Dr. Zheng O Neill

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Biography

Zheng O'Neill is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the prestigious J. Mike Walker ’66 Professorship II. He has a rich educational background with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, obtained in 2004, and a Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering from Tongji University in 2000. His research interests primarily focus on enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, with particular expertise in intelligent building controls optimization and grid-interactive efficient buildings. He is also known for his work on heat pump dehumidification technologies and the development of resilient smart communities aimed at enhancing well-being through built environments. Dr. O'Neill has garnered extensive industry experience, including six years as a Principal Investigator and Staff Research Engineer/Scientist at United Technologies Research Center and two years as an Energy Analyst at Cimetrics. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including the ASHRAE Crosby Field Award and the Texas A&M Engineering Genesis Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator / Staff Research Engineer

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

United Technologies Research Center (Raytheon Technologies Research Center) • East Hartford, CT

Conducted extensive research projects related to building energy efficiency.

Energy Analyst

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Cimetrics • Boston, MA

Provided consulting services focused on energy efficiency in buildings.

Awards

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ASHRAE Crosby Field Award

2024-01-01
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Texas A&M Engineering Genesis Award

2023-01-01
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ASHRAE Fellow

2021-01-01
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IBPSA Fellow

2021-01-01
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Building Simulation Paper Award

2021-01-01
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University of Alabama President’s Faculty Research Award

2019-01-01
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ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award

2019-01-01
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IBPSA-USA Emerging Contributor Award

2018-01-01
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ASHRAE Innovative Research Grant Award

2017-01-01
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Educator of the Year

2016-01-01
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DOE IAC Junior Faculty Research Award

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Achievement Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.