• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., Srinivasan, K., and Somayaji, C., “An Examination of Regenerative Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” Applied Thermal Engineering, under review.

• Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power based on Emission Pollutants.” Energy and Buildings, under review.

• 3. Moran, A., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Thermo-economic Modeling of Micro-CHP (Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power) for Small Commercial Applications.” International Journal of Energy Research, Under Review.

• Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “A Survey of Cooling Tower Water Quality for Condenser Tube Fouling Potential.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, under review

• Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “Experimental Determination of Heat Transfer and Friction in Helically-Finned Tubes.” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, under review.

• Zdaniuk, G.J., Luck, R., and Chamra, L.M., “Linear Correlation of Heat Transfer and Friction in Helically-finned Tubes Using Five Simple Groups of Parameters,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, under review.

• Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “Experimental Determination of Heat Transfer and Friction in Helically-Finned Tubes.” Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, under review.

• Zdaniuk, G.J., and Chamra, L.M., “A Literature Review of Friction and Heat Transfer in Helically-ribbed Tubes,” Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, under review

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., Srinivasan, K., and Somayaji, C., “An Examination of Regenerative Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” Applied Thermal Engineering, under review.

• Zdaniuk, G.J., and Chamra, L.M., “A Literature Review of Friction and Heat Transfer in Helically-ribbed Tubes,” Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, under review

• Zdaniuk, G.J., Chamra, L.M., and Walters, D.K., “Correlating Heat Transfer and Friction in Helically-finned Tubes Using Artificial Neural Networks,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Accepted for publication.

• Chamra, L., and Mago, P.J., “Modeling of evaporation heat transfer of pure refrigerants and refrigerant mixtures in microfin tubes.” Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , Vol. 221 (4), pp. 443-447, 2007.

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Somayaji, C., “Performance analysis of different working fluids for use in organic Rankine cycles.” Journal of Power and Energy , Volume 221, Number 3 / 2007, pp. 255-263, 2007.

• Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., and Zdaniuk, G., “Experimental Comparison of Condensers and Evaporators for use in both Bottom-Mount and Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Units.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 220, No. 2, February 2006, pp. 215-222.

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L., and Steele, G., “A Simulation Model for the Performance of a Hybrid Liquid Desiccant System during Cooling and Dehumidification.” International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 30, January 2006, pp. 51-66.

• Zdaniuk, G., Chamra, L.M., and Mago, P.J., “A Literature Survey of Water-Side Fouling Applicable to Cooling Tower Condensers.” IMechE Journal of Power and Energy , accepted for publication, 2006.

• McLaughlin, S., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Feasibility Study of Absorption Refrigeration Systems in Automobile Applications.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , accepted for publication, 2006.

• Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., and Zdaniuk, G., “Experimental Comparison of Condensers and Evaporators for use in both Bottom-Mount and Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Units.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , Vol. 220, No. 2, February 2006, pp. 215-222.

• Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., “Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer of Refrigerant Mixtures in Micro-Fin Tubes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer , Vol. 49, No.11-12, pp. 1915-1921, 2006.

• Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., Tan, M., and Kung, C., “Modeling of Evaporation and Condensation Pressure-drop in Micro-fin Tubes.” IMechE Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 219, Part C, No. 1, January 2005, pp. 61-71.

• Chamra, L.M., Mago, P.J., Tan, M., and Kung, C., “Modeling of Condensation Heat Transfer of Pure Refrigerants in Micro-Fin Tubes.” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 48, No. 7, March 2005, pp. 1293-1302.

• Chamra, L.M., Tan, M.O., and Kung, C.C., 2004, “Evaluation of Existing Condensation Heat Transfer Models in Horizontal Micro-Fin Tubes,” Journal of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 28, pp. 617-628.

• Chamra, L.M., Steele, G. W., and Huynh, K., 2003, “The Uncertainty Associated with Thermal Comfort,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109, Part 2.

• Chamra, L.M., Tan, M.O., Kung, C. C., and Tang, S. S., 2003, “Evaluation of Existing Evaporation Heat Transfer Models in Horizontal Micro-Fin Tubes,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 109, Part 1.

• Chamra, L.M., Huynh, K., and Hodge, B.K., 2002, “Thermal Comfort for Sedentary and Moderate Activity Levels,” ASHRAE Transactions, Vol. 108, Pt. 1.

• Al-Fahed, S., Chamra, L.M., and Chakroun, W., 1999, “Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Comparison for Both Microfin Tube and Twisted-Tape Inserts in Laminar Flow.” Journal of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 18 (4) pp. 323-333..

• Broignaux, Laurent, Webb, R. L., Chamra, L. M., and Chung, B. Y., 1997, “Single Phase Heat Transfer in Micro-fin Tubes.” Int. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 40, No.18, pp. 4345-4357.

• Chamra, L.M., Webb, R.L., and Randlett, M.R., 1996a, "Advanced Micro-Fin Tubes For Evaporation." Int. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 1827 - 1838.

