Potential Research Projects
The Intelligent Design & Operation for Built Environment (IDOBE) research group at the University of Alberta has the following projects with fully funded Ph.D. and M.Sc. positions:
- Testing, modelling, design, and operation of buildings and their systems (e.g., thermal conditioning, daylighting, and electric lighting.)
- Robotics in construction
- AI-assisted building design, operation, and inspection
- Energy-efficient community greenhouses for cold-climate regions
Applicants need to have background in the following disciplines: Engineering (mechanical, civil and environmental, electrical, chemical and materials); computer science, applied physics, and architectural engineering.
Interested candidates can email Dr. Yuxiang Chen (yuxiang.chen@ualberta.ca) for further details. Please include official/unofficial transcripts, English proficiency test results, and resumes/CV. While all applications will be evaluated, only the short-listed applicants will be contacted. The IDOBE group is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Our group is continuously offering opportunities to dedicated people who would like to deepen their understanding of the built environment and contribute to its sustainable development.
UofA directory: https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/ychen5#Overview