Ehsan Kamel

Ehsan Kamel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy Management at the New York Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. He joined the university in 2017 after earning his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on building energy modeling, sustainable construction materials, and extraterrestrial habitat design for Mars. He directs the Energy and Green Technologies Laboratory (EnTech Lab), fostering student hands-on experience in energy and green technologies. Kamel has secured over $575,000 in grants from organizations like the National Science Foundation and NYSERDA, advancing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. His work bridges academia with industry, addressing real-world challenges in energy systems and climate resilience.

Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Pennsylvania State University, 2017); M.S. in Civil Engineering; Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Research Interests: Building energy modeling integrates physics-based simulations and machine learning to optimize energy use in buildings and urban systems. He explores climate change impacts on energy systems, low-income housing energy burdens, 3D-printed construction, and sustainable materials. His extraterrestrial research models habitats for Mars using Martian climate data and locally sourced materials.

Recent Projects: Urban-scale energy modeling with HPC systems, energy burden analysis in low-income households, and Mars habitat simulations. His work has been recognized with awards including the inaugural Trailblazers in Clean Energy (2024) and AEE Energy Innovator of the Year (2023).

Grants and Collaborations: Principal investigator for NYSERDA grants ($500,000) and ASHRAE-funded projects. Collaborates with universities globally and energy firms on building efficiency solutions. Manages a research portfolio totaling $575,000 since 2017.

Labs/Teams: Directs EnTech Lab, advises ASHRAE student branch, and leads interdisciplinary teams on energy-smart buildings and digital twin technologies.