Ph.D. Graduate Students (Principal Advisor)
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Xiang Liu, 2004-2008 (Graduated)
Dissertation: Identification of Indoor Airborne Contaminant Sources with Probability-Based Inverse Modeling Methods -
Dave聽Denkenberger, 2006-2010 (Graduated)
Dissertation: High EffectivenessPolymer Heat Exchanger: Manufacturing, Modeling, and Validation -
Abby聽Watrous, 2007-2012 (Graduated)
Dissertation: Environmental Impacts of the Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Energy Use for Rural Families and Migrant Workers in China -
James聽Mcneill, 2007-2013 (Pass Comprehensive Exam)
Dissertation: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Hospital Operating Room Air Distributions -
Haidong聽Wang, 2008-2012 (Graduated)
Dissertation: Fast CFD Simulation Methods for Indoor Environment Modeling -
Saleh聽Al-Saadi, 2009-2013 (Pass Comprehensive Exam)
Dissertation: Simulation of PCM-Embedded Living Wall
M.S. Graduate Students (Principal Advisor)
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Alexandra Pappas, 2004-2006 (Graduated)
Thesis: Energy Modeling of a Double Skin Fa莽ade 鈥 A Method Using CFD and聽EnergyPlus -
Brian Erickson, 2005-2007 (Graduated)
Thesis: Validation of Soil Moisture Load Estimation and CFD Analysis of Crawl Space Building Code Requirements -
Jonathan聽Previtali, 2005-2007 (Graduated)
Report: A Methodology for Categorizing Vernacular Architecture and Assessing Energy Performance -
Michael聽Bendewald, 2006-2008 (Graduated)
Thesis: Using Carrying Capacity as a Baseline for Building Sustainability Assessment -
Robert聽Slowinski, 2006-2009 (Graduated)
Thesis: Thermal Performance of Ventilated Breathing Walls under Varied Environmental Conditions and Analysis of Selected Design Parameters -
Jessica Rivas, 2007-2009 (Graduated)
Report: Estimating Energy Consumption of Variable Refrigerant Volume Systems 鈥 Developing and Validating the VRF- -
Stephen Johnson, 2008-2009 (BS-MS, Graduated)
Report: Laboratory Project on Energy Savings Dependence on Pressure Drops in HVAC Systems -
Mary-Hall Dale Johnson, 2008-2009 (Graduated)
Thesis: Assess and Implement Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Models in Whole-Building Energy Simulations -
Ian Metzger, 2008-2009 (Graduated)
Report: Design and Optimization of Personalized Ventilation for Overall Improvement of Thermal Comfort, Air Quality,Energy -
Vergil Mueller, 2007-2010 (Graduated)
Report: Verification of a Thermal Model for Affordable Solar-Assisted Biogas Digesters in Cold Climates -
Eric Wilson, 2008-2011 (Graduated)
Thesis: The Energy Implications of Air-Side Fouling in Constant Air Volume HVAC Systems -
Lesley Anne Herrmann, 2008-2011 (Graduated)
Thesis: Investigating the Performance and Energy Saving Potential of Chinese Commercial Building Benchmark Models for the Hot Humid and Severe Cold Climate Regions -
Hermansen聽Knud, 2009-2011 (Graduated)
Thesis: Validation of Simplified Rack Boundary Conditions for Numerical Data Center Models -
Boston聽Nyer, 2009-2011 (Graduated)聽
Report: Engineering for Developing Communities -
Michael聽Goodrum, 2009-2012 (Graduated)
Thesis: How Do Beauty and Inspiration Impact Building Performance? -
Eric聽Tu, 2009-2011 (Graduated)
Report: Adapting Pilot to Portfolio Methodology for Historical Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits -
Noble聽Lilliestierna, 2009-2012 (Graduated)
Report: Report on the Potential for Construction Materials Created Through -
Porter Yates, 2012-2013 (Graduated)
Thesis: An Evaluation and Model of the Chinese Kang System to Improve Domestic Comfort in Northeast Rural China -
Katherine Marie Dumez, 2010-2013
Thesis: High Performance Glass Building Design -
Andrea Salazar, 2012-2013
Report: Evaluation of Building Energy Information Systems
Undergraduate Students for Research Experience (Principal Advisor)
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Matthew Kincaid, AREN Student, 2012-2013
Research Topic: Vertical Farming Fa莽ade -
Michael聽Gartman, CVEN Student, 2012-2013
Research Topic: Vertical Farming Fa莽ade -
Brian Carpenter, AREN Student, 2012
Research Topic: Vertical Farming Fa莽ade -
James聽Zdrowski, AREN Student, 2009-2010
Research Topic: Developing a Low-Cost Modular Building Integrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector for Electricity, Hot Water and Pre-heated Ventilation Air -
Noble聽Lilliestierna, AREN Student, 2009-2010
Research Topic: Developing a Low-Cost Modular Building Integrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector for Electricity, Hot Water and Pre-heated Ventilation Air -
Steven Gregory Morgan, AREN Student, 2009
Research Topic: Experimental Study of Energy Performance of Breathing Wall -
James聽Boulden, AREN Student, 2006
Research Topic: Energy Efficient Residential Buildings for Thailand -
Eric Boxer, AREN Student, 2005-2006
Research Topic: Experimental Investigation of Floor-Based Task-Ambient Conditioning Systems -
Kevin聽Passmore, MCEN Student, 2005-2006
Research Topic: Experimental Investigation of Floor-Based Task-Ambient Conditioning Systems -
Drew Bailey, ENVS Student, 2004-2005
Thesis Topic: The Benefits of Applying Ecological Principles to a Green Building Rating System (summa cum laude honor for graduation) -
Rebecca Newton, MCEN Student, 2004-2005
Research Topic: Numerical Simulation of Wood-Fired Kiln Thermal Performance -
Malia聽Maunakea, CVEN Student, 2004
Research Topic: Design a Sustainable Art Learning Center with Advanced Renovation Technologies -
James Woods, AREN Student, 2004
Research Topic: Experimental Investigation of Ceiling-Based Task-Ambient Heating Systems
Research Scientists
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Dr.聽Ky-Bum聽Jeong, Visiting Scholar, from聽Yuhan聽College, South Korea, 1/2005-2/2006, 2010-2011
Research Topic: Numerical Investigation on Cooling Characteristics of Partition Air Supply System -
Dr.聽Chuixiang聽Yi, Senior Research Associate, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1/2007-6/2007.
