Dr. Zufen Wang, a tenure-track assistant professor in architectural engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU), boasts a remarkable academic journey, holding a doctorate from the University of Miami in 2022, a master's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology in 2018, and a bachelor's degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2016. Dr. Wang's research endeavors are firmly rooted in the pursuit of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing building energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing valuable grid services. Her research domain encompasses three primary areas of expertise: (1) energy models and virtual flow meters for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motor-fan/pump systems, facilitating precise control and efficiency improvements. (2) modeling, control, and optimization of building energy systems, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and efficient architectural practices. (3) grid-interactive efficient buildings, a critical facet of modern construction that integrates buildings seamlessly with the electrical grid. Dr. Wang's dedication to her field has borne fruit in the form of research grants from institutions including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of Energy (DOE). These grants support her pioneering work, which spans diverse topics, including integrating data science into building engineering, optimizing HVAC load management, enhancing grid-interactive efficiency, building resilience, and addressing refrigerant leakage in residential heat pumps.

汪祖芬博士目前任职田纳西州立大学建筑工程系助理教授。她2016年本科毕业于华中科技大学建筑环境与设备工程专业，2018年硕士毕业于哈尔滨工程大学供热，供燃气，通风及空调工程专业，2022年博士毕业于迈阿密大学土木工程专业。她的研究方向主要包括可变频驱动器（VFD）电机-风机/水泵系统的能耗模型和虚拟流量计，建筑能源系统的建模，控制和优化设计， 电网交互建筑。她的研究获得了来自美国国家科学基金会（NSF）、国防部（DoD）和能源部（DOE）等机构的研究经费支持，项目主要涉及的领域包括：将数据科学整合到建筑工程中，优化暖通空调能耗管理，提高电网互联效率，加强建筑物的抗灾能力，以及解决住宅热泵制冷剂泄漏等。