Flow Physics and Thermal Transport at Superhydrophobic Walls Daniel Maynes, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Department of Mechanical Engineering Brigham Young University Superhydrophobic (SH) surfaces consist of the combination of nano- or microscopic surface patterning with a hydrophobic coating. Such surfaces dramatically alter the…

Light Transfer in Photobioreactors for CO2 Capture and Biofuel Production Laurent Pilon, Ph.D. Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California, Los Angeles Industrial and developing nations face the formidable challenge to meet ever expanding energy needs without further impacting climate…