Principal Investigator
M.J. (Jahid) Hoque
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. in Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, BUET
B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, BUET
Phone: (515) 294-4119
Email: mjhoque@iastate.edu
Address: 2529 Union Dr, Black 2074, Ames, IA 50011-2030
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Graduate Students
Mohtasim Saib Nahin
Nahin is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University and joined the THETA Lab in Fall 2025. He completed his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. His research interests focus on thermofluids science and phase change heat transfer. Outside of academics, Nahin enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures, especially through their food!
Email: nahin007@iastate.edu
Aoyon Paul
Aoyon Paul is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. Prior to joining ISU, he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) in 2022 and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from CUET in 2024. He also served as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Bangladesh Military Academy. Aoyon is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Expert, with research interests in Thermo Fluid Science, Energy Storage Systems, Energy Conversion Systems, and Design Optimization.
Email: aoyon@iastate.edu
Undergraduate Students
Alan Anaya
Alan is an undergraduate student at Iowa State pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Through previous experience with his high school engineering team in the Chicago suburbs, Alan discovered his passion for engineering and came to Iowa State to expand his knowledge! Since he discovered an interest in thermodynamics at Iowa State, he joined Theta Lab to continue applying his knowledge outside of the classroom through research.
Email: aanaya@iastate.edu
Aiden Rockwood
Aiden Rockwood is a junior undergraduate student at Iowa State University, pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Engineering Sales. His primary research interests include thermal-fluid science, energy conservation systems, and energy storage.
Email: aidenr@iastate.edu
Gabriel Arrazola
Gabriel Arrazola is an undergraduate student at Iowa State University. His research interests focus on functional surface fabrication for enhancing heat transfer in thermal systems.
Email: arrazola@iastate.edu
Grant Chabot
Grant Chabot is an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. He is part of the University Honors Program and joined the Theta Lab as a first-year honors student, driven by his passion for thermal science. He is working on the development of novel engineering and functional surfaces for various thermal applications.
Email: gchabot@iastate.edu
Michael Nguyen
Michael Nguyen is an undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. He is part of the University Honors Program and joined the Theta Lab as a first-year honors student, driven by his passion for thermal science. He is working on the development of novel engineering and functional surfaces for various thermal applications.
Email: mnguyen6@iastate.edu