جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Don Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pavement Management Systems
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Parametric Modeling and Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Don Chen is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at the William States Lee College of Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializing in civil engineering technology and construction management. His research integrates advanced computational methods with infrastructure engineering to address critical challenges in transportation and construction systems. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, August 2006 M.S. in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, December 2002 B.S. in Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, July 1992 Professor Chen's research focuses on Pavement Management Systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Parametric Modeling and Visualization, Accelerated Bridge Construction, and Deep Learning in Construction. His work develops innovative models for pavement performance prediction, BIM-based energy optimization, and construction process visualization, significantly advancing infrastructure management and sustainable construction practices through data-driven approaches and computational intelligence. His scientific recognition includes: LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) since June 2009 Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture (2018 to present) Professor Chen has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI on multiple grants, primarily from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and buildingSMART International. His projects include "Development of Performance Curves for Composite Pavements in PMS" (NCDOT, 2015-2017), "Setting Appropriate Benefit/Condition Jumps for Pavement Treatments in PMS" (NCDOT, 2015-2017), "Evaluation of Benefit Weight Factors and Decision Trees for Automated Distress Data Models" (NCDOT, 2014-2016), and "Generating Construction Schedules Using OPEN BIM" (buildingSMART International, 2013). His scholarship of teaching and learning grant developed the Project-Based Integrated Work/Review Cycle (PBIWR) for accelerated construction education. He actively integrates BIM and deep learning technologies into construction engineering curricula and industry practices, developing frameworks for fenestration systems and energy-efficient building design while advancing pavement management methodologies through sophisticated performance modeling.

Farzaneh Tahmoorianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Asphalt mix design
• Pavement engineering
• Road and transport engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Farzaneh Tahmoorian is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Transport at the School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University (CQU). She has been with CQU since 2015, progressing from Sessional Lecturer to Lecturer (2018-2022) and now Senior Lecturer (2022-present). Dr. Tahmoorian leads the Civil Engineering and Built Environment Research Group (CEBERG) and has established and manages the CQU Pavement Lab in Mackay, equipped with comprehensive testing facilities for asphalt mix, bitumen, and other pavement materials. Dr. Tahmoorian's educational background includes: PhD in "Application of Waste Materials in Flexible Pavements" from Western Sydney University (2015-2018) M.Eng from the University of Technology Sydney (2013-2015) B.Sc. from International University of Qazvin, Iran (1996-2001) Prior to academia, she worked as a site engineer and project manager in construction projects, bringing practical industry experience to her research and teaching. As an expert in road and pavement materials, Dr. Tahmoorian's research spans asphalt mix design, binder modification, concrete pavement, ground improvement techniques, and sustainability in construction. Her work focuses on utilizing waste materials in asphalt mixes, demonstrating a 6% reduction in bitumen consumption while enhancing durability and performance. She has published over 25 peer-reviewed papers and received $80,000 in CAT-3 industry funding and $130,000 in university funding for pavement research. Dr. Tahmoorian's publication record reveals a strong trend toward circular economy applications in construction, with emphasis on waste material recycling in asphalt production, life cycle assessment of sustainable methods, and innovative modular pavement systems. Her research bridges material science with practical engineering, addressing both performance requirements and environmental considerations in infrastructure development. Her editorial contributions include: Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Journal of Modernity in Road and Pavement Engineering Editor for the Journal of Engineering Solid Mechanics Editor of the book "Sandy materials in civil engineering: Usage and management" As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Tahmoorian supervises multiple research students, serving as Principal Supervisor for a Master of Research project on modular prefabricated pavement lifecycle costs and Associate Supervisor for projects on construction processes, disaster risk management, and railway ballast stabilization. She has also developed field testing facilities at Mackay Ooralea Campus for transitioning research from laboratory to field conditions with time-based performance monitoring.

Rebecca Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Building Integrated Photovoltaics
• Solar Energy Applications in Buildings
• Construction Innovation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Yang is a Visiting Professor at RMIT University's School of Property, Construction and Project Management, specializing in building, construction, and distributed renewable energy research. She integrates theoretical knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to advance sustainable urban development. Her research focuses on solar energy applications in buildings, construction innovation, and international energy policy frameworks through her leadership roles in the International Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) Task 15 and Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (SHC) Task 66. She established RMIT's Solar Energy Application Lab and has 8 years of BIPV expertise. Notable achievements include: Australian representative in international BIPV standardization (IEC 63092) 2019 Facilitator Prize for BIPV Tool development She supervises research projects related to: Solar building envelope optimization Machine learning for energy systems Fire safety in BIPV installations Blockchain-enabled energy trading Circular economy for PV waste

