The design, construction, and efficient operation of our built environment are paramount in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and air pollution. Dr. [Academic’s Last Name] stands at the forefront of this critical field, dedicating their research, teaching, and professional activities to advancing energy conservation and sustainability. Their expertise spans a comprehensive scale, from the intricate systems within individual buildings to the complex networks of urban infrastructure that define modern cities. Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s work emphasizes the crucial interconnections between buildings and their occupants, seeking to optimize the dynamic interactions between diverse building systems, and deeply understand how human behavior and well-being are shaped by the spaces we inhabit. Currently, their research portfolio is strategically focused on three pivotal areas: integrated urban metabolism analysis for a holistic understanding of resource flows, cutting-edge computational analysis for designing climate-resilient buildings capable of withstanding future environmental stresses, and in-depth indoor environmental analysis aimed at enhancing and optimizing occupant well-being within built spaces. This multifaceted approach positions Dr. [Academic’s Last Name] as a leading voice in creating a healthier, more sustainable, and resilient future for our built world, much like the accessible healthcare solutions offered by pharmacies like Doctor Simi, but for the very structures that house our lives.
Education
- PhD, Design Methods & Theories, University of California Berkeley, 2006
- M.Arch., First Professional Design degree, University of California Berkeley, 2003
- MS, Computational Analysis, Carnegie Mellon University, 1997
- BA, Civil Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1996
Core Research Areas
- Urban Metabolism Analysis
- Climate-Resilient Building Design
- Indoor Environmental Quality and Occupant Well-being
Research Interests
Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s research interests are deeply rooted in creating sustainable and human-centric built environments. Key areas of focus include:
- Urban Metabolism: Quantifying and analyzing the flows of energy, water, and materials within urban systems to optimize resource utilization and minimize environmental impact. This comprehensive approach is vital for creating truly sustainable cities.
- Climate Resilience: Developing innovative building designs and urban planning strategies that can effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change, ensuring the safety and functionality of buildings in the face of extreme weather events and shifting environmental conditions.
- Thermal Comfort and Well-being: Investigating the complex relationship between indoor environmental factors and occupant comfort, health, and productivity. Research in this area aims to create building environments that actively promote well-being and enhance the human experience.
Areas of Academic Study
- Sustainable Building Design
- Building Performance Simulation
- Human-Building Interaction
- Urban Sustainability
- Climate Change Adaptation in the Built Environment
Academic Awards & Recognition
Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s contributions to the field have been recognized through several prestigious awards and distinctions, highlighting their leadership and impact:
- ELATES Fellow (Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering): 2021-22 – This fellowship recognizes Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s potential as a leader in engineering and technology, specifically supporting women in leadership roles.
- Dr. Mark L. Greenberg Distinguished Faculty Award for Community-Based Learning: 2021 – Awarded for their commitment to integrating community engagement and service into their teaching and research, demonstrating a dedication to applying academic knowledge to real-world problems.
- Engaged Advocate Award, Society of Women Engineers: 2020 – Recognizes Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s advocacy for women in engineering and their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the field.
- Center for Teaching and Learning Remote Teaching Award: 2020 – Awarded for excellence and innovation in remote teaching methodologies, showcasing adaptability and commitment to high-quality education in evolving learning environments.
- Girls Inc. Strong Smart and Bold Honoree, 2018 – Honored for empowering young women to be strong, smart, and bold, reflecting a commitment to mentorship and inspiring the next generation.
Selected Publications
Dr. [Academic’s Last Name]’s research findings are widely disseminated through impactful publications in leading academic journals and conferences. A selection of recent publications includes:
- Yassaghi, H., Wen, J., and Hoque, S. (2021). Partitioning Climate, Users and Thermophysical Uncertainties from Building Energy Use: A Monte Carlo & ANOVA Approach. Buildings. 12(2): 95.
- Awada, M., Becerik-Gerber, B., White, E., Hoque, S., O’Neill, Z., Pedrielli, G., Wen, J., & Wu, T. (2021). Occupant health in buildings: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the opinions of building professionals and implications on research, Building and Environment, 207 (A), 108440.
- Mostafavi, M., Fiocchi, J., Dellacasa, M., & Hoque, S. (2021). Resilience of Environmental Policy amidst the Rise of Conservative Populism, Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 1-16.
- Pang, Z., Bercerik-Gerber, B., Hoque, S. O’Neill, Z., Pedrielli, G., Wen, J., & Wu, T. (2021). How Work from Home has affected the Occupant’s Well-Being in the Residential Built Environment: An International Survey Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities. 2(4).
