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Dear Readers: Welcome to the Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering 2020-21 Faculty Showcase.

Penn State Architectural Engineering is the proud home for nearly 400 undergraduate students, 120 graduate students, 28 professors, 10 practitioner instructors, and 10 staff members all working together for the betterment of the human condition. Our research pioneers innovative solutions at the interfaces of the built, natural, and social environments to achieve ultra-high-performance buildings and communities, and to improve the quality of life across the globe. Simply put, we are focused on making the world a better place for humanity by improving the spaces we live in!

It is an exciting time to be an architectural engineer! The United Nations has identified buildings as the next greatest opportunity to remedy human-caused carbon emissions. Health organizations around the world are increasingly emphasizing the effect of buildings on occupants’ health, productivity, and well-being. Our work has become more important than ever as the 21st century—with a rapidly increasing population, diminishing resources, escalating weather events, an aging infrastructure, and socio-economic globalization—creates new types of global challenges. Our department is founded on the concepts of convergent engineering and is responsive to the rapidly evolving challenges of 21st-century society that require preparing a new breed of engineers to solve global building infrastructure problems.

Our faculty come from a wide range of engineering backgrounds and have a laser-sharp focus on improving the design, construction, operation, and

maintenance of buildings and communities. Through our range of research interests, we seek to improve indoor environmental quality, discover new building materials, develop new building envelope solutions, increase building energy efficiency, and design buildings as distributed nodes that generate energy, among others.

This booklet provides a summary overview of our recent research contributions. You’ll find profiles on Penn State Architectural Engineering faculty who conduct research in the four broad architectural engineering disciplines of structural, construction, lighting/electrical, and mechanical.

I hope you enjoy learning about the broad scope of activities our faculty are involved with year-round in our Faculty Showcase. We are particularly excited to hear your thoughts on our work and are open to any and all ways we can join forces to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

SEZ ATAMTURKTUR, Ph.D.

Harry and Arlene Schell ProfessorHead of the Department of Architectural Engineering

SOMAYEH ASADIASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

[email protected]

Resilience and Intelligence Networked Systems Dr. Asadi’s research interests focus on the design of resilient and intelligent critical infrastructure systems with a concentration on smart and connected networked systems; cyber-physical human systems; advancing safety by in-depth assessment of workers attention, perception, and decision making; and application of machine learning and artificial intelligence. • Multi-Objective Optimization• Transactive Energy • Scenario-based Uncertainty Modeling and Power Market • Application of Eye-tracking Technology in Construction Projects

PARTNER WITH ACADEMIC EXPERTS

RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Asadi, S., Mostavi, S., Boussaa, D., & Indaganti, M., (2019), Building Energy Model Calibration Using Automated Optimization-Based Algorithm, Journal of Energy and Building, 198, Pages 106-114.

• Karan, E., & Asadi, S., (2019), Intelligent Designer: A Computational Approach to Automate Window Design Process for Buildings, Automation in Construction, 102, 160-169.

• Sohrabi, F., Nazari-Heris, M., Mohammadi-Ivatloo, B., Asadi, S., (2018), Optimal chiller loading for saving energy by exchange market algorithm, Journal of Energy and Buildings, Vol 169, Pages 245-253.

• Karan, E., Asadi, S., Mohtar, R., Baawain, M., (2018), Towards the optimization of sustainable food-energy water systems: A stochastic approach, Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol 171, Pages 662-674.

• Nazari-Heris, M., Mohammadi-Ivatloo, B., Asadi, S., (2018), Improved harmony search algorithm for the solution of non-linear non-convex short-term hydrothermal scheduling, Vol 151, Pages 226-237.

Resilience and Intelligence Networked Systems

• President, ASCE Global Center of Computing Excellence, 2019

• LEED AP BD+C, U.S. Green Building Certification Institute, 2013.

• Penn State Engineering Alumni Society (PSEAS) Outstanding Advising

Award, 2019.

• Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, Journal of Electrical Power

& Energy Systems, 2018


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SOMAYEH ASADIASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

[email protected]

SEZ ATAMTURKTURHARRY AND ARLENE SCHELL PROFESSOR AND DEPARTMENT HEADARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Decision Making under Uncertainty: Engineering Systems Dr. Atamturktur concentrates on the development, application, and dissemination of model validation and uncertainty quantification methods. She also contributes to improving education in engineering and transforming institutions towards gender equity through retention and support.

• National Science Foundation (NSF), Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments

• Best Paper Award, Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification Technical Group, 29th International Modal Analysis Conference, 2015.



• Martinez M., Huygen, N., Sanders J. and Atamturktur S., (2018), “Structural and Thermal Behavior to Appraise and Optimize Concrete Masonry Units via Experimental Testing and Numerical Modeling,” Journal of Building Engineering (Elsevier).

• Stevens G.N., Atamturktur S., Brown D.A., Williams B.J., and Unal C., (2018), “Statistical Inference of Empirical Constituents in Partitioned Analysis from Integral-effect Experiments: An Application in Thermo-Mechanical Coupling,” Engineering Computation (Emerald).

• Yazdekhasti S., Piratla K. R., Atamturktur S., and Khan A. (2017), “Experimental Evaluation of a Vibration-Based Leak-Detection Technique for Water Pipelines,” Structure and Infrastructure Engineering (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 46-55.

• Founding Director, NSF NRT-funded Resilient Infrastructure and Environmental Systems

(RIES) Engineering and Science Degree Programs, 2016-2018.

• National Science Foundation (NSF), Professional Formation of Engineers:

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (2017-2022), “Clemson University: Learning

Teams and Innovation Ventures for Adaptable Training in Engineering (CULTIVATE).”


SEZ ATAMTURKTURHARRY AND ARLENE SCHELL PROFESSOR AND

DEPARTMENT HEAD


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WILLIAM BAHNFLETHPROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Energy Efficient, Economical Indoor Air Quality ControlDr. Bahnfleth’s research considers systems that control air contaminants and the thermal environment to support occupant safety, health, productivity and comfort. The overriding objective is to provide energy efficient solutions that are cost effective.

• Laboratory, field, and modeling studies of air cleaner performance

• Multi-zone modeling and field studies of air contaminant transport in buildings

• Economic analysis including equipment and operating costs and monetized IEQ benefits



• Barthelmes, V., R. Li, R. Andersen, W. Bahnfleth, S. Corgnati. C. Rode. 2018. Profiling Occupant Behaviour andOccupancy in Danish Dwellings using Time Use Survey Data. Energy and Buildings (acc).

• Firrantello, J. and W. Bahnfleth. 2017. Simulation and monetization of collateral airborne infection risk improvements from UVGI for coil maintenance. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 24(2): 135-148.

• Wang, Y., C. Sekhar, W. Bahnfleth, D. Cheong, J. Firrantello. 2017. Effects of Ultraviolet Coil Irradiation Systems on Air-side Heat Transfer Coefficient and Low △T Syndrome in a Hot and Humid Climate. Science and Technology for the Built Environment 23(4):582-593.

