Xinlei Wang

Xinlei Wang is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with an affiliate appointment in Mechanical Science and Engineering. He holds leadership roles including Associate Head (2017-2023) and has been a faculty member since 2002. His research focuses on thermal systems, renewable energy, environmental control, and heat transfer in engineering applications.

Education:

• Ph.D., Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2000)
• M.S., Agricultural Engineering, University of Saskatchewan (1996)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University (1987)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University (1984)

Research Interests: Air quality modeling, emission control from diesel engines, renewable energy systems (geothermal, solar), HVAC system optimization, and fouling mechanisms in heat exchangers.

Awards:

• Fellow, ASHRAE (2019)
• UIUC Sustainability Fellow (2013)
• Multiple teaching excellence awards, including Everitt Award (2010)

Recent Courses Taught: Renewable Energy Systems, Interdisciplinary Design Projects, and Engineering Graphics & Design.