• Chamra, L.M., Webb, R.L., and Randlett, M.R., 1996b, "Advanced Micro-Fin Tubes For Condensation." Int. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 1839 - 1846.

• Chamra, L.M., and Webb, R.L., 1995, "Condensation and Evaporation in Micro-Fin Tubes at Equal Saturation Temperatures." Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 219-229.

• Chamra, L.M. and Webb, R.L., 1994, "Modeling Liquid-Side Particulate Fouling in Enhanced Tubes." International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 37, No. 4, pp. 571-579.

• Chamra, L.M. and Webb, R.L., 1993, "Effect of Particle Size and Size Distribution on Particulate Fouling in Enhanced Tubes," Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 65-75.
  
  

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Somayaji, C., “Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2006), Paper No. IMECE2006-14805, November 5-10, Chicago , Illinois , USA .

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Moran, A., “Modeling of Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power (Micro-CHP) for Residential or Small Commercial Applications.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2006), Paper No. IMECE2006-13558, November 5-10, Chicago , Illinois , USA .

• Somayaji, C., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L. M., “Second Law Analysis and Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles.” ASME Power Conference, Paper No. PWR2006-88061, Atlanta , GA , May 2-4, 2006.

• Chamra, L.M, Mago, P.J., Stone, N., and Oliver, J., “Micro-CHP (Cooling, Heating, and Power) – Not Just a Scale Down CHP.” ASME Power Conference, Paper No. PWR2006-88076, Atlanta , GA , May 2-4, 2006.

• Fumo, N., Mago, P.J., and Chamra, L.M., “Evaluation of Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Systems Based on Energy-Rating.” ASME Energy Sustainability 2007, Paper No.ES2007-36145, June 27-30, Long Beach , California , USA . Accepted.

• Srinivasan, K.K., Mago, P.J., Zdaniuk, G.J., Chamra, L.M., Midkiff, K.C., “Improving the Efficiency of the Advanced Injection Low Pilot Ignited Natural Gas Engine using Organic Rankine Cycles.” ASME Energy Sustainability 2007, Paper No.ES2007-36151, June 27-30, Long Beach , California , USA . Accepted.

• Cho, H., Luck, R., Chamra, L.M., “Dynamic Simulation of a Micro-CHP Facility: A Case Study” ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability 2007, June 27-30, Long Beach , CA . Paper Accepted.

• Cho, H., Luck, R., Chamra, L.M., “Technical and Economical Analysis of a Micro-CHP Facility based on Dynamic Simulation: A Case Study” ASME Proceedings of Energy Sustainability 2007, Abstract accepted for presentation at the ASME IMECE 2007.

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Moran, A., “Optimization of Organic Rankine Cycles Using Dry Fluids.” Proceedings of IMECE2006, November 5-10, Chicago , Illinois , USA .

• Mago, P.J., Chamra, L.M., and Moran, A., “Modeling of Micro-Cooling, Heating, and Power (Micro-CHP) for Residential or Small Commercial Applications.” Proceedings of IMECE2006, November 5-10, Chicago , Illinois , USA .

• Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., Stone, Nick, and Oliver, Jason, “Micro-CHP (Cooling, Heating, And Power) - Not Just Scaled Down CHP.” Proceedings of ASME Power Conference, May 2 -4, 2006, Atlanta , GA, USA .

• Mago, P.J, Chamra, L.M. and Somayaji, Chandramojan, “Analysis of Organic Rankine Cycles.”.” Proceedings of ASME Power Conference, May 2 -4, 2006, Atlanta , GA, USA .

• Breen, M.A., Schneider, J. A., Walters, D. K., and Chamra, L. M., 2004, “Modifying the Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Residential Oven to Promote Favorable Baking Results.” Proceedings of IMECE, International Mechanical Engineering Congress Expo, Anaheim, Ca.

• Chamra, L. M., McClain, S. T., and Tang, S. S., 2001, “ The Use of Mathcad in a Graduate Level Two-phase Flow and Heat Transfer Course.” Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Albuquerque, June.

• Chamra, L.M., and Webb, R. L., 1998, “Modeling Liquid-Side Particulate Fouling in Plain Tubes.” Proceedings: International Conference On Energy Research and Development, Vol. II, pp. 1090-1104.

• Cheung, F.B., K.H. Haddad, L.M. Chamra, F. Otero, and A.L. Brundage, 1994, "Boundary Layer Boiling on the External Bottom Surface of a Hemispherical Vessel." 10th Proc. Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics ANS Winter Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 155-162.

• Webb, R.L., Jaber, H. M., Chamra, L. M., and Kim, N. H., 1991, "Enhanced Tubes for Electric Utility Steam Condensers." Proceedings: Condenser Technology Conference, EPRI Report GS-7349, pp. 2-57- 2-72.

