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Julian Wang

Associate Professor and Graduate Programs Officer

Affiliation(s):

  • Architectural Engineering
  • Materials Research Institute

219 Engineering Unit A

jqw5965@psu.edu

814-863-5133

Research Website

Research Areas:

Building Illumination Systems

Interest Areas:

Lighting and daylighting, building envelopes, smart materials, healthcare design, bio-inspired design, individualized comfort, data sensing and processing for sustainable built environment, BIM parametric methods, outdoor lighting.

 
 

 

Education

  • BE, Architectural Engineering, Yantai University, 2003
  • ME, Architecture/Building Technology, Tianjin University, 2006
  • Dr. Eng., Building Physics, Tianjin University, 2011
  • Postgraduate Certificate, Healthcare Systems and Design, Texas A&M University Colleges of Architecture and Medicine, 2013
  • Ph.D., Architecture/Building Technology, Texas A&M University, 2014

Publications

Books

  • J. Wang, D. Shi and Y. Song, 2022, Advanced Materials in Smart Building Skins for Sustainability: From Nano to Macroscale, Springer Nature, pp. 312

Journal Articles

  • J. Pu, M. Han, C. Shen, Julian Wang and L. Lu, 2024, "Constructing a New Biomass-Based Bistatic Window for Solar Regulation", Advanced Science, 11, (29)
  • C. Chen, Julian Wang, H. Zhang, X. Xu, L. Hinkle, X. Chao and Q. Shi, 2024, "Dual impacts of solar-reflective façades in high-density urban areas on building energy use and outdoor thermal environments", Energy and Buildings, 324
  • E. Zhang, A. Jahid, M. Elmi, C. Shen and Julian Wang, 2024, "Enhancement of energy efficiency in greenhouses with solar-selective plastic incorporating ATO nanoparticles", Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26, (11)
  • X. Liu, X. Shi, C. Shen, H. Yang and Julian Wang, 2024, "Coupling parameter analysis of photovoltaic double skin façade targeting photovoltaic etching ratio and cavity depth", Renewable Energy, 232
  • C. Wang, K. Kang, C. Cai, X. Liu, C. Shen, Y. Liang and Julian Wang, 2024, "Performance investigation of solution-processed semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in building sectors", Energy and Buildings, 322
  • S. Hosseini, S. Heidari, S. Attia, Julian Wang and G. Triantafyllidis, 2024, "Biomimetic kinetic façade as a real-time daylight control: complex form versus simple form with proper kinetic behavior", Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
  • X. Liu, C. Shen, H. Yang and Julian Wang, 2024, "Comprehensive investigation on lighting and energy-saving performance of lighting/heating coupled tubular daylighting devices integrated with nanofluids", Applied Thermal Engineering, 239, (122094)
  • X. Liu, H. Yang, C. Shen, R. Bo, L. Hinkle and Julian Wang, 2024, "Semi-experimental investigation on the energy performance of photovoltaic double skin façade with different façade materials", Energy, 295, (131049)
  • C. Zhang, C. Shen and Julian Wang, 2024, "Recent advances in building envelopes of energy-saving and positive energy", Renewable Energy, 227
  • M. Hosseini, M. Heiranipour, Julian Wang, L. Hinkle, G. Triantafyllidis and S. Attia, 2024, "Enhancing Visual Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Office Lighting Using Parametric-Generative Design Approach for Interactive Kinetic Louvers", Journal of Daylighting, 11, (1)
  • X. Liu, C. Shen, R. Bo, Julian Wang and N. Ardabili, 2023, "Experimental investigation on the operation performance of photovoltaic double skin façade in winter", Energy, 283, (129040)
