Portrait of Lívia Corrêa McCormack

Lívia Corrêa McCormack

Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah

I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. Under the supervision of Prof. Mathieu Francoeur, my research encompasses near-field radiative heat transfer in micro/nanostructured materials supporting surface phonon-polaritons (SPhPs).

Prior to joining the University of Utah, I received my B.Eng. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). Working with Prof. Daniel Chalhub, I developed analytical and hybrid solutions for heat transfer problems such as 3D base–2D fins heat sinks, core–annular flow with immiscible liquids, and electronic chips with multiple hot spots.

Research Interests

Near-field Radiative Heat Transfer

Exploring radiative energy transport between nanostructured surfaces supporting surface phonon-polaritons.

Nano-optics & Thermal Management

Investigating the role of electromagnetic surface modes in nanoscale energy conversion and thermal regulation.

Analytical & Numerical Methods

Developing hybrid analytical–numerical approaches for heat transfer analysis and optimization.