Andrew Chiasson

Andrew Chiasson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton's School of Engineering. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Master's Program in Renewable and Clean Energy, Director of the Building Energy Center, Assistant Director of the Industrial Training and Assessment Center, and Director of Catalyzing Institutional Transformation at the Hanley Sustainability Institute.

Dr. Chiasson's research focuses on sustainable energy systems, with expertise in geothermal energy, solar energy, energy-efficient buildings, thermal energy storage, and hybrid heat pump systems. His work emphasizes simulation, optimization, and practical implementation of renewable technologies in both natural and built environments.

His recent scholarly output spans geothermal power generation, hybrid solar-geothermal systems, thermal energy storage using phase change materials, building energy audits, and renewable grid integration. His research demonstrates a consistent trend toward integrated, multi-source renewable systems for decarbonizing buildings and infrastructure.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, USA, and Alberta, Canada
• Member of ASHRAE Technical Committees
• Faculty Lead, ASHRAE Student Branch, University of Dayton
• Member and former Certified Installer/Trainer, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA)
• Associate Editor, Geothermics (International Journal of Geothermal Research and its Applications)

Dr. Chiasson has secured research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, NSF, AFRL, and industry partners such as Melink Corp and Waterfurnace. His projects include development of design tools for hybrid systems, feasibility studies for district geothermal systems, and assessment of thermal stresses in infrastructure. He teaches core courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and renewable energy engineering, advising graduate students through research and the master's program he directs.

He leads the Building Energy Center and contributes to the Hanley Sustainability Institute, focusing on institutional sustainability transformation. His work bridges academic research with practical industrial and community applications in clean energy.