Tim Fisher, Ph.D.

Tim Fisher, Ph.D., is the John P. and Claudia H. Schauerman Endowed Chair in Engineering Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on transport processes involving electrons, phonons, photons, and fluids, with applications in energy transport, conversion, and storage across industries such as aerospace, micro/nanoelectronics, and sensors. Fisher's work has been recognized through numerous awards, including the 2017 Classic Paper selection by Google Scholar in the Thermal Sciences field and the 2015 Ruth and Joel Spira Award from Purdue University. His research group, Nanoscale Transport Research Group, explores fundamental and applied aspects of heat and mass transfer at multiple scales.

Timothy S Fisher is a researcher in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Los Angeles, focusing on nanomaterials, heat transfer, energy conversion & storage, and sensors. His work explores advanced materials for thermal management, energy storage, and sensing applications. Key contributions include the development of nanomaterial-based thermal interface materials, graphene-based electrochemical microsupercapacitors, and nanoscale design for renewable energy systems. His research also addresses heat transfer challenges in hydrogen storage and the use of ionic winds for enhanced cooling. Fisher's studies integrate experimental and simulation approaches to understand nanoscale phonon transport and interfacial heat transfer phenomena.