• Cheng, Z., L. Li, and W. Bahnfleth. 2016. Natural ventilation potential for gymnasia – Case study of ventilation andcomfort in a multisport facility in northeastern United States. Building and Environment 108:85-98.

Energy Efficient, Economical Indoor Air Quality Control• Laboratory measurements and modeling of influence of air speed and temperature

on low pressure Hg germicidal lamp output

• Prediction of dose for in-duct UVGI systems

• Field studies and modeling of VAV versus plenum return air system impact on contaminant distribution

• Rapid multi-zone model calibration procedure

• Variable primary flow chilled water system performance modeling

• Field studies and parametric modeling of stratified chilled water storage tanks



WILLIAM BAHNFLETHPROFESSOR


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THOMAS BOOTHBYPROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Historic Structures and Empirical Structural Design



• ‘Ars sine Scientia Nihil Est’ and other Delusions of the Second Millennium. Presented at Construction History Society of America Biennial Conference, College Park, MD, May 2018.

• Boothby, T.E. Empirical Structural Design for Architects, Engineers, and Builders. London, ICE Publishing, April 2018.

• Boothby, T.E. Notes on the design, construction and sales practices of the Berlin Iron Bridge Company, APT Bulletin. 49(1):5-12.

• Boothby, T.E. and Clough, S. Empiricist and rationalist approaches to the design of concrete structures, APT Bulletin, 48(1):6-13, March 2017.

• Boothby, T.E. Engineering Iron and Stone. Reston, VA, ASCE Press, 2015.

Dr. Boothby’s research interests encompass the structural design methods and the interpretation of structures from Ancient Greece and Rome through the present time. He has conducted research into the design of Romanesque and Gothic churches in Italy and France, masonry bridges in the U.S., and mid-century reinforced concrete shell structures in the U.S. He has recognized empirical design as the basis of all structural design, ancient and modern, and is making this the current focus of his scholarship.



THOMAS BOOTHBYPROFESSOR


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Historic Structures and Empirical Structural Design

Recent Investigations into proportioning schemes of Early Christian and Lombard Churches

NATHAN BROWNASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Data-Driven Approaches for Early Building DesignDr. Brown focuses on how structural considerations interact with other performance and architectural criteria in conceptual building design, as well as how computation and optimization can play a role in the creative process.

• Structural and multi-objective optimization

• Computational design tools

• Applications of data science to early parametric building design



• N.C. Brown and C.T. Mueller, 2019, "Design variable analysis and generation for performance-based parametric modeling in architecture", International Journal of Architectural Computing, 17, (1), pp. 36-52.

• N.C. Brown and C.T. Mueller, 2019, "Quantifying diversity in parametric design: a comparison of possible metrics", Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing, 33, (1), pp. 40-53.

• N.C. Brown and C.T. Mueller, 2016, "Design for structural and energy performance of long span buildings using geometric multi-objective optimization", Energy and Buildings, 127, pp. 748-761.

Data-Driven Approaches for Early Building Design• Helped develop Design Space Exploration, a set of open-source design tools for

data-driven design used by AEC firms around the world

• Awarded the SOM Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship – documented examples

of structures designed for multiple objectives simultaneously

• Affiliated with the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing and the Institute for

CyberScience at Penn State




NATHAN BROWNASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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JOSÉ P. DUARTEAFFILIATE PROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Context-Sensitive Design and ConstructionDr. Duarte’s research centers on the use of computation to enable mass customization, defined as the design and construction of buildings and urban developments adapted to the context. His research includes generative design systems, performance simulation and optimization, responsive architecture, smart materials, and 3D printing of concrete.

• Teaching Experience: Advanced Computation Studio; Additive Manufacturing of Concrete Structures; Shape Grammars; Digital Design and Fabrication; Computer Programming for Designers; Mass Customization of Housing; Parametric Urban Design.

• Author of four books, over 30 book chapters, 50 journal articles, and 130 conference papers.



• Duarte, J.P. Mass Customization: Digital Design and Fabrication of Houses, Keynote Lecture, ZEMCH 2019, Zero Energy Mass Custom Homes International Conference, Korean Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea, November 26-28, 2019.

• Craveiro, F.; Bártolo, H.; Duarte, J.P.; Bártolo, P. Review on additive manufacturing as an enabling technology for digital construction: a perspective on construction 4.0, in Automation in Construction, Vol. 103, April 2019, pp. 251-267.

• Kolarevic, B.; Duarte, J.P. (eds.) Mass Customization and Design Democratization. Routledge, New York, USA, 2019.

Context-Sensitive Design and Construction• NASA 3D-printed Mars Habitat Challenge: Phase 3 - On-Site Habitat Competition,

Construction Level 3 – Subscale Habitat Competition, 2nd Prize, May 2019; Phase 2 - Structural Member Competition, Level 3 – Head-to-Head Competition, 2nd Prize, August 2018.

• Inventor of nine patents related to construction processes and products.

• Member of the editorial board of JAE-Journal of Architectural Engineering; IJAC-International Journal of Architectural Computing; EPB-Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design; NNJ-Nexus Network Journal: Architecture and Mathematics.

• Reviewer of project proposals for national science and technology foundations in Austria, Brazil, Israel, Netherlands, and Portugal.

• Albert Nelson Marquis Top Educators and Scientists 2018 by Marquis Who's Who.




JOSÉ P. DUARTEAFFILIATE PROFESSOR


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ALP DURMUSASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Perception, Colorimetry, and Intelligent Lighting SystemsDr. Durmus’ research focuses on lighting, visual perception, color science, intelligent lighting systems, light, and health. He investigates human-light interaction using psychophysical and computational methods. His research aims to improve our understanding of the human response to visual stimuli and identify ways to design novel systems.

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Higher Education Academy, 2018

• HJ Cowan Architectural Science Fellow, 2016-2018

• Australian Postgraduate Award, 2014-2017



• Durmus, D., Abdalla, D., Duis, A., Davis, W. (2020). Spectrum optimization to minimize light absorbed by artwork. Leukos, 1-10.

• Durmus, D., Davis, W. (2019). Blur perception and visual clarity in light projection systems. Optics Express, 27(4), A216-A223.

• Durmus, D. (2019). Impact of surface reflectance on spectral optimization for melanopic illuminance and energy efficiency. Optical Devices and Materials for Solar Energy and Solid-State Lighting (pp. PT2C-5). Optical Society of America.

• Durmus, D., Davis, W. (2018). Appearance of achromatic colors under optimized light source spectrum. IEEE Photonics, 10(6), 1-11.

Perception, Colorimetry, and Intelligent Lighting Systems

Vazquez, D., Fernandez-Balbuena, A. A., Canabal, H., Muro, C., Benitez, A., Durmus, D., Davis, W. (2020). Energy optimization of a light projection system

for buildings that virtually restores artworks. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. e00128.


Botero-Valencia, J.-S., Valencia-Aguirre, J., Durmus, D., Davis, W. (2019) Multi-channel low-cost light

spectrum measurement using a multilayer perceptron. Energy and Buildings. 199, 579-587.

