Mario A. Medina, Ph.D.

Sun, X. Chu, Y. Medina, M. A., Mo, Y. Fan, S. & Liao, S. (2019). Experimental investigations on the thermal behavior of phase change material (PCM) in ventilated slabs. Applied Thermal Engineering, 148, 1359-1369. DOI://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.12.032

Sun, X. Medina, M. A., Lee, K. O., & Jin, X. (2018). Laboratory assessment of residential building walls containing pipe-encapsulated phase change materials for thermal management. Energy, 163, 383-391. DOI://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.08.159

Sun, X. Lee, K. O., Medina, M. A., Chu, Y. & Li, C. (2018). Melting Temperature and Enthalpy Variations of Phase Change Materials (PCMs): A Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Analysis. Phase Transitions, 91, 667-680. DOI://doi.org/10.1080/01411594.2018.1469019

Sun, X. Medina, M. A., Lee, K. O., & Jin, X. (2018). Thermal Performance of Building Frame Walls Outfitted with Encapsulated PCM Under Full Weather Conditions. In 1st International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering (NHICE-01). Victoria, BC, Canada.

Lee, K. O., Medina, M. A., Sun, X. & Jin, X. (2018). Thermal Performance of Phase Change Materials (PCM)-Enhanced Cellulose Insulation in Passive Solar Residential Building Walls. Solar Energy, 163, 113-121. DOI:10.1016/j.solener.2018.01.086

Jin, X. Shi, D. Medina, M. A., Shi, X. Zhou, X. & Zhang, X. (2017). Optimal Location of PCM Layer in Building Walls Under Nanjing (China) Weather Conditions. Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 129(3), 1767-1778. DOI://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-017-6307-3

Keith, C. Dehghani, M. A., O'Reilly, M. Medina, M. A., Darwin, D. Abdul-Baki, A. N., Nazzal, L. A., & Lee, K. O. (2017). SM Report No. 123. Assessment of Moisture-Tolerant Coatings for Decreasing Open Top Construction Time. The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/handle/1808/25725

Lee, K. O., Medina, M. A., & Sun, X. (2016). Development and verification of an EnergyPlus-based algorithm to predict heat transfer through building walls integrated with phase change materials. Building Physics. DOI:10.1177/1744259115591252 http://jen.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/06/27/1744259115591252.full.pdf+html

Sun, X. Quan, Z. Medina, M. A., & Lee, K. O. (2016). Experimental observations on the heat transfer enhancement caused by natural convection during melting processes of solid-liquid phase change materials (PCMs). Applied Energy. DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.03.078

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., & Zhang, X. (2016). Numerical analysis for the optimal location of a thin PCM layer in frame walls. Applied Thermal Engineering, 103, 1057-1063. DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.04.056

Sun, X. Quan, Z. Medina, M. A., Lee, K. O., & Liao, S. (2016). Parameter design for a phase change material board installed on the inner surface of building exterior envelopes for cooling in China. Energy Conversion and Management, 120. DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2016.04.096

Lee, K. O., & Medina, M. A. (2016). Using phase change materials for residential air conditioning peak demand reduction and energy conservation in coastal and transitional climates in the State of California. Energy and Buildings, 116, 69-77. DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.12.012 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778815304485

Jin, X. Shi, D. Hu, H. Medina, M. A., Shi, X. Zhou, X. & Zhang, X. (2016). Optimal location of PCM layer in building walls under Nanjing (China) weather conditions. In The 8th International Conference on Applied Energy. Beijing, China.

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., & Zhang, X. (2015). Numerical research on the optimal location of phase change material layer in frame walls for peak heat flux reduction. The 6th International Conference for Building Physics for a Sustainable Building Environment, June 15-17, 2015, Turin, Italy. In Energy Procedia Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. 6.

