Jiri Srba is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, part of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads research in the Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems group and contributes to projects like "ControLing wAter In an uRban Environment" and "Collective Adaptive System SynThesIs using Non-zero-sum Games". His office is located at Selma Lagerløfs Vej 300, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark. Contact him at +4599409851 or srba@cs.aau.dk. His core research focuses on formal methods and applied computer science: Model checking and verification of concurrent systems Petri nets and their applications Network protocol verification and synthesis Distributed system correctness Automated reasoning for industrial systems His publication record shows strong emphasis on network verification, model checking optimization, and applying formal methods to environmental systems. Recent work integrates computer science with sustainable engineering, particularly in water management systems and energy control.
Navid Bayati is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Industrial Electronics. He leads the Control and Protection of Smart Grids (CAP-SG) group and focuses on renewable/hybrid power systems, microgrid protection, and grid code compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Power Systems & Microgrid Protection (2020, Aalborg University); M.Sc. in Power Systems (2017, Amirkabir University of Technology) His research spans renewable energy integration , transient analysis , grid interconnection , and digital twin applications . Recent work includes machine learning for carbon emission prediction, fault localization in DC microgrids, and supercapacitor resilience in hybrid systems. Collaborations include projects like IEA Wind Task 50 and RePoSys , addressing grid renovation, life cycle assessment, and digital twin resilience. His teaching portfolio covers power electronics , energy management , and microgrid control .
Peter Behrensdorff Poulsen serves as Solar Photovoltaic Systems Group Leader at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work spans photovoltaic research, solar-powered lighting systems, and drone-based inspection technologies within DTU's College of Engineering. His research focuses on Solar Cell Engineering , Photovoltaic Modules , and Drone Applications for renewable energy systems. Key areas include bifacial photovoltaics, electroluminescence imaging diagnostics, building-integrated photovoltaics, and ultra-efficient solar-powered lighting solutions. His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and sustainable cities. Recent publications reveal strong trends in AI-driven PV diagnostics , bifacial module performance in northern climates, and dark-sky compatible lighting systems . His research bridges fundamental photovoltaic science with practical applications in urban infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Best Poster Award at 44th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference Best Poster Award at 48th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference Characterizing the Performance of Daylight Filters for Electroluminescence Imaging Poster Award at 35th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference Poster Prize at Sustain 2017 Poulsen leads multiple research grants including the Ultra-efficient Dark Sky-compatible Solar-powered Outdoor Lighting project (2024-2026) and previously managed the DronEL project (2017-2019) for drone-based PV inspection. His work connects photovoltaic engineering with practical lighting applications through the Lighting Color and Radiation Laboratory. He actively collaborates with industry partners on building-integrated photovoltaics and solar-powered infrastructure solutions, with notable projects including the Plateau Sun Hub public charging stations and Black Si BIPV panel development.
Rasmus Waagepetersen is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on spatial statistics, quantitative genetics, and statistical methodology for spatial point processes. He leads and participates in interdisciplinary projects such as urbanLab (spatial data analysis for urban planning) and studies on microbiome interactions in agricultural systems. Key research areas include spatial point processes, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, and statistical inference for complex ecological and biomedical data. His work frequently involves collaborations with environmental and biological scientists, as seen in projects analyzing root microbiota assemblies in legumes and climate data for building simulations. Waagepetersen has contributed to methodological advancements in spatial statistics, including goodness-of-fit tests, likelihood-based inference for log Gaussian Cox processes, and quasi-likelihood approaches for case-control point pattern data. His research has been supported by grants from institutions like the Villum Foundation. Key Projects: urbanLab, Klimadata til fugtsimuleringer, Nod factor signaling in plant microbiota. Grants: Multiple projects funded by the Villum Foundation and Danish research councils. His recent publications address topics such as space-time point processes, microbiome data analysis, and statistical modeling in education. Waagepetersen maintains an active research group and collaborates internationally on both theoretical and applied statistical problems.
