Chen Li
Assistant Research Professor
(303) 492-2863
Lichen.Cu@colorado.edu
Two-Phase Heat Transfer Laboratory
Education
- Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 2006
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, 2003
- B.S. Thermal Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China, 1997
Research Interests
- Micro/nano scale phase-change heat transfer and multi-phase flow
- Renewable energy harvest and storage
- Micro/nano porous media
- Heat pipe technology
- Thermal management
Dr. Li’s objectives are to understand two-phase heat transfer and multi-phase flow at micro/nano scales. Such a fundamental study would lead to the development of high efficient energy system and more sophisticated thermal/fluids technology. Through combination of latest advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, image processing technology, novel materials, and optics, Dr. Li expects significant breakthroughs in two-phase heat transfer theories along with innovative applications. These include (but not limit to) efficiency in renewable energy harvest, manipulation of bubbles and droplets at micro/nano scale, and thermal management technology for high heat flux and/or space-limited applications. Dr. Li is member of ASME and AIAA.
Selected Publications
- Chen Li, Z. Wang, P.-I. Wang, Y. Peles, G. P. Peterson and N. Koratkar, “Nanostructured Copper Interfaces for Enhanced Boiling,” Nano Letter, Submitted, 2007.
- Ji Li, G. P. Peterson, and Chen Li, “Boiling Stability in Parallel Microchannels,” J. MEMS, accepted, 2007.
- Chen Li and G. P. Peterson, “Parametric Study of Pool Boiling in Horizontal Conductive Micro Porous Coated Surfaces” ASME J. of Heat Transfer. Vol. 129, 2007.
- Chen Li, G. P. Peterson, and Y. Wang, “Evaporation/boiling on Thin Capillary Wick (I): Thickness Effects,” ASME J. of Heat Transfer. Vol. 128, pp. 1312-1319, 2006.
- Chen Li and G. P. Peterson, “Evaporation/boiling on Thin Capillary Wick (II): Effects of Volumetric Porosity and Mesh Size,” ASME J. of Heat Transfer. Vol. 128, pp. 1320-1328. 2006.
- Chen Li and G. P. Peterson, “The Effective Thermal Conductivity of Sintered Wire Screen,” Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, Vol. 49, pp. 4095-4105, 2006.
- Chen Li and R. A. Wirtz, “Development of a High Performance Heat Sink Based on Screen-Fin Technology,” IEEE TCPT, Vol. 28(1), pp. 80-87, 2005.