Thiraj Dhanushan Mohankumar

Mechanical Engineer & Ph.D. Researcher specializing in nanotechnology, materials science, biomedical drug delivery, thermal management, CFD and energy systems. Experienced in nanoparticle design, protein/drug conjugation, biological transport studies, numerical modeling, CFD, and experimental validation. Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges through data-driven analysis, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to integrate simulation, prototyping, and experimental research for real-world applications.

Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honors: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka, 2019 (Mechanical Engineering )

Master of Science in Engineering : University of Cincinnati USA, 2024 (Mechanical Engineering)

Peer Reviewed Publications

Thiraj Mohankumar, Veil Denise Plazuela, Sergey Budko, Daniel Quain Sun, Donglu Shi (2026. ) Multimodal Magnetic, Photothermal, Ultrasonic, and Vibrational Actuation of Drug-Loaded Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Transport Across Semipermeable Membranes.Bioengineering, , 13 (7 ) ,834 More Information

Anudeep Katepalli, Thiraj Mohankumar, Meher Saketh Gandharapu, Sagar Shrestha, Anton Harfmann, Mathias Bonmarin, John Krupczak, Donglu Shi (2025. ) Photon Recycling for Indoor Energy Harvesting: Optical Optimization of LED-Driven Silicon Photovoltaic Systems.Journal of Energy and Power Technology, , 7 (3 ) ,1-45 More Information

Thiraj D Mohankumar, Je-Hyeong Bahk, Abhishek Saini, Sarah J Watzman (2025. ) Performance Evaluation and Optimization of Air-to-Air Thermoelectric Heat Pump System.Energy and Buildings, , 344 , More Information

Thiraj Mohankumar, Xinjie Li, Je-Hyeong Bahk (2023. ) Effects of side-wall air cooling on solar thermoelectric generation with high aspect-ratio, V-shaped P/N couples.Journal of Applied Physics , , 133 (21 ) ,215001 More Information

Tien Dao; Je-Hyeong Bahk; Thiraj D Mohankumar (2022. ) Solar Thermoelectric Generator Simulation Tool.nanoHUB, , 1.2 , More Information

Invited Presentations

T Mohankumar, J Weisfelder, P Zhang, JH Bahk (04-15-2023. ) All-electric, solid desiccant-based building dehumidification system controlled by solid-state thermoelectric heat pumps .MUFMECH - Midwestern University Fluid Mechanics Retreat, Rochester, Indiana. Professional Meeting. . Level:Regional

Poster Presentations

Thiraj Mohankumar, Daniel Sun, Donglu Shi (02-2026. ) Combined Effects of Magnetic, Photothermal, and Ultrasound Mediated Enhancement of Magnetic Nanoparticle Delivery Vehicles .Association for Research in Otolaryngology - 49th Annual ARO MidWinter Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico. . Conference. . Level:International

2024 -2025 Graduate Student Research Fellowship Award UC Office of Research & Graduate College Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Fellowship

2023 -2024 Graduate Research Fellowship Tuition award for academic excellence IRiS (Institute of Research in Sensing) - UC Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Fellowship

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