I am an incoming Assistant Professor in Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University starting from Fall 2025. My research group is looking for highly self-motivated and talented students. To apply for the PhD program, please send your CV, a recent transcript and a brief description of your research experience and interests (one-page or in the email) to xin.wang@tamu.edu or wxjames007@hotmail.com. Please use the Prospective PhD Student - [Your Name] as your email subject.
Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher in Industrialized Construction Innovation at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). I obtained my Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering and my Master’s degree in Computer Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before moving to Madison, I received a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Tongji University, China.
The long term goal of my research is to advance automation and intelligence technologies, and human-centered approaches to address challenges in construction and infrastructure systems. My current work focuses on the following aspects:
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Construction Automation and Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence in Construction
- Building Decarbonization and Resilience