wenzel wetting modes and the effect of elastic substrates on itAdvanced Materials Interfaces2023Cover Article
- Wetting state transitions over hierarchical conical microstructuresAdvanced Materials Interfaces2018Cover Article
Global Network
NTNUHZDRUPCKyushu Univ.KAERIKIERHD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesHyundai E&CLG ElectronicsBuildersgateSeoul Nat'l Univ.Kyung Hee Univ.
Our Record
A record we build together
Every paper, project, and patent here was written with our students. The next line is yours.
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Publications
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Funded Projects
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Patents · Granted + Filed
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Collaborators
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Shape the Future of Thermal Engineering
We are recruiting M.S./Ph.D. students, postdocs, and researchers in multiphase flow and heat transfer.
We look for people who find what to ask.
Inha Univ. 2N687
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