Amne El Cheikh
Research Interests
- Design of efficient thermal storage systems using PCM
- Novel techniques used to improve the thermal-hydraulic performance of heat exchangers
- Performance enhancement of wind turbines using CFD simulations
Selected publications
Journals
- El Cheikh A., Jacobi A. M., A Mathematical Model for Frost Growth and Densification on Flat Surfaces, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 77:604-611, 2014.
Conferences
- El Cheikh A., Jacobi A. M., Frost Growth and Densification on Flat Surfaces, International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue (2012), USA.
- El Cheikh A., Jadayel O., Aerodynamic Assessment of a new base wing profile for low-speed aircraft, 9ème Congrès de la Mécanique (2009), Morocco.
Academic Degrees
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, 2014
MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Balamand, Lebanon, 2009
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Balamand, Lebanon, 2007
Professional Memberships
ASHRAE
Amne El Cheikh
Assistant Professor
Office: Bassil 201
Extension: 2808
Email: amne.elcheikh@lau.edu.lb
Office Hours:
T: 12:30-14:00
W: 10:00 - 11:00 (online: Webex link)
