Dr. Lexuan Zhong

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lexuan Zhong is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where she leads the Built Environment Technology Lab (BETLab). Her extensive research and industrial experience spans various aspects of creating healthy indoor environments. She has a deep understanding of heat and mass transfer in buildings, along with physico-chemical purification technologies and advanced HVAC systems. Dr. Zhong is adept at employing experimental, computational, and field approaches in her research, with special expertise in building material characterization, air cleaning, indoor air science, and sustainable building design. She actively conducts research on indoor air quality, examining filtration and purification processes, innovative HVAC systems, and the impact of built environments on climate change. Dr. Zhong is also dedicated to education, teaching various courses on thermal systems, building design, and environmental technologies, and is currently accepting students for research opportunities in her area of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Leading research and education in mechanical engineering with a focus on sustainable building practices and indoor air quality.

Courses

MEC E 463 - Thermo-Fluids System Design MEC E 466 - Building System Design MEC E 641 - Environmental Technologies Buildings

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management