Prof. Wahid Maref is a professor at the Department of Construction Engineering École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), University of Quebec. He holds a Dipl. eng. of State from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers, a D.E.A. from Paris VI University, and a Ph.D. from the Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse. His research interests include building science and physics, modeling and digital simulation of heat and humidity transfers in buildings, Fluid Mechanics and CFD Modeling, systems analysis, energy performance, development of national and international building codes and standards, development, and design of test benches, experimental methods, procedures, etc.