Majid Molki
Professor

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1805

Voice: (618) 650-2372
Fax: (618) 650-2555
Email: mmolki@siue.edu

·         Education

·         Research

·         Teaching

·         Professional Services

·         Publications

Education

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota (1982)
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1979)
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (1975)

Research

Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) 
Heat transfer enhancement
CFD modeling of fluid flow and heat transfer using FLUENT software

Teaching

Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Professional Services

Associate Editor, Heat Transfer Engineering (An International Journal)
Regional Editor, Scientia Iranica
Pi Tau Sigma Faculty Advisor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Recent Publications

Archival Journals Since 2000

1.      Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., Baumgarten, B., Hasegawa, M., and Yabe, A., 2000, “Heat Transfer Characteristics of Airflow in a Channel Using Corona Discharge,” Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 7, pp. 411-425.

2.      Molki, M., and Faghri, M., 2000, “Temperature of In-Line Array of Electronic Components Simulated by Rectangular Blocks,” Electronics Cooling, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 26-32.

3.      Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., Da Silva, L.W., 2002, “EHD-Enhanced External Condensation of R-134a on Enhanced Tubes,” International Journal of Heat Exchangers, Vol. III, pp. 49-66.  

4.      Gidwani, A., Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., 2002, “EHD-Enhanced Condensation of Alternate Refrigerants in Smooth and Corrugated Tubes,” International Journal of HVAC&R Research, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 219-237.  

5.      Rupani, A. P., Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., Franca , F. H. R., 2003, “Enhanced Flow Boiling of R-134a in a Minichannel Plate Evaporator,” Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 10, Issue 1.

6.      Molki, M., Mahendra, P., and Vengala, V., 2004, "Visualization and Modeling of Flow Boiling of R-134a in Minichannels with Transverse Ribs," Heat Transfer Engineering (An International Journal), Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 94-103.

7.      Molki, M., Bhamidipati, K. L., 2004, “Enhancement of Convective Heat Transfer in the Developing Region of Circular Tubes Using Corona Wind,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 47, No. 19-20, pp. 4301-4314.

8.      Molki, M., and Vengala, V., 2005, “Flow Boiling Patterns of Refrigerant 134A in a Minichannel with Meandering Flow Passage,” International Journal of Heat Exchangers, Vol. VI, No. 2, pp. 277-292.

9.      Molki, M., and Nagalla, M. K., 2005, “Flow Characteristics of Rotating Disks Simulating a Computer Hard Drive,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, Vol. 48, No. 8, pp. 745-761.

10.  Molki, M., Damronglerd, P., 2006 “Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement of Heat Transfer for Developing Air Flow in Square Ducts,” Heat Transfer Engineering (An International Journal), Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 35-45.

11.  Molki, M., Harirchian, T., Lakshmi Chitta, V., 2006, “An Improved Solution of Electrodynamics Equations for Corona Discharge Using Explicit Artificial Viscosity,” Numerical Heat Transfer, Part B: Fundamentals, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 315-332.

12.  Molki, M., Panahshahi, N., Rossow, M., and Gumidelli, S., 2007, “The Response of Framed Steel Structures to Fire,” Heat Transfer Engineering (An International Journal), Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 343-356.

13.  Molki M., and Harirchian, T., 2008, “Enhancement of Natural Convection I Circular and Triangular Ducts Using Corona Discharge in Air and Nitrogen,” Scientia Iranica, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 108-119.

14.  Molki M., and Fasig, D., 2009, "Thermal Response of Supersonic Airflow to a Fin Protrusion Situated on a Curved Surface," ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, Vol. 131, pp. 111704-1 to 111704-5.

 

Conference Papers Since 2000

1.      Mo, B., Ohadi, M. M., Dessiatoun, S. V., and Molki, M., 2000, “Feasibility Investigation on Potential Working Fluids for Electrohydrodynamically-Assisted CPLs,” AIP Conference Proceedings, January 19, 2000, Volume 504, Issue 1, pp. 766-771.

2.      Zhao, Y., Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., and Dessiatoun, S. V., 2000, “Flow Boiling of CO2 in Microchannels,” ASHRAE Transactions 2000, Vol. 106, Part 1, pp. 437-445.

3.       Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., and Bloshteyn, M., 2000, “Frost Reduction under Intermittent Electric Field,” NHTC 2000-12052, National Heat Transfer Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 20-22.