  • N. Ghaeili Ardabili, Y. Feng and J. Wang, 2023, "Design and optimization of thermally responsive autonomous dynamic glazed attachment systems for building solar heat gain control", Building Simulation, (0993)
  • N Ghaeili Ardabili, Julian Wang and N Wang, 2023, "A systematic literature review: Building window's influence on indoor circadian health", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 188, pp. 113796
  • Fatih Topak, Gregory Pavlak, Pekeri\ccli, Mehmet Koray, Julian Wang and Farrokh Jazizadeh, 2023, "Collective comfort optimization in multi-occupancy environments by leveraging personal comfort models and thermal distribution patterns", Building and Environment, 239, pp. 110401
  • Xingjiang Liu, Chao Shen, Rui Bo, Julian Wang and Neda Ghaeili Ardabili, 2023, "Experimental investigation on the operation performance of photovoltaic double skin fa\ccade in winter", Energy, 283, pp. 129040
  • Jianjun Han, Zhuang Miao, Julian Wang, Xianlei Zhang and Yajun Lv, 2023, "Investigation of the corrosion-induced damage mechanism of steel fibers in ultra-high-performance steel fiber-reinforced concrete using X-ray computed tomography", Construction and Building Materials, 368, pp. 130429
  • Jihong Pu, Chao Shen, Julian Wang, Yingbo Zhang, Chunxiao Zhang and Soteris A Kalogirou, 2023, "Near-infrared absorbing glazing for energy-efficient windows: A critical review and performance assessments from the building requirements", Nano Energy, pp. 108334
  • Chenhui Zhu, Guo Li, Julian Wang, Shulin Dong, Kelei Cao and Yajun Lv, 2023, "Performance improvement in neutron-shielding ultra-high performance mortar prepared with alkaline-treated boron carbide", Journal of Building Engineering, 71, pp. 106435
  • Chenshun Chen, Qiuhua Duan, Yanxiao Feng, Julian Wang, Neda Ghaeili Ardabili, Nan Wang, Seyed Morteza Hosseini and Chao Shen, 2023, "Reconstruction of narrowband solar radiation for enhanced spectral selectivity in building-integrated solar energy simulations", Renewable Energy, pp. 119554
  • Xingjiang Liu, Chao Shen, Julian Wang, Chunxiao Zhang and Yong Shuai, 2023, "Static and dynamic regulations of photovoltaic double skin facades towards building sustainability: A review", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 183, pp. 113458
  • Nan Wang, Neda Ghaeili, Julian Wang, Yanxiao Feng, Enhe Zhang and Chenshun Chen, 2023, "Using architectural glazing systems to harness solar thermal potential for energy savings and indoor comfort", Renewable Energy, 219, pp. 119436
  • Y. Feng, J. Wang, N. Wang and C. Chen, 2023, "Alert-based wearable sensing system for individualized thermal preference prediction", Building and Environment, (110047)
  • MA. Jahid, Julian Wang, E. Zhang, Q. Duan and Y. Feng, 2022, "Energy savings potential of reversible photothermal windows with near infrared-selective plasmonic nanofilms", Energy Conversion and Management, 263
  • A. Schultz and J. Wang, 2022, "Changing Perspectives: Bridging Design and Engineering in Architectural Research", Technology| Architecture+ Design, 6, (2)
  • L. Hinkle, J. Wang and N. Brown, 2022, "Quantifying potential dynamic façade energy savings in early design using constrained optimization", Building and Environment, 221, pp. 12
  • N. Wang, J. Wang and Y. Feng, 2022, "Systematic review: Acute thermal effects of artificial light in the daytime", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 165
  • Y. Feng, S. Liu, J. Wang, J. Yang, Y. Jao and N. Wang, 2022, "Data-driven personal thermal comfort prediction: A literature review", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 161
  • X. Liu, C. Shen and J. Wang, 2022, "Investigation on the lighting/heating performance of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs)", Energy and Buildings, 112028
