Dr Aikaterini Chatzivasileiadi
M.Arch, MSc, PhD
Senior Lecturer
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
I am a Senior Lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture and Deputy Chair of BSc Year 2 with an expertise in electrical energy storage technologies in buildings. Over the past few years, my research has focused on the use of computational methods in architectural design, building performance simulation and digital fabrication using sustainable materials. I am Module leader/co-leader for Architectural Technology 2, Design Principles and Methods 2, Vertical Studio and dissertation supervisor on the Architecture Science Masters and March .
External activities
Sitting in the IET technical committee, I have been collaborating with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), contributing to the development of a Code of Practice on the integration of battery storage technologies in buildings, which was published in 2017. In addition, I was the editor of the 6th issue of the ArchiDOCT e-journal, devoted to Eco-Architecture.
Publication
2023
- Tadrak, W., Patterson, J. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2023. Exploring the potential of scaling up Smart Local Energy Systems to transform clusters of housing: Insights from a case study in Wales, UK. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2600(2), article number: 22011. (10.1088/1742-6596/2600/2/022011)
2022
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2022. Electrical energy storage sizing and space requirements for sub-daily autonomy in residential buildings. Energies 15(3), article number: 1145. (10.3390/en15031145)
2021
- Ntzani, D., Magill, S. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Creative together: Fostering and displaying creativity in digital education. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University Centre for Education Support and Innovation. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/CESI/creative-together-fostering-and-displaying-creativity-in-digital-education/
- Jabi, W. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Topologic: exploring spatial reasoning through geometry, topology, and semantics. Presented at: 5th International Symposium Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon, Portugal, 13-16 October 2020 Presented at Eloy, S. et al. eds.Formal Methods in Architecture Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon 2020. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Springer, Cham pp. 277-285., (10.1007/978-3-030-57509-0_25)
2019
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. P. 2019. The impact of battery storage technologies in residential buildings with sub-daily autonomy and EV contribution. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1343, article number: 12088. (10.1088/1742-6596/1343/1/012088)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N. M., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2019. Characteristics of 3D solid modeling software libraries for non-manifold modeling. Computer-Aided Design and Applications 16(3), pp. 496-518. (10.14733/cadaps.2019.496-518)
- Wardhana, N. M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2019. Bespoke geometric glazing design for building energy performance analysis. FME Transactions 47, pp. 370-378.
- Wardhana, N., Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Petrova, N. 2019. A spatial reasoning framework based on non-manifold topology. Presented at: eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) + SIGraDi (Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital) 2019 Conference, Porto, Portugal, 13-15 September 2019. pp. -.
- Jabi, W., Veliz-Reyes, A., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Wardhana, N. 2019. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures ? Concluding remarks. Presented at: Connected Everything Conference 2019: Designing a Connected Futur, Nottingham, UK, 25-26 June 2019. pp. -.
- Veliz Reyes, A., Jabi, W., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ahmad, L. and Wardhana, N. 2019. Negotiated matter: a robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation. Architectural Science Review 62(5), pp. 398-408. (10.1080/00038628.2019.1651688)
- Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N., Lannon, S. and Aish, R. 2019. The synergy of non-manifold topology and reinforcement learning for fire egress. Presented at: eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) + SIGraDi (Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital) 2019 Conference, Porto, Portugal, 13-15 September 2019.
2018
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Hosney Lila, A. M., Lannon, S. and Jabi, W. 2018. The effect of reducing geometry complexity on energy simulation results. Presented at: eCAADe 2018: 36th Annual Conference, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2018. A review of 3D solid modeling software libraries for non-manifold modeling. Presented at: CAD'18 Conference and Exhibition, Paris, France, 9-11 July 2018Proceedings of CAD’18, Paris, France, July 9-11, 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Lannon, S., Jabi, W., Wardhana, N. and Aish, R. 2018. Addressing pathways to energy modelling through non-manifold topology. Presented at: SimAUD 2018, Delft, The Netherlands, 4-7 June 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2018. The choice and architectural requirements of battery storage technologies in residential buildings. Presented at: Second International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment: Research in Practice (SDBE 2018), London, UK, 12-13 September 2018.
