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Dr. Mehdi Shahrestani is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Technologies at the University of Reading, UK. He serves as Director of Architectural Engineering Programs and chairs the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Committee. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering, he completed his PhD in 2013 at Reading University with research on fuzzy decision-making modeling for building environmental systems selection. His career spans academic research and practical consultancy in energy generation, distribution, and building systems design.
- Specializes in energy systems modeling and decarbonization of building heating/cooling
- Active in renewable energy technologies and building environmental systems
- Professional affiliations include Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (FCIBSE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), and Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Research interests focus on net-zero carbon solutions, energy performance modeling, and the integration of renewable technologies in buildings. His recent publications analyze virtual power plants, occupancy prediction models, and energy efficiency in educational and residential buildings. Supervised students examine topics like natural gas as transportation fuel, occupancy patterns in higher education, and data-driven energy analytics.
Scientific contributions include extensive work in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics, Urban Microclimate Studies, and Thermal Performance Analysis. Collaborative projects span international institutions in the UK, China, and Thailand. Mehdi Shahrestani's work addresses both theoretical and practical challenges in sustainable building technologies, with a focus on climate-responsive design and policy-oriented energy solutions.
