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Kavan Javanroodi is an Assistant Professor at the Urban Systems and Dynamics (USD) Group, Division of Building Physics, LTH, Lund University since 2023. He completed his Ph.D. in High-Performance Buildings from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran in Oct 2018, after which he continued his research work as a Researcher at Lund University and later as a Postdoctoral fellow at the Chalmers University of Technology (2019-2020). Prior to his current position, he also served as a Postdoc Scientist at LESO-PB Lab, EPFL in Switzerland (2020-2022). Dr. Javanroodi has a keen interest in research and teaching, and his research interests include:
-Urban Physics (microclimate conditions, UHI, urban health/comfort)
-High-Performance Buildings (hygrothermal performance/energy efficiency)
-Extreme climate events (i.e. heatwaves, cold snaps),
-Climate-resilient urban energy infrastructure
-Urban Energy Systems (UES) and Urban Building Energy Models (UBEMs).
Teaching
- Moisture Safety Design of Buildings (VBFN15)
- Residential Building - Integrating Thermal and Moisture Aspects (AEBN11)
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Engineering and Technology
Free keywords
- Building Physics
- Urban Physics
- Urban Energy Systems
- Urban microclimate
- Data analytics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations the last five years
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Impact of roof shape on air pressure, wind flow and indoor temperature of residential buildings
Mahdavinejad, M. & Javanroodi, K., 2016, In: Journal of Sustainable Building Technology & Urban Development. 7, 2, p. 87-103Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining computational fluid dynamics and neural networks to characterize microclimate extremes: Learning the complex interactions between meso-climate and urban morphology
Javanroodi, K., Nik, V. M., Giometto, M. G. & Scartezzini, J. L., 2022 Jul 10, In: Science of the Total Environment. 829, 154223.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating Condensation Role in Defects and Moisture Problems in Historic Buildings, Case study: Varamin Friday mosque in Iran
Mahdavinejad, M., Javanroodi, K. & Hashemi Rafsanjani, L., 2014, In: World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development. 10, 4, p. 308-325Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate resilient interconnected infrastructure: Co-optimization of energy systems and urban morphology
Perera, A. T. D., Javanroodi, K. & Nik, V. M., 2021, In: Applied Energy. 285, 116430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Real-world deployment of model-free reinforcement learning for energy control in district heating systems: Enhancing flexibility across neighboring buildings
Moshari, A., Javanroodi, K. & Nik, V. M., 2026 Jan 1, In: Applied Energy. 402, 126997.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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COLLECTiEF: Collective Intelligence for Energy Flexibility
Nik, V. (Project coordinator) & Javanroodi, K. (Researcher)
2021/06/01 → 2025/05/31
Project: Research
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DigiCiti: DIGItal energy solutions promoting social innovation, CIrcular economy, climate change miTIgation and urban resilience
Nik, V. (Project coordinator) & Javanroodi, K. (Researcher)
2022/12/01 → 2025/11/30
Project: Research
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Citizen-led sustainable transition to empower Nordic Energy communities (CiNERGY): Sociotechnical Innovations for Enhanced Policy Instruments, Resilience, and Circularity
Javanroodi, K. (PI)
FORMAS, The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
2025/01/01 → 2029/12/31
Project: Research
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CiNERGY: Citizen-led sustainable transition to empower Nordic Energy communities (CiNERGY): Sociotechnical Innovations for Enhanced Policy Instruments, Resilience, and Circularity
Javanroodi, K. (Researcher)
2025/01/01 → 2029/12/31
Project: Research
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Aligning for Learning: Using Diverse Examination and Feedback Formats to Assess and Improve Student Understanding in the Age of Generative AI
Kojonsaari, A.-R. (Presenter), Lindström, J. (Presenter), Kahangi, M. (Presenter) & Javanroodi, K. (Presenter)
2025 Dec 10Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Sustainability (Journal)
Javanroodi, K. (Role not specified)
2022 Sept 1 → 2023 May 15Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Journal editor
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Frontiers in Built Environment (Journal)
Javanroodi, K. (Role not specified)
2021 Jan 1 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Journal/Manuscript peer review