Laurent Georges

Laurent Georges is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads research in Building Performance Simulation (BPS), energy-efficient HVAC systems, and heat pump integration in buildings. His work focuses on zero-emission neighborhoods, energy flexibility, and data-driven modeling.

Research projects include leadership in the ZEN research center (www.fmezen.no), the OPPTRE project on HVAC for house renovations, and the SusWoodStoves initiative. He also contributes to high-resolution CFD modeling for indoor airflow.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Building Performance Simulation and Heat Pumps for Buildings. He has advised multiple PhD students and co-supervised international projects. Professional memberships include the Nordic Chapter of IBPSA and NORVAC Foundation.

Advising and grants highlight his role in supervising over 8 PhD students and managing interdisciplinary projects like ChiNoZEN (heat pump design) and ZEN's energy flexibility initiatives. His lab work involves predictive control systems and building energy optimization.