Gerald Englmair is an Associate Professor in the Section of Energy and Services within the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads research and teaching initiatives in thermal energy storage, flexible heating and cooling systems, and solar energy integration at DTU campuses in Lyngby and Sisimiut. He actively contributes to international energy research collaborations, including EU-funded projects and IEA tasks. His research focuses on the experimental development, testing, and demonstration of thermal energy storage technologies, particularly those based on phase change materials (PCM) and supercooled sodium acetate trihydrate. His work enables compact, decentralized, and efficient energy storage solutions that support energy flexibility and sustainability. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in advancing the stability, performance, and real-world integration of thermal storage systems. Key areas include discharging dynamics, material degradation, and application in buildings and data centers. His research bridges engineering science with practical implementation in energy systems. Kalundborg Refinery Prize (2024) PhD Paper of the Year 2018 Innovation Award by FH Upper Austria (2015) Gerald Englmair has led multiple research projects, including EU-CETP “La-Flex”, EU "TREASURE", and IEA SHC Task 67/ES Task 40, where he serves as subtask lead and national coordinator for Denmark. He is also vice chair of the thermal energy storage working group at DaCES. His advisory roles include consultancy for public sector and international projects like STES4D in Spain. He mentors students and collaborates widely across Europe and China. He is actively involved in research networks, public outreach, and educational initiatives, including guest lectures, media appearances, and scientific advisory roles. His laboratory work focuses on experimental validation of thermal storage units and their integration into real-world energy systems.
Henrik Madsen is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on energy systems, stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling. He leads research in areas such as demand response in district heating, probabilistic forecasting, and integration of renewable energy sources. Madsen has supervised multiple PhD students and contributes to projects like the IEA DHC Annex TS9 and SEEDS initiative. His expertise includes statistical analysis, time series modeling, and data-driven approaches for energy systems. He actively engages in collaborative research on smart grids, thermal energy storage, and sustainable energy solutions. Education: Academic qualifications from DTU, though specific details are not provided in the text. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling of energy systems Probabilistic forecasting methodologies Integration of wind and solar power Dynamic modeling for district heating Data assimilation in hydrological systems Optimization of energy flexibility Publications & Trends: Recent works emphasize demand response strategies, district heating optimization, and machine learning tools like the nabqr Python package and evalprob4cast R package. His research bridges theoretical stochastic methods with practical applications in energy infrastructure. Grants & Projects: IEA DHC Annex TS9: Digitalization of district heating SEEDS: RES-integrated electrified heating systems Data-Driven Methods for Demand-Side Flexibility Labs/Teams: Collaborates with DTU's Dynamical Systems group and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Frigg 2.0 energy system analysis framework.
Prof. Menghao Qin is a leading expert in Building Physics and Materials at ESPCI Paris, France. His research focuses on advanced building physics, innovative energy materials, and indoor environmental quality. He holds the Saint-Gobain Chair and leads projects on smart materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for moisture regulation and energy efficiency. His work emphasizes hygrothermal control, green building design, and zero-energy building systems such as the P+ Demonstration Building. Prof. Qin has led international initiatives like IEA Annex 68 and 92, addressing energy-efficient IAQ management and smart materials for residential buildings. His group develops novel materials and models to enhance building performance while reducing energy consumption. Research highlights include MOF-based humidity control materials, moisture buffering theory, and predictive hygrothermal models. He collaborates globally on projects such as the Wujin Green Building Industry Cluster in China and has authored over 180 peer-reviewed papers and three books. His work bridges material science, environmental engineering, and sustainable architecture to address climate challenges in built environments.
