Matteo Favero

Matteo Favero is a Lecturer and Scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). He conducts research at the ETHOS Lab, focusing on data-driven interventions to enhance environmental and social sustainability in the built environment. His work integrates computational tools with human-centric approaches to optimize building performance and occupant well-being.

Education:

• PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), 2022
• MSc in Building Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2015
• BSc in Building Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, 2012

Research Interests:
Favero's research explores occupant behavior modeling, statistical analysis of thermal comfort, and human-building interactions. He emphasizes multi-domain studies to bridge gaps between energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and user satisfaction. His work supports the development of adaptive building controls and sustainable design guidelines through empirical data and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Publication Trends:
Recent articles (2020–2024) prioritize occupant-centric building operations, statistical rigor in comfort studies, and standardized documentation for behavior models. Themes include predictive algorithms for thermal preferences, validation of human-in-the-loop methods, and critical reviews of multi-domain research practices, reflecting a consistent focus on enhancing data reliability and practical applicability in sustainable building science.

Awards:

• 2022 Best Paper Award: A guideline to document occupant behavior models for advanced building controls (Building and Environment)
• 2022 Best Paper Award: Quality criteria for multi-domain studies in the indoor environment (Building and Environment)

Labs and Teams:
He is a core member of the ETHOS Lab at EPFL, an interdisciplinary group advancing sustainability through computational and engineering solutions for human-oriented built environments.