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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a national guideline for energy modeliing of retrofit buildings based on expert surveys, field assessments, and multiple energy model assessments.• Constructing Energy Simulation models to evaluate the impacts of airtightness on Heritage Buildings• Develop survey questionnaire and conduct interviews with industry experts in using computer simulations for predictive model (both energy and hygrothermal modelling)• Lead energy modelling for comparison to field study data… Show more • Developed a national guideline for energy modeliing of retrofit buildings based on expert surveys, field assessments, and multiple energy model assessments.• Constructing Energy Simulation models to evaluate the impacts of airtightness on Heritage Buildings• Develop survey questionnaire and conduct interviews with industry experts in using computer simulations for predictive model (both energy and hygrothermal modelling)• Lead energy modelling for comparison to field study data and carbon retrofit reduction analysis Show less

• Developed course curriculum, and assessments to focus on experiential learning• Developed SOPs to generate design challenge briefs using UN SDGs• Used course feedback survey to determine the most efficient changes requested by students, alumni, teaching associates, and local stakeholders• Incorporate problem-based learning (PBL) or project-based learning (PjBL) approaches. • Align assessments with the course objectives and the multidisciplinary nature of the content. Include… Show more • Developed course curriculum, and assessments to focus on experiential learning• Developed SOPs to generate design challenge briefs using UN SDGs• Used course feedback survey to determine the most efficient changes requested by students, alumni, teaching associates, and local stakeholders• Incorporate problem-based learning (PBL) or project-based learning (PjBL) approaches. • Align assessments with the course objectives and the multidisciplinary nature of the content. Include assessments that require students to demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge from multiple disciplines. Show less

- 3rd and 4th year students from 11 different institutions take a virtual class integrated within their curriculum to solve an open-ended engineering design problem. The course is composed of workshops, in class activities, interviews with experts, and midterm and final project deliverables- Responsible for managing four graduate assistants from various universities across southern Ontario and assisted over 100 students on collaborative design projects

BSC 722 | Sustainable Environmental Control Systems (F2022, and F2023)• Technical elective for 4th year architecture students, taking a deep dive in the role of sustainable mechanical, electrical and control systems for buildings. Students explore innovative ways of heating, cooling, ventilating and lighting buildings.• Created content which focuses on low TEDI approach as a method for achieving Net-Zero carbon and energy of new construction and retrofits of buildings• Designed and… Show more BSC 722 | Sustainable Environmental Control Systems (F2022, and F2023)• Technical elective for 4th year architecture students, taking a deep dive in the role of sustainable mechanical, electrical and control systems for buildings. Students explore innovative ways of heating, cooling, ventilating and lighting buildings.• Created content which focuses on low TEDI approach as a method for achieving Net-Zero carbon and energy of new construction and retrofits of buildings• Designed and prepared course outline, assignments, exams, and lecture materials• The course focused on both group projects and individual assessments related to real-world examples to foster experiential and collaborative learning• Created synchronous and asynchronous learning modules to help students learn at their own paceBL 8104 | Building Design Seminar/Studio (W2022, W2023, and W2024)- Sustainability design studio for graduate building science program students focusing on architectural design, structural engineering, and building science principles to develop and apply advanced knowledge of low- energy design, exploring passive design, building form, construction technologies, and systems integration• Delivered lectures and tutorials on generating energy models using Energy Plus and Open Studio (GUI)• Conducted seminar to explain the theory of Heat, Air and Moisture (HAM) movement through an enclosure assembly• Instructed lectures to evaluate thermal bridges, and moisture loading/drying by using THERM and WUFI• Mentored seven teams to the Solar Decathlon Design competition: Attached Housing team won 1st place (2022)| Office Building team won 2nd place (2022) | All seven teams have qualified for competition finals (2023, 2022)Graduate Building Science Boot Camp Course (F2021, F2022, and F2023) Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted energy retrofit analysis (EnergyPlus + OpenStudio) and developed a retrofit strategy for over 100 buildings.• Expert in decarbonization impact for multiple federal projects, overseeing 20 projects with budgets ranging from $5 million to $125 million.• Responsible for designing and coordinating building envelopes and systems for multiple local residential projects - Including detailed coordination with owners, consultants, contractors, and sub-trades.• Completed over 50… Show more • Conducted energy retrofit analysis (EnergyPlus + OpenStudio) and developed a retrofit strategy for over 100 buildings.• Expert in decarbonization impact for multiple federal projects, overseeing 20 projects with budgets ranging from $5 million to $125 million.• Responsible for designing and coordinating building envelopes and systems for multiple local residential projects - Including detailed coordination with owners, consultants, contractors, and sub-trades.• Completed over 50 hygrothermal envelope assessment projects using WUFI and THERM to determine the risk and performance of an building envelope.• Comparative energy analysis of a double-skin façade and a closed cavity façade for use in thedevelopment of a high-rise office tower downtown Toronto• Performed full building energy performance analysis based to determine higher performingfaçade type and to quantify required building integrated photovoltaic.• Energy-savings evaluation using Double Skin Façade and Closed Cavity Façade modelled.• Extensive review of OBC, NBC and NFC and synthesized findings for developing a product specification.• Constructed a building enclosure deficiency report based on typical industry deficiencies nomenclature. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Generated early-stage energy models of a new construction firehouse to meet PHIUS standards- Delivered tutorials to colleagues and clients to introduce PHIUS and PHI design configuration- Conducted field surveys to assess exterior masonry conditions of heritage buildings in Toronto, ON

