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Emmanouil Perisoglou  PhD, CEng, MIET, FHEA

Dr Emmanouil Perisoglou

PhD, CEng, MIET, FHEA

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Overview

Overview

I am Dr Emmanouil Perisoglou, Chartered Engineer and Lecturer in Architectural Science at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, where I specialise in the design, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and building performance. My work bridges research, teaching, and industry, focusing on real-world applications of sustainable technologies and evidence-based approaches to achieving net-zero goals. I lead and contribute to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supervise MSc and PhD research. I co-direct the Centre for a Low Carbon Built Environment and lead this topic within the Net Zero Innovation Institute. My research has informed national policy, including the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, and supported decision-making for government and industry partners. With a strong commitment to innovative teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research, I strive to shape the future of sustainable architecture and empower the next generation of professionals to deliver resilient, low-carbon built environments.

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Thesis

Research

Research interests

  • Low-Carbon Building Design and Retrofit – Development, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and technologies in both new buildings and existing stock.

  • Building Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, modelling, and analysing real-world building performance to assess energy efficiency, carbon emissions, comfort, and operational effectiveness.

  • Retrofit Strategies for Net Zero – Design and optimisation of large-scale domestic retrofit programmes, including cost–carbon trade-offs, system selection, and policy impact.

  • Building-Integrated Renewable Energy Systems – Design, testing, and evaluation of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid renewable technologies integrated into building envelopes.

  • Digital Twins and Smart Building Technologies – Application of digital twins, AI, machine learning and data-driven modelling, and simulation tools for performance evaluation, teaching, and decision-making in the built environment.

  • Energy Systems Integration – Whole-house and multi-vector energy system modelling, including storage, generation, and demand-side management solutions.

  • Indoor Environmental Quality – Measurement and assessment of indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and occupant well-being in low-carbon and retrofitted buildings.

  • Building Physics and Environmental Performance – Investigation of fabric performance, heat transfer, and environmental conditions within built environments.

  • Policy, Standards, and Industry Impact – Translating research into practice through contributions to national standards (e.g., UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard) and collaboration with industry and government.

  • Sustainable Design Pedagogy – Research-led teaching methods, integration of technology in architectural education, and innovative learning approaches in building science.

Research projects

Proposal title 

Funder/scheme 

Role  

Monetary Value 

Duration 

Outcome 

Coordinated Renewable Energy and Storage for Net-Zero Neighbourhoods in the Swansea Bay Region

Place Based Impact Acceleration Account, EPSRC, UKRI

PI

£99,843

2025-26

Successful -Pending final approval

Smart energy management of a large holiday village

Place Based Impact Acceleration Account, EPSRC, UKRI

Co-I 

£99,838

2025-26

Successful -Pending final approval

Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations - 2nd phase 

AHRC Green Transitions Ecosystem  

Co-I 

£3.1m 

2025-27 

Successful 

Developing good practice guide for the implementation of BS40102 part 1 

Impact Acceleration Account, Knowledge Exchange Placements and Secondmnets Scheme, UKRI

PI 

£14,993 

2025  

(6 months) 

Successful 

Cardiff and Wyoming Collaboration for Advancing Modern Practices in Urban Sustainability (CAMPUS): Integrating digital twins and energy models for resilient communities 

Strategic International Partnership Collaborative Seed Fund CU and Wyoming University 

Co-I 

£9,654 

and 

$7,980 

2025  

(6 months) 

Successful 

Integrating digital twins and energy models in teaching and learning 

Learning & Teaching Internships CU 

Co-I 

£2500 

2025  

(2 months) 

Successful 

Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations 

AHRC Green Transitions Ecosystem  

Co-I 

£4.625m 

2023-25 

Successful 

Multi-Vector Energy Systems Laboratory 

Research Infrastructure Fund 2024-25 

Co-I 

£425,000 

2024 and onwards 

Unsuccessful 

Homes as Power Stations – Monitoring and Evaluation  

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council   

Co-I 

£999,630  

2023-27 

Successful 

Sharing lessons and guidance tools to minimise the practical challenges faced in whole energy systems retrofitting to inspire progress to Net Zero 