• Healthy City
• Urban Metabolism
• Sustainable Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Pollo is an Associate Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as Scientific Manager for multiple research projects and is a member of the Future Urban Legacy Lab. Research Interests: Healthy City, Urban Metabolism, Sustainable Architecture, Environmental Design ERC Sectors: PE8_3 (Civil Engineering & Architecture), PE8_11 (Sustainable Design), SH2_9 (Urban Studies) SDGs: Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption) Scientific Awards: 2004: Award from Sustainable Building Conference Board (Poland) 2014–2017: Fellow, SITDA Italian Society of Architectural Technology 2017–2020: Fellow, SITDA Recent Publications focus on urban climate modeling, IoT applications in building technology, and modular approaches to community healthcare facilities, aligning with his expertise in sustainable urban transitions and architectural technology. Teaching includes courses on Healthy and Connected Built Environment, Design for Adaptive Innovation, and Final Design Studio D. He supervises PhD students in Urban and Regional Development. Research Networks: TECHNE Journal Editorial Board (2014–2017) TECHNE Journal Assistant Editor (2017–2020) Coordinator of TESIS Interuniversity Research Center (2017–2030)

Kudirat Ayinlaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Technology in Construction
• Sustainable Construction Methods
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in AEC
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kudirat Ayinla is a Lecturer in Construction Management and Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Loughborough. Her research focuses on enhancing construction industry efficiency through digital technologies like AI, BIM, and Digital Twins, with specific emphasis on offsite construction methods and sustainability. Education: BEng, MSc, PhD, PGCert Professional Affiliations: MCIOB, FHEA Key research areas include knowledge-based modeling, AI applications in construction, and circular economy integration in waste management. She leads the British Council UK grant project on Digital Manufacturing and collaborates with the Council for the Heads of the Built Environment on apprenticeship studies. Her recent articles explore TDABC models for offsite manufacturing, AI impacts on costing practices, and BREEAM perceptions in the industry. She actively supervises PhD candidates researching ontology applications and modern construction methods.

Sukumar Natarajanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Building Energy Modeling
• Occupant Behavior
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sukumar Natarajan is Professor in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at University of Bath, where he directs the EPSRC Centre for Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb) and serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments (EDEn). His research examines building energy modeling, occupant behavior, and climate adaptation strategies. Natarajan's work addresses thermal comfort in vulnerable communities, with field studies in refugee camps and informal settlements. Current projects include developing low-cost energy advisors (ENLITEN) and climate-resilient shelter design (CREST). His team creates high-resolution weather datasets for building simulation under climate change. He leads international collaborations on sustainable building design, including Newton Fund projects on peak energy reduction in India. Recent work investigates overcooling phenomena in hot climates and adaptive comfort standards. Natarajan contributes to climate-resilient design guidelines and assesses social media for heat wave detection. His group maintains open datasets on thermal comfort in refugee shelters.

Fernanda Belizario Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Sustainable Construction
• Environmental Impact Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fernanda Belizario Silva is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, specializing in Sustainable Construction. She holds a PhD from the University of São Paulo, with research stays at the Fraunhofer Institute and ETH Zürich. Her work focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies for decision support, particularly in simplifying LCA tools for developing countries like Brazil. She developed the Sidac system, a streamlined LCA tool for construction products, and contributed to life cycle inventories for Brazilian cementitious products in the ecoinvent database. Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (2008), Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo Master's in Construction Process Planning (2012), University of São Paulo PhD in Sustainable Construction and LCA (2023), University of São Paulo Research Interests: Embodied environmental impacts of buildings Simplified LCA methods for developing nations Carbon footprint reduction in construction materials Hygrothermal behavior of construction systems Her recent articles explore carbon savings in concrete structures, recycled asphalt strategies, and CO2 footprints of building materials. She collaborates with industry partners to bridge research and practical sustainability solutions. Currently, she holds a postdoctoral position at ETH Zürich's Chair of Sustainable Construction. Professional Affiliations: Member of RILEM (International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials).

