At Texas A&M University, in 1988, Dr. J. Yagoobi established a unique laboratory for electrohydrodynamics (EHD) research. The EHD Laboratory was relocated to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in 2002. Such a facility did not exist previously (neither at Texas A&M nor at IIT), but currently is available for fundamental and applied research. The facility has gained national and international recognition.

Researchers from around the globe have specifically visited the EHD Laboratory. The EHD Laboratory features several specially designed single-phase and two-phase induction, conduction, and ion-drag pumping apparatuses. The laboratory also features four state of the art two-phase flow experimental apparatuses to study the augmentation of condensation heat transfer and boiling heat transfer with various EHD mechanisms. A unique EHD actuator has been developed in the EHD Laboratory to move micro water droplets in a desired direction. Also available in the EHD Laboratory is a unique facility for measuring the electrical conductivity and permittivity of dielectric fluids within a wide range of temperature and pressure.

Currently, the scope of the research at EHD Laboratory has been broadened. The laboratory name has been changed to Heat Transfer Enhancement and Two-Phase Flow Laboratory to properly reflect the on-going activities in macro and micro scales. Examples include development of two-phase heat transport systems for space/microgravity applications, and pumping of micro liquid films for flow management in phase change devices. The research carried out in this laboratory is financially supported by the federal government agencies and various industries.

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For more information about this laboratory, please contact yagoobi@iit.edu.