EPSRC Harmonized IAA 

Co-I 

50,000 

2023 

Successful 

Current status of research on battery technologies in buildings 

Learning & Teaching Internships CU 

Co-I 

£2500 

2022  

(2 months) 

Successful 

Dissemination of knowledge via demonstration house at Bridgend College 

Innovation for all CU 

Co-I 

£9800 

2022 (7months) 

Successful 

Digital Twins as an Information tool for building retrofits.  

WSA Research Grant CU 

PI 

£2884 

2022  

(2 months) 

Successful 

Living Lab – Review and opportunities  

 

WSA Research Grant CU 

Co-I 

£3000 

2022  

(2 months) 

Successful 

Passivhaus performance gap, a review 

Learning & Teaching Internships CU 

PI 

£2500 

2022  

(2 months) 

Successful 

Performance Evaluation of Homes Built as Power Stations 

Swansea Council 

Co-I 

£334,000  

2021-25 

Successful 

Renewable Energy Technologies workshop in Istanbul, Turkey 

Newton Fund 

PI 

£1800 

2017 

Successful 

Renewable Energy Technologies workshop in Kazakhstan 

Newton Fund 

PI 

£1800 

2016 

Unsuccessful 

Teaching

Teaching profile

I am an experienced lecturer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a strong commitment to research-led, student-centred teaching in architectural science and low-carbon building design. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that learning should be active, inclusive, and closely connected to real-world challenges. Drawing on my background as a researcher and Chartered Engineer, I integrate cutting-edge research, industry practices, and case studies into my teaching to help students develop both technical expertise and critical thinking skills.

I lead and deliver a range of postgraduate and undergraduate modules at the Welsh School of Architecture, including Specifying Environmental Buildings and Investigation of the Built Environment, and contribute to numerous others covering topics such as renewable energy systems, environmental building design, climate data analysis, building services integration, and sound and noise control. My teaching approach combines lectures, workshops, field visits, and digital learning tools, including the use of digital twins, simulation software, and data analysis platforms, to bridge theory and practice and enhance the learning experience for both local and distance learners.

Supervision and mentoring are integral to my teaching practice. I have supervised numerous MSc dissertations and contribute to PhD supervision and review panels, fostering students’ independent research skills and supporting their academic development. As a personal tutor, I provide tailored pastoral and academic support, helping students navigate their studies and maximise their potential.

I place strong emphasis on inclusivity, adaptability, and innovation in my teaching. I design learning activities that respond to diverse student needs, embed formative assessment and peer feedback opportunities, and continuously refine my teaching based on student and examiner feedback. I actively engage in curriculum development, contributing to module redesign and quality assurance processes, and have introduced new digital tools and teaching strategies — such as constructivist and connectivist learning approaches — to enrich learning outcomes and engagement.

Through these activities, my goal is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become creative, reflective, and capable professionals who can address the complex environmental and technological challenges facing the built environment today.

The main subjects that I aim to develop learning experiences are:

  • Architectural Science, Technology and the Built Environment
  • Building Services, Design and Integration
  • Renewable Solar Technologies
  • Building Regulations and Benchmarks
  • Building Monitoring & Instrumentation
  • Evaluation of Building and Systems Performance
  • Building Acoustics and Noise Control
  • Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics

If you are interested in applying to the Environmental Design of Buildings MSc Course follow the link.

If you are interested in applying to a Postgraduate research programme (PhD) follow this link or send me an email to [email protected]

Biography

Short Biography

I am Dr Emmanouil (Manos) Perisoglou, a lecturer in Architectural Science at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, and a Chartered Engineer with a passion for creating low-carbon, high-performance buildings. Originally from Greece, I hold degrees in Automation Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems and completed my PhD at Cardiff University, where I focused on building-integrated solar thermal technologies. My early career included roles in research and industry, developing measurement processes and renewable energy solutions, before I joined the Welsh School of Architecture - an institution that has since become the foundation of my academic and professional journey.

