Mr Ali Kazemian

• PhD student, 2024-

• MSc, Architecture and Energy, Tehran University, 2021-2022

• B.Sc, Energy Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, 2017-2021

Ali received UC Doctoral scholarship. His PhD study will focus on machine learning and building energy.

Ms Mingtong Li 

• PhD student, 2023-

• MSc, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shenyang Agricultural University, 2020-2023

• B.Sc, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shenyang Agricultural University, 2016-2020

Mingtong's PhD study will focus on building thermal mass and short-term energy storage.

Mr Arno Bakker

• Research Assistant, 2024

• B.Sc, Engineering, École Centrale Méditerranée ,  France, 2022-

Ms Krizzia Valerie Concepcion

• Research Assistant, 2024

Education

• MSc, Architectural Engineering, 2024-2025

• Specialist Diploma, Virtual Design and Construction, Building Construction Authority Academy (Singapore) 2022

• B.Sc, Architecture, University of Santo Tomas (Philippines) 2007-2012

Experience

• BIM Coordinator, Samsung C&T Corporation Singapore

• Draftsman, Inspector, BIM Modeller in various companies

• Part time in Pita Pit while doing Master of Architectural Engineering

Interest

• Interested in Building Heating and Cooling Energy Simulation (using Energy Plus, Sketchup, Revit,etc.)

• Advocates sustainable building design solutions for future generations

Mr Nick Xie

• MSc, Architectural Engineering, 2024-2025

• B.Sc, Harbin Engineering University, 2010-2014

MS Ye Wang

• Visiting Scholar, 2025-

• PhD, Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2021-

• MSc, Renewable Energy and Architecture, University of Nottingham, 2019-2020

• B.Eng., Building Environment and Energy Engineering, Dalian Institute of Technology, 2015-2019

Mr Xiangchao Meng

• Visiting Scholar, 2024-2025

• PhD, Management, Guangzhou University

Ms Kexin Miao

• Research Assistant, 2023-2024

• MSc, Construction, 2022-2023

• B.Sc, Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2017-2021

Ms Moyun (Lyra) Wu

• Graduate Safety Engineer, Worley, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 2024-

•  MSc, Renewable Energy Engineering, 2023-2024

•  Furnace Equipment Designer, Zhejiang Tuff Boiler Co., Ltd.(China), 2021-2022

•  B.Sc, Energy and Power Engineering, China Jiliang University, 2017-2021

Mr Xiaoqi Lu

• Production Engineer, Wonder Porcelain, Nashville, TN, USA, 2023-

• MSc, Architectural Engineering, Tennessee State University, 2020-2022

• B.Sc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2015-2019

Xiaoqi's Master Thesis was Interactive HVAC laboratory using AR. 

Mercy Mariam 

She earned her associate degree from Nashville State Community College in electrical engineering. She was pursuing a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering at Tennesse State University. She is currently the acting president for ASHARE student chapter, and she is also a member of NSLS, by completing advanced leadership training. She is currently participating in the 42nd annual TSU wide research symposium. In her research, she is analyzing the application of a geothermal heat pump. She was a part of the robotics club at Antioch high school. After graduation, Mihiret plans to continue her education to become a Biomedical Engineer. Other than academic plan, Mihiret plans to start an organization that encourages girls to join STEM and she will work with elementary and middle school kids.

Mercy is now a PhD student at Tennessee State University. 

Amairanny Espinosa

Amairanny Espinosa is a current student in Tennessee State University, studying for Mechanical Engineering. Amairanny was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived there for 13 years. Amairanny works as a part time leasing consultant at Summerfield Place Apartments.

Saly ElSols

Saly Elsols is an undergraduate student majoring in architectural engineering at Tennessee State University. Saly is interested in architectural engineering and design of self-sufficient and eco-friendly building structures. Saly aspires to be a creative and progressive engineer and designer. 

Saly is now a Master student on Architecture at Lawrence Technological University.

Zilan Jalal

Zilan Jalal is a junior student in Architecture Engineering department  at Tennessee State University .Before attending TSU,  Zilan Jalal was enrolled in Salahaddin University and  studied Architecture engineering there from   2016 to 2018. She transferred to TSU in 2018. She is also a member in National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Zilan is now working in the Architecture Team of Earl Swensson Associates, Nashville.