- Aish, R., Jabi, W., Lannon, S., Wardhana, N. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2018. Topologic: tools to explore architectural topology. Presented at: Advances in Architectural Geometry 2018, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 22-25 September 2018.
- Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Gomaa, M., Veliz-Reyes, A. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures. Presented at: Connected Everything Conference 2018: Manufacturing a Brave World, Newcastle, UK, 26-27 June 2018.
- Veliz-Reyes, A., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures. Presented at: 36th annual Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) 2018, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Jabi, W., Aish, R., Lannon, S., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Topologic: enhancing the representation of space in 3D modelling environments through non-manifold topology. Presented at: 36th annual Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) 2018, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Wardhana, N., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2018. Bespoke geometric glazing design for building energy performance analysis. Presented at: Mongeometrija 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia, 7-9 June 2018 Presented at Stojakovic, V. and Tepavcecic, B. eds.Conference Proceedings, The 6th International Conference on Geometry and Graphics Mongeometrija 2018. Novi Sad, Serbia: Serbian Society for Geometry and Graphics (SUGIG) and Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad pp. 503-513.
2017
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2017. The implications of demand response measures and electrification of transport on UK household energy demand and consumption. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Chania, Greece, 5-7 July 2017, Vol. 134. pp. 89-98., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.530)
- Cotterell, M. et al. 2017. Code of practice for electrical energy storage systems. Stevenage, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
2016
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Voyatzaki, M. 2016. Editorial. archi-DOCT 3(1), pp. 6-7.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. Design considerations for the integration of battery storage systems in UK communities. Presented at: Smart Energy Regions International Conference, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 February 2016.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. The choice and architectural implications of battery storage technologies in residential buildings. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
- Graham, K., IET Standards Technical Committee 3.3 Electrical Energy Storage, . and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. Electrical energy storage: an introduction. Technical Report.
2015
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2015. How can batteries 'fuel' the built environment?. ArchiDOCT 3(1), pp. 31-45.
2013
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2013. Electricity storage technologies in the built environment. Presented at: Building Research Environment (BRE) Young Researchers Seminar, Watford, UK, 5 November 2013.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. P. 2013. Characteristics of electrical energy storage technologies and their applications in buildings. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 25, pp. 814-830. (10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.023)
2012
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Electrical energy storage technologies and the built environment. Presented at: 7th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference, Berlin, Germany, 12-14 November 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Towards a zero carbon energy system strategy for remote communities. Presented at: Building Research Establishment (BRE) PhD Open Days Conference, Watford, UK, 9-10 July 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. What role for renewable energy systems in domestic energy use? Meeting the demands of the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: Postgraduate Symposium on Household Energy Consumption, Technology and Efficiency, Birmingham, UK, 6-7 June 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Optimization of a sustainable electricity supply system for the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: Welsh School of Architecture PGR Student Conference, Cardiff, UK, 30 May 2012.
2011
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2011. Distributed or centralised renewable energy systems? Meeting the demands of the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: NCEUB People and Buildings 2011 Conference, London, UK, 23 September 2011.
2010
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2010. Low-carbon design of school buildings integrating renewable energy technologies in combination with environmental education. Presented at: Technical Chamber of Greece Conference on Energy: Current picture, Planning, Prospects, Athens, Greece, 8-10 March 2010.
2009
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2009. Nursery school in Panorama, Thessaloniki, with bioclimatic techniques and integration of renewable energy technologies in combination with environmental education. Energy Point 26, pp. 78-81.
Articles
- Tadrak, W., Patterson, J. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2023. Exploring the potential of scaling up Smart Local Energy Systems to transform clusters of housing: Insights from a case study in Wales, UK. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2600(2), article number: 22011. (10.1088/1742-6596/2600/2/022011)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2022. Electrical energy storage sizing and space requirements for sub-daily autonomy in residential buildings. Energies 15(3), article number: 1145. (10.3390/en15031145)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. P. 2019. The impact of battery storage technologies in residential buildings with sub-daily autonomy and EV contribution. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1343, article number: 12088. (10.1088/1742-6596/1343/1/012088)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N. M., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2019. Characteristics of 3D solid modeling software libraries for non-manifold modeling. Computer-Aided Design and Applications 16(3), pp. 496-518. (10.14733/cadaps.2019.496-518)
- Wardhana, N. M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2019. Bespoke geometric glazing design for building energy performance analysis. FME Transactions 47, pp. 370-378.
