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Alexander Jordan

Alexander Jordan

Alex is a PhD student in the IDOBE group focusing on ML-based control algorithms for managing building systems. Additional research topics of interest include cold air distribution systems, Model-Free Predictive Control, and building energy modelling. Alex’s previous MSc work focused on residential energy monitoring, peak load analysis, and statistical methods for predicting design peak load. Outside of research, Alex has a strong passion for teaching, volunteering, and fostering a collaborative environment on the University of Alberta campus.

Education

  • MSc in Civil (Cross-disciplinary) Engineering, University of Alberta (2025)
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Jordan, A., Yang, B., & Chen, Y. (2025). In-Situ Evaluation of a Fuel-Switching Heating System in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Lessons Learned. Journal of Building Physics. https://doi.org/10.1177/17442591251403223
  • Qu, W., Jordan, A., Yang, B., & Chen, Y. (2024). In Situ Performance Analysis of Hybrid Fuel Heating System in a Net-Zero Ready House. Sustainability, 16(3), 964. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16030964

Conference Papers

  • Jordan, A., & Chen, Y. (2024). In-Situ Evaluation of a Fuel-Switching Heating System in Edmonton, Canada: Lessons Learned. Multiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics (IBPC 2024), Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, 64-70. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-8313-7_10

Technical Reports

  • Jordan, A., & Chen, Y. (2025). How to Stop Oversizing Residential Transformers and Wiring for Aggregated Peak Loads. Building Science Perspective (Alberta Building Envelope Council North and South), Summer 2025, 20-25. https://flipbooks.delcommunications.com/ABEC2025-1
  • Chen, Y., Yang, B., Jordan, A., & Shields, C. (2023). What Can Performance Monitoring Tell You About Your Home? Building Science Perspective (Alberta Building Envelope Council North and South), Fall 2023, 30-35. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f44384eaa7.html

Thesis

  • Jordan, A. (2025). Fuel-Switching Space Heating System Performance and Residential Peak Load Characterization and Estimation. MSc Thesis, University of Alberta. https://doi.org/10.7939/83432
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