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Reviewing engineering and architectural documentation to identify areas of air leakage, condensation and water penetration- Conducted construction reviews, building condition audits, energy audits and reserve fund studies- Reviewing manufacturer's shop drawings and field mockups for conformance with project specifications- Creating and implementing the project specifications, schedules, budgets and objectives for low-rise residential retrofit projects- Constructed master… Show more - Reviewing engineering and architectural documentation to identify areas of air leakage, condensation and water penetration- Conducted construction reviews, building condition audits, energy audits and reserve fund studies- Reviewing manufacturer's shop drawings and field mockups for conformance with project specifications- Creating and implementing the project specifications, schedules, budgets and objectives for low-rise residential retrofit projects- Constructed master project proposal, contract and report documents for energy audits Show less

- Performed stormwater management project estimation and site evaluation- Developed and maintained workflow activities for field crews in earthwork projects by assisting project managers- Experienced with presenting project design to client, contractor, engineers, and architects- Conducted project kick-off meetings, defined project objectives and scope, risk management, design assumptions, and managed detailed project schedules

Ontario, Canada

- Directly managed workflow activities and expectations for the Stormwater Management Products - Worked closely with research and development team to develop new products - Design and conducted field experiment to determine the friction failure of geosynthetic against various surfaces - Wrote technical reports for techniques to determine the sediment deposition at the bottom of Stormwater Management Ponds - Created multiple material estimating software for several products -… Show more - Directly managed workflow activities and expectations for the Stormwater Management Products - Worked closely with research and development team to develop new products - Design and conducted field experiment to determine the friction failure of geosynthetic against various surfaces - Wrote technical reports for techniques to determine the sediment deposition at the bottom of Stormwater Management Ponds - Created multiple material estimating software for several products - Developed a deep understanding of products and services in order to support technical sales team, as well as prepare documents and presentations for internal training company-wide programs - Support customer inquiries by being able to answer field technical questions rapidly - Designed several very high-quality CAD Shopdrawing Templates used company wide - Support the team and present technical presentations at engineering firms promoting solutions to geotechnical problems - Provided estimates, quotes and shopdrawings for various projects involving Geosynthetics and Stormwater Management Products on tight deadlines Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted precise deformation monitoring and data management for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project- Worked with 7 different survey crews to measure 4250 monitoring instruments - Utilized GIS and VBA to data check, construct performance report, and establish company standards

Ontario, Canada

- Extensively utilized AutoCAD to create 3D models of several structural components of the window-wall and railing system - Conceptualized, designed and tested handrail, glass and PVC gasket strength - Optimized key components to achieve a window-wall system satisfying NBC, OBC and ASCE - Collaborated with other project managers, engineers, architects and clients to advance the development of the various building projects

Ontario, Canada

- Conducted energy saving analysis by using rooftop and ground mount solar PV system - Wrote technical reports related to roof inspections and site instructions - Performed rooftop and land surveys to determine viability of solar racking installations - Created several very high-quality product CAD Templates using high-level AutoCAD functions - Reduced drafting error rate by efficiently designing and implementing an Excel workbook for drawing quality assurance - Lead… Show more - Conducted energy saving analysis by using rooftop and ground mount solar PV system - Wrote technical reports related to roof inspections and site instructions - Performed rooftop and land surveys to determine viability of solar racking installations - Created several very high-quality product CAD Templates using high-level AutoCAD functions - Reduced drafting error rate by efficiently designing and implementing an Excel workbook for drawing quality assurance - Lead discussions and functional integration of client purchasing processes with estimating through online domain Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Architectural And Building Sciences/Technology

Master, Master Of Applied Science - Building Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Geological Engineering Design Team (Design Team Lead), Civil Environmental Geological Society (President)