Uelun-Ujin Purev
Assistant Professor of Architecture
O'More College of Architecture & Design
Biography
Dr. Uelun-Ujin Purev holds a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Kyushu University, Japan. During her PhD studies, she was awarded the Sasagawa Grant from The Japan Science Society and the Encouragement Award from Kyushu University's Q-PIT Support Program for Young Researchers and Doctoral Students.
Before joining Belmont University, Dr. Purev worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Laboratory of Integrated Comfort Engineering, ENAC, EPFL in Fribourg, Switzerland, where she received the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. She was also a Senior Lecturer at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on the resiliency of cold climate vernacular architecture and parametric design, contributing valuable insights into sustainable building practices.
Dr. Purev's publications reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge in architectural engineering and her dedication to addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Her research has been published in the Journal of Building Engineering from Elsevier, the Evergreen Journal from Kyushu University, and the Journal of Technology and Design from the Architectural Institute of Japan.
Her professional journey also includes significant roles as an architect in construction firms, working on residential and commercial building projects. Additionally, she actively participated in professional competitions along with her students. Notably, she earned the 2nd Place award in the School Building Design Competition of the Mongolian University of Art and Culture with her final-year architecture students.
"I am very excited to join the O’More College of Architecture & Design at Belmont University because of its vibrant, welcoming community and their Mission and Vision. I am eager to become part of this energetic environment and contribute to it through my teaching and research. The opportunity to engage with students and to collaborate with dedicated faculty members excites me immensely." - Uelun-Ujin Purev