Sun, X. Quan, Z. Medina, M. A., & Shuguang, L. (2015). Performance of a free-air cooling system for telecommunications base stations using phase change materials (PCMs): In-situ tests. Applied Energy, 147, 325-334. DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.046 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261915000628

Jean, A. P., Adams, C. Medina, M. A., & Miranville, F. (2015). Natural Materials for Thermal Insulation: Mulch and Lava-rock Characterizations . Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal (Special Issue), 705, 8-13. http://www.scientific.net/AMM.705.8

Jean, A. P., Libelle, T. Miranville, F. & Medina, M. A. (2015). Vegetalized Complex Partition (VCP): Impact of a Green Roof under a Humid Tropical Climate, Comparison between Hong Kong and Reunion Island. Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal (Special Issue), 705, 273-277. http://www.scientific.net/AMM.705.273

Lee, K. O., Medina, M. A., Raith, E. & Sun, X. (2015). Assessing the Integration of a Thin Phase Change Material (PCM) Layer in a Residential Building Wall for Heat Transfer Reduction and Management. Applied Energy, 137, 699-706. DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.003 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261914009428#

Lee, K. O., Medina, M. A., & Sun, X. (2015). On the Use of Plug-and-Play Walls (PPW) for Evaluating Thermal Enhancement Technologies for Building Enclosures: Evaluation of a Thin Phase Change Material (PCM) Layer . Energy and Buildings, 86, 86-92. DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.10.020 http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0378778814008652/1-s2.0-S0378778814008652-main.pdf?_tid=df5b59fc-abfa-11e4-a265-00000aacb361&acdnat=1423005650_be861e43958ebf401f7039d8c3e30167

Medina, M. A. (2014). Reflecting on Heat Transfer Reduction - Exploring Radiant Barriers and Interior Radiation Control Coatings. The Construction Specifier, 67(12), 66-76. http://www.kenilworth.com/publications/cs/de/201412/index.html

Sun, X. Zhang, Q. Medina, M. A., & Lee, K. O. (2014). On the Natural Convection Enhancement of Heat Transfer During Phase Transition Processes of Solid-Liquid Phase Change Materials (PCMs). Energy Procedia, 61, 2062-2065. DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2014.12.076 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610214031051

Medina, M. A., & Lee, K. O. (2014). The Trend of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Research in the U.S. Building Environment and Systems, 8(2).

Jean, A. P., Adams, C. Medina, M. A., & Miranville, F. (2014). Natural Materials for Thermal Insulation: Mulch and Lava-rock Characterizations . In Proceedings of the ICRET 2014 Congress, November 6-8, 2014, Hong Kong.

Jean, A. P., Libelle, T. Miranville, F. & Medina, M. A. (2014). Vegetalized Complex Partition (VCP): Impact of a Green Roof under a Humid Tropical Climate, Comparison between Hong Kong and Reunion Island. In Proceedings of the ICRET 2014 Congress, November 6-8, 2014, Hong Kong.

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., & Zhang, X. (2014). On the Placement of a Phase Change Material Thermal Shield within the Cavity of Building Walls for Heat Transfer Rate Reduction. Energy, 73, 780-786. DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.079 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544214007786

Sun, X. Zhang, Q. Medina, M. A., & Lee, K. O. (2014). Energy and Economic Analysis of a Building Enclosure Outfitted with a Phase Change Material Board (PCMB). Energy Conversion and Management, 83, 73-78. DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2014.03.035 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890414002271

Jin, X. Zhang, S. Medina, M. A., & Zhang, X. (2014). Experimental Study of the Cooling Process of Partially-Melted Sodium Acetate Trihydrate. Energy and Buildings, 76, 654-660. DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.02.059 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778814001959

Jean, A. P., Boyer, H. Adams, C. Fakra, A. H., Medina, M. A., & Miranville, F. (2014). De la Simulation du Comportement Thermique d’une Paroi à l’observation d’état: L’assimilation de Données dans CODYRUN en Vue de la Validation des Propriétés Thermiques d’un Matériau. In CIFEM 2014 Conference, Comoro Island.

Sun, X. Zhang, Q. Medina, M. A., Liu, Y. & Liao, S. (2014). A Study on the Use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Combination with a Natural Cold Source for Space Cooling in Telecommunications Base Stations (TBSs) in China. Applied Energy, 117, 95-103. DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.12.010 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261913009951

Zhang, Y. Du, K. Medina, M. A., & He, J. (2014). An Experimental Method for Validating Transient Heat Transfer Mathematical Models of Used for Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Calculations. Phase Transitions, 87(6), 541-558. DOI:10.1080/01411594.2014.885522 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01411594.2014.885522#.VNFO453F98E

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., Zhang, X. & Zhang, S. (2014). Phase-Change Characteristic Analysis of Partially Melted Sodium Acetate Trihydrate Using DSC. International Journal of Thermophysics, 35(1), 45-52. DOI:10.1007/s10765-014-1560-1 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10765-014-1560-1

Sun, X. Zhang, Q. Medina, M. A., & Lee, K. (2013). Energy and Economic Analysis on Building Envelope with Phase Change Materials in Summer. In Proceedings of the APEC Conference on Low Carbon Towns and Physical Energy Storage, Changsha, China, May 25-26.

