Tommy Wan

Brumley Scholar

Tommy Wan is a senior majoring in Civil Engineering, Government, and Plan II Honors. His research examines infrastructure vulnerabilities, from permafrost-dependent drinking water systems in Western Alaska to cascading failures during the Kerrville floods to industrial air quality risks in Beaumont-Port Arthur.

Tommy’s policy experience spans the Texas Senate, the U.S. Congress as an Archer Fellow, and the Houston City Council, where he contributed to legislation on AI-enabled financial exploitation and supported disaster response efforts. As founder of AliefVotes, Tommy leads youth civic engagement and community resilience programs across Southwest Houston.

After graduation, he plans to pursue a JD and Ph.D. to advance infrastructure in underserved communities.