Trinity College Dublin School of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of a new website for the ThermoDust project, a pioneering collaboration between Trinity College Dublin, the University of Twente, Jožef Stefan Institute, University of Barcelona, and Polytechnic University of Milan. The website, accessible at https://www.thermodust.eu/, serves as a platform to showcase the research, objectives, and impact of this ambitious endeavour.
The ThermoDust project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101046835, reflecting its significance in addressing critical challenges related to thermal management and heat transfer.
The project brings together a team of ten Principal Investigators, hailing from leading institutions in Europe:
- Dr. Rocco Lupoi, Associate Professor within the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Department, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Prof. Valeria Nicolosi, Professor within the School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Dr. Shuo Yin, Assistant Professor within the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Department, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
- Dr. Wessel W. Wits, Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, Production, and Management at the Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands
- Dr. Janez Zaavšnik, researcher in the Gaseous Electronics department at Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
- Prof. Uros Cvelbar, Professor of Gaseous Electronics at Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
- Dr. Sara Bagherifard, Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
- Prof. Mario Guagliano, Professor in Machine Design at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano, Italy
- Dr. Sergi Dosta, Professor in Material Science, at the University of Barcelona, Spain
- Dr. Camila Barreneche, Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, Spain
Additionally, the project involves two Research Fellows:
- Dr. Apostolos Koutsioukis, Research Fellow in the department of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Biomedical Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Dr. Davoud Jafari, dr. ir, Assistant Professor of Additive Manufacturing and Energy Materials at the University of Twente, Netherlands
Two PhD students are also contributing their expertise to the project:
- Hyunjong Lee, PhD candidate in the University of Twente, Netherlands
- Siyuan Ruan, PhD candidate in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
The ThermoDust project addresses the pressing issue of thermal management and heat transfer in various industries. Large data centres, for example, consume up to 40% of their total energy on cooling systems. Similar challenges exist in the cooling of electronics and the thermal control of electric vehicle batteries.
The project's aim is to achieve a breakthrough by investigating new flexible materials, ultimately engineering a revolutionary material known as "ThermoDust." This material is expected to exhibit outstanding heat transfer performance and suitability for Additive Manufacturing.
The impact of ThermoDust is far-reaching. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines scientific investigations and the application of discoveries, the project aims to establish Europe as a leader in heat management. This breakthrough promises to open doors to innovative products and markets in ICT, aerospace, electric vehicles, and related sectors.
The launch of the ThermoDust website marks a significant milestone in the project's journey, providing a platform for researchers, stakeholders, and the public to stay informed about the project's progress and its potential to shape the future of heat management and transfer technologies.
For more information and updates on the ThermoDust project, please visit https://www.thermodust.eu/.