Medina, M. A., Lee, K. Xing, J. & Sun, X. (2013). On the Use of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Building Walls for Heat Transfer Control and Enhanced Thermal Performance. In Proceedings of the APEC Conference on Low Carbon Towns and Physical Energy Storage, Changsha, China, May 25-26.

Medina, M. A. (Ed.). (2013). Proceedings of the APEC Conference on Low Carbon Towns and Physical Energy Storage, Changsha, China, May 25-26, 2013.

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., & Zhang, X. (2013). On the Importance of the Location of PCMs in Building Walls for Enhanced Thermal Performance. Applied Energy, 106, 72-78.

Medina, M. A. (2013). Phase Change Materials in Combination with Existing Insulation for a Superior Thermal Performance of Building Walls. Global Gypsum Magazine.

Medina, M. A. (2012). A Comprehensive Review of Radiant Barrier Research Including Laboratory and Field Experiments. In ASHRAE Transactions. (Vol. 118, Part 1).

Rendall, J. Adams, C. Medina, M. A., Eberhart, S. & Adams, M. (2012). Design of Human Composting Latrines for Robust Solar Disinfection Including Inactivation of Ascaris Lumbricoides. In Proceedings of the International Water Association World Water Congress and Exhibition, Busan, South Korea, September 19.

Varadarajan, K. & Medina, M. A. (2012). Estimation of Hourly Solar Loads on the Surfaces of Moving Refrigerated Tractor Trailers Outfitted with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Several Routes Across the Continental U.S.. In ASME Paper IMECE2012-85476. Proceedings of the ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE2012). November 9-15, Houston, TX.

Medina, M. A. (2011). Development and Adoption of Solar-Disinfection Composting Latrines in Developing Nations. In Water Technologies for Emerging Regions Conference, Norman, OK, USA, October 24 (3rd of 8 authors).

Jean, A. P., Adams, C. Medina, M. A., & Miranville, F. (2011). Experimental Method Calibration (MECr): A New Relative Method for Heat Flux Sensor Calibration. In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, July 4-7, Novi Sad, Serbia.

Jin, X. Medina, M. A., Reshmeen, S. & Zhang, X. (2011). Experimental Study on the Thermal Performance of a Phase Change Material Thermal Shield for Wall and Ceiling Applications. In Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Asia Regional Congress and Exhibition (WREC-Asia) in cooperation with the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Development in Building and Environment (SuDBE 2011), October 28-31, Chongqing, China.

Medina, M. A. (2011). Solar-Disinfection Composting Latrines for Developing Countries. In Engineers Without Borders Midwest Regional Conference, Rolla, MO, USA, November 5. (4th of 7 authors).

Medina, M. A. (2011). Study of Radiant Barriers in North America. In Proceedings of the 6th Global Conference and Exhibition. September 26-27, Toronto, Canada.

Miranville, F. Lauret, P. Medina, M. A., & Bigot, D. (2011). A Simplified Model for Radiative Transfer in Building Enclosures with Low Emissivity Walls: Development and Application to Radiant Barrier Insulation. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 133(2).

Ahmed, M. Meade, O. & Medina, M. A. (2010). Reducing Heat Transfer Across the Insulated Walls of Refrigerated Truck Trailers by the Application of Phase Change Materials. Energy Conversion and Management, 51(3), 383-392.

Evers, A. C., Medina, M. A., & Fang, Y. (2010). Thermal Performance of Frame Walls Enhanced with Paraffin and Hydrated Salt Phase Change Materials Using a Dynamic Wall Simulator. Building and Environment, 45(8), 17672-1768.

Fang, Y. & Medina, M. A. (2009). Proposed Modifications for Models of Heat Transfer Problems Involving Partially-Melted Phase Change Processes. Journal of ASTM International, 6(9).