ALP DURMUSASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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JAMES FREIHAUTPROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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System Approaches to Energy Efficiency and IAQDr. Freihaut’s research focuses on the following areas:• Resuspension aerosolization of indoor PM 2.5 particles carrying natural and synthetic chemical

contaminants• UVGI deactivation of indoor microbes (bacterial and fungal) in spore and vegetative states• Established state-of-the art indoor aerosol research laboratory and ASHRAE 52.x standards test rig• Systems approach to building energy efficiency → EEB Hub leading Penn State at the Navy Yard

Building 661/7R complex• CHP Enabled Distributed Energy with Renewables → Hybrid energy research facility in Building 7R



• Hyeunguk Ahn, Donghyun Rim, James D. Freihaut, Performance assessment of hybrid chiller systems for combined cooling, heating and power production, Applied Energy, 225, 501-512, 2018.

• Bo Lin, Dan Want, Zhao Chen, James Freihaut, Inverse energy model development via high-dimensional data analysis and sub-metering priority in building data monitoring, Energy & Buildings, 172, 116-124, 2018.

• Parichehr Salimifard, Donghyun Rim, James Freihaut, Evaluation of low-cost particle sensors for monitoring biological aerosols, submitted to Environmental Science & Technology, June 2018. Also presented at Indoor Air 2018 Conference in Philadelphia, July 2018.

• Scott Foster, Brandon Nicholson, Tim McDonald, James Freihaut, Global Leadership, Universal Methodology and Local Action, presented at Green Building United 2018 Sustainability Symposium, May 2018.

• State-of-the-art indoor aerosol laboratory facility• Penn State at the Navy Yard complex (661, 7R) with CHP Enabled Renewables

research facility• DOE EEB Hub project• DOE Mid-Atlantic CHP TAP Center at PSU AE • PA DEP contract to establish CHP Enabled Renewables research at Navy Yard• Initiated UNECE Sustainable Building project with PSU AE as lead technical

organization• Member of Technical Review Panel for NREL ESIF, Singapore National Research

Agency, Dalian University of Technology • Technical Director, Penn State at the Navy Yard


JAMES FREIHAUTPROFESSOR


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System Approaches to Energy Efficiency and IAQ

JUAN PABLO GEVAUDAN AFFILIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

[email protected]

Responsive and Adaptive Building Materials

Coming

Dr. Gevaudan’s research focuses on the development, durability, and performance of both conventional and innovative cementitious materials. The mission of this research is to diversify the current suite of cementitious construction materials via the advancement of appropriate cement chemistries for specific infrastructure applications.

• 2019-2021 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow

• Co-PI of two (2) patents on the development of innovative and extreme-durability materials



• J.P. Gevaudan, J. Wallat, B. Lama and W.V. Srubar III. (2019) “PVA- and PEG- assisted Sol-gel Synthesis of Aluminosilicate Precursors for N-A-S-H Geopolymer Cements” American Ceramics Society (ACerS) Journal, available online.

• J.P. Gevaudan, A. Caicedo-Ramirez, M. Hernandez, and W.V. Srubar III. (2019) “Copper and Cobalt Improve the Acid Resistance of Alkali-Activated Cements.” Cement and Concrete Research, 115, 327-338.

• J.P. Gevaudan, Z. Craun, and W.V. Srubar III. (2019) “Calcined Waste Eggshells Remove Sulfate in Non-Potable Concrete Mixing Water.” ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 31, 6.

• J.P. Gevaudan, K.M. Campbell, T.J. Kane, R.K. Shoemaker, W.V. Srubar III. (2017) “Mineralization Dynamics of Metakaolin-based Alkali-Activated Cements.” Cement and Concrete Research, 94, 1-12.

Responsive and Adaptive Building Materials The Re-AIM research group investigates, develops,

predicts, and innovates the performance of cementitious

materials to solve the building and infrastructure global

grand-challenge. Degradation mechanisms of

cementitious materials are investigated by leveraging

statistics-based experimental and computational

methodologies; and merging the fields of cement

chemistry, building science, and materials science.




JUAN PABLO GEVAUDANAFFILIATE PROFESSOR


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LINDA HANAGANASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Floor Vibration Serviceability: Design, Assessment, RepairDr. Hanagan’s primary research focus involves serviceability of building structures, with particular emphasis on designing to avoid excessive floor vibrations, diagnosing and repairing floor vibration problems, structural control including active control of floor vibration, and experimental testing.

• L. M. Hanagan, "Active Floor Vibration Control System." U.S. Patent 6,874,748 B2, issued April 5, 2005.

• Outstanding Paper of 2010, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE.• AISC Faculty Fellow, American Institute of Steel Construction, 2003.



• Hanagan, Linda M. (2016). “Mitigating Existing Floor Vibration Issues in a School Renovation,” Proceedings of the 34th IMAC: Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Vol. 4, pp. 155-162, Springer, Cham.

• Barben, Benjamin R. and Hanagan, Linda M. (2015). “Isolating a Scanning Electron Microscope from Chiller Unit Vibrations,” Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC: Dynamics of Civil Structures, Vol. 2, pp. 531-540, Springer, Cham.

• Barben, Benjamin R. and Hanagan, Linda M. (2014). “Investigation of a Slab on Grade Supporting Sensitive Equipment,” Proceedings of the 32rd IMAC: Dynamics of Civil Structures, Vol. 4, pp. 53-60, Springer, Cham.

• Salyards, K.A. and Hanagan, L.M. (2009) “Evaluation of Measured Vibration Assessment Criteria and Their Application to Stadium Serviceability,” Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, 24(2), 100-107.

Floor Vibration Serviceability: Design, Assessment, RepairIn addition to traditional vehicles for conducting research, Dr. Hanagan offers Floor Vibration Research Services to assist building owners, engineers, and businesses with experimental assessment and development of repair options to mitigate objectionable levels of floor vibrations from a myriad of vibration sources.Floor Vibration Research Services are offered with two goals in mind:1. To provide services that are not commercially available to the community by providing access

to expertise and resources derived from decades of research in the area of floor vibrations for the purposes of meeting the goals of a specific sponsor.

2. To provide data and funding for student projects and advance and disseminate knowledge in the area of floor vibration behavior, design, assessment, and mitigation.


LINDA HANAGANASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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Digital Innovations in Construction and Infrastructure SystemsDr. Hu’s research focuses on interdependent system coordination in the built environment. The focus involves using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build an intelligent coordination system to avoid coordination issues and improve design constructability and safety, and to develop an infrastructure digital twin with elements that reflect interdependency and interconnectedness to upgrade infrastructure systems for smart cities. To advance digital transformation in construction, Dr. Hu’s research also includes human-technology interactions from a socio-technical system perspective.


Yuqing HuASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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• Hu, Y., Castro-Lacouture, D., and Eastman, C. M. (2019). Holistic Clash Detection Improvement Using a Component Dependent Network in BIM Projects. Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 105, 102832.

