Research & Collaborations

Academic Partnerships and Research Projects

Advancing building energy simulation through collaborative research and academic partnerships

Research Areas

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Advanced Simulation

Research in next-generation building energy simulation methods and algorithms.

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AI & Machine Learning

Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy modeling.

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Sustainability

Research in sustainable building design and renewable energy integration.

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Data Analytics

Advanced data analytics and visualization for building performance analysis.

Current Research Topics

Building Energy Modeling

  • Advanced EnergyPlus modeling techniques
  • Model calibration and validation methods
  • Uncertainty quantification in energy models
  • Real-time building energy prediction
  • Urban-scale energy modeling

Optimization and Control

  • Multi-objective building optimization
  • Model predictive control strategies
  • Demand response optimization
  • Thermal comfort optimization
  • Renewable energy system optimization

Emerging Technologies

  • Digital twin technology for buildings
  • IoT integration in energy modeling
  • Blockchain for energy trading
  • Virtual and augmented reality applications
  • Edge computing for building automation

Types of Collaborations

Academic Partnerships

  • Joint research projects with universities
  • Student internship and exchange programs
  • Co-supervision of PhD and Master's students
  • Joint publication of research papers
  • Academic conference organization

Industry Collaborations

  • Technology transfer partnerships
  • Joint product development
  • Industry-funded research projects
  • Consulting and advisory services
  • Training and capacity building

Government Projects

  • Public sector research contracts
  • Policy development support
  • Energy efficiency program evaluation
  • Building code development
  • National energy strategy support

How to Collaborate

1

Initial Contact

Reach out to discuss potential collaboration opportunities and research interests.

2

Proposal Development

Work together to develop a detailed research proposal and project plan.

3

Agreement & Setup

Establish collaboration agreements, timelines, and resource allocation.

4

Project Execution

Execute the research project with regular progress reviews and milestone tracking.

Interested in Research Collaboration?

Let's discuss how we can work together to advance building energy simulation research.