Prof. Dr. Smith Eiamsa-ard is a world-renowned Thai professor and researcher in the field of mechanical engineering.
1. Educational Background
- High School (Grade 10 / M.4): Sakonrajwittayanukul School, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand.
- High School (Grade 11): Maize High School, Wichita, Kansas, USA.
- High School Equivalency: Returned to Thailand and successfully completed his High School Equivalency Examination through the Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education in Sakon Nakhon Province.
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.): Mechanical Engineering, Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT), Thailand.
- Master of Engineering (M.Eng.): Mechanical Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand.
- Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.): Mechanical Engineering, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Systems Engineering, Mie University, Japan.
2. Academic and Administrative Leadership
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering: Faculty member at Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT)
- Graduate Director of Mechanical Engineering Program: Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT)
- President (2025–2027): President the Thai Society of Mechanical Engineers (TSME)
- Editor-in-Chief: The Journal of Research and Applications in Mechanical Engineering (JRAME)
3. Research Expertise and Core Fields
His research heavily focuses on thermal sciences and fluid mechanics, contributing significantly to modern energy efficiency solutions:
- Heat Transfer Enhancement: Innovative designs of tubes, twisted tapes, inserts, and surfaces to maximize thermal efficiency.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Utilizing advanced mathematical modeling to simulate fluid flows and thermal behavior.
- Energy Technology: Development of alternative energy systems and thermal management applications.
4. Awards and Global Recognition
- World's Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University): Continually ranked among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists globally in the subfield of Mechanical Engineering & Transports.
- Distinguished Alumnus Award (2024): Honored by Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT) as an outstanding alumnus for his exceptional academic contributions and elevating Thai engineering research to the global stage
研究方向
Heat Transfer MechanismsHeat Transfer and OptimizationNanofluid Flow and Heat TransferFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsHeat Transfer and Boiling Studies