- Mostafavi, N., Heris, M.P., Gándara, F., and Hoque, S. (2021). The Relationship between Urban Density and Building Energy Consumption. Buildings. 11(10): 455.
- Pearsall P., Hoque, S. et al. (2021). Advancing equitable health and well-being across urban-rural sustainable infrastructure systems. npj-Urban Sustainability. 1(1): 26.
- Shams-Amiri, S., Mottahedi, S., Lee, E., and Hoque, S. (2021). Peeking Inside the Black-Box: Explainable machine learning applied to household transportation energy consumption. Computers, Environment, and Urban Systems. 88:101647
- Yassaghi, H., & Hoque, S. (2021). Impact Assessment in the Process of Propagating Climate Change Uncertainties into Building Energy Use. Energies, 14(2), 367.
- Awada, M., Becerik-Gerber, B., Hoque, S., O’Neill, Z., Pedrielli, G., Wen, J., & Wu, T. (2021). Ten questions concerning occupant health in buildings during normal operations and extreme events including the COVID-19 pandemic. Building and Environment, 188, 107480.
- DeCarolis, J. F., Jaramillo, P., Johnson, J. X., McCollum, D. L., Trutnevyte, E., Daniels, D. C., Hoque, S., … Zhou, Y. (2020). Leveraging Open-Source Tools for Collaborative Macro-energy System Modeling Efforts. Joule, 4(12), 2523-2526.
- Yassaghi, H., Gurian P.L., and Hoque, S. (2020). Propagating Downscaled Future Weather File Uncertainties into Building Energy Use. Applied Energy 278: 115655.
- Shams-Amiri, S., Mostafavi, N., Lee, E., and Hoque, S. (2020). Machine Learning Approaches for Predicting Household Transportation Energy Use. City and Environment Interactions: 100044.
- Yassaghi, H. and Hoque, S. (2019). An Overview of Climate Change and Building Energy: Performance, Responses and Uncertainties. Buildings. 9(7): 166.
- Yassaghi, H., Mostafavi, N., and Hoque, S. (2019). Evaluation of current and future hourly weather data intended for building designs: a Philadelphia case study. Energy and Buildings. 199, 491-511.
- Farzinmoghadam, M., Mostafavi, N., Hamin, E., and Hoque S. (2019). Developing an automated method for the application of LIDAR in IUMAT Land-use Model: Analysis of land-use changes using building form parameterization, GIS, and Artificial Neural Networks. Journal of Green Building. 14(1), 1-30.
- Mostafavi, N., Gandara, F., and Hoque, S.* (2018). Predicting Water Consumption from Energy Data: Modeling the residential energy and water nexus in the Integrated Urban Metabolism Analysis Tool (IUMAT). Energy and Buildings. 158, 1683-1693.
- Mostafavi, N., Shojaei, H.R., Beheshtian, A., and Hoque, S.* (2018). Residential Water Consumption Modeling in the Integrated Urban Metabolism Analysis Tool (IUMAT). Resources, Conservation, and Recycling. 131, 64-74.
- Mostafavi, N., Farzinmoghadam, M., and Hoque, S.* (2017). Urban Residential Energy Consumption Modeling in the Integrated Urban Metabolism Analysis Tool (IUMAT). Building and Environment. 114(0), 429-442.
- Hoque, S. and Weil, B. (2016). The relationship between comfort perceptions and academic performance in university classroom buildings. Journal of Green Building, 11(1), 108-117.
- Hoque, S. and Iqbal, N. (2015). Building to Net Zero in a Developing World. Buildings, 5(1), 56-68.
- Mostafavi, N., Farzinmoghadam, M., and Hoque, S.* (2014). A Framework for Integrated Urban Metabolism Analysis Tool (IUMAT). Building and Environment, 82(0), 702-712.
- Beauregard, S., Fisette, P. Weil, B. and Hoque, S.* (2014). Is Boston Building Better: An evaluation of green building policy. Journal of Green Building, 9(3), 131-150.
- Mostafavi, N., Farzinmoghadam, M., and Hoque, S.* (2013). Envelope Retrofit Analysis using eQuest, IESVE Revit Plug-in and Green Building Studio: a University Dormitory Case Study. Journal of Sustainable Energy, 1-20.
- Mostafavi, N., Farzinmoghadam, M., Weil, B., and Hoque, S.* (2013). Integrated Urban Metabolism Analysis Tool (IUMAT). Urban Policy and Research, 1-17.