• Chen, J., Gao, X., Hu, Y., Zeng, Z., and Liu, Y. (2019). A Meta-model-based Optimization Approach for Fast and Reliable Calibration of Building Energy Models. Energy, Elsevier Ltd, 116046

• Hu, Y., Castro-Lacouture, D., and Eastman, C. M. (2019). Holistic Clash Resolution Improvement Using Spatial Networks. Proceedings of the ASCE 2019 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering (i3CE). Atlanta, GA.

• Hu, Y., and Castro-Lacouture, D. (2018). Clash Relevance Prediction Based on Machine Learning. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 33(2), 04018060.

• Data interoperability for construction and smart cities

• Proactive design coordination based on BIM and graph-based artificial intelligence

• Interdependent infrastructure system performance improvement based on

infrastructure digital twin

• Socio-technical system in construction projects


Yuqing HuASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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Digital Innovations in Construction and Infrastructure Systems

HOUTAN JEBELLIASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

[email protected]/smartlab/

Construction Automation, Sensing, and RoboticsDr. Jebelli’s research interests span the use of artificial intelligence in the construction industry; automation, and robotics in construction and infrastructure management; applications of wearable biosensors in the field; developing and facilitating human-centric smart and connected cities; applications of virtual and augmented reality for health and safety management of buildings and infrastructures users; blockchain technology for construction management; and the application of digital twins for pairing of virtual and physical construction sites.



• Habibnezhad. M., Jebelli, H., Asadi, S., and Puckett, J. (2020). “Keeping Construction Workers Safe at Heights: Applying Virtual Reality and Neurophysiological Tests to Assess Fear of Heights,” Safety Science, Elsevier.

• Chung. S., Kim. D., Jebelli, H., and Lee, S. (2020). “Review of State-of-the-art Human-robot Collaboration and its Application to Construction,” Automation in Construction, Elsevier.

• Jebelli, H., Choi, B., and Lee, S. (2019). “Application of Wearable Biosensors in Construction Sites: Assessing Workers’ Physical Demand,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE.

• Jebelli, H., Khalili, M., and Lee, (2019). “A Real-Time, Continuously Updated Stress Recognition Procedure Using Electroencephalogram (EEG) by Applying Online Multi-Task Learning Algorithms,” IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, IEEE.

• Jebelli, H., Hwang, S., and Lee, S. (2018) “EEG-based Workers’ Stress Recognition at Construction Sites,” Automation in Construction, Elsevier, 93,315-324.

Construction Automation, Sensing, and Robotics

• Multidisciplinary educational and research background (holding master’s

degrees in structural engineering, construction engineering and

management, electrical engineering and computer science, biomedical

engineering, and a doctoral degree in civil and environmental engineering).

• The Charles M. Eastman Best Paper Award, the 35th CIB W78 Conference:

IT in Design, Construction, and Management, Chicago (2018).

• John L. Tishman Fellowship, University of Michigan.

• The Calvin C. Solem Foundation Fellowship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.


HOUTAN JEBELLIASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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JAVAD KHAZAEIASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Integration of Renewable Energy Sources to GridDr. Khazaei’s research focuses on the application of renewable energy sources in smart grids to address climate change. He has also conducted research on stability and control of power converters and cybersecurity issues in smart grids.

• 2019 Excellence in Research Award, Penn State Harrisburg

• 2019 Best Paper Award, Second Prize, IEEE Smart Grid Asia Conference

• 2018 Outstanding Reviewer Award, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy

• 2016-2017 Best Teaching Assistant Award, University of South Florida



• A. Asrari, M. Ansari, J. Khazaei, and P. Fajri, “A Market Framework for Decentralized CongestionManagement in Parallel with Data Traffic Management in Smart Distribution Grids”, IEEE Transactionson Smart Grids, (2019).

• J. Khazaei and D.H. Nguyen, “Distributed Consensus for Output Power Regulation of DFIGs with On-siteEnergy Storage”, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, (2019).

• J. Khazaei, D.H. Nguyen, “Multi-Agent Consensus Design for Heterogeneous Energy Storage Deviceswith Droop Control in Smart Grids”, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, (2019).

• J. Khazaei, M. Beza, M. Bongiorno, “Impedance Analysis of Modular Multi-Level Converters Connected to Weak AC Grids”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, (2018).

• Department of Defense funded 45kW Plug-and-Play Cyber-Physical

Microgrid Project at Penn State Harrisburg (2016-2019).

• Development of Wide Band-Gap Power Electronics Converters for

Renewable Energy Integration.

• Mixed-Integer Optimization Problems to Model/Detect False Data Injection

Attacks in Smart Grids.

• DC/AC Microgrid Systems for Naval Power Systems (Shipboard Power

Systems).


JAVAD KHAZAEIASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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ROBERT LEICHTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Integrated Teams: Organization, Procurement, and TechnologyDr. Leicht uses organizational theory, information and process modeling, and communication theory to research the methods of assembling integrated teams and developing integrated processes with the ultimate goal of delivering high performance buildings.

• Director, Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence

• Owner’s Guide to Maximizing Success in Integrated Projects has been downloaded by more than

1,000 industry members and adopted by the U.S. General Service Administration

• Co-author of the BIM Project Execution Planning Guide and the BIM Guide for Owners


RECENT PRESENTATIONS

• ”Exploring the capacity for Innovation in Construction.” Keynote Presentation, When Social Science

meets Lean and BIM, University of Huddersfield, 8-9 January 2018.

• “Organizational Implications of Robotics in the Management of Engineering Projects,” Engineering

Project Organization Conference, Brijuni, Croatia, 25-27 June 2018.

• “Integrated Digital Delivery using Building Information Modeling,” Executive Development Programme

on DfMA and IDD Leadership, Imperial College, London, UK 22 March 2018.


ROBERT LEICHTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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Integrated Teams: Organization, Procurement and Technology

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Leicht, Robert, Townes, Allison, and Franz, Bryan, 2017, “Collaborative Team Procurement for Integrated Project Delivery: A Case Study. Lean Construction Journal, pp. 49-64.

Bryan Franz, Robert Leicht, Keith Molenaarand John Messner, 2017, "Impact of Team Integration and Group Cohesion on Project Delivery Performance", ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143, (1), pp. 10.

Li Jiang and Robert Leicht, 2016, "Supporting automated constructability checking for formwork construction: an ontology", Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 21, (28), pp. 22.

MOSES LINGTEACHING PROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Integrative Design through Project-Based Learning Professor Ling focuses on integrative design practices in architectural engineering resulting in implementation of project-based learning opportunities in a five-year architectural engineering curriculum.• Served on faculty team of CoLab design studio

• Advise and consult fifth-year students on innovative integrative design concepts resulting in

highest recognition in the AEI Student Design Competition



• Ling, Moses D.F. and Solnosky, Ryan: Integration Opportunities in a 5 Year Architectural Engineering

Curriculum. AEC Next Expo and Conference, June 5, 2018, Anaheim, California.

