Inha University · Multiphase Flow & Thermal Engineering Lab
Engineering a
Sustainable Energy Future
Multiphase Flow and Thermal Engineering Laboratory (MFTEL) at Inha University advances thermal science through thermal energy storage, AI semiconductor cooling, and reactor safety research.
Research
Three fronts against the 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 through advanced thermal-hydraulic analysis.
Publications
Published where it matters
- From water to dielectric fluids: Pool boiling research under pressure and subcooling for next-generation coolingRenewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews2026
- 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 are building — 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
Join Us
Shape the Future of Thermal Engineering
We are actively recruiting passionate M.S./Ph.D. students, postdocs, and researchers who want to push the boundaries of multiphase flow and heat transfer research.
We look for those who find what to ask — not those who answer fastest.
Inha Univ. 2N687
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