Pawel Wargocki is a Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on indoor environmental quality, air quality management, and human health impacts of building systems. He leads projects addressing airborne infection risk, thermal comfort, and ventilation strategies in schools, offices, and healthcare settings. Key research areas include: Optimization of ventilation systems for infection control Thermal insulation in sleep environments Low-cost sensor validation for pollutant exposure CFD modeling of aerosol dynamics Public health implications of CO₂ levels Healthy building frameworks Notable projects include: IEA EBC Annex 86: Energy-Efficient IAQ Management in Residential Buildings WHO Collaborations on Airborne Infection Risk Assessment International sleep quality studies funded by Danish Research Councils His 396+ publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with recent work published in Building and Environment , Infectious Disease Modelling , and Indoor and Built Environment . He supervises PhD students exploring cognitive performance in classrooms and HVAC energy savings.
Brian Nielsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, under The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Systems, Model Checking, IoT Networks, and Autonomous Vehicles. He has been actively involved in projects such as domOS (operating system for smart buildings), FED (Flexible Energy Denmark), and compositional verification of multicore avionics systems. His work emphasizes model-based validation, formal methods, and industrial applications, particularly in safety-critical systems. Recent research highlights include energy-efficient motion planning for autonomous vehicles, comparative analysis of network simulators, and sigfox-based IoT modeling. He has received awards including the Application Coordinator Pool and START funds (both in 2007). Key Projects: domOS, FED, compositional verification of multicore systems Grants: Multiple EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe) and industry collaborations Awards: Application Coordinator Pool (2007), START funds (2007) His publications span over 80 articles, with a focus on real-time systems, IoT interoperability, and model-driven development. He has advised two PhD students and has been actively involved in organizing international conferences and workshops.
Klemen Rupnik is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University, under the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His work is centered within the Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Systems Research Group, where he contributes to advancing knowledge in building technology, indoor climate, and sustainable building systems. His research focuses on improving indoor environmental quality and optimizing building systems for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This includes studies on ventilation, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and integrated design approaches for high-performance buildings. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, architecture, and environmental health. The research group emphasizes both experimental and computational methods to analyze and enhance building performance. Projects often involve system-level integration of HVAC technologies, monitoring of real-world building conditions, and development of control strategies for healthier indoor environments. Klemen Rupnik has not listed any scientific awards in the provided information. He is involved in research activities related to building technology and indoor environmental systems, though specific grants or funding sources are not mentioned. He is part of a dedicated research group working on next-generation building solutions, focusing on sustainability, occupant well-being, and technological innovation in the built environment.
Luis Filipe dos Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Media Technology at Aalborg University’s Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research and teaching focus on sustainable architecture, daylighting design, energy performance simulation, and human-building interaction, contributing to the global effort toward sustainable urban development and education. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture / Building Science from the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation explored efficient modeling strategies for performance-based building design using daylight and energy simulations. His academic journey includes a prior role as Assistant Professor at Kent State University (2020–2021). His research interests span computational design , generative systems , shading technologies , thermal comfort , and urban energy modeling . He is actively involved in integrating simulation tools and machine learning into architectural pedagogy and practice. His recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in human-centric building design , dynamic shading systems , daylight simulation , and inclusive architectural education . These works often employ advanced computational methods and are published in high-impact journals and conferences such as Building and Environment, Solar Energy, and PLEA. He has received multiple honors, including: AAU Pedagogy Prize (2024) Kent State University CMU Industry Research Grant (2021) Best Doctoral Research in Building Science (UC Berkeley, 2018) Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (UC Berkeley, 2018) PLEA 2018 Merit Award He has led and contributed to significant research projects such as How CMU gets its groove back and the International Energy Agency EBC Annex 95 on human-centric buildings. He mentors students, organizes academic events, and promotes innovative teaching methods, particularly through problem-based learning and digital simulation tools. His work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in education and sustainable cities, and he is a key contributor to the Lighting Design Lab and the Center for Sustainable and Digital Transformation at Aalborg University.