  • Y. Jao, J. Wang, Y. Liao, J. Parajuli, D. Berish, M. Boltz, K. Van Haitsma, N. Wang, L. McNally and M. Calkin, 2022, "Effect of Ambient Bright Light on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in People with Dementia: A Systematic Review", Innovation in Aging, 6, (3)
  • A. Schultz and J. Wang, 2022, "Algorithmic Pathways and the Continuing Narratives of the Twentieth Century", Technology| Architecture+ Design, 6, (1)
  • M. Lyu, S.V. Thomas, H. Wei, J. Wang, T. Reponen, P.H. Ryan and D. Shi, 2022, "Entrapment of Airborne Particles via Simulated Highway Noise-Induced Piezoelectricity in PMMA and EPDM", Energies, 15, (14), pp. 4935
  • Y. Lv, L. Yang, J. Wang, B. Zhan, Z. Xi, Y. Qin and D. Liao, 2022, "Performance of ultra-high-performance concrete incorporating municipal solid waste incineration fly ash", Case Studies in Construction Materials, 17, pp. e01155
  • E. Zhang, Q. Duan, J. Wang, Y. Zhao and Y. Feng, 2021, "Experimental and numerical analysis of the energy performance of building windows with solar NIR-driven plasmonic photothermal effects", Energy Conversion and Management, 245
  • Q. Duan, L. Hinkle, J. Wang, E. Zhang and A. Memari, 2021, "Condensation effects on energy performance of building window systems", Energy Reports, 7, pp. 7345-7357
  • N. Wang and J. Wang, 2021, "A spectrally-resolved method for evaluating the solar effect on user thermal comfort in the near-window zone", Building and Environment, 202
  • Y. Feng, Q. Duan, X. Chen, S. Yakkali and J. Wang, 2021, "Space cooling energy usage prediction based on utility data for residential buildings using machine learning methods", Applied Energy, 291
  • Y. Bian, K. Wang, J. Wang, Y. Yu, M. Liu and Y. Lv, 2021, "Preparation and properties of capric acid: Stearic acid/hydrophobic expanded perlite-aerogel composite phase change materials", Renewable Energy, 179
  • D. Dumus, Julian Wang, S. Good and B. Basom, 2021, "The Effect of Electric Bridge Lighting at Night on Mayfly Activity", Energies, 14, (10), pp. 2934
  • Y. Feng, J. Wang, H. Fan and Y. Hu, 2021, "A BIM-based coordination support system for emergency response", IEEE ACCESS, 9, pp. 68814-68825
  • C. Wang, F. Zhang, J. Wang, J. K. Doyle, P. A. Hancock, C. Ming Mak and S. Liu, 2021, "How indoor environmental quality affects occupants' cognitive functions: A systematic review", Building and Environment, 193, pp. 107647
  • C. Brause, C. Ford, C. Kraus, G. Luhan, S. Murray, W. Newman, C. Olsen, A. Schultz, M. Uihlein, J. Wang and A. Zarzycki, 2021, "Reflections on Five Years of TAD", Technology, Architecture and Design, 5, (2)
  • Y. Lv, Y. Qin, J. Wang, K. Yin, H. Huang and Y. Huang, 2021, "Thermal performance of silica aerogel-filled double-layer glazing in a subtropical climate", Materials Express, 11, (6), pp. 974-981
  • Qiuhua Duan, Yanxiao Feng and Julian Wang, 2020, "Clustering of visible and infrared solar irradiance for solar architecture design and analysis", Renewable Energy, 165, pp. 668--677
  • Y. Feng, Q. Duan, J. Wang and S. Baur, 2020, "Approximation of building window properties using in situ measurements", Building and Environment, 169, pp. 106590
  • Ying-Ling Jao, Julian Wang, Yo-Jen Liao, Diane E Berish, Kimberly Van Haitsma and Marie Boltz, 2020, "Effects of Ambient Bright Light on Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Dementia: A Systematic Review", Innovation in Aging, 4, pp. 162--162
  • Q. Duan, Y. Feng, E. Zhang, Y. Song, J. Wang and S. Niu, 2020, "Solar infrared radiation towards building energy efficiency: Measurement, data, and modeling", Environmental Reviews, 28, (4), pp. 457-465