- Veliz Reyes, A., Jabi, W., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ahmad, L. and Wardhana, N. 2019. Negotiated matter: a robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation. Architectural Science Review 62(5), pp. 398-408. (10.1080/00038628.2019.1651688)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Voyatzaki, M. 2016. Editorial. archi-DOCT 3(1), pp. 6-7.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2015. How can batteries 'fuel' the built environment?. ArchiDOCT 3(1), pp. 31-45.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. P. 2013. Characteristics of electrical energy storage technologies and their applications in buildings. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 25, pp. 814-830. (10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.023)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2009. Nursery school in Panorama, Thessaloniki, with bioclimatic techniques and integration of renewable energy technologies in combination with environmental education. Energy Point 26, pp. 78-81.
Books
- Cotterell, M. et al. 2017. Code of practice for electrical energy storage systems. Stevenage, UK: The Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Conferences
- Jabi, W. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Topologic: exploring spatial reasoning through geometry, topology, and semantics. Presented at: 5th International Symposium Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon, Portugal, 13-16 October 2020 Presented at Eloy, S. et al. eds.Formal Methods in Architecture Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon 2020. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Springer, Cham pp. 277-285., (10.1007/978-3-030-57509-0_25)
- Wardhana, N., Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Petrova, N. 2019. A spatial reasoning framework based on non-manifold topology. Presented at: eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) + SIGraDi (Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital) 2019 Conference, Porto, Portugal, 13-15 September 2019. pp. -.
- Jabi, W., Veliz-Reyes, A., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Wardhana, N. 2019. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures ? Concluding remarks. Presented at: Connected Everything Conference 2019: Designing a Connected Futur, Nottingham, UK, 25-26 June 2019. pp. -.
- Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N., Lannon, S. and Aish, R. 2019. The synergy of non-manifold topology and reinforcement learning for fire egress. Presented at: eCAADe (Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe) + SIGraDi (Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital) 2019 Conference, Porto, Portugal, 13-15 September 2019.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Hosney Lila, A. M., Lannon, S. and Jabi, W. 2018. The effect of reducing geometry complexity on energy simulation results. Presented at: eCAADe 2018: 36th Annual Conference, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Wardhana, N., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2018. A review of 3D solid modeling software libraries for non-manifold modeling. Presented at: CAD'18 Conference and Exhibition, Paris, France, 9-11 July 2018Proceedings of CAD’18, Paris, France, July 9-11, 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Lannon, S., Jabi, W., Wardhana, N. and Aish, R. 2018. Addressing pathways to energy modelling through non-manifold topology. Presented at: SimAUD 2018, Delft, The Netherlands, 4-7 June 2018.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2018. The choice and architectural requirements of battery storage technologies in residential buildings. Presented at: Second International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment: Research in Practice (SDBE 2018), London, UK, 12-13 September 2018.
- Aish, R., Jabi, W., Lannon, S., Wardhana, N. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2018. Topologic: tools to explore architectural topology. Presented at: Advances in Architectural Geometry 2018, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 22-25 September 2018.
- Jabi, W., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Gomaa, M., Veliz-Reyes, A. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures. Presented at: Connected Everything Conference 2018: Manufacturing a Brave World, Newcastle, UK, 26-27 June 2018.
- Veliz-Reyes, A., Gomaa, M., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures. Presented at: 36th annual Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) 2018, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Jabi, W., Aish, R., Lannon, S., Chatzivasileiadi, A. and Wardhana, N. 2018. Topologic: enhancing the representation of space in 3D modelling environments through non-manifold topology. Presented at: 36th annual Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe) 2018, Lodz, Poland, 17-21 September 2018.