Medina, M. A. (2009). Guide Specifications: Dampers - Section 23 33 13. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

Medina, M. A. (2009). Guide Specifications: Duct Mounting Access Doors - Section 23 33 33. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

Medina, M. A. (2009). Guide Specifications: Duct Silencers - Section 23 33 19. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

Medina, M. A. (2009). Guide Specifications: Metal Ducts - Section 23 31 13. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

Medina, M. A. (2009). Guide Specifications: Turning Vanes - Section 23 33 23. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).

Medina, M. A., & Zhu, D. (2008). A Comparative Heat Transfer Examination of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) With and Without Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Using a Dynamic Wall Simulator. In Proceedings of the Sixteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, December 16-17, Plano, TX.

Fang, Y. Medina, M. A., & Evers, A. (2008). An Experimental Study of the Performance of PCM-Enhanced Cellulose Insulation used in Residential Building Walls Exposed to Full Weather Conditions. In Proceedings of the Sixteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, December 16-17, Plano, TX.

Medina, M. A., & Stewart, R. (2008). Phase-Change Frame Walls (PCFWs) for Peak Demand Reduction, Load Shifting, Energy Conservation and Comfort. In Proceedings of the Sixteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, December 16-17, Plano, TX.

Medina, M. A., & Young, B. (2008). Evaluating the Sensitivity of Attic Radiant Barrier Performance to Climate Parameters. ASCE Journal of Energy Engineering, 134(1), 2-5.

Medina, M. A., King, J. B., & Zhang, M. (2008). On the Heat Transfer Rate Reduction of Structural Insulated Panels Outfitted with Phase-change Materials. Energy - The International Journal, 33(4), 667-678.

Medina, M. A. (2008). Accreditation Manual: Central American Agency for the Accreditation of Postgraduate Programs. (Agencia Centroamericana para la Acreditacion de Postgrados - ACAP), In Spanish. Version 4.08. (One of 8 authors).

Taghavi, R. R., Jin, W. & Medina, M. A. (2007). Experimental and Computational Analyses of Pressure Differentials in Flexible Ducts with Different Bent Angles. In ASME Paper No. FEDSM2007-37652. Proceedings of the 5th Joint ASME/JSME Fluids Engineering Conference, July 30-August 2, San Diego, CA.

Medina, M. A., & Young, B. (2006). A Perspective on the Effect of Climate and Local Environmental Variables on the Performance of Attic Radiant Barriers in the United States. Building and Environment, 41(12), 1767-1778.

Medina, M. A. (2006). Report No. KTRAN:KU-98-6. Development of Design Specifications, Details and Design Criteria for Traffic Light Poles. Bureau of Materials and Research, Kansas Department of Transportation.

Zhang, M. Medina, M. A., & King, J. (2005). Development of a Thermally Enhanced Frame Wall With Phase-Change Materials for On-Peak Air Conditioning Demand Reduction and Energy Savings in Residential Buildings. International Journal of Energy Research, 29(9), 795-809.

Zhang, M. Medina, M. A., & King, J. (2004). Phase-Change Frame Walls for On-Peak Demand Reduction and Energy Conservation in Residential Buildings: Development, Construction and Evaluation. In Proceedings of the Fourteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, May 17-19, Richardson, TX.

Medina, M. A., & Frempong, M. (2003). Evaluation of Ceiling Heat Fluxes in Residential Buildings with Attic Radiant Barriers in Prevalent Climates Across the United States. In Proceeding of the Architectural Engineering 2003 Conference: Building Integration Solutions, September 17 - 20, Austin, TX.

Medina, M. A. (2003). On the Use of Equation Solvers, Interactive Software, and Hands-on Projects in Integrated Sophomore Engineering Courses. In 2003 Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 22-25, Nashville, TN.

Hernandez, M. Medina, M. A., & Schruben, D. L. (2003). Verification of an Energy Balance Approach to Estimate Indoor Wall Heat Fluxes Using Transfer Functions and Simplified Solar Heat Gain Calculations. Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 37, 235-243.

Medina, M. A. (2003). Radiant Barrier Effectiveness Depends on Where You Live. Home Energy Magazine.

Kirsch, F. W., & Medina, M. A. (2002). Cost of Implementation of Energy-Efficiency Measures in Specific Industries. The Journal of Energy and Development, 27(2), 285-298.

