Kevin Michael Smith

Kevin Michael Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research in energy-efficient building systems, district heating, and sustainable building retrofits. He is based at the Energy and Services research group in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.

His research focuses on natural ventilation in retrofitted apartment buildings, data-driven optimization of heating systems, and integration of BIM with dynamic simulations. Key areas include improving indoor air quality, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing the performance of district heating networks through smart control strategies.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward AI-based methods, virtual sensing, and grey-box modeling for building energy services, particularly in residential contexts. His work bridges practical implementation with advanced simulation techniques.

He actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads interdisciplinary research projects involving cyber-physical systems and smart building technologies.

• Data-Enabled Heating Optimisation in Apartment Buildings
• Intelligent building energy services through data-driven cyber-physical models
• HeatCheck: AI-driven optimal heating of apartment buildings

His scientific contributions support UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership in cutting-edge energy research underscores significant impact in the field of building performance engineering.