Panel on Modern Insights into Computational Fluid Dynamics
Organizer: Computational Heat Transfer Technical Committee (K20)
This panel will explore modern practices in computational fluid dynamics for heat transfer applications from multiple perspectives, spanning both industry and academia. Speakers will share insights into current best practices, validation and verification strategies, model selection, and the integration of high-fidelity simulation into engineering workflows. The discussion will encompass a broad spectrum of computational tools, ranging from cutting-edge research codes developed in academic and national laboratory settings to widely adopted commercial software used in industrial design and analysis. Together, these perspectives will provide a comprehensive view of the state of the art in CFD for heat transfer and its practical implementation across sectors.
Speakers:
- Nate Salpeter, Consultant
- Giacomo Busco, Kairos Power
- Paul Fischer, UIUC
Panel on Fundamentals of Data Center and Contemporary Semiconductor Thermal Management
Organizers: K8: Amitabh Narain, Vladimir Ramos Alvarado, Vaibhav Bahadur
This panel will explore the following core technical themes: thermal management for next generation processors; chip-level heat mitigation in nano-sheet device layers and their interfaces; direct-to-chip cooling utilizing single or two-phase liquid cooling; and time-to-tokens throughput, refresh cycles and waste heat recovery.
Speakers:
- Yogendra Joshi, Georgia Tech)
- Qingyang Wang, Accelsius)
- Wangda Zuo, Penn State)
- Lixiang Li, Modelon
The panel will bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial application, focusing on:
- High-Power xPUs: Addressing thermal management for next-generation processors dissipating 700–2000 W
- Chip-Level Mitigation: Exploring hot spot mitigation in nano-sheet device layers and their interfaces
- Direct-to-Chip Cooling: Utilizing single or two-phase liquid cooling via Cold Plates and CDUs
- Systems & Sustainability: Discussing time-to-tokens throughput, 3-year refresh cycles, and the potential for 10–20% clean electricity generation through waste-heat recovery
Nanoscale Thermal Transport for Quantum Information and Quantum Sensing
Organizers: K9: Tianli Feng, Goeff Wehmeyer, Yi Zheng
This panel explores the critical role of nanoscale heat management in maintaining the coherence and sensitivity of next-generation quantum devices. Experts will discuss the fundamental physics of phonon transport and thermal fluctuations that limit performance in qubits and quantum sensors. By bridging the gap between ultrafast thermal science and quantum engineering, the session aims to highlight innovative cooling strategies and material designs essential for scaling quantum technologies.
Speakers:
- Michael Pettes, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Li Shi, UT Austin
- Ali Shakouri, Purdue University
- Amin Reihani, Rutgers University