Biography
Dr. Laura Riggio (nee Solomon) is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Temple University. Prior to joining Temple, Dr. Riggio worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the West Virginia University. Dr. Riggio completed her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University after getting a Bachelor of Science from Temple University. Her research interests include phase change materials, energy storage, and CFD.
Research Interests
- Phase Change, Heat Transfer, Energy Storage, Concentrating Solar Power, CFD
Courses Taught
Number | Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
ENGR 1101 | Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technology | Undergraduate |
ENGR 1102 | Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving | Undergraduate |
ENGR 3571 | Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics | Undergraduate |
ENGR 4296 | Capstone Senior Design Project | Undergraduate |
ENGR 4996 | Honors Capstone Senior Design Project | Undergraduate |
MEE 4572 | Heat and Mass Transfer | Undergraduate |
Selected Publications
Recent
Sayginer, O., Budischak, C., Riggio, L., & bouchelil, l. (2025). GIFTS: Bridging Engineering Education with a Cost-Effective Classroom Kit: A Hands-On Approach to Active Learning. FYEE 2025 Conference Proceedings. 10.18260/1-2--55263
Walters, E., Riggio, L., & Budischak, C. (2025). Work In Progress: Enhancing Student Collaboration Through Growth-Based Assessment Practices. FYEE 2025 Conference Proceedings. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--55283.