Jan Mehnert

Prof. Dr. Jan Mehnert is a Professor specializing in building performance optimization, sustainable construction materials, and data-driven building automation systems. His research bridges the gap between theoretical design and operational performance through innovative quality management frameworks and big data analytics. Current work focuses on algorithmic toolkits for technical monitoring, eco-materials like additive manufactured earth, and carbon-neutral campus initiatives.

His primary research domains include building performance verification (addressing the design-operation gap), sustainable material systems (earth-based construction and paper composites), and data-intensive building diagnostics (leveraging big data for energy efficiency). Key methodologies involve functional testing protocols, algorithmic performance monitoring, and lifecycle assessment of novel materials. Recent projects demonstrate practical applications in campus sustainability and neighborhood energy systems.

Analysis of his 2017-2023 publications reveals three converging trends: (1) Integration of real-time data analytics into building commissioning processes, (2) Development of eco-material systems with validated thermal and structural properties, and (3) Creation of modular toolkits for scalable performance management. His work consistently targets the operational phase of buildings, emphasizing measurable outcomes in energy conservation, indoor environmental quality, and carbon reduction across both new construction and retrofits.