Dr. Cruickshank is currently seeking candidates who have successfully completed an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Engineering with a background in thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, building modelling, building physics and/or experimental methods.
Candidates should have a research interest in building energy systems, building energy efficiency, and construction methods. Projects will involve a mix of experimental and modelling work, so any experience in instrumentation, data acquisition and the use of energy modelling software will be considered an asset but not required. Candidates are currently sought for the following projects, where more details can be found by clicking on the headings below.
M.A.Sc. Projects:
- Development of Laboratory Testing Methodologies for Retrofit Projects
- Modelling and Optimizing of a Zero-Carbon Off-Grid House
- Integration of Air Based Thermal Storage for Demand Side Management Using Phase Change Materials within Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
- Development of Prefabricated Wall Panels Using Super Insulating Materials for Northern Applications
- Assessment of Plant-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Latent Thermal Storage within Buildings
Ph.D. or M.A.Sc. Projects:
- Modelling Interior Building Surface Temperatures