• Webb, R.L., Chamra L.M., 1991, "On-Line Cleaning of Particulate Fouling in Enhanced Tubes," Fouling and Enhancement Interactions, HTD-Vol. 164, pp.47-54.
  
  

• Chamra, L.M. and Mago, P.J., “Micro-CHP Power Generation for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings.” In Electric Power Research Trends Frank Columbus (Editor), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2007. Accepted for publication.

• Mago, P.J. and Chamra, L.M., “ Use of Organic Rankine Cycles to Produce Electric Power from Waste Heat Sources.” In Electric Power Research Trends, Frank Columbus (Editor), Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2007. Accepted for publication.

• "Cooling, Heating, and Power (CHP) Technology/Systems," L.M. Chamra and B.K. Hodge, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Taylor and Francis, 2005.

• "Dehumidification," L.M. Chamra and B.K. Hodge, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Taylor and Francis, 2005.
  
  

• Chamra, L. M., and Stevens, J. W., 2000, "Desiccant Dehumidification Curriculum Module for Engineering/Technology HVAC Courses," Global Center for Desiccant Technology, Mississippi State University.

• Webb, R.L., Chamra, L.M., Jaber, M.H., 1991, "Enhanced Tubes for Steam Condensers," Penn State Report, DOE Contract DE-FC07-88ID12708, EPRI Contract RP1689-21.
  
  

• Biomass Utilization, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, June 2006-May 2007, $1.5M
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra

• Micro Cooling, Heating, and Power (Micro-CHP) and Bio- Fuel Center , DOE contract DE-FG01-04ER04-01, June 2004, May 2009, $5M
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra

• Southeastern Partnerships to Advance Industrial Energy Efficiency. DOEMarch 2007 - February 2008. $67,507
  Principal Investigators: P.J. Mago, C. Emplaincourt, and L.M. Chamra

• Propane-Fueled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems. PERC. March 2007 – February 2009. $408,111
  Principal Investigators: P.J. Mago, L.M. Chamra

• Delivering CHP Driven Desiccant Dehumidification and Absorptive Chiller Technology to the Marketplace, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, January 2006-December 2006, $120K
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra (MS State) and Keith McAllister ( N.C. State )

• Southeastern Combined Cooling Heating and Power Regional Application Center (CHPCenterSE), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, January 2005-December 2005, $380K
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra (MS State) and Alex Hobbs (N.C. State)

• Water-Side Fouling inside Smooth and Augmented Copper Alloy Condenser Tube and Cooling Tower Water Applications, sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air- Conditioning Engineers, June 2001- May 2004, $186KV
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra

• Evaluation of Redesign of Evaporator and Condenser Coils of Refrigeration Units, sponsored by Viking Range Corp., February 2001-December 2001, $72K
  Principal Investigators: Louay Chamra and Richard Forbes

• Modeling and Optimizing of Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer in Micro-Fin Tubes, sponsored by Heatcraft Inc. and Wolverine Tubes Inc., January 2000-December 2002, $263K
  Principal Investigators: Louay Chamra and Keith Hodge

• A Comparison of the Biological Aspects of Desiccant Versus Conventional Systems, sponsored by Mississippi Valley Gas, October 2001 - December 2002, $84K
  Principal Investigator: Louay Chamra

• Advanced Desiccant Technology Research, sponsored by U.S. DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Gas Research Institute, Hearin Foundation Grant, September 1998-February 2001, $ 560K
  Principal Investigators: B. K. Hodge, W. G. Steele, J. W. Stevens, L. M. Chamra, and A. Jalalzadeh-Azar

• Global Center for Desiccant Technology, sponsored by various natural gas industry interests, January 1995-December 2001, $ 750K
  Principal Investigators: B. K. Hodge, W. G. Steele, J. W. Stevens, L. M. Chamra, and A. Jalalzadeh-Azar
  
  

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Chair of TC 1.3 Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Technical Committee, 2003-2005
Voting member of TC 8.5 Liquid to Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Committee
- American Society of Engineering Education
- Reviewer for the Journal of Heat Transfer
- Reviewer for the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
- Reviewer for Chemical Engineering Communications

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

- Chair of the College of Engineering Energy Working Group
- Chair of Engineering College Faculty Council
- Member of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee
- Member of the Mechanical Engineering Research Strategic Planning Subcommittee
- Member and chair of the Mechanical Engineering Fluids and Heat Transfer Lab Committee
- Member of the Instructional Technology Improvement Committee
- Member of Hearin Computational Committee

AWARDS

- MSU Hearin Professor of Engineering, 2003-2005
- Pi Tau Sigma “Shaft of Excellence” Outstanding Faculty Member Award, 1999.

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate

ME 3513 Thermodynamics
ME 4383 Heat Exchanger Design
ME 3313 Heat Transfer
ME 4313 Intermediate Heat Transfer

Graduate

ME 8343 Two-phase Flow and Heat Transfer
ME 8813 Viscous Flow I