Dr. Wangda Zuo

Professor

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Biography

Professor Zuo’s lab has contributed to the development of major open-source tools for building community energy systems, including the Fast Fluid Dynamics (FFD) model and the Modelica Buildings Library from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He currently holds a joint appointment with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and has extensive collaborations with multiple DOE national laboratories. Zuo is a Fellow of ASHRAE and IBPSA, and has received numerous recognitions, including Penn State’s World Class Engineering Faculty Award and the IBPSA Innovative Application Award. He has been Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on more than 30 research projects sponsored by NSF, DOE, DOD, and DHS, with total funding exceeding $19 million. Zuo has graduated 12 Ph.D. students and published over 170 peer-reviewed papers, showcasing his scholarly impact and dedication to workforce development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.