Investigation and synthesis of new nanostructured materials for energy conversion systems
Measurements of thermal and electrical properties of nanostructures including nanowires, nanotubes, nanorods, nanobelts, and thin films
Synthesis and measurements of thermoelectric materials including complex oxides and bismuth telluride alloys
Investigation of alternative power generation and refrigeration systems
Design and fabrication of nano/micro-electromechanical systems (N/MEMS), Bio-MEMS, micro/nanosensors, and micro-robotic systems for biomedical applications
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Korea, 1999
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Korea, 1997
Experience
Assistant professor, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2007-Present
Postdoctoral researcher, Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2005-2007
Postdoctoral researcher, Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 2004
Selected publications
C. Yu, S. Saha, J. Zhou, L. Shi, A. M. Cassell, B. A. Cruden, Q. Ngo, J. Li, 2006, “Thermal Contact Resistance and Thermal Conductivity of a Carbon Nanofiber,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 128, pp. 234-239.
C. Yu and L. Shi, 2006, “BioMEMS Devices in Cell Manipulation, Micro-flow Cytometry and Applications,” in Bio-MEMS Devices and Systems by W. Wang and S. Soper (eds.), Marcel Dekker, Inc.
C. Yu, L. Shi, Z. Yao, D. Li, A. Majumdar, 2005, “Thermal Conductance and Thermopower of an Individual Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube,” Nano Letters, Vol. 5, pp. 1842-1846.
C. Yu, Q. Hao, S. Saha, L. Shi, X. Kong, Z. L. Wang, 2005, “Integration of Metal Oxide Nanobelts with Microsystems for Nerve Agent Detection,” Applied Physics Letters , Vol. 86, pp. 063101-3, featured on the issue cover.
C. Yu, J. Vykoukal, D. Vykoukal, J. Schwartz, L. Shi, P. R.C. Gascoyne, 2005, “A Three-Dimensional Dielectrophoretic Particle Focusing Channel for Micro-Cytometry Applications,” Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Vol. 14, pp. 480-487.
L. Shi, C. Yu, J. Zhou, 2005, “Thermal Characterization and Sensor Applications of One-Dimensional Nanostructures Employing Microelectromechanical Systems,” Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 109, pp. 22102-22111.
L. Shi, Q. Hao, C. Yu, N. Mingo, X. Kong, Z. L. Wang, 2004, “Thermal Conductivities of Individual SnO2 Nanobelts,” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 84, pp. 2638-2640.
L. Shi, D. Li, C. Yu, W. Jang, Z. Yao, P. Kim, A. Majumdar, 2003, “Measuring Thermal and Thermoelectric Properties of One-Dimensional Nanostructures Using a Microfabricated Device,” Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 125, pp. 881-888.
Choongho Yu
Assistant Professor
Office: 114 Engineering/Physics Building Office Wing
Phone: 979-862-1073 Fax: 979-845-3081
Email: chyu@tamu.edu Research Web Page