Azadeh O. Sawyerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Building Technology
• Lighting Design
• Sustainable Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Azadeh O. Sawyer is an Assistant Professor in Building Technology at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture, serving as Track Chair for the Master of Science in Building Performance & Diagnostics (MSBPD) and PhD-BPD programs. Her research bridges architecture, engineering, and human perception, focusing on optimizing building envelopes and integrating virtual reality (VR) for evaluating lighting design and occupant comfort. Education: Ph.D. (2019) in Building Technology from the University of Michigan (Taubman College), M.Sc. in Architecture (University of Michigan), M.Des.S. from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and B.Arch. (2008) from California College of the Arts. Research interests include: evaluating façade design through VR simulations, quantifying user perception of light distribution, and exploring kinetic systems/smart materials for health and circadian rhythm impacts. She emphasizes closing the gap between measured environmental data and human sensory experiences in 'green' buildings. Awards include the Dow Fellowship, Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship, and Harvard’s Daniel L. Schodek Award. Her work has been presented at the International Building Performance Simulation Association conference and published in peer-reviewed venues. Teaching includes courses on daylight simulation with VR (48-692), sustainable design synthesis (48-731/48-732), and thesis guidance for MSBPD students.

Yiqun Panمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Building Performance Simulation
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Building Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yiqun Pan is a Special Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, and a Visiting Professor at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. With 25+ years of experience, she specializes in building performance simulation, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. Her work integrates machine learning and big data to enhance building performance and occupant well-being. Research focuses include low-carbon building technologies, energy flexibility optimization, and carbon reduction strategies. She has led projects funded by the China National Science Foundation and U.S. Energy Foundation. Dr. Pan has authored six books and over 150 publications, including 42 English journal papers. Teaching includes courses on LEED certification, green infrastructure, HVAC systems for low-carbon buildings, and building energy systems integration. Awards include IBPSA Fellow and ASHRAE Membership. She chaired the 2023 Building Simulation Conference, demonstrating global leadership in building science. Her contributions span tool development (e.g., DeST 3.0 simulation platform) and interdisciplinary collaborations. Current work bridges academic research with practical applications, advancing sustainable urban development and zero-carbon building practices.

• Building Systems Design
• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Forrest Meggers is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and an Assistant Professor at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa. His research focuses on integrating building systems, sustainable energy solutions, and thermal optimization through the CHAOS Lab, which he directs. He has secured grants from NSF, DOE, and ARM, and founded Hearth Labs to commercialize SMART sensor technology. His work includes geothermal systems, radiant heating/cooling, and low exergy air conditioning. Education: PhD, Dr. sc. ETH Zurich, Department of Architecture M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa Research Interests: Building systems design and integration Radiant heating/cooling systems Geothermal energy and heat source optimization Low exergy air conditioning Exergy analysis and thermal comfort Grants & Collaborations: Funding from NSF, DOE, and ARM Industry partnerships and technology spinoffs (e.g., Hearth Labs) Awards & Recognition: No specific awards listed, but recognized for innovative thermal research and technology commercialization. Labs & Teams: CHAOS Lab (Cooling and Heating for Architecturally Optimized Systems)

• Sustainable Architecture
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Urban Microclimate Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terence Williamson is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on thermal performance, sustainability, and urban microclimate design, with a particular emphasis on the built environment's impact on older populations. Educated in engineering and architecture in Australia, he has authored/co-authored over 100 publications including books and articles on sustainable architecture and energy efficiency. Research interests include adaptive thermal comfort models, building energy codes (e.g., NatHERS), and urban microclimate modeling (e.g., the CAT model for street canyon temperatures). His work bridges engineering and social science, addressing ethical and cultural dimensions of sustainable design. He currently supervises Masters and PhD candidates, emphasizing sustainability in building design and climate-resilient housing solutions for vulnerable groups. Collaborations include projects with Dr. Evyatar Erell (Ben-Gurion University) on urban microclimate models and investigations into occupants' thermal behaviors in aged care facilities. His research contributes to policy frameworks for energy efficiency and health-focused housing standards in Australia.

• Urban Building Energy Modelling
• Decarbonisation Pathways
• Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pamela Fennell is a Lecturer in Urban Energy Modelling at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London (UCL). With a PhD in Building Energy Modelling from UCL (2018) and expertise spanning civil engineering, architecture, and policy, she leads high-impact research projects like UBASE, CITES, and ConceptIM while co-investigating the GEMDev initiative. As Deputy Director of UCL’s MSc in Smart Energy and the Built Environment, she teaches advanced modules on urban energy systems. Education: PhD (Building Energy Modelling), UCL (2018) MRes (Energy Demand Studies), UCL (2014) MBA, Imperial College (2007) MA and BA in Architecture, University of Cambridge (2000, 1997) Her research focuses on integrating real-world urban data with high-resolution dynamic simulations to address energy poverty in the Global South. She specializes in uncertainty analysis for large-scale models and develops open-source tools like her QGIS plugin to democratize access to urban energy modeling. Her work has been cited in policy frameworks such as Da Nang City’s Climate Action Plan. Recent publications analyze thermal comfort in Peruvian informal settlements, retrofit optimization methodologies, and non-domestic building stock modeling. Her projects combine technical rigor with social equity concerns, particularly in South-North research collaborations. She chairs the education committee of IBPSA and leads UCL’s Energy and Development Group.

