Dr Shuangyu Wei

(she/her)

BEng, PhD

Overview

I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Energy, Environment, and People (EEP) group and Lecturer in Building Physics at the Welsh School of Architecture (WSA). Holding a PhD in Building Technology and a BEng (Hons) in Architectural Environment Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK, my research focus on the intersection of sustainable built environments, intelligent building technologies, and community-centered climate solutions to achieve net-zero goals and support thriving communities.

Currently, I work on the AHRC-funded project, Community Open Map Platform (COMP) for Future Generations: Charting the Green Transition on the Isle of Anglesey, focusing on air quality investigation and mapping. By engaging schoolchildren in air quality monitoring and data interpretation, this collaborative work raises environmental awareness while generating actionable insights for healthier communities.

During my PhD, I developed a novel computer vision-based deep learning approach for estimating equipment heat emissions in buildings. This enables adaptive control of building management systems, improving energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and indoor environmental quality.

I have published over 20 peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Applied Energy, Building Engineering, Building and Environment, and Renewable Energy.