• Ling, Moses D.F.: Integrative Design. Tsinghua Summer School for International Construction, 2018,

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

Integrative Design through Project-Based Learning • Learning through Observation - AE496 Building Case Study, AE Summer Study

Abroad Program 2018 - Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong

• Learning through Service Opportunities - AE496 Building Case Study, AE Summer

Study Abroad Program 2018. Tangkou Community Center, Kaiping, Guangzhou,

China

• Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE, President Emeritus

• AEI Conference 2019, Conference Chair




MOSES LINGTEACHING PROFESSOR


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ALI MEMARIPROFESSOR, BERNARD AND HENRIETTA HANKIN CHAIR IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION; DIRECTOR, PHRCARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Building Envelope Systems and Residential ConstructionDr. Memari’s research interests include experimental and analytical evaluation of building envelope systems, performance of residential and commercial buildings under natural hazards and environmental effects, building science and enclosure energy performance evaluation, BIM, and 3D printing of concrete. • Teaching Experience: Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings, Building Enclosure Science and

Design, Structural Analysis, Stability of Structures, Reinforced Concrete Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, Masonry Design, Steel Design, Foundation Design.

• Author of over 250 publications, including papers in journals, conference proceedings, magazines, books/book chapters, and research reports.



• Lu, X. and Memari, A. M., (2019). “Application of Infrared Thermography on In-Situ Determination of Building Envelope Thermal Properties,” Elsevier Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 26, 100885, pp. 1-12.

• Kamel, E. and Memari, A. M., (2019). “Review of BIM’s Application in Building Energy Simulation: Tools, Issues, and Solutions,” Elsevier J. of Automation in Construction,” Vol. 97, (January 2019) pp. 164-180.

• Ariosto, T., Memari, A. M., and Solnosky, R. L., (2019). “Development of Designer Aids for Energy Efficient Residential Window Retrofit Solutions,” Elsevier, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Published on 3/8/19: Vol. 33, pp. 1-13.

• Lu, X. and Memari, A. M., (2019). “Comparative Energy Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Innovative Residential Wall Systems,” ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 04019015-1 to 04019015-17.

Building Envelope Systems and Residential Construction• Started the new Residential Construction Minor and function as the Faculty in Charge of

the new academic program, (August 2015-present).• Initiated participation of Penn State student team in DOE Race to Zero since 2013, serving

as Head Competition Advisor; Team won 1st Place out of 40 teams in the Suburban Single-Family Housing in the 2017-2018 competition.

• As Head Faculty Advisor for the NAHB Student Chapter Residential Construction Management Competition, efforts led to two National Championships: 1st Place out of 34 schools in 2014-2015, and 1st Place out of 34 schools in 2017-2018.

• Introduced a new technical conference on Residential Building Design and Construction through PHRC and served as Conference Chair for the past four conferences (2013-2018).

• Founding Editor, Special Section/Selection on Housing and Residential Building Construction, ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering (October 2012-present).

• Patents: 1) Transparent Sustainable Wall System; 2) Earthquake Damage Resistant Glass




ALI MEMARIPROFESSOR, BERNARD AND HENRIETTA HANKIN CHAIR

IN RESIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION; DIRECTOR,

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING RESEARCH CENTER


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JOHN MESSNERCHARLES AND ELINOR MATTS PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERINGARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Transforming Project Delivery with TechnologyDr. Messner is the Director of the Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) Research Program at Penn State and a Professor of Architectural Engineering. He specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual prototyping research, along with globalization issues in construction.• Chair, buildingSMART Alliance, a council within the National Institute of Building Sciences

• Chair, Research Committee, Lean Construction Institute

• Past Chair, Computing Division, American Society of Civil Engineering



• Virtual Penn State Campus. Bentley Year in Infrastructure, Award Finalist Presentation – Reality Modeling. Bentley Systems, Singapore, Oct 11, 2017.

• Focus on the Process: BIM Project Execution Planning. Keynote Presentation. Digital Methods in AEC, Hannover University, Hannover, Germany, Sep 5.

• Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Construction Education with the Virtual Construction Simulator. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2017, 33(2), 831-846 by Castronovo, F., Van Meter, Peggy N., Zappe, S. E., Leicht, R., & Messner, J.

• Developing an Experienced-based Design Review Application for Healthcare Facilities using a 3D Game Engine. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 2011, 16, 84-103 by Kumar, S., Hedrick, M., Wiacek, C., & Messner, J.

Transforming Project Delivery with Technology• Leveraging Building Information Modeling (BIM) to improve project delivery,

including the development of three core sections of the National BIM Standard –US (BIM Project Execution Planning Guide, Owner’s Guide for BIM, and the Uses of BIM)

• Integrating facility information as demonstrated in a virtual Penn State campus model which received a 2017 Bentley Year in Infrastructure award

• Advancing team engagement with facility information using virtual and augmented reality, including the development of two Immersive Construction Labs to support collaboration in immersive environments


JOHN MESSNERCHARLES AND ELINOR MATTS PROFESSOR OF



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RICHARD MISTRICKASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Lighting System Performance ModelingDr. Mistrick’s research focuses on computer modeling of lighting and daylighting systems, including detailed modeling of daylight integrated lighting control systems. Other areas of interest include circadian effects, discomfort glare, luminaire optical design, parametric modeling and design optimization, energy impacts of façade systems, and automated shading systems.

• Developed the DaysimPS software to model the performance of integrated lighting control systems with automated shading.

• Developed an approach to quantify the performance of a daylight integrated lighting control system configuration and layout.


RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS • Mistrick R, Casey C, Chen L, Subramaniam S. 2015. Computer Modeling of Daylight-Integrated

Photocontrol of Electric Lighting Systems. Buildings, 5(2), 449-466. • Sadeghi, R & Mistrick, R. (2017). Optimization of Modeling Parameters for Trees in Daylighting

Simulations. Proceedings of the 2016 IES Annual Conference. • Subramaniam, S. & Mistrick, R. (2017). A More Accurate Approach for Calculating Illuminance with

Daylight Coefficients. Proceedings of the 2016 IES Annual Conference. New York, NY: Illuminating Engineering Society.

• Mistrick, R. G. & Ai, Q. (2016). A Study of the impact of climate, latitude, orientation and shading devices on ASE and sDA. Proceedings of the 2016 IES Annual Conference.

Lighting System Performance Modeling• Mistrick, R. & Subramaniam, S. (2016). Incorporating adjustable external

shading systems in annual daylighting simulations: A prototypical study. Proceedings of the 2016 IES Annual Conference.

• Mistrick, R. G. & Sadeghi, R. The Impact of Level of Detail in Modeling the Exterior Surround in Daylight Simulations. Proceedings of the 2016 IES Annual Conference.

• Subramaniam, S., Chen, L., & Mistrick, R. G. (2013). Annual Performance Metrics for Photosensor Controlled Daylight-Responsive Lighting Control Systems. Proceedings of the 2013 Illuminating Engineering Society Conf.

• Casey, C., & Mistrick, R. G. (2013). Determining the critical point for design, analysis, and commissioning of a photocontrolled dimming system. Proceedings of the IES Annual Conference. New York: IESNA.