4.      Zhao, Y., Molki, M., and Ohadi, M. M., 2000, “Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of CO2 Flow Boiling in Microchannels,” HTD-Vol. 366-2, Proceedings of the ASME Heat Transfer Division, Vol. 2, pp. 243-249.

5.      Salehi, M., Molki, M., and Ohadi, M.M., 2000, “Effect of Electric Field on Flow Pattern in Flow Boiling of R134a – a Visualization Study,” Advances in Enhanced Heat Transfer, Edited by R. Manglik, the 2000 IMECE, Orlando, FL, November 5-10, HTD365 PID Vol. 4, pp. 127-136.

6.      Da Silva, L.W., Molki, M., and Ohadi, M.M., 2000, “Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement of R-134a Condensation on Enhanced Tubes,” 35th IAS Annual Meeting and World Conference on Industrial Applications of Electrical Energy, Oct 08-Oct 12 2000, Conference Record - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society) Rome, Italy, Vol. 2, pp. 757-764.

7.      Da Silva, L.W., Molki, M., and Ohadi, M.M., 2001, “Effect of Polarity on Electrohydrodynamic Enhancement of R-134a Condensation on Enhanced Tubes,” NHTC2001-20067, Proceedings of the 35th National Heat Transfer Conference, Anaheim, California, June 10-12.

8.      Zhao, Y., Molki, M., and Ohadi, M. M., 2001, “Predicting Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of CO2 in Microchannels,” IMECE2001/HTD-24216, Vol. 1 (CD-ROM), New York, NY, November 11-16.

9.      Zhao, Y., Molki, M., Ohadi, M. M., Franca, F. H. R.; Radermacher, R., Cho, K., 2002, “Flow Boiling of CO2 with Miscible Oil in Microchannels,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 108, Part 1 (2002 ASHRAE Winter Meeting, Jan 13-16, Atlantic City, NJ), pp. 135-144.

10.  Rupani, A.P., Molki, M., Ohadi, M.M., and Franca, F.H.R., 2002, “Flow Boiling of R-134a in a minichannel plate evaporator with augmented surface,” Proceedings of the Twelfth International Heat Transfer Conference, Grenoble, France, August 18-23, Vol. 4, p279.

11.  Molki, M., and Ohadi, M. M., and Da Silva, L.W., 2002, “EHD-Assisted Condensation of Refrigerant R-134a on Tube Bundles,” AIAA 2002-3227, to be presented at the 8th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, June 24-26.

12.  Molki, M., Mahendra, P., and Vengala, V., 2003, “Flow Boiling of R-134a in Minichannels with Transverse Ribs,” ICMM2003-1074, First International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, April 24-25, Rochester, NY, pp. 596-602.

13.  Molki, M., 2003, "Turbulent Heat Transfer in a Duct with Periodic Wall-Attached Round-Edge Ribs," IMECE2003-41053, CD Vol. 1, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Washington, D.C., November 16-21.

14.  Molki, M., and Harirchian, T., 2005, “The Enhancement Effects of Corona Discharge on Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Triangular Channels,” IMECE2005-80070, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

15.  Molki, M., and Olcay, I. H., 2005, “Vortex Breakdown in a Cylindrical Enclosure with a Rotating Lid,” IMECE2005-80216, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

16.  Molki, M., Deshetty, A. B., and Ranjendran, A. 2005, “Turbulent Heat Transfer and Flow Structure Downstream of a Plate Blockage,” IMECE2005-79444, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

17.  Panahshahi, N., Molki, M., Rossow, M., Rabiei, K., Gharib, K., 2006, “The Response of Framed Steel Structures to Fire,” Proceedings of the Structures Congress and Exposition, Structures Congress 2006: Structural Engineering and Public Safety - Proceedings of the 2006 Structures Congress, p. 38.

18.  Molki, M., and Harirchian, T., 2006, “Enhancement of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Triangular Channels Using Corona Discharge in Nitrogen Gas,” Proceedings of IMECE2006, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

19.  Molki, M., and Abbasi, B., 2007, “Experimental and Computational Study of Droplet Growth and Detachment Near the Inception Point,” IMECE2007-41433, 2007 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.

20.  Molki, M., and Abbasi, B., 2007, “Thermal Wake of a Single Rising Air Bubble in a Large Body of Stagnant Liquid,” IMECE2007-43406, 2007 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.