Ardeshir Moftakhari

Ardeshir Moftakhari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). His research focuses on building energy analysis, HVAC system design, and grid-interactive energy systems. He is a member of the Center for Integrated Building Systems (CIBS) and the Building & Environmental Thermal Systems Research Group (BETSRG).

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2022)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2016)

Research Interests:

• Optimization of HVAC systems and district energy networks
• Thermal comfort and indoor air quality
• Integration of renewable energy with building systems
• Advanced computational modeling for thermal systems

Awards:

• ASHRAE Grant-in-Aid Award Winner (2018)
• Preeminent Distinguished Researcher, K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2016)

Professional Memberships:

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

His recent work emphasizes data-driven approaches for energy system optimization, including reinforcement learning and inverse analysis techniques. Graduate assistantships are currently available in his research group.