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RICHARD MISTRICKASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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REBECCA NAPOLITANOASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Hybrid Analytics for Existing InfrastructureDr. Napolitano’s research focuses on hybrid analytics at the intersection of civil engineering,computer science, and existing infrastructure. Hybrid analytics, a nascent field, is thecombination of physics-based modeling and data-driven modeling for the endgoal of making real-time predictions and monitoring in the context of Digital Twin a reality.This new field leverages the decipherability and clear-box nature of physics-based modeling,with accuracy and pattern recognition techniques of data-driven machine learning algorithms.



• R. Rahnavard, H. Craveiro, R. Napolitano (2020) “Static and dynamic stability analysis of a steel-rubberisolator with rubber cores” Journal of Structures.

• M. Nav, R Rahnavard, A. Noorzad, R. Napolitano (2020) “Numerical evaluation of the behavior ofordinary and reinforced stone columns” Journal of Structures.

• R. Napolitano, B. Glisic (2019) “Hybrid physics-based modeling and data-driven method for diagnosticsof masonry structures” Computer Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.

• R. Napolitano, M. Hess, B. Glisic (2019) “ Quantifying the differences in documentation and modelinglevels for building pathology and diagnostics” Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering.

• R. Napolitano, Z. Liu, C. Sun, B.Glisic (2019) Combination of image-based documentation andaugmented reality for structural health monitoring and building pathology” Frontiers in BuiltEnvironment.

Hybrid Analytics for Existing InfrastructureDr. Napolitano is the director of the Built Environment Analytics and Modeling (BEAM)lab which studies how convolutional neural networks, manifold learning, physics-basedmodeling, and cyber physical systems can be used to adapt existing structures in aworld moving more and more towards green infrastructure and smart cities. Hercurrent research initiatives include:

• unmanned aerial vehicles for real-time, automated infrastructure inspection• fusion of nondestructive evaluation for multi-modal documentation• in-the-loop simulations to create digital twins of infrastructure• augmented reality for synthesizing disparate data sets into intuitive cyber physical

systems


REBECCA NAPOLITANOASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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ESTHER OBONYOASSOCIATE PROFESSORENGINEERING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Materials, Big Data for Safety and GlobalizationDr. Obonyo’s research includes work in sustainable structural materials in masonry systems for contexts that are resource-constrained and/or hazard mitigation. She has projects in machine learning and data. She also works in the area of globalization, entrepreneurship, and science diplomacy. • Affordable, sustainable, resilient structural materials

• Data mining and machine learning for promoting preventive health in safety

• Science diplomacy and entrepreneurship



• Zhao, J. and Obonyo, E. (2018), Towards a Data-Driven Approach to Injury Prevention in Construction inAdvanced Computing Strategies for Engineering, 25th EG-ICE International Workshop 2018, Lausanne,Switzerland, June 10-13, 2018, Proceedings, Part I, Smith and Domer (eds), pp 385-411.

• Obonyo, E. A. (2017) "Leveraging People, Process, and Data to Advance the Large-scale Deployment ofSustainable Structural Materials," Addressing Africa's challenges through Materials Development,AMRS, Gaborone, 11-14th December, 2017.

• Obonyo, E. A. and Donkor, P. (2016). Compressed Soil Blocks: Influence of Fibers on Flexural Propertiesand Failure Mechanism. Construction & Building Materials, 121, pp 25-33.

Materials, Big Data for Safety and Globalization• Chair of 2019 Non-Conventional Building Materials Conference

• Penn State’s Inaugural Global Faculty Fellow (2017)

• Penn State Global Programs Strategic Initiatives Director (WEFs NEXUS)

• Interim Director of Humanitarian Engineering and Social

Entrepreneurship, Penn State University

• 2015/2016 Jefferson Science Fellow and Senior Science Advisor

(Department of State/National Academy of Science)


ESTHER OBONYOASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL

ENGINEERING

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M. KEVIN PARFITTPROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Better Buildings Through Failures Research and EducationProfessor Parfitt’s research is primarily focused on engineering education including the concept of creating better buildings through the study of failures and forensic techniques, as well as professional preparation of students through an effective capstone experience.

• Snow-Induced Building Failures including Site Specific Snow Load Case Study Applications.• Active Learning and Service Learning in Forensics and Building Performance: “The Campus is our

Lab” concept. • Created Penn State Architectural Engineering multidisciplinary capstone program option with

grant from the Thornton Tomasetti Foundation and the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education.



• Parfitt, M. Kevin and Bechtel, John. Zero Defects: A Focus on Project Cx and QA/QC. Building Commissioning Association / PA COAA / AIA Middle PA / Penn State University. June 5, 2018, Univ. Park.

• Solnosky, R. and Parfitt, M. Kevin (2018) Observed Best Practices Within a Student Driven Multidisciplinary Team-Based Architectural Engineering Capstone, ASEE Annual Conference.

• Failing Forward – Construction Failure Case Studies (2018), Education Committee, ASCE Forensic Engineering Division, 8th Forensic Congress.

• Yuan, X, Parfitt, M. Kevin and Anumba, C.J. (2014). The use of cyber-physical systems in temporary structures – An exploratory study. Intl. Conf. on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (ASCE).

Better Buildings Through Failures Research and Education

• CROSS-US (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety – United States): Member of expert review panel

• ASCE Forensic Engineering Division: Forensic Engineering 8th Congress Steering Committee / Technical Program Committee. Standing Committees: Dissemination of Failure Information, Education Committee, Co-Ed Failure Case Studies in CE

• Architectural Engineering Institute of ASCE: Fellow AEI, Editorial Board and Former Editor, Journal of Architectural Engineering

• Failures Investigations: Pittsburgh Convention Center Failure, Dulles Airport Jet Center Snow Collapse, Court Qualified Expert Witness

• Penn State Teaching Fellow, PSEAS Awards: Outstanding Advising, Outstanding Teaching, Premier Teaching, Perez Student Advocate


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M. KEVIN PARFITTPROFESSOR


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GREGORY PAVLAKASSISTANT PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Intelligent Energy System Controls and AnalyticsDr. Pavlak combines modeling, sensing, data analysis, and optimization to develop intelligent control systems that improve building energy performance and increase the sustainability and resilience of the electric grid.

• Multi-objective model predictive control of building portfolios.

• Estimation of building energy flexibility and grid response potential.

• Reduced order modeling, model calibration, and control of energy systems.



• Pavlak, G.S., (2018). “Resilience: Building-to-Grid Interface.” Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium. [pres]• Pavlak, G.S., (2017). “Intelligent Control for Grid-Responsive Building Portfolios.” Penn State Architectural

Engineering Seminar. [pres]• Pavlak, G.S., Henze, G.P., and Cushing, V.J. (2015). “Evaluating synergistic effect of optimally controlling

commercial building thermal mass portfolios.” Energy. 84:161-176.• Henze, G.P., Pavlak, G.S., Florita, A.R., Dodier, R.H., and Hirsch, A.I. (2015). “An energy signal tool for

decision support in building energy systems.” Applied Energy. 138:51-70.• Pavlak, G.S., Henze, G.P., and Cushing, V.J. (2014). “Optimizing commercial building participation in energy

and ancillary service markets.” Energy and Buildings. 81:115-126.• Pavlak, G.S., Florita, A.R., Henze, G.P., and Rajagopalan, B. (2014). “Comparison of Traditional and Bayesian

Calibration Techniques for Gray-Box Modeling.” J. Arch. Eng. 20.

