Donya Sheikh Khan

Donya Sheikh Khan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Energy and Services. Her research focuses on improving building performance and occupant comfort through innovative technologies such as IoT-based data acquisition and occupant voting systems.

Education:

• Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University (2010–2016)
• Ph.D. in Building Science, Technical University of Denmark (2018–2021)

Her research interests lie at the intersection of sustainable building design, indoor environmental quality, and human-building interaction. She explores how real-time occupant feedback and sensor networks can enhance thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency in office environments. Her work heavily involves field studies, user interface design, and data-driven building optimization.

The most recent publications reflect a consistent trend in occupant-centric building control, emphasizing IoT integration, spatial sensor distribution, and user satisfaction through interactive feedback systems. These studies are primarily applied in office buildings and contribute to sustainable urban development and energy conservation.

Scientific Awards:

• BEST RESEARCH-IN-PROGRESS PAPER AWARD - ECIS 2019

She has been involved in significant research projects, including an Industrial Ph.D. project on IoT-based data acquisition for high-performing buildings, supervised by experts at DTU. Her external engagements include presenting at international conferences, organizing workshops, and contributing to public discourse on urban air quality. She also served as a visiting researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, indicating strong international collaboration.

Labs and Research Teams: She is affiliated with the CONSTRUCT research group at DTU (http://www.construct.dtu.dk), which focuses on sustainable construction and building services engineering.