MnBi – Bi Composite Heat Flux Sensor
TS-072841 —
Modern thermal management demands fast, accurate, and spatially compact heat flux sensing to complement temperature measurements, enable real‑time control, and estimate internal temperatures without waiting for equilibrium. Conventional longitudinal thermopower sensors trade sensitivity for resp…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Wooten, Brandi; Heremans, Joseph
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Heat Flux Sensors Using Re4Si7 in a Transverse Thermoelectric Device Configuration
TS-072270 — The Need
Current heat flux sensors rely on indirect temperature gradient measurements across thick materials, resulting in slow response times and limited sensitivity. There is a growing demand for compact, fast, and highly sensitive heat flux sensors for various applications. Existing technologies …
- College: College of Arts & Sciences
- Inventors: Goldberger, Joshua; Heremans, Joseph; Windl, Wolfgang
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Topological Surface State-Based Thermal Switch
TS-070531 — The Need
Efficient heat switches are crucial for various applications, including solid-state refrigeration, solar thermal installations, waste heat scavenging, and electronics cooling. Current technologies often suffer from irreversible thermodynamic losses or inefficiencies, limiting their effectiv…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Heremans, Joseph; Kang, Joon Sang; kim, Min Young
- Licensing Officer: Ashouripashaki, Mandana
Bulk Ferroelectric Thermal Switch
TS-069780 — The Need
Efficient thermal management is crucial in various industries, yet current solutions often fall short in terms of performance and adaptability. There is a significant need for a technology that can effectively control heat flow in bulk materials, enhancing the efficiency of systems ranging…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Heremans, Joseph; Wooten, Brandi
- Licensing Officer: Zinn, Ryan