Students

Arfa’s doctoral research interests include building performance simulations, data visualization, machine learning, and climate change adaptability.

Megan’s research focuses on occupant comfort and health in buildings, including identifying and understanding impacts of radiant systems on energy performance, occupant comfort, and building operation.

Marta is interested in the influence that built environments have on human mind, behavior, and personal identity.

Carlos’ research interests include radiant heating and cooling, occupant behavior impact on building energy consumption, ‘big data’ energy analysis, and energy modeling.

Mohammad’s research focuses on improving design processes through the development of user-centered tools.

Antony’s current research interest on lighting and circadian health comes from his prior experience working with the Karolinska Institute in designing a lighting lounge to address seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Won Hee is focusing on visual and thermal comfort and its relationship to occupants’ productivity, with an emphasis on the performance of the building envelope.

Dana is focused on controls and data analysis for energy-efficient HVAC systems. She is a key contributor to CBE’s study of integration of smart fans and communicating thermostats.

Luis is working on the synthesis between parametric and generative design with energy-performance driven design.

Priya’s research is centered around sustainable healthcare design with particular focus on passive design strategies, energy efficiency, resilient design, and patient comfort.

Elnaz’s research focuses on using immersive environments to inform design of high-performance buildings.

Ben’s research focuses on using occupant sensing to improve energy performance and thermal comfort in residential buildings.

Jonathan studies hybrid mechanical systems that integrate various strategies to facilitate comfortable and healthy indoor environments with minimal energy consumption.