Intelligent Energy System Controls and Analytics

• Blockchain-enabled smart contracts for peer-to-peer energy coordination

• Modular multi-level converters for building-scale PV applications

• Optimal sizing of resources in microgrids with flexible loads

• Machine learning-based building controls

• Multi-stage transactive controls for building HVAC and energy storage systems

• Multi-sectoral optimization for cost-effective low-energy districts



GREGORY PAVLAKASSISTANT PROFESSOR


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Green grid reliability requires f exible resource capabilities

To reliably operate in these conditions, the ISO requires fexible resources defned by their operating

capabilities. These characteristics include the ability to perform the following functions:

• sustain upward or downward ramp;

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• start with short notice from a zero or low-electricity operating level;

• start and stop multiple times per day; and

• accurately forecast operating capability.

Reliability requires balancing supply and demand

The net load curves represent the variable portion that ISO must meet in real time. To maintain reliability

the ISO must continuously match the demand for electricity with supply on a second-by-second basis.

Historically, the ISO directed conventional, controllable power plant units to move up or down with

the instantaneous or variable demand. With the growing penetration of renewables on the grid, there

are higher levels of non-controllable, variable generation resources. Because of that, the ISO must

direct controllable resources to match both variable demand and variable supply. The net load curves

best illustrate this variability. The net load is calculated by taking the forecasted load and subtracting

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DONGHYUN RIMASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Indoor Air Quality and Health Implications of BuildingsDr. Rim’s research focuses on understanding sources, distribution, and transport of critical air pollutants in indoor environments to help engineers, architects, and building scientists achieve healthy building design and operation.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling of pollutant dynamics in buildings

• Personal exposure to indoor air pollutants associated with human activities

• Ventilation and energy performance of building mechanical systems



• Rim, D., Gall, E.T., Ananth, S. and Won, Y. (2018). Ozone reaction with human surfaces: Influences ofsurface reaction probability and indoor air flow condition. Building and Environment, 130, 40-48.

• Shan, W. and Rim, D. (2018). Thermal and ventilation performance of combined passive chilled beamand displacement ventilation systems. Energy and Building, 158, 466–475.

• Salimifard, P., Rim, D., Gomes, C., Kremer, P., and Freihaut, J. (2017). Impacts of humidity andaerodynamic disturbance on particle resuspension from floor and duct surfaces. Science of the TotalEnvironment, 583, 241-247.

• Rim, D., Gal, E., and Bae, G.-N. (2017). Particulate matter (PM) in urban nursery schools in a mega-city:a case study in Seoul, Korea. Building and Environment. 119, 1-10.

• Chair, Indoor Aerosols and Aerosol Exposure Working Group, American

Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR)

• Handbook Chair, TC 4.10 (Indoor Environmental Modeling), American

Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

• Best Application Paper Award, 9th IEEE International Conference on

Automation Science and Engineering, Madison, WI

• Distinguished Research Associate Award, U.S. National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST)


DONGHYUN RIMASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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Indoor Air Quality and Health Implications of Buildings

ALY SAIDASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Building Structural Systems Dr. Said’s research is primarily focused on characterization of structural materials as well as their durability and sustainability. Part of his research studied the use of nano particles to improve the durability of concrete structures. He has also studied the seismic performance of reinforced concrete structures. His main research area is high performance concrete materials and structures as well as masonry structures.



• Yacob, N. S., ElGawady, M. A., Sneed, L. H., and Said, A., 2019. Shear strength of fly ash-based geopolymer reinforced concrete beams. Engineering Structures, 196, 109298.

• Ayad, A. and Said, A., 2018. “Using Colloidal Nano Silica to Enhance the Performance of Cementitious Mortars”. Open Journal of Civil Engineering, 8(1), 82-90.

• Talebi, E., Tahir, M., Zahmatkesh, F., Said, A., and Kueh, A., 2018. “Fire Resistance of a Damaged Building Employing Buckling Restrained Braced System”. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 14(1), 1-21.

• Zeidan, M. S., Bassuoni, M. T., and Said, A., 2017. “Physical Salt Attack on Concrete Incorporating Nano-Silica”. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 6(3), 195-216.

• Said, A., Ayad, A., Talebi, E., and Ilagan, A., 2017. “Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete: A Review”. Special Publication on Eco-Efficient and Sustainable Concrete Incorporating Recycled Post-Consumer and Industrial Byproducts, American Concrete Institute, SP314-11, 18.

Building Structural Systems • A voting member in four American Concrete Institute

Committees, including Committee on Nanotechnology

of Concrete.

• Recording Secretary for the Joint ACI-ASCE Committee

441 on Reinforced Concrete Columns.

• Author of over 120 publications, including papers in

journals, conference proceedings, magazines, book

chapters, and research reports.

• Innovative research in recycling waste materials in

sustainable concrete and alkali-activated cements.

• Groundbreaking research in the use of fiber-reinforced

polymers in seismic retrofit of reinforced concrete

frames.

• Innovative research in the use of nano particles (nano-

silica, carbon nano fibers, carbon nano tubes,

graphene) in enhancement of cementitious matrix.

• Expertise in durability of construction materials.

• Expertise in knowledge-based systems and their

application in structural design.


ALY SAIDASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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WILLIAM SITZABEEAFFILIATE PROFESSOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Facilities Planning, Construction, Operations, & MaintenanceDr. Sitzabee is a senior executive serving as the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and Planning at Penn State. He is the Chief Facilities Officer where he leads over 1500 FTEs, is responsible for a $230 million operating budget, and directs a $4.7 billion capital construction plan. Dr. Sitzabee is responsible for 32 million square feet of constructed space across Penn State’s 24 locations. He has vast construction management experience across facilities, infrastructure, and utilities areas. As a retired officer, he is a combat veteran and has served as a political military advisor. He has taught at the Air Force’s graduate school, The Air Force Institute of Technology, and at Cornell University. Dr. Sitzabee’s research interests are:

Construction Management – exploring systems engineering approaches for capital construction to include advance project management, legal aspects, safety, and emerging technologies (e.g. BIM, GIS)

Asset Management – big data management and modeling for expansive infrastructure systems to include operations and maintenance, system risk mitigation, and capital construction

Sustainable Facilities – innovative and emerging technologies to improve sustainable facility construction and maintenance, building commissioning, and facility energy controls


• Highly engaged with the facilities construction community – strong networking

• Understanding the relationship between facility condition to drive preventive

maintenance strategies – reliability centered maintenance/smart systems

• Management of large portfolios of facilities inventory – asset management

• Construction safety, safety through design, and operations safety

• Alternative construction delivery methods – legal aspects of construction

• GIS to model expansive infrastructure systems – spatial analysis




WILLIAM E. SITZABEEAFFILIATE PROFESSOR


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Facilities Planning, Construction, Operations & Maintenance

RYAN SOLNOSKYASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Engineering Education and Integrated Structural DesignDr. Solnosky’s primary research work examines complex structural building systems and the challenges in designing and integrating them with other disciplines. He also researches how to best educate future professionals. Areas of interest include:

• Technology enhanced active learning, adaptive expertise, and just-in-time learning

• Multi-disciplinary teams dynamics, open ended ill-structured problems

• Design decision-making methodologies, BIM, and early conceptualization techniques



• Solnosky, R. and Phillips, J. (2019). “Benchmarking Architectural Engineering Capstones”, 2019 ASEENational Conference, June 16-19th 2019, Tampa, FL.

