Talha Khan

Prof. Talha Khan is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Quinnipiac University and Director of the SIMMAP Lab (Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing, Multiphysics and Advanced Materials Processing).He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University. Dr.Khan teaches courses in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical engineering design, and manufacturing, including topics in additive manufacturing and advanced fabrication. His research focuses on sustainable and intelligent manufacturing, integrating multiphysics modeling, advanced materials processing, experimental characterization, and AI/ML-driven approaches.

Prof. Khan has led and contributed to externally funded research, including projects supported by NASA , focused on advanced thermal management systems and next-generation manufacturing technologies. His work spans laser-based manufacturing, surface engineering, and the development of porous wick structures for high-performance heat transfer applications. By combining simulation, experimentation, and data-driven methods, his research addresses complex process–structure–property relationships with applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems. He has published in leading journals and conferences in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering.

Beyond research and teaching, Prof. Khan is committed to experiential, hands-on learning and mentoring students in interdisciplinary engineering practice. His work emphasizes bridging fundamental science with real-world applications while preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing, additive technologies, and intelligent engineering systems.