Rick Kramer

Rick Kramer is an Assistant Professor at the Building Physics and Services unit within the Department of Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. His work focuses on advancing building automation and energy efficiency through innovative control strategies and fault detection systems for indoor environments.

His educational background includes:

• MSc (with honors) in Building Services from Eindhoven University of Technology (2012)
• PhD (with honors) from Eindhoven University of Technology with dissertation on 'Energy efficient indoor climate control strategies for museums respecting collection preservation and thermal comfort of visitors' (2017)

Rick Kramer's research centers on smart control of indoor environments and fault detection in HVAC systems. His work combines data-driven techniques with expert knowledge to develop algorithms that optimize energy efficiency while maintaining human wellbeing in offices, preserving collections in museums, and ensuring proper conditions in cleanrooms. He collaborates extensively with both large companies and SMEs on R&D projects aimed at accelerating market uptake of innovations to address societal challenges. His specific expertise spans low delta-T syndrome in cooling systems, cooling coil design and performance, automatic fault detection and diagnosis (AFDD), and the impact of indoor environmental conditions on human comfort and performance.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cooling system optimization, particularly addressing low delta-T syndrome through advanced modeling techniques and practical solutions. His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in building systems, contributing significantly to energy conservation in the built environment.

Rick has been recognized for his contributions to the field with:

• TVVL's BJ Max prize for his publications on the museum environment (2019)
• Best PhD dissertation award from the Department of Built Environment (2017)

As an active member of the academic community, Rick serves as a reviewer for 20+ academic journals and has participated in several scientific committees for international conferences. Through his company DYSECO B.V., where he serves as co-founder, shareholder, and director, he bridges the gap between academic research and practical implementation in the building industry.

Rick leads research within the EAISI (Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute) and EIRES (Energy Innovation and Research in the Built Environment) groups, focusing on applying AI and data science to building systems. His work contributes significantly to addressing sustainability challenges in the built environment through innovative technological solutions.