Afaq Ahmed Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

BRIGHTER Building Optimization is an advanced solution that enhances building energy efficiency by through predictive algorithms and weather forecasting. We provide proactive, data-driven abnormality detection to reduce operational costs and prevent equipment failures. Focusing on: • Developing data-driven control algorithms for building systems.• Creating (ML/AI) models for forecasting building conditions & demand for real-time control.• Digital twin creation.

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

• Developed a framework combining building simulations with genetic algorithms to generate model predictive control strategies for adaptive facade technologies, achieving a 40% reduction in total heating and cooling demand compared to conventional insulation systems.• Built machine learning models for predictive control of building systems, achieving over 90% of the energy savings realized by model predictive control strategies.• Designed data-driven rule-based control systems by extracting insights from predictive models, effectively capturing complex seasonal and daily patterns for optimized insulation and ventilation management.• Performed Monte Carlo analysis to explore combinations of static and adaptive building envelope technologies, identifying configurations outperforming ultra-high insulation (R12) packages.• Developed a simulation-based decision support tool, enabling stakeholders to assess energy-saving potential across various scenarios,

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Researched the potential of state-of-the-art adaptive building envelopes in reducing building energy demand.• Developed a framework for pre-&post-processing of building simulations to extract insights for stakeholders. #EnergyPlus #python.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Led the research and development of thermochromic coatings (TC) for TNO and AkzoNobel, utilizing building simulation as a virtual laboratory.• Developed a simulation framework to model complex material properties and demonstrate coating's feasibility in real-world applications. • Secured funding for a two-year study on adaptive building envelopes as part of the IEBB Therma 1 Renovation Concepts.

Thailand

• Developed technical and financial pre-feasibility plans of solar hybrid microgrids for 3 Thai Islands.• Devised a 2-phase design and roll-out strategy to reduce LCOE, increasing renewable competitiveness against fossil fuel options.#energydemandprofiles #techno-economic #optimization #CFA

Lahore, Pakistan

• Engaged in the technical design of major building renovation and water supply projects from conceptualization to final design implementation.• Led a cross-functional team to deliver detailed HVAC technical designs for renovation projects of 10+ hospitals.• Developed an initial-phase energy assessment tool for building renovation projects, improving the conceptual design process.#buildingenergyanalyses #HVACdesign #technicaldesign

Professional Doctorate In Engineering (Engd), Smart Buildings & Cities

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Climate Kic Journey Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: +100 hours of experience with using business tools for UVP identification, market segmentation, financial.

Master Of Science - Ms, Sustainable Energy Technology

Msc Select, Environomical Pathways To Sustainable Energy Systems