Junke Wang

Assistant Professor

Email: junke.wang@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-1744
Office: Engineering Lab 112
Office Hours: By appointment
Website: Energy Systems Intelligence Lab (ESIL)

Education
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (2020)
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
M.S., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineering (2016)
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
B.S., Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering (2013)
Northeast Forestry University, China

Research Focus

Advanced control, optimization, and autonomous operation of building energy systems
Grid-interactive buildings and demand flexibility, including building-grid integration and flexible load control
Physics-based, data-driven, and AI-enabled modeling for system identification, prediction, and optimal control
Fault detection, diagnostics, and automated fault correction for building energy systems
HVAC and thermal energy systems, including heat pumps, water heating, and thermal energy storage
Experimental validation, laboratory testing, and field demonstration of advanced energy technologies

Experience and Awards

Assistant Professor, School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma (2026–present)
Electrical Engineer, Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2023–2026)
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2022–2023)
Central Oklahoma Chapter American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Scholarship, Oklahoma City Community Foundation (2020)
Gallogly College of Engineering Dissertation Excellence Award, University of Oklahoma (2020)
Frank Chuck Mechanical Engineering Scholarship, University of Oklahoma (2019)

Professional Activities and Organizations

Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Guest Editor, Science and Technology for the Built Environment

Recent Publications

Ejenakevwe, K.A., Xie, L., Wang, J., Hurt, R., and Song, L. “An Automated Framework Based on RC Model and GA Optimization for Calibrating Coupled Residential Buildings and HVAC Systems.” Building and Environment (2025): 113368.
Tiamiyu, N., Wang, J., Wang, Z., Song, L., and Wang, G. “Occupancy Sensor-Enabled Demand Control Ventilation Using Virtual Outdoor Air Flow Meters in Air Handling Units without an Outdoor Air Flow Meter.” Building and Environment 257 (2024): 111501.
Wang, J., Lu, X., Adetola, V., and Louie, E. “Modeling Variable Refrigerant Systems in Building Applications: A Comprehensive Review.” Energy and Buildings (2024): 114128.
Jiang, Y., Ejenakevwe, K.J., Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., and Li, S. “Development, Implementation, and Impact Analysis of Model Predictive Control-Based Optimal Precooling Using Smart Home Thermostats.” Energy and Buildings (2024): 113790.
Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Analysis of Predicted Mean Vote-Based Model Predictive Control for Residential HVAC Systems.” Building and Environment 229 (2023): 109952.
Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Analysis of Precooling Optimization for Residential Buildings.” Applied Energy 323 (2022): 119574.
Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Development and Validation of a Second-Order Thermal Network Model for Residential Buildings.” Applied Energy 306 (2022): 118124.