  • Y. Shen, E. Zhang, Y. Feng, S. Liu and J. Wang, 2020, "Parameterizing the curvilinear roofs of traditional Chinese architecture", Nexus Network Journal, 23, (2), pp. 475-492
  • Qiuhua Duan, Yuan Zhao and Julian Wang, 2020, "Thermal performance and condensation risk of single-pane glazing with low emissivity coatings", MRS Advances, 5, (50), pp. 1-10
  • W. Weidong, Q. Duan, Y. Feng, Y. Lv, J. Wang and Q. Meng, 2020, "Constructing prototypical building models based on the similarity theory coupled with entropy weight method", Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 26, (2), pp. 90-100
  • Y. Lv, J. Wang, J. Wang, C. Xiong, L. Zou, L. Li and D. Li, 2020, "Steel corrosion prediction based on support vector machines", Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 136, pp. 109807
  • Y. Feng and J. Wang, 2020, "Design and development of a low-cost glazing measurement system", MethodsX, 7, pp. 10
  • Julian Wang and Donglu Shi, 2019, "Spectral selective and photothermal nano structured thin films for energy efficient windows", Applied Energy, 208, pp. 83-96
  • Julian Wang, 2019, "Data in architecture: structure and context", Technology Architecture and Design, 3, (2), pp. 128-129
  • Q. Duan and J. Wang, 2019, "A parametric study of the combined effects of window property and air vent placement", Indoor and Built Environment, 28, (3), pp. 345--361
  • K. Isiugo, R. Jandarov, J. Cox, S. Chillrud, S. A Grinshpun, M. Hyttinen, M. Yermakov, J. Wang, J. Ross and T. Reponen, 2019, "Predicting indoor concentrations of black carbon in residential environments", Atmospheric environment, 201, pp. 223--230
  • J. Li, Q. Duan, E. Zhang and J. Wang, 2018, "Applications of shape memory polymers in kinetic buildings", Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, pp. 13
  • M. Liu, C. Sun, B. Zhang, J. Wang, Q. Duan and L. Lv, 2018, "Optimized operation of an existing public building chilled station using TRNSYS", Buildings, 8, (7), pp. 87
  • Jing Li, Mengnan Qi, Qiuhua Duan, Lei Huo and Julian Wang, 2018, "Towards pedestrian microclimatic comfort: A rapid prediction model for street winds and pedestrian thermal sensation", Nano Life, 8, (02), pp. 1840006
  • Julian Wang and Liliana Beltran, 2016, "A method of energy simulation for dynamic building envelopes", IBPSA-USA Journal, 6, (1)
  • Y. Song, J. Li, J. Wang, S. Hao, N. Zhu and Z. Lin, 2015, "Multi-criteria approach to passive space design in buildings: Impact of courtyard spaces on public buildings in cold climates", Building and Environment, 89, pp. 295--307
  • Yehao Song, Julian Wang, Luisa Caldas, Ning Zhu and Zhenghao Lin, 2014, "Indoor comfort and energy saving: Building performance created by envelope materials (Chinese)", Time + Architecture, (3), pp. 77--81
  • Y. Song, Julian Wang, S. Hao and Yilin Song, 2014, "The energy-related impacts of social factors of rural houses in southwest China", Energy Procedia, 57, pp. 1555--1564
  • Y. Song, J. Wang and N. Zhu, 2013, "Passive design strategy of green buildings in China (Chinese)", Architectural Journal, (7), pp. 94--99
  • Julian Wang, 2011, "Application and evaluation of the HDR technique for analyzing museum lighting environment (Chinese)", China Illuminating Engineering Journal, 22, (5), pp. 68--73
  • Julian Wang, 2010, "Application of high dynamic range photography for building daylighting design (Chinese)", Architectural Journal
  • Julian Wang, 2006, "Influence factor analysis on street lighting safety based on driver visual features (Chinese)", Building Electricity, 25, (1), pp. 33-35

