Dr. Avram Bar-Cohen
Chair and Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Thermal management of Micro/Nano systems, including thermal design, ebullient heat transfer, and thermal phenomena in microelectronic, photonic, and biological systems, as well as technology forecasting and management of technology.

2181B Martin Hall | 301-405-3173 | abc@umd.edu

Dr. Linda Schmidt
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

System and product design theory and methodology; developing designer assistance tools for system and product design; engineering student team training; preser- vation of proprietary design knowledge; conceptual design processes.

3139 Martin Hall  |  301-405-0417 | lschmidt@umd.edu

Dr. Chandra Thamire
Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

Bio-heat, mass transfer and soft-tissue mechanics; alternative energy; injection molding; and automated assembly. Selected to join Keystone: the Clark School Academy of Distinguished Professors, and awarded the Purple Cam Shaft Award by the Maryland Tau Mu Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma in 2007.

1143 Manufacturing Bldg.  |  301-405-7329  | cthamire@umd.edu

Greg Teitelbaum
Res. Grad Assistant and PIRLS Lab Manager

Greg obtained his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland in the spring of 2007 and is currently working as a graduate research assistant for Dr. Linda Schmidt. Greg began his work as PIRLS Lab Manager in January of 2007.

2188 Martin Hall  |  301-405-5410  |  gtbaum@umd.edu