• Solnosky, R. (2018). “Possibilities for Technology Enhanced Active Learning of Structural Steel Design”,2018 ASEE National Conference, June 25-28th 2018, Salt Lake City, UT.

• Solnosky, R. and Fairchild, J. (2017). “Survey Tools to Evaluate Multidisciplinary Team Dynamics inCapstone Courses”, Advances in Engineering Education, 6(2), 1-32.

• Solnosky, R. and Luth, G.P. (2014). “Structural Processes within Integrated Building Design andConstruction”, ASCE Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 20(3), 04014035.

Engineering Education and Integrated Structural Design• Two research questions Dr. Solnosky studies:

• How can we objectively make better system selection decisions? • What can be done to better prepare the next generation of

engineers?

• Lead adviser for AEI Student Design Competition teams; 50 awards to date

• Recipient of:

• 2019 PSEAS Lawrence J. Perez Memorial Student Advocate Award

• 2017 PSEAS Outstanding Teaching Award

• 2017 National ACI Walter P. Moore Jr. Faculty Achievement Award


RYAN SOLNOSKY, P.E.ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSOR


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DAVID STABLERASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Electrical Systems for BuildingsProfessor Stabler’s focus as an assistant teaching professor is to prepare students for their careers as electrical design engineers in the building industry. He gives students a basic understanding of the various components of electrical systems and equipment used in buildings today as well as the design process itself. His teaching goal is to enable students to create thoughtful and practical designs that reflect building owner needs and clearly explain these designs in construction documents to enable the construction team to deliver the owner’s vison.


Electrical Systems for Buildings

• LV Power Distribution

• Generator Plants

• Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

• Photovoltaic Power Systems

• Lighting Systems

• Lighting Control Components/Systems

• Power Monitoring/Control Systems (EPMS &

SCADA)

• Interfaces with Building Management

Systems

• Fire Alarm Systems

• Security Systems (access control and CCTV)

Electrical Systems for BuildingsIndustry Experience:

• Over 40 years of electrical design and commissioning experience in the building

industry

• Extensive experience in commissioning of electrical systems in high-reliability

buildings such as datacenters, bio-research facilities, healthcare facilities,and

cleanrooms

• 10 years as owner of an engineering design firm

• Key participant in the development and improvement of software-driven

applications to aid engineering design and commissioning of MEP systems




David StablerASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR


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MICHELLE VIGEANTASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERINGAND ACOUSTICS

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Linking Acoustic Metrics with Human FactorsDr. Vigeant uses a combination of engineering and social science techniques to investigate the effects of room acoustics and noise on human factors of perception, performance, and stress response. She has also investigated the effects of acoustics on the neural response in the brain using fMRI.• Research group is named “Sound Perception and Room Acoustics Laboratory” (SPRAL)

• 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2017, 2018)

• Research topics: concert hall acoustics (NSF), office noise (industry), and aviation noise (FAA & NIH)



• Lawless, M.S., and Vigeant, M.C. (2017). “Effects of test method and participant musical training on preference ratings of stimuli with different reverberation times.” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 142:2258-2272.

• Neal, M.T., and Vigeant, M.C. (2018). “Achieving realism and repeatability of an orchestra simulated within a concert hall (A).” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 143:1824 [presentation].

• Lawless, M.S. and Vigeant, M.C. (2017). “Balancing the detrimental effects of office noise annoyance and distraction on work performance (A).” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 142:2626 [presentation].

• Dick, D.A., and Vigeant, M.C. (2016). “A comparison of measured room acoustics metrics using a spherical microphone array and conventional methods.” Appl. Acoust. 107(6):34-45.

• Lawless, M.S., and Vigeant, M.C. (2015). “Investigating the emotional response to room acoustics: an fMRI study.” J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 138(4):EL417-EL423.

Linking Acoustic Metrics with Human Factors


MICHELLE VIGEANTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND ACOUSTICS

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3D sound reproduction facility: Auralization and Reproduction of Acoustic Sound-fields, AURAS facility: 30 loudspeakers and two subwoofers in anechoic chamber

Physiological measurement capabilities• Stress response: Skin conductance and heart rate variability• Neural response: 16-ch EEG

skin conductance EEG – brain activityECG – for heart rate

Room acoustic measurement capabilities• 3D sound measurement capabilities with

32-channel spherical microphone array

• Custom loudspeaker with 20 drivers to reproduce instrument directivitiesViolin Directional Radiation Patterns (Meyer, 2009)

200 – 500 Hz 550 – 700 Hz 800 Hz 1000 – 1250 Hz

8 cm

JULIAN WANGASSOCIATE PROFESSORARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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Optical and Thermal Performance of Advanced Façades

• National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, 2019• Richard Kelly Award, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2017• Editorial Board, Technology, Architecture, and Design (TAD), published by Taylor & Francis and

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture



• Duan, Q., & Wang, J. (2019). A parametric study of the combined effects of window property and air vent placement. Indoor and Built Environment, 28(3), 345-361.

• Weidong, W., Duan, Q., Feng, Y., Lv, Y., Wang, J., & Meng, Q. (2019). Constructing prototypical building models based on the similarity theory coupled with entropy weight method. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 1-29.

• Feng, Y., & Wang, J. (2018). Simplified Sensing and In-situ Measuring Approach for Building Window Properties. Proceeding of the 34th Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference.

• Wang, J., & Shi, D. (2017). Spectral selective and photothermal nano structured thin films for energy efficient windows. Applied energy, 208, 83-96.

Dr. Wang’s research combines physical experiments, numerical analysis, data sensing and processing, and human factors to investigate optical, thermal, and energy performance of advanced façade systems and indoor illumination systems.

Optical and Thermal Performance of Advanced Façades

Translating organisms’ self-adaptation responding to external andinternal stimuli into dynamic building façades via computationalmodeling and simulation with embedded sensors, computation,and smart materials and structures.



JULIAN WANGASSOCIATE PROFESSOR


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Bridging emerging nanomaterials and technologies to the design and modeling of advanced façade for building energy efficiency and high building performance.

Integrating AI into real-time individualized thermal / visual comfort assessment for smart lighting and environment controls in healthcare facilities.

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