Pierre Ferrez

Pierre Ferrez is an Adjunct Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis (Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie) within the Institut Energie et environnement, part of the Technique et IT school. He specializes in energy systems, smart grids, and building automation. His research focuses on optimizing energy efficiency in buildings, demand response mechanisms, and integrating renewable energy sources into grid systems.

Key projects include the EU-funded domOS project (2020-2023), exploring smart building management and energy-efficient technologies, and the GOFLEX project (2016-2019), addressing flexibility in distribution grids. He has collaborated with institutions like Aalborg University, CSEM, and EDF, contributing to innovations in energy storage, microgrids, and adaptive energy management systems.

• Education: Details not explicitly stated but inferred from institutional roles.
• Research: Focuses on thermal systems optimization, demand-response algorithms, and energy data analytics.

His work combines machine learning and data science to enhance energy efficiency, with applications in residential and industrial sectors. Publications include studies on household flexibility quantification and grid resilience.