Conference Proceedings

  • Fatih Topak, Gregory Pavlak, Pekeri\ccli, Mehmet Koray and Julian Wang, 2023, "Analysis of Thermal Distribution Patterns in Multi-Occupancy Environments"
  • Neda Ghaeili, Shevvaa Beiglary, Julian Wang and Ying-Ling Jao, 2023, "Assessment of the Window Performance from the Light Provision and Circadian Light Aspects", pp. 43--51
  • Enhe Zhang, Md Anwar Jahid and Julian Wang, 2023, "Evaluation of Six Greenhouse Covering Materials for Energy Performance", pp. 13--20
  • Mohammad Elmi and Julian Wang, 2023, "Nanoscale Photothermal Effects Driven by Solar Radiation for Building Envelope Thermal Behavior Management", pp. 27--32
  • Nan Wang, YanXiao Feng and Julian Wang, 2023, "Quantifying Solar Light-Induced Thermal Comfort Effects of Architectural Windows", pp. 21--26
  • Chenshun Chen, Qiuhua Duan, Yanxiao Feng and Julian Wang, 2023, "SolarDecomp: A Web App for Decomposing Solar Data for Spectrally Selective Building Simulation", pp. 3--12
  • C. Chen, Q. Duan and J. Wang, 2022, "Impacts of Solar-Reflective Façades on Clustered Urban Heat Island Effect", 17th SDEWES
  • N. Ghaeili, N. Wang and J. Wang, 2022, "Summary of current knowledge on building window's influence on indoor human health", 17th SDEWES
  • E. Zhang, N. Wang, A. Jahid and J. Wang, 2022, "Preliminary Design of Greenhouse Coverage Systems with Dynamic Solar Heat Gain Features for Operational Energy Savings", the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment
  • N. Wang, N. Ghaeili and J. Wang, 2022, "Steps in designing an indicator for assessing window’s effect on indoor thermal comfort", the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment
  • J. Tian, M. Tang and J. Wang, 2022, "The effect of path environment on pedestrians’ route selection: A case study", The 2022 annual conference for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
  • F. Topak, G. S. Pavlak, M. K. Pekeriçli and J. Wang, 2022, "Energy Efficiency and Comfort Optimization in Shared Indoor Spaces", International Conference on Challenges for the Next Generation Built Environment
  • Q. Duan, E. Zhang, L. Hinkle and J. Wang, 2021, "Parametric Energy Simulation of Solar-NIR selective Glazing Systems", Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2069, (1), pp. 012158
  • N. Wang and J. Wang, 2021, "Analyzing Solar Light Effects on Indoor Thermal Comfort in Near-Window Zones", Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2069, (1), pp. 012129
  • E. Zhang and J. Wang, 2021, "Using NIR-Selective Solar Films in Greenhouses for Heating Energy Savings in Winter", 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, ASHRAE
  • Q. Duan, L. Hinkle and J. Wang, 2021, "Parametric Energy Simulation with Considerations of Condensation Effects on Glazing Systems", 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, ASHRAE
  • Y. Feng and J. Wang, 2021, "Machine Learning-based Individualized Comfort Modeling for Smart Buildings", The 16th SDEWES Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • L. Hinkle, N. Ghaeili and J. Wang, 2021, "Energy-saving Potentials by Dynamic Spectrally Selective Window Structures", The 16th SDEWES Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • Q. Duan, E. Zhang and J. Wang, 2021, "Enhancing Solar Heat Gains through Building Windows with NIR-mediated Nanoparticles", The 16th SDEWES Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • Q. Duan, Y. Feng and J. Wang, 2020, "Estimating hourly solar NIR irradiance using meteorological data for sustainable building design and engineering", ASES SOLAR 20/20 Conference, Springer
  • S. S. Yakkali, Y. Feng, X. Chen, Z. Chen and J. Wang, 2020, "Estimating Home Heating and Cooling Energy Use from Monthly Utility Data", Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference, pp. 124--134
  • N. Wang, Y. Feng and J. Wang, 2020, "Development of a spectral integral method for analyzing solar effects through windows on indoor thermal comfort", ASES SOLAR 20/20 Conference, Springer
