Principle Investigator

Xiangyu Li, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Education

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, US, 2012 - 2018

• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 2008 - 2012

Professional experience

• Postdoctoral Associate, Device Research Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, US, 2019 - 2022

• Research Assistant, Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion Laboratory, Purdue University, IN, US, 2012 - 2018

Links

• Google Scholar

• LinkedIn

Email: xli148@utk.edu

Office: 516 Dougherty Engineering Building

Phone: 865-252-0680

Patrick Park

PhD Student

Links: LinkedIn 

patppark@vols.utk.edu

• B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee Martin, 2019-2023

Patrick joined the WISE lab in August 2023. 

Shaodong Zhang

PhD Student

szhang84@vols.utk.edu

Shaodong Zhang joined the group as a Ph.D. student in January 2025. Born in April 1997 in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China, he specializes in micro- and nanoscale heat transfer and molecular dynamics. His research interests include machine learning, thermal transport properties of various materials, and simulations of material adsorption properties. 

Samuel Reed

MS Student

sreed36@vols.utk.edu

• B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2020-2024

Samuel Reed is currently working on research pertaining to more energy efficient HVAC systems, as well as applications of additive manufacturing for water adsorption systems. He is an Eagle Scout and avid craftsman.