Publications

His work has been recognized by legislative bodies, including a commendation from Congressman Ritchie Torres for securing substantial NSF awards to support research, innovation, and discovery in District 15

Koffi, M., N. Angulo, R. Dorcely, “Predicting retention and graduation rates for math and computer science undergraduates based on the variability in their GPAs”,23rd Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii January 4-7 (Peer-reviewed)

Koffi, M. “Fluid-Structure Interactions and Biological Flow” Yiannis Andreopoulos Symposium, the City College of New York, NY April 29th 2022

Koffi, M. “The Role of Vorticity in Rotational Oscillating Flow Applications “The MAA Annual Meeting of the Metro NY Section May 4, 2019

Koffi, M., J. Yebouet, N. Hockaday, B. Bayor, “Design of a Black Ice Melting Device to Increase the Safety of Pedestrians in Walking Areas”, CUNY Research Summit: Creativity in STEM, Hostos Community College, May 12th, 2018

Koffi, M., “Elephant Metabolic Heat Regulation by Convective Heat Transfer from the Pinnae”, The MAA Metropolitan New York Section 2017 Annual Meeting, Bronx, NY, April 29th (Peer-reviewed).

Koffi, M., “Elephant Metabolic Heat Regulation by Convective Heat Transfer from the Pinnae”, The MAA Metropolitan New York Section 2017 Annual Meeting, Bronx, NY, April 29th (Peer-reviewed).

Koffi, M., Y. Andreopoulos and L. Jiji, “The role of pinnae flapping motion on elephant metabolic heat dissipation”, Journal of Heat Transfer 136 (10), 101101, Jul 02, 2014 (Peer-reviewed)

Koffi, M., N. Angulo, R. Dorcely, Comparing the variability in GPAs between the Mathematics and Computer Science Scholars (MACSS) and non-MACSS scholars”, Annual Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, New York Metro Session April 28, 2024(Peer-reviewed)

Koffi, M., “Engaging Secondary School Minority Students in Pre-Engineering Education through Project-Based Learning”, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Newsletter, issue 11, Hostos Community College Sept. 2020

Koffi, M., D. Jugmohan, and B. Cortez “Engaging Hispanic Students in STEM through Project-Based Learning” HACU 33rd Annual Conference, Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: "Meeting the Challenge of Prosperity and Equality” Chicago, IL October 8, 2019 (Peer-reviewed).

Koffi, M., “Vortex shedding leading to heat transfer rise in the vicinity of a rotational oscillating heated plate”, J. Appl. Mech. Eng. 2018, Volume 7, DOI: 10.4172/2168-9873-C1-017 October 25-26, 2018, Berlin, Germany. (Peer-reviewed).

Koffi, M., “Flow Structure in the Vicinity of Flapping Elephants’ Pinnae and Thermal Implications”, J. Appl. Mech. Eng. 2017, Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics, Volume 6, Issue 5, Oct.19-20, 2017, Rome, Italy (Peer-reviewed).

Koffi, M., Y. Andreopoulos and L. Jiji, “Heat Transfer Enhancement by Induced Vortices in the Vicinity of a Rotationally Oscillating Heated Plate”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 112, 2017, pp.862-875; doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.05.006(Peer-reviewed)

Koffi, M., L. Jiji, and Y. Andreopoulos, “Why Do Elephant Flap Their Ears?”, 62nd Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, Volume 54, Number 19, 2009 (Peer-reviewed).

Recognitions & Certificates

  • Certificate in the Effective Teaching Practice Framework, The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education November 2024

  • Recognition for receiving $1.5 Million in NSF Award to support research, innovation and discovery US House of Rep. and of the US Congress of New York District 15 by Congressman Ritchie Torres Spring 2023

  • Certifate of Completion of the mandatory Comprehensive Ethics Training Course on Hostos Community College March 31 2023

  • Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Research and Distinguished scholarly contributions Hostos Research Day 2023 by President Daisy Cocco De Filippis April 27, 2023

  • Selected for NSF Grant writing training at Prince George's Community College NSF FORCCE-ATE in June 2022

  • Certificates of Service for the Motivating Learners Mini-course as Mindset Fellow CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy June 2022 & January 22

  • Certificate of Service for the Motivating Learners Mini-Course as Mindset Fellow CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy June & August 21

  • Certificate of Completion of Motivating Learners: CUNY Mindset course CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy January 2021

  • Certificate of International Conf. moderator, Berlin Germany 2018

  • Certificate of Level 1 Thermographer, US, Infrared Training Center (ITC) 2018

  • APACS Distinguished Service Award 2018

  • Certificate of Afterschool Universe Trainer, NASA G 2014

  • Certificate of Afterschool Universe Program Facilitation, NASA G 2010

  • Certificate of recognition for securing institutional grant funds 2006-2017