Bio
Dr. Cheng-Min Yang is the R&D Associate Staff in the Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Yang has over 10 years research experience in heat transfer, HVAC&R, advanced appliances, data center and energy conversion systems. Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has published more than 42 international journal and conference papers. He is a recipient of the R&D100 Award (2024) and UT-Battelle Research Accomplishment Award (2024).
Dr. Yang’s research interests are in heat transfer and fluid mechanics with end-use energy application. Specifically, he is studying fundamental and applied aspects of phase change processes including pool boiling, flow boiling, and condensation. Dr. Yang’s recent research at ORNL focuses on the development of enhanced heat transfer techniques, next-generation heat exchangers that are compatible for the low-GWP refrigerants, advanced heat pump clothes dryer and refrigerators, which supports the US Department of Energy Building Technologies Office to meet the goals of decarbonizing the building sector. Dr. Yang’s research promotes advanced technological development in the field of HVAC engineering and facilitates links between academic research and industrial development.
Awards
- UT-Battelle Awards (Research Accomplishment), 2024
- R&D 100 Award MBE-DAC: Multifunctional Building Equipment for Direct Air Capture, 2024
Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)