Thermoacoustic Meta-Structures (TAMS)
My PhD research represents a relentless pursuit of excellence in acoustic and thermoacoustic metamaterials—advancing sustainable and efficient energy solutions through innovative engineering. TAMS technology redefines the boundaries between sound and silence, energy waste and efficiency, turning the unwanted hum of urban sprawl into a symphony of energy.
Perfect marriage of form and function—highly directional acoustic propagation, optimizing energy efficiency while minimizing cross-mode interferences.
Grace and power of continuous curvature—helical pathways excel in uniform distribution of acoustic energy with cascading reflective surfaces.
Zenith of acoustic metamaterial design—spatial compactness with spiral efficiency, enabling precise control over wave propagation and heat transfer.
Video Demonstrations
Witness the thermoacoustic technology in action—from test rigs to flow simulations.
Test Rig for Thermoacoustic Metamaterial
Thermoacoustic Metastructure
TAMS: A Vision of Innovation
Witness how TAMS revolutionizes urban landscapes, enhances aviation by converting noise into energy, and extends to space, exploiting extreme temperature gradients for sustainable solutions.
Symphony of Energy Conversion
Experience the elegant interplay of sound and energy as sound waves transform into vibrant colors, symbolizing their conversion into thermal gradients. Heat exchangers capture temperature differences, and thermopiles turn heat into electricity—transforming ambient noise into renewable power.
Flow Simulation of the Spiral Resonator Model
Orbital Compute — Space-Based Data Centers
By 2028, data centers will consume 12% of U.S. electricity. Orbital Compute leverages sun-synchronous orbit for >95% solar illumination and 2.7K cosmic heat sink—delivering a 20x cost advantage over terrestrial facilities at an estimated $0.002/kWh.
>95% solar availability in sun-synchronous orbit eliminates the intermittency problem of terrestrial renewables for continuous compute operations.
The 2.7K deep-space temperature gradient provides essentially free cooling — the largest thermodynamic driver for efficient energy extraction.
Projected $0.002/kWh operational cost vs. $0.05–0.12/kWh terrestrial average — a 25-60x cost reduction for energy-intensive AI workloads.
Science Visualizations
Exploring complex physics concepts through engaging visual demonstrations. From quantum mechanics to acoustic phenomena—making science accessible and captivating.
Project History
Parametric Characterization of a Thermoacoustic Liner
NASA collaboration, NIT tube tests and DeltaEC simulations, 9.5°C peak gradient at 790 Hz.
Feasibility of a Thermoacoustic Metastructure
5.28 dB sound pressure dip at 117.5 Hz resonance, 33 mV steady-state peak voltage.
Additively Manufactured Stacks for Thermo-Acoustic Devices
DeltaEC simulations comparing additive vs. ceramic stacks for thermoacoustic applications.
Structural Power Storage Composite for EVs
53.58 mWh/kg energy density, 6.9 GPa flexural modulus for electric vehicles.