Hailin Zheng

Hailin Zheng is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology's Faculty of the Built Environment, specializing in Building Services within the Department of Building Services. His work bridges architectural design, building physics, and environmental engineering with a focus on creating healthier indoor spaces through evidence-based solutions.

Dr. Zheng's research centers on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), particularly:

• Real-time wireless monitoring of indoor air quality in vulnerable settings
• Ventilation performance optimization for educational and healthcare facilities
• Exposure assessment of volatile organic compounds in daycare centers
• Development of personalized ventilation systems for infants and elderly populations
• Integration of healthy building principles into retrofit projects

His multidisciplinary approach combines field measurements, controlled experiments, and building performance simulation to address critical gaps in occupant-centric environmental design.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong emphasis on vulnerable populations (infants, elderly, dementia patients) and practical engineering solutions. Key trends include:

• Systematic evaluation of building technologies through controlled experiments
• Focus on microenvironments (baby beds, bedroom zones)
• Development of low-cost monitoring solutions for real-world implementation
• Integration of health outcomes with building performance metrics

His scientific recognition includes:

• Best Paper Award at the 44th AIVC Conference (2024)
• TU/e Postdoc Best Paper Award with 750 euro prize (2024)

Dr. Zheng actively contributes to academic discourse through:

• Editorial work for Sensors and Archives of Public Health journals
• Invited talks on 'IAQ to IEQ' and 'Invisible threats inside baby beds'
• Teaching master's courses including 'Introduction to Building Performance' and 'Masterproject BPS'
• Leading the 'Healthy Building Movement' research project (2023-2026) focusing on active building solutions

His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 11 (Sustainable Cities), with practical applications in daycare centers, office buildings, and residential care facilities through the integration of monitoring technologies and evidence-based design principles.