My work brings together technical expertise, research innovation, and a deep commitment to education. I lead postgraduate teaching in Architectural Science, supervise MSc and PhD research, and design learning experiences that integrate real-world data, advanced modelling, and emerging digital tools such as digital twins. My goal is to equip students with the skills and critical thinking needed to shape the future of sustainable design and construction.

Alongside my teaching, I co-direct the Centre for Low Carbon Built Environment and lead the Low Carbon Built Environment theme within Cardiff University’s Net Zero Innovation Institute. My research focuses on integrating and evaluating innovative technologies in buildings — both new developments and retrofits - to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant comfort. I have been fortunate to contribute to major national and international research projects, influence policy and standards such as the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, and work closely with industry and government to deliver real-world impact.

I am proud that my work has been recognised with several awards for innovation, research excellence, and collaborative impact. Above all, I am driven by the belief that buildings have a crucial role to play in tackling climate change, and I am committed to advancing knowledge, practice, and education to support a more sustainable built environment for future generations.

Honours and awards

2023      CIBSE awards, Collaboration, LCBE team

2023      CIBSE awards, Project of the year (domestic), LCBE team

2023      CIBSE awards, Building performance champion, LCBE team

2022      Cardiff University, Outstanding contribution award, personal

2022      Welsh Housing Awards, Excellence in housing Innovation, LCBE team and Wales & West Housing

2022      Welsh Housing Awards, Sustainability in housing, LCBE team and Wales & West Housing

2022      St David award, Environmental champion, LCBE team 

2021      Welsh Housing Awards, Excellence in housing innovation, LCBE team and Swansea Council

2021      Engineering Council, Chartership with IET

2020      Constructing Excellence in Wales Awards, Innovation (highly commended), LCBE team and Swansea Council

2017      Newton Fund, Best research proposal – 1st prize, Istanbul 

2015      ReseARCHI, Best presentation – 1st prize, WSA.

Professional memberships

2024      Higher Education Academy, Fellowship

2021      Engineering Council, Charterered Engineer

2021      Institute of Engineering and Technology, Member

Supervisions

  • Low-Carbon Building Design and Retrofit – Development, integration, and evaluation of low-carbon systems and technologies in both new buildings and existing stock.

  • Building Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, modelling, and analysing real-world building performance to assess energy efficiency, carbon emissions, comfort, and operational effectiveness.

  • Retrofit Strategies for Net Zero – Design and optimisation of large-scale domestic retrofit programmes, including cost–carbon trade-offs, system selection, and policy impact.

  • Building-Integrated Renewable Energy Systems – Design, testing, and evaluation of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid renewable technologies integrated into building envelopes.

  • Digital Twins and Smart Building Technologies – Application of digital twins, AI, machine learning and data-driven modelling, and simulation tools for performance evaluation, teaching, and decision-making in the built environment.

  • Energy Systems Integration – Whole-house and multi-vector energy system modelling, including storage, generation, and demand-side management solutions.

  • Indoor Environmental Quality – Measurement and assessment of indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and occupant well-being in low-carbon and retrofitted buildings.

  • Building Physics and Environmental Performance – Investigation of fabric performance, heat transfer, and environmental conditions within built environments.

  • Policy, Standards, and Industry Impact – Translating research into practice through contributions to national standards (e.g., UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard) and collaboration with industry and government.

  • Sustainable Design Pedagogy – Research-led teaching methods, integration of technology in architectural education, and innovative learning approaches in building science.

Current supervision

Contact Details

Email [email protected]
Telephone +44 29208 70177
Campuses Bute Building, Room 1.26A, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB

Research themes

Specialisms

  • Architectural science and technology
  • Architectural engineering
  • Renewable energy
  • Building science, technologies and systems

External profiles