Research Topic: Modeling Canopy Turbulent Flow over Complex Terrain -
Dr. Jae-Yoon聽Koh, Research Associate, from LG Electronics, South Korea, 7/2006-7/2009.
Research Topic: Investigation on High-Performance Building Mechanical Systems -
Dr. Ling Wei, Visiting Scholar, from Nanjing University of Technology, China, 3/2009-12/2009.
Research Topic: Modeling Technologies for Data Center -
Ms.聽Fedrigo聽Claudia, Visiting Ph.D. Student, from University of Trieste, Italy, 9/2004-5/2005.
Research Topic: Influence of Fire on Large-Scale Building Structure (Co-Advisor of Her Ph.D. Dissertation) -
Mr.聽Zhuolun聽Chen, Visiting Ph.D. Student, from South China University of Technology, China, 9/2007-10/2009.
Research Topic: Community-Based Micro-Climate Environmental Design and Optimization -
Mr.聽Jiangjiang聽Wang, Visiting Ph.D. Student, from North China Electric Power University, China, 9/2009-2/2010.
Research Topic: Operation Strategy Optimization of Distributed CCHP System and Its Multi-Criteria Evaluation Method (Co-Advisor of His Ph.D. Dissertation) -
Mr.聽Wentao聽Wu, Visiting Ph.D. Student, from Aarhus University, Denmark, 1/2011-6/2011.
Research Topic: Natural Ventilation in Animal Facilities -
Dr. Yan Tong, Visiting Scholar, from Nanjing University of Technology, China, 8/2011-7/2012.
Research Topic: Natural Ventilation in Ground Tunnel -
Dr.聽Xiangli聽Li, Visiting Scholar, from Dalian University of Technology, China, 8/2011-7/2012.
Research Topic: Integrated District Heating for Local Community -
Dr. Jing Li, Visiting Scholar, from Dalian University of Technology, China, 1/2012-12/2012.
Research Topic: Project Management and Cost Engineering
Student Awards
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Lesley Herrmann, M.S. student, received the 2nd Place Award at the 1st Annual Energy Showcase at CU-Boulder for her M.S. thesis based article entitled 鈥淚dentifying Strategies to Improve Chinese Office Building Code Standards鈥.
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Abby聽Watrous, Ph.D. student, received the 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholarship to conduct her research in China.
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James聽Mcneill, Ph.D.聽student,聽received the ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award ($10,000) for the 2009-2010 academic year. Among the graduate-student nominees, James holds the added distinction of being named the 鈥淟ife Member Club Grant Recipient鈥 as one of the top two rated applicants.
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Mary-Hall Dale Johnson, M.S. student, received the WIRES Scholarship for the First Annual International Summit for Women (Women鈥檚 International Research Engineering Summit 鈥 WIRES) in 2009, sponsored by US NSF.
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Xiang Liu, Ph.D.聽student,聽was nominated by CEAE for The 2008-2009 College Outstanding Dissertation Award.
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Xiang Liu, Ph.D.聽student,聽received the ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award ($10,000) for the 2008-2009 academic year.
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Dave聽Denkenberger, Ph.D.聽student,聽received the ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award ($10,000) for the 2008-2009 academic year.
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Brian Erickson, M.S. student, received the 2008 Best Paper Award from the International Journal of Building Simulation, for his M.S. thesis based article.
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Xiang Liu, Ph.D.聽student,聽received the Albert聽Thumann聽Scholarship from Association of Energy Engineers Foundation in 2008.
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Michael聽Bendewald, M.S. student, received the NSF East-Asia-Pacific Summer Institute Award ($4,000) in 2008 to conduct research in Japan.
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Xiang Liu, Ph.D.聽student,聽received ASHRAE Rocky Mountain Scholarship ($1,000) for the 2007-2008 academic year.
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Robert聽Slowinski, M.S. student, received the ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award ($10,000) for the 2007-2008 academic聽year.
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Robert聽Slowinski, M.S. student, received the Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grant ($1,000) for the 2007-2008 academic聽year.
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Abby聽Watrous, Ph.D. student, received the CU Benjamin Brown Fellowship ($10,000) to continue her research in China during 2007-2008.
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Abby聽Watrous, Ph.D. student, received the NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institute Fellowship ($4,000) in 2007 to conduct her research in China.
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Drew Bailey, ENVS B.S. student, received summa cum laude honor for graduation in 2005,聽with聽his thesis entitled 鈥淭he Benefits of Applying Ecological Principles to a Green Building Rating System鈥 supervised by Dr.聽Zhai.
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Alexandra Pappas, M.S. student, received the Best Student Poster Award at the First IBPSA-USA Conference 鈥 SimBuild04 in 2004 for her M.S. thesis related work.