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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.
United Technologies Research Center (Raytheon Technologies Research Center) • East Hartford, CT
Conducted extensive research projects related to building energy efficiency.
Cimetrics • Boston, MA
Provided consulting services focused on energy efficiency in buildings.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.