Doctoral Dissertations

  1. Torabi, Narges, “Fault detection and diagnostics in single-duct multiple-zone variable air volume air handling unit systems.” PhD Thesis, Carleton University, 2023.
  2. Nojedehi, Pedram, “Towards smart building maintenance: leveraging multi-source data and digital twins with ecological momentary assessment.” PhD Thesis, Carleton University, 2023.
  3. Darwazeh, Darwish, “Inverse greybox virtual metering algorithms to visualize building energy flows.” PhD Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
  4. Abuimara, Tareq. “Towards an occupant-centric simulation-aided building design process.” PhD Thesis, Carleton University, 2021.

Master’s Theses

  1. Ferreira, Shane. “Development and demonstration of surrogate models to predict energy-related building features from heating and cooling load signature.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2023.
  2. Gunn, Peter. “Data-driven modelling of green roof thermal performance in Ottawa, Canada.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
  3. Markus, Andre. “Development, implementation, and industry reception of a novel multi-source, data-driven building energy management toolkit.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
  4. Yilmaz, Ipek. “An automated building energy model calibration workflow to improve indoor climate controls.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2022.
  5. Liu, Weihao. “Development of an occupant-centric control algorithm for mixed-mode ventilation buildings to regulate window operations.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2021.
  6. Xiong, Zijun. “An inverse model-based approach to estimate air infiltration in commercial buildings using occupant-generated CO2 and Humidity.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2021.
  7. Lowcay, Daniel. “Performance and calibration of high-resolution daylight-integrated and occupancy-based lighting systems in open-plan offices.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2021.
  8. Hobson, Brodie William. “Development and implementation of occupancy-based predictive controls for modulation of air handling units’ outdoor air dampers.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2020. (senate medal recipient)
  9. Dutta, Saptak. “Operational performance benchmarking for commercial buildings by using text analytics on work order logs and tenant survey data.” MASc Thesis, Carleton University, 2020.