- Wardhana, N., Chatzivasileiadi, A., Jabi, W., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2018. Bespoke geometric glazing design for building energy performance analysis. Presented at: Mongeometrija 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia, 7-9 June 2018 Presented at Stojakovic, V. and Tepavcecic, B. eds.Conference Proceedings, The 6th International Conference on Geometry and Graphics Mongeometrija 2018. Novi Sad, Serbia: Serbian Society for Geometry and Graphics (SUGIG) and Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad pp. 503-513.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A., Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2017. The implications of demand response measures and electrification of transport on UK household energy demand and consumption. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, Chania, Greece, 5-7 July 2017, Vol. 134. pp. 89-98., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.530)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. Design considerations for the integration of battery storage systems in UK communities. Presented at: Smart Energy Regions International Conference, Cardiff, UK, 11-12 February 2016.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2013. Electricity storage technologies in the built environment. Presented at: Building Research Environment (BRE) Young Researchers Seminar, Watford, UK, 5 November 2013.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Electrical energy storage technologies and the built environment. Presented at: 7th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference, Berlin, Germany, 12-14 November 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Towards a zero carbon energy system strategy for remote communities. Presented at: Building Research Establishment (BRE) PhD Open Days Conference, Watford, UK, 9-10 July 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. What role for renewable energy systems in domestic energy use? Meeting the demands of the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: Postgraduate Symposium on Household Energy Consumption, Technology and Efficiency, Birmingham, UK, 6-7 June 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2012. Optimization of a sustainable electricity supply system for the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: Welsh School of Architecture PGR Student Conference, Cardiff, UK, 30 May 2012.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2011. Distributed or centralised renewable energy systems? Meeting the demands of the Mediterranean islands. Presented at: NCEUB People and Buildings 2011 Conference, London, UK, 23 September 2011.
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2010. Low-carbon design of school buildings integrating renewable energy technologies in combination with environmental education. Presented at: Technical Chamber of Greece Conference on Energy: Current picture, Planning, Prospects, Athens, Greece, 8-10 March 2010.
Monographs
- Graham, K., IET Standards Technical Committee 3.3 Electrical Energy Storage, . and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. Electrical energy storage: an introduction. Technical Report.
Thesis
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2016. The choice and architectural implications of battery storage technologies in residential buildings. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Websites
- Ntzani, D., Magill, S. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Creative together: Fostering and displaying creativity in digital education. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University Centre for Education Support and Innovation. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/CESI/creative-together-fostering-and-displaying-creativity-in-digital-education/
Research
Research interests
My research interests span over the following areas:
- Energy use in buildings
- Renewable energy
- Energy storage in the built environment
- Building performance simulation
- Use of digital methods in building design, BIM
Happy to supervise PhD students in the above areas.
Current and recent projects
- Enhancing the representation of architectural space in 3D modelling environments (Research Associate, PI: Dr Wassim Jabi, Co-I: Dr Robert Aish, Co-I: Dr Simon Lannon). Funding: The Leverhulme Trust (~£300,000). Cardiff University and University College London.
- Computing craft: manufacturing of cob structures using robotically controlled 3D printing (named Research Associate, PI: Dr Wassim Jabi, Co-I: Dr Alejandro Veliz-Reyes). Funding: Connected Everything (Industrial Systems in the Digital Age) - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council funding via University of Nottingham (~£73,000). Cardiff University and the University of Plymouth.
- Smart Operation of Low Carbon Energy Regions (SOLCER) (Research Assistant, PI: Prof. Phil Jones, Co-I: Dr Jo Patterson)
- Smart Grid Training and Application Resource Center (GridSTAR Center) (Visiting Researcher, PI: Prof. David Riley). PennState University.
- The choice and architectural implications of battery storage technologies in residential buildings (PhD Thesis, Cardiff University).
- Investigating the synergy of non-manifold topology and machine learning in BIM-based design development (Principal supervisor, funding received through the CUROP scheme).
- Enhancing the representation of architectural entities through non-manifold topology (Principal supervisor, funding received through the CUROP scheme).
- Modular cob bricks for small-scale robotic fabrication: design, manufacturing and testing (Principal supervisor, funding received through the CUROP scheme).
- The potential of non-manifold topology applications in architectural design: applications in spatial reasoning and structural analysis (Principal supervisor, funding received through the CUROP scheme).