  • Y. Feng, J. Wang, H. Fan and C. Gao, 2020, "BIMIL: Automatic generation of BIM-based indoor localization user interface for emergency response", Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS), Springer, 1293, pp. 184-192
  • Y. Feng, N. Wang and J. Wang, 2020, "Design of real-time individualized comfort monitor system used in healthcare facilities", HCII 2020: Digital Human Modeling and Ergonomics, Mobility and Intelligent Environments, Springer, 12429, pp. 261-270
  • E. Zhang, Q. Duan, Y. Zhao and J. Wang, 2020, "Utilizing solar infrared-induced photothermal heating on building windows in winter", SOLAR 20/20 Conference, Springer
  • H. Howard Fan, Anusha Kilari, Krishna Karthik Vemuri, Isaac Daffron, Julian Wang and Vijayavignesh Ramamurthy, 2019, "Indoor location for emergency responders using LTE D2D communications waveform", CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 2498, pp. 347-354
  • N. Kioumarsi and J. Wang, 2018, "Reflecting energy use patterns and lifestyles in home using data mining techniques", Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference, Hong Kong, China
  • Y. Feng and Julian Wang, 2018, "Simplified sensing and in-situ measuring approach for building window properties", Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference, Hong Kong, China
  • A. Alkenaidari and J. Wang, 2018, "A growing economic challenge: Findings from a survey on building energy efficiency in SA", Architectural Research Centers Consortium Conference 2018, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • J. Tian, J. Wang and P Bhiwapurkar, 2018, "A review on effect of overheating in dwellings on human health", Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference, Hong Kong, China
  • Q. Duan, J. Wang and H. Zhao, 2017, "Airflow pattern and thermal comfort in winter by different combinations of air distribution strategies and window types in an office unit", Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Edinburgh, UK
  • J. Wang and L. Beltran, 2016, "Energy performance of future dynamic building envelopes", In the Third IBSPA - England Conference, Newcastle, UK
  • J. Wang, L. Caldas, D Chakraborty and L. Huo, 2016, "Selection of energy efficient windows for hot climates using genetic algorithms optimization", PLEA 2016, Cities, Buildings, People: Towards Regenerative Environments, 1, pp. 29--34
  • Julian Wang, Luisa Caldas, Lei Huo and Yehao Song, 2016, "Simulation-based optimization on window properties based on existing products", In the Third IBSPA - England Conference
  • J. Wang, L. Beltran and J. Kim, 2014, "A parametric simulation study on kinetic envelopes", 43rd ASES National Solar Conference 2014, 1, pp. 1254--1258
  • Y. Song, S. Hao, G. Zhang, Z. Lin, N. Zhu and J. Wang, 2014, "Design strategies on heat recovery of cooking stove in rural houses of China", the 30th International PLEA Conference at Ahmedabad, India
  • Y. Song, J. Wang, S. Hao, N. Zhu and J. Li, 2014, "Thermographic study on thermal performance of rural houses in southwest China", the 30th International PLEA Conference at Ahmedabad, India
  • Y. Song, S. Hao, Julian Wang and J. Li, 2012, "A comparative investigation on sustainable strategies of vernacular vuildings and modern buildings in southwest China", Peru PLEA Conference
  • J. Kim, L. Beltran and J. Wang, 2012, "A review of daylighting qualities in two assisted living facilities in a hot and humid climate.", Solar 2012 ASES Conference, 5, pp. 3577-3583
  • Julian Wang, L. Beltran and Jonghoon Kim, 2012, "From static to kinetic: a review of acclimated kinetic building envelopes", Solar 2012 ASES Conference
  • Julian Wang and Jing Li, 2010, "Bio-inspired kinetic envelopes for building energy efficiency based on parametric design of building information modeling", Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), 2010 Asia-Pacific
  • J. Wang, J. Li, X. Chen and Z. Lv, 2010, "Developing indoor air quality through healthcare and sustainable parametric method", 2010 4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, pp. 1--4
  • Y. Zhang, J. Wang and J. Ma, 2007, "Experiments and researches of reading lighting for the elderly", Proceedings of 26th CIE