• Building Performance Evaluation
• Sustainable Architecture
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Magdalena Baborska-Narożny serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Visual Arts at the Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Her work bridges architectural design, building physics, and social science to address critical challenges in residential performance and sustainability. Her research focuses on: Building performance evaluation through in-situ measurements Thermal comfort and ventilation in low-energy and historical housing Social dimensions of balcony use and heritage conservation Energy efficiency transitions in Polish residential contexts Occupant behavior impacts on building performance Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on real-world building performance gaps, particularly examining ventilation strategies, overheating risks, and heritage adaptation challenges. Her methodology combines field measurements in Polish housing with occupant surveys and computational modeling, often comparing international approaches to heritage conservation and energy transitions. Key contributions include quantifying bedroom ventilation effectiveness, analyzing balcony integration in historical tenements, and evaluating solid fuel heating transitions. No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. Information regarding academic advising relationships and research grant acquisitions was not present in the available materials. No specific laboratory affiliations or research team structures were identified in the source documentation.

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Business Strategy
• Strategic Management in Tourism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sotirios Varelas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourism Studies of the University of Piraeus specializing in Hospitality Business and Tourism Organization Strategy. He holds a PhD from the Department of Organization and Business Administration of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus, an MBA-TQM in Business Administration, and graduated from the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science. With over 12 years of professional experience as a scientific consultant in tourism organizations, Dr. Varelas has served at the Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Tourism Organization, and the Peloponnese Region. He has collaborated with numerous research centers including the Institute of Regional Development, ELKE of the University of Peloponnese, and the Research Center of the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on strategic management in tourism, digital tourism innovations, sustainable tourism practices, and big data applications in the tourism sector. He has published extensively in international journals on topics including blockchain technology in tourism, virtual immersive platforms, artificial intelligence applications, and strategic management during economic crises. Dr. Varelas teaches various courses including Introduction to Tourism, International Economics and Tourism Market, Tourism Development Strategies, Strategic Management of Tourism Businesses, and Contemporary Tourism Issues at the University of Piraeus. He also serves as the student internship coordinator and academic advisor coordinator for the Department of Tourism Studies. As an active leader in the tourism academic community, he is President of the Board of Directors of the Greek Branch of the World Organization for Technology in Tourism and Travel (IFITT) and has created and coordinated postgraduate programs in tourism business administration.

• Ecology in Architecture
• Sustainability and Energy Efficient Design
• Physical Environmental Control in Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Gülten Manioğlu is a distinguished faculty member at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Architecture, where she has maintained a continuous appointment since 1993. With over three decades of academic service, she has established herself as a leading researcher in sustainable architectural design and building physics, focusing on energy-efficient solutions for the built environment. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Building Science from Istanbul Technical University (1998-2002) Master's degree in Building Information (with thesis) from Istanbul Technical University (1991-1995) Licence in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University (1987-1991) Professor Manioğlu's research program centers on creating climate-responsive architectural solutions that optimize energy performance while maintaining occupant comfort. Her work bridges building physics, environmental control systems, and architectural design, with particular emphasis on adapting building technologies to Turkey's diverse climatic conditions. She investigates how building envelopes, urban forms, and advanced materials like phase change materials can be strategically implemented to reduce energy consumption in buildings. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in building science, with recent work focusing on urban heat island mitigation, advanced shading systems, and integrated water-energy approaches to sustainable settlement design. Her research methodology typically combines sophisticated simulation techniques with practical applications, creating solutions that are both theoretically sound and implementable in real-world contexts. Professor Manioğlu has secured significant research funding through multiple projects: Bina ve Yerleşme Tasarımında İklim Değişikliği ile Uyumlu Enerji Etkin Bir Yaklaşımın Geliştirilmesi (BAP, 2021-2024) Developing an Approach to Energy and Water Efficient Building and Settlement Design (TUBITAK, 2021-2023) Investigation of the Effect of Phase Change Materials on Heating and Cooling Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings (BAP, 2018-2019) Utilizing Solar Energy with Passive Systems in Single-Story Primary School Buildings (BAP, 2012-2022) She maintains active professional engagement as demonstrated by her leadership roles in the Building Physics Association (Board Member, 2022-2023) and membership in the International Association of Building Physics (2018-2022). Currently supervising 17 theses, Professor Manioğlu continues to shape the next generation of architectural researchers while maintaining a vigorous publication record that extends to 2025.