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We study how nanostructured materials interact with infrared thermal radiation, or “thermal light,” designing them to control and tune thermal emission for applications in energy harvesting, infrared detection, and thermal camouflage. A central thrust is active metasurfaces, engineered materials whose radiative properties can be modulated in real time.
We also work on classical thermal systems, including HVAC, thermal management, and building energy efficiency.
Nanophotonic control of thermal radiation
Metasurfaces and nanostructures that tune infrared thermal emission.
Energy harvesting and thermal management
Thermophotovoltaics, selective emitters, and radiative cooling.
Classical thermal systems and HVAC
HVAC, thermal management, and building energy efficiency.Recent News
: Nahidul Islam Shadin successfully defended his MS thesis, “Reversible Symmetry Breaking of Tunable Directional Thermal Emission in VO2-SRO Gratings.” Congratulations, Nahidul.
: Jacob Thomas successfully defended his MS thesis, “A Viable Alternative to Manual J: Residential Load Calculation for Sizing an HVAC System in Residential Buildings.” Congratulations, Jacob.