Research Projects

  • September 2022 - February 2027, "An Integrated Framework to Investigate Thermal Resilience of Sustainable Buildings and Living Environments for Greater Preparedness to Extreme Temperature Events," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • July 2020 - June 2025, "Spectrally-Selective Solar Films for Operational Energy Conservation of Urban Greenhouses," (Sponsor: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service).
  • September 2020 - August 2025, "Collaborative Research: Solar Energy Harvesting, Photothermal-Photovoltaic Dual Modality Building Skins towards Energy Neutral Civil Structures," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • October 2019 - December 2024, "CAREER: Understanding the Thermal and Optical Behaviors of the Near Infrared (NIR)-Selective Dynamic Glazing Structure," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • September 2022 - August 2024, "The Effect of Smart Ambient Bright Light for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias," (Sponsor: National Institutes of Health).
  • August 2022 - July 2023, "Design of wearable sensing and monitoring system on personalized indoor thermal comfort," (Sponsor: PSU Center for Human Evolution and Diversity).
  •  2018 -  2022, "Establishing Cross-disciplinary Architectural Lighting Education," (Sponsor: The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education).
  • August 2019 - February 2022, "Evaluate Opportunities to Provide Training Simulation for ODOT Snow and Ice Drivers," (Sponsor: Federal Highway Administration / Ohio Department of Transportation).
  • August 2019 - February 2022, "Assess the Effectiveness of Type 2 and Type 3 Safety Vest for Day and Night Use," (Sponsor: Federal Highway Administration / Ohio Department of Transportation).
  •  2016 -  2022, "Sensible home: Micro-environmental Control through Wearable Personal Sensors (Phase I)," (Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency).
  • August 2016 - August 2021, "The Photothermal Effects of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on Energy Efficient Windows," (Sponsor: National Science Foundation).
  • April 2020 - June 2021, "Building Energy Savings by Tuning Indoor Lighting," (Sponsor: PSU Institutes of Energy and the Environment).
  • June 2017 - December 2019, "Indoor Location Using LTE Direct Mode Operations via BIM," (Sponsor: National Institute of Science and Technology).
  •  2017 -  2019, "Tailored Building Energy Use Feedbacks to Facilitate Residential Energy Saving Behaviors," (Sponsor: University of Cincinnati AHSS).
  •  2013 -  2016, "Study on Bioclimatic Features of Bio-inspired Kinetic Envelopes Based on Parametric Methods of BIM," (Sponsor: National Natural Science Foundation of China).
  •  2013 -  2015, "Applicability of Kinetic Building Envelopes in Subtropical Climate Zone in China," (Sponsor: Chinese State Key Laboratory Foundation of Subtropical Building Science).
  •  2010 -  2011, "Integrating BIM into Biomimicry for Sustainable Design," (Sponsor: American Institute of Architect (AIA) / Boston Society of Architects (BSA)).

Honors and Awards

  • NSF CAREER, National Science Foundation, 2019
  • ASLA Professional Award (Sustainable Technology), American Society of Landscape Architects, 2019
  • EPA P3 (2017 Phase II), EPA / National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet, 2017
  • Richard Kelly Award, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2017
  • OGAPS Dissertation Award, Texas A&M University, 2013
  • ThinkSwiss Research Fellow, The Embassy of Switzerland in the U.S., 2009

Service

Service to Penn State:

  • Assistance to Student Organizations, Advisor, Student Chapter of American Solar Energy Society, 2021

Service to External Organizations:

  • Service to Public and Private Organizations, Board Member, Board of Directors, National Fenestration Rating Council, 2022
  • Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Scientific Committee, Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, 2021
  • Service to Public and Private Organizations, Chair of Solar Buildings Division, American Solar Energy Society, 2020
  • Organizing Conferences and Service on Conference Committees, Scientific Committee, International Buildings Physics Conference, 2020
  • Service to Public and Private Organizations, Editorial Board, journal of TAD (Technology, Architecture and Design), 2017
  • Service to Public and Private Organizations, Committee Member, Technical Committee, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2017
  • Service to Public and Private Organizations, Technical Committee Member, The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineer, 2016
 


 

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