معرفی
Dr. Kristen Cetin is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty/Academic Staff Development in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). She also serves as Director of the US Department of Energy Industrial Assessment Center and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and LEED AP. Her research focuses on smart infrastructure systems, building energy performance, IoT integration, and sustainable design. She leads projects funded by NSF, ARPA-E, Sloan Foundation, and industry partners.
Education:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2015)
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Maryland (2010)
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Maryland (2009)
Research Interests:
Dr. Cetin’s work bridges building science and smart technologies to optimize energy efficiency, reduce peak grid loads, and enhance occupant comfort. Key areas include:
- Building energy modeling and daylight analysis
- IoT-enabled smart building systems
- Inverse grey-box modeling for thermal performance
- Grid-interactive ready buildings
- Occupant behavior and energy demand patterns
Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2022)
- ASCE ExCEED New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
- ASHRAE College of Fellows Award (2014-2015)
Advising & Grants:
She advises graduate students focusing on energy systems and smart technologies. Her grants include NSF funding for occupant-based control strategies and ARPA-E support for energy innovation. She collaborates with industry on real-time building performance assessment.
Labs/Teams:
Leads the Building Energy and Smart Technologies Research Group and manages MSU’s Industrial Assessment Center, providing energy audits for small/medium manufacturers.