Christiane Berger is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her research focuses on occupant-centric building design, building performance simulation, and indoor environmental quality, particularly through initiatives like IEA-EBC Annex 79. She leads or participates in multiple projects, including collaborations with C.F. Møller Architects and the International Energy Agency on human-centric buildings and climate resilience. Her work integrates sustainability, digital transformation, and resilience against disruptive events. Key projects include Joint Collaboration on 'Integrated Design of High-Performance Buildings' (2025–) IEA EBC - Annex 95 (2024–2029) ActRes: Agency for Resilience (2023–2025) Research emphasizes occupant behavior modeling, energy efficiency, and multi-domain environmental standards. Awards include the 2023 Building and Environment Best Paper Award and 2021 IBPSA Outstanding Young Contributor Award. Her teaching involves cross-semester collaborations on sustainability and universal design. Labs/teams include the Centre for Sustainable and Digital Transformation and Human Building Interaction initiatives. Over 70+ publications (2019–2025) address thermal comfort, energy performance, agent-based modeling, and occupant-centric standards.
Affiliations & Roles Michele Albano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, focusing on research in IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Edge Computing. He leads the Productive4.0 project (2017–2020), funded by Horizon Europe, addressing Industry 4.0 challenges in product lifecycle management. His work integrates formal verification tools like Uppaal with real-world applications in robotics, energy systems, and blockchain-based platforms. Research Interests Albano's research spans IoT architecture optimization , energy-efficient systems , and model-driven engineering . He develops tools for autonomous exploration algorithms (MAES), edge-cloud resource orchestration, and fault-tolerant computation offloading. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., Uppaal SMC) with practical implementations in smart grids and robotic systems. Recent projects include blockchain-based crowdsourcing for machine learning and energy-aware thermal dynamics estimation in buildings. Collaborations & Impact He collaborates with the European Industry 6.0 community, contributing to the Arrowhead Framework for interoperable IoT systems. His research outputs include 112 publications, with 2025 highlights in human-inspired robotics and cognitive cloud frameworks. Media coverage in 2024–2025 highlights his work on green IT and secure API generation. Albano advises students on system modeling (e.g., ACSmt plugin development) and edge computing optimization. Labs & Teams His research group focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Grids , with contributions to tools like RoutesMobilityModel and FlexHousing. He actively participates in workshops on New Trends in Software Architecture (SATrends '24) and IEEE conferences on Industrial Informatics.
Olena Kalyanova Larsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of the Built Environment, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her work focuses on energy-efficient building technologies, particularly double-skin facades and ventilation systems. She leads projects like I-DIFFER (integrating double-skin facades and diffuse ceiling ventilation for school renovations) and EDYCE (dynamic energy certification systems). Her research emphasizes thermal comfort, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable renovation strategies. Key contributions include over 100 publications, including technical reports on facade performance and datasets from monitoring six Danish office rooms. She has collaborated on projects funded by Danish energy initiatives and international networks. Larsen actively engages in conferences, presenting on topics like CFD simulation validation and building energy modeling. She contributes to educational initiatives on sustainable building practices and advises on holistic indoor environmental assessment methodologies. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, addressing challenges in building energy systems, ventilation optimization, and climate-responsive design. Current activities include advancing dynamic energy certification frameworks to reflect real-world building performance.
Jianhua Fan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on renewable energy systems, thermal energy storage, and sustainable district heating. He holds a PhD from Tsinghua University (2000–2004) and has authored over 220 publications. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and climate action. Education: PhD in Engineering, Tsinghua University (2000–2004) Research interests include solar thermal collectors, heat storage technologies, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He leads projects on large-scale thermal energy storage and solar district heating systems, emphasizing Tibetan Plateau climate conditions and building renovation synergies. Recent studies explore photovoltaic power station distribution in complex terrains and borehole heat exchanger optimization. Current projects include AI-enhanced CFD simulation platforms and pit thermal energy storage systems. He serves on the Board of Directors of the International Solar Energy Society and edits the journal Solar Energy . His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation in sustainable energy systems.