Medina, M. A. (2001). Adequate Attic Venting. Diagnostics O&A Section of Home Energy Magazine.

Kirsch, F. W., & Medina, M. A. (2000). Cost of Industrial Energy Efficiency: Its Effect Upon Their Implementation. The Journal of Energy and Development, 24(1), 83-108.

Medina, M. A. (2000). Effects of Shingle Absorptivity, Radiant Barrier Emissivity, Attic Ventilation Flowrate, and Roof Slope on the Performance of Radiant Barriers. International Journal of Energy Research, 24(8), 665-678.

Medina, M. A. (2000). On the Performance of Radiant Barriers with Different Attic Insulation Levels. Energy and Buildings, 33(1), 31-40.

Medina, M. A. (2000). Radiant Barriers, Performance Revealed. Home Energy Magazine.

Medina, M. A., & Nutter, D. W. (1999). A Semi-empirical Modeling Technique for Predicting Improved Performance of Water-cooled Chillers Used in Building Space Cooling Applications. In ASME Paper No. RAES99-7621. Proceedings of the ASME Conference on Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century, April 11-15, Maui, HI.

Medina, M. A. (1999). Assessing the Viability of Composite Retrofitting in Severe Environments. In Proceedings of the Texas Section of ASCE Spring 1999 Meeting, Longview, Texas. April.

Gonzales, M. A., Medina, M. A., & Schruben, D. L. (1999). Effects of Installing Economizers in Boilers Used in Space Heating Applications. In ASME Paper No. RAES99-7608. Proceedings of the ASME Conference on Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems for the 21st Century, April 11-15, Maui, HI.

Medina, M. A. (1999). A Quasi Steady State Heat Balance Model of Residential Walls. Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 30, 103-112.

Medina, M. A. (1999). Validation and Simulations of a Quasi Steady State Heat Balance Model of Residential Walls. Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 30, 93-102.

Figueroa, I. E., Medina, M. A., Cathey, M. & Nutter, D. W. (1998). Modification and Validation of a Universal Thermodynamic Chiller Model Used to Evaluate the Performance of Water-cooled Centrifugal Chillers. In Proceedings of the Eleventh Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, pp. 57-65, Fort Worth, Texas, May.

Medina, M. A. (1998). Predicting Improved Chiller Performance Through Thermodynamic Modeling. In Proceedings of the 20th Industrial Energy Technology Conference, Houston, Texas. April.

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1998). A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits - Part I: Development. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 120(1), 32-38.

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1998). A Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits - Part II: Validation and Simulations. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 120(1), 39-44.

Medina, M. A. (1997). Impact of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Industrial Assessment Center. In Proceedings of the 19th Industrial Energy Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, April.

Medina, M. A. (1997). Overview of LoanSTAR Chiller Monitoring and Analysis of In-Situ Chiller Diagnostics Using ASHRAE RP-827 Test Method. In Proceedings of the Cool Sense National Forum on Integrated Chiller Retrofits, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley, California. September.

Medina, M. A. (1995). First Year Analysis of Industrial Energy Conservation/Management of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center. In Proceedings of the 17th Industrial Energy Technology Conference, Houston, Texas. April.

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1995). Development of a Transient Heat and Mass Transfer Model of Residential Attics Used to Simulate Radiant Barrier Retrofits. ASME Solar Engineering, 1, 253-264.

Medina, M. A., Turner, W. D., & O'Neal, D. L. (1994). Economic Evaluation of Insulation/Radiant Barrier Systems for the State of Texas. In Proceedings of the Ninth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, Dallas, Texas, May.

Ashley, R. Garcia, O. Medina, M. A., & Turner, W. D. (1994). Effect of Radiant Barrier Technology on Summer Attic Heat Load in South Texas. In Proceedings of the Ninth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, Texas, May.

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1992). Effects of Radiant Barrier Systems on Ventilated Attics in a Hot and Humid Climate. In Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, pp. 47-52, Dallas, Texas, May.

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1992). Radiant Barrier Performance During the Heating Season. In Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, pp. 53-38, Dallas, Texas, May .

Medina, M. A., O'Neal, D. L., & Turner, W. D. (1992). Effects of Attic Ventilation on the Performance of Radiant Barriers. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 114(1), 234-239.