Welcome to AMC Lab
UT Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Mechanical Engineering
Aerosol Measurements and Control Laboratory
Principle Investigator
Hui Ouyang, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Aerosol Science and Technology, from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, in 2014. She also holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron (2010) and a B.S. in Energy and Power Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University (2007). Dr. Ouyang has been recognized for her academic excellence with several awards, including the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship at the University of Minnesota in 2014 and the Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award at UTD in 2019. Currently, Dr. Ouyang leads the Aerosol Measurement and Control (AMC) Lab, which focuses on experimental research in aerosol science and technology. Her lab investigates critical areas such as atmospheric aerosol science, bioaerosol transport, and indoor air quality. Specifically, the lab's projects explore key processes like coagulation following new particle formation in the atmosphere and the mechanisms of virus transmission via virus-laden bioaerosol particles in indoor environments. Her lab is supported by funding from UTD, NSF, and NIH.
Research Interests
- Aerosol Science and Technology
- Virus Transmission in Indoor Environments.
- Bioaerosol Transport and Control Technologies.
- Instrumental development for aerosol science research.
- Particulate-Laden Flow Systems.
Meet Our Team
Graduate Students
Deepak Sapkota
Ph.D. Candidate
Rishabh Gupta
M.S. Student
Yuhui Guo
Ph.D. Student
Brandon Boren
Ph.D. Student
Undergraduate Students
Frank Nguyen
UG Student
Alumni
Nora McGinty
UG Student
Polina Girenko
UG Student
Jamay Kazi
UG Student
Emerald Schulz
UG Student
Endy Lopez
Volunteer
Max Pollard
Volunteer
2024 Nano Explorer Program Participants
Ashley George
High School Student
Avaneesh Mantrala
High School Student
UTD Nano Explorer Highlights
AMC Lab are excited to welcome prospective high school students to the AMC Lab-Nano Explorers Summer Program, which focused on aerosol science research. Participants will explore key concepts through engaging reading materials on aerosols, air filter ratings, electrostatic precipitators, and HVAC systems. The program includes a practical project that involves inspecting and changing HVAC filters, constructing a box fan air cleaner, and observing filter conditions over time. Additionally, students will calculate the energy consumption of their HVAC systems and DIY air purifiers. This hands-on approach aims to provide in-depth insights into indoor air quality and the efficiency of various filtration methods.
2024 RIDE Program
Join Our Team
We are looking for self-motivated graduate students (Ph.D. and MS with thesis) and postdoctoral researchers to join our research group. B.S. and M.S. students from all engineering backgrounds are welcome to apply for Ph.D. students, particularly from environmental, chemical, and mechanical engineering with thermal fluids backgrounds.
Publications
Newsroom
- Deepak's poster Monodisperse Aerosol Generator got second place in the Mechanical Engineering Department Poster Competition 2023 award in the department.
- Three-year NSF award from AGS in April 2024.
- NIH R21 award in June 2024.
- Nora graduated in May 2024.
- Polina graduated in May 2024 and continued as a Master's student in Systems Engineering.