Huseyin Bostanci

• PhD, University of Central Florida, 2010.
  Major: Mechanical Engineering
• MS, University of New Mexico, 2001.
  Major: Nuclear Engineering
• BS, Istanbul Technical University, 1998.
  Major: Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Huseyin Bostanci is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Affairs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas (UNT). He leads the Thermal Management Laboratory and co-directs the UNT Industrial Assessment Center, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Dr. Bostanci's research focuses on thermal sciences and energy systems, with particular emphasis on high-heat-flux thermal management, microgravity transport phenomena, and Stirling cycle-based energy conversion. His work spans both fundamental and applied research, and he has extensive experience across all stages of technology development—from conceptual design and prototype development to performance testing, feasibility demonstration, and technical reporting. He has led or contributed to numerous research projects funded by U.S. federal and state agencies, as well as industry partners. Prior to joining UNT, Dr. Bostanci was a Lead Engineer at RINI Technologies, Inc., where he directed and supported thermal management projects for the U.S. military and major defense contractors. These efforts primarily involved cooling systems for high-power lasers and electronic systems used in military tactical platforms and hybrid electric vehicles. Dr. Bostanci has coauthored over 60 publications, including refereed journal articles, book chapters, conference proceedings, and technical reports.

At UNT, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics Applications, Experimental Thermal Sciences, Thermal Management, Senior Design, and Project Supervision. He has advised 22 graduate students and supervised numerous multidisciplinary student design teams.

Dr. Bostanci currently serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Chair of the ASTFE Thermal Sciences Technical Committee, and Technical Program Chair for the upcoming 11th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC 2026).

Research focus

• Thermo-Fluids
• Energy, Environment, Sustainability

High-heat-flux thermal management with two-phase cooling techniques (nucleate boiling, spray cooling, enhanced heat transfer surfaces, miniature refrigeration cycles, bulk and nanoencapsulated phase change materials) for applications in computing, power electronics and electro-optics

Microgravity transport phenomena, particularly phase separation, and heat and mass transfer for applications in spacecraft/space habitat life support (air revitalization) systems

Stirling cycle-based energy conversion technologies (innovative rotary displacer Stirling engine) for applications in distributed power generation and waste heat recovery

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