Singapore
Dr. Ho Jin Yao is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Nanyang Technological University. He holds Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (2010, 2014, and 2019). Dr. Ho's industry experience includes roles at Defense Science and Technology Agency (2010-2011) and WSP Consultancy (2011-2015). He was Research Associate at MAE’s Heat Transfer Laboratory and Singapore Center for 3D Printing (SC3DP) from June 2015 to July 2019 and was subsequently appointed as Research Fellow from July 2019 to February 2020. Between March 2020 and December 2021, he undertook his postdoctoral training in the Energy Transport Research Laboratory at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Dr. Ho's research focuses on advanced thermal devices, surface engineering strategies, and organic micro/nanocomposite materials for thermal management, particularly in lithium-ion batteries. Homepage: https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/cris/rp/rp01016 Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=6CE5eKkAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Projects involve the (1) development of micro/nanostructuring strategies for metal additive manufactured materials to promote superhydrophobicity, superhydrophilicity, icephobicity and oleophobicity of these materials for enhanced interfacial transport of heat and mass; (2) development of novel additively manufactured heat exchangers for application in petrochemical industry; and (3) optimization study of compact radial heat exchangers.
Involved in the following research projects: 1. High Ambient Data Centre with Spray Cooling using a Dielectric Coolant • Development of new spray cooling systems for thermal management of electronic devices 2. Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage Using Topologically Optimised Structures and Novel Phase Change Materials, AcRF Tier 1 • Conducted fundamental studies on the melting performances of PCM with topology optimized tree-like structures
Tan Chin Tuan Exchange Fellowship
Research projects involve the development of micro/nanostructuring strategies for metal additive manufactured materials to promote superhydrophobicity, superhydrophilicity, icephobicity and oleophobicity of these materials for enhanced interfacial transport of heat and mass.
• Designed, called tender, supervised installation and overseen testing and commissioning of the buildings’ heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. • Engaged in M&E design and on-site coordination. • Projects include Singapore Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital, NTFGH Annex Building. • HVAC systems designed and installed include 5 x 900 RT central water-cooled chiller and cooling tower systems, central solar hot water system, surgical operating theatre, laboratory cleanrooms and patient isolation rooms ventilation.