Additional information
I have contributed to the development of research funding proposals to EPSRC, British Council and Innovate UK. I have been successful in securing funding for the project titled “Computing craft: Manufacturing cob structures using robotically controlled 3D printing”, where I was a named researcher. I have also received funding from the British Council through the Newton Fund to participate in renewable energy and energy security related research workshops in Turkey and Kazakhstan. I have also been successful in receiving funding to support undergraduate students in pursuing research placements through the Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities scheme.
Teaching
Currently leading/co-leading the following modules:
- BSc Architectural Technology 2 (BSc Year 2)
- BSc Design Principles and Methods 2 (BSc Year 2)
- BSc Vertical Studio (BSc Years 1 and 2)
I am the Deputy Chair for BSc Year 2. I am also providing technical lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate level. My full list of teaching activities at present is as follows:
- Tutor for the MSc Environmental Design of Buildings: Low Carbon Footprint and Passive Design modules
- Tutor for the MSc Computational Methods in Architecture: Introduction to 3D Modelling and Parametric Design, and Design for Building Performance modules
- Dissertation supervisor on the Architecture Science Masters and 5th year MArch
- Tutor for the 4th year MArch Research Preparation module
Past teaching responsibilities include serving as a tutor in the MSc Sustainable Mega-Buildings course in 2015-16, leading Vertical Studio units, and co-organising/teaching at the Low Carbon Architecture Summer Programme (LCASP) in 2016. I have also served as a visiting lecturer for the MSt Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) at the University of Cambridge.
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture (WSA), Cardiff University, UK. I hold a PhD in Architecture and an MSc in Environmental Design of Buildings, both from the WSA, Cardiff University, as well as an MArch from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. I have practiced architecture at A. Tombazis and Associates Architects in Greece and have worked on national and international projects.
Prior to becoming a Lecturer, I was a Research Associate at the WSA. My research there focussed on two projects; the first one was an inter-disciplinary project in collaboration with UCL on enhancing the representation of architectural space in 3D modelling environments. It was funded by the Leverhulme Trust and one of the outcomes of this research is a software development kit and plug-in that enables logical, hierarchical and topological representation of spaces and entities, called 'Topologic'. Check out the project's website here: www.topologic.app. The second project, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, was on the 3D printing of sustainable earthen materials, namely cob, and was funded by the EPSRC.
My PhD research was on the integration of battery storage technologies in residential buildings. In line with my research and sitting in the IET technical committee, I have been collaborating with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), contributing to the development of a Code of Practice on the integration of battery storage technologies in buildings, which was published in 2017. During my PhD, I also worked in the Solcer project on the analysis of monitoring data from retrofitted dwellings with PV and integrated battery storage technologies. I also served as a visiting researcher at PennState University, US, where I investigated a demand response use case for the Li-ion battery in the zero net-energy research home of the GridSTAR Center.
Honours and awards
- First prize in the Innovation Challenge competition, within Cardiff University and regionally, Cardiff University Enterprise (2013)
- Regional finalist of Wales and South West of England, FameLab (2013)
- First prize for the best waterwheel design, BRE PhD Open Days Conference (2012)
Professional memberships
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers member
- Institution of Engineering and Technology member
- World Society of Sustainable Energy Technology member
- Registered architect in the Technical Chamber of Greece
Academic positions
- 2019 - present: Lecturer, WSA, Cardiff University
- 2016-2019: Research Associate, WSA, Cardiff University
- 2015 - 2016: Tutor, MSc Sustainable Mega-buildings, WSA, Cardiff University
- 2014 - 2015: Research Assistant, WSA, Cardiff University
- 2014: Visiting researcher, PennState University, US
Committees and reviewing
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) technical committee member
- Peer reviewer in Energy and Buildings
- Peer reviewer in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
- Peer reviewer in Architectural Science Review
Supervisions
I am interested in supervising PhD students in the following areas:
- Energy use in buildings
- Renewable energy
- Energy storage
- Building performance simulation
- Use of digital methods in the building design process, BIM
Contact Details
+44 29208 70633
Bute Building, Room T.15, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB