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Dr. Ali Badiei serves as Senior Lecturer in Building Services and Renewable Energy at Brunel University's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. His expertise bridges academic research and practical engineering solutions for sustainable building systems.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Building Energy Research, Loughborough University (2018)
- MSc with Distinction in Low Carbon Building Design and Modelling, Loughborough University (2013)
- BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2012)
Badiei's research centers on decarbonizing the built environment through innovative energy systems. Key focus areas include solar-assisted heat pumps, building-integrated renewable technologies, and low-carbon cooling solutions. His work combines dynamic energy modeling with experimental validation to address real-world challenges in energy efficiency and climate resilience, particularly emphasizing practical implementation in residential and commercial buildings. Current investigations explore AI-enhanced forecasting for dew point coolers and thermal storage optimization using nanomaterials.
His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent advancement in building energy systems, with recent articles emphasizing data-driven approaches to thermal management, hybrid renewable systems, and climate-responsive design. Notable trends include increasing integration of machine learning for performance prediction and a strategic shift toward circular economy principles in energy system design.
Professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (FCIBSE)
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
As Course Director for MSc Renewable Energy Engineering, Badiei supervises PhD research in domestic decarbonization, Passivhaus analysis, and smart energy technologies. His funded projects span multiple continents with support from BEIS, InnovateUK, EU, and EPSRC, including patented solar-thermal innovations and large-scale field trials of heat pump systems. Current initiatives focus on retrofit solutions for social housing and modular data center cooling.
His leadership extends to the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, where he directs experimental validation of novel HVAC systems and collaborates with industry partners on technology commercialization through B2B channels.
