Shimpalee, Sirivatch

Research Professor

The primary goal of Dr. Shimpalee's research is to use the expertise in fluid mechanic, heat and mass transfer, and electrochemistry to design and develop engineering applications especially in the areas of renewable energy. His current research is in the area of numerical analyses of electrochemical energy focusing on fuel cells and energy storage to understand the physics inside their complex system particularly in the transport phenomena.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching
Countries
Thailand, Korea, Germany
Institutional Focus Areas
Future Fuels, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other), Computational Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Thai)

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Fuel Cells, Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Electrochemistry, Computational Fluid Dynamics, High Performance Computing
Institutional Focus Areas
Future Fuels, Materials Research, Science and Engineering (Other), Computational Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Fuel Cells, Renewable Energy, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
01/1998 - 05/2001 University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Ph.D. Mechanical Engieering
01/1996 - 12/1997 Bradley University Peoria, Illinois Master of Science Mechanical Engieering
05/1988 - 03/1992 Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai, Thailand BS. Mechanical Engieering

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
05/2003 Membership Electrochemical Society Electrochemical Society
01/2006 Membership The Association of Thai Professionals in America and Canada The Association of Thai Professionals in America and Canada

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
05/2002 - 12/2008 Research Assistant Professor University of South Carolina
01/2009 - 08/2015 Research Associate Professor University of South Carolina
08/2015 Research Professor University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2004 Award Crystal Flame Innovation Award in Entrepreneurship The FuelCellSouth 2004
2015 Award Outstanding Service Award Association of Thai Professionals in America and Canada
2017 Award Engineering Achievement Award in Academic Contribution Chiang Mai University Engineering Alumni Association
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