Dr. Yuxiang Chen is a distinguished expert in solar engineering and thermal energy storage for building applications in cold regions. His career is dedicated to researching and developing innovative solutions to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings in harsh, cold climates. Dr. Chen's research primarily focuses on the hygrothermal performance of wood-frame building envelopes, with a special emphasis on optimizing energy use in residential buildings. His expertise in this field is the result of comprehensive theoretical and experimental studies, including modelling, design concept development, and field instrumentation.
Dr. Chen earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Building Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2006. He continued his academic journey at Concordia University, completing his Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering in 2008 and his PhD in Building Engineering in 2013. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has remained dedicated to advancing the field of building engineering and promoting energy-efficient building practices. His research has been widely recognized and published in reputable journals such as the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering and Science.
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Short Biography
Dr. Yuxiang Chen is a distinguished expert in solar engineering and thermal energy storage for building applications in cold regions. His career is dedicated to researching and developing innovative solutions to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings in harsh, cold climates. Dr. Chen's research primarily focuses on the hygrothermal performance of wood-frame building envelopes, with a special emphasis on optimizing energy use in residential buildings. His expertise in this field is the result of comprehensive theoretical and experimental studies, including modelling, design concept development, and field instrumentation.
Dr. Chen earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Building Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2006. He continued his academic journey at Concordia University, completing his Master of Applied Science in Building Engineering in 2008 and his PhD in Building Engineering in 2013. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has remained dedicated to advancing the field of building engineering and promoting energy-efficient building practices. His research has been widely recognized and published in reputable journals such as the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering and Science.