RESEARCH

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    We have expertise in dealing with combined optical-thermal phenomena in solar energy utilization. We are interested in analyzing and evaluating new technologies of solar energy, such as photovoltaic/thermal hybrids, wavelength-selective filters, solar concentrators, and high-temperature receivers.


    A drawback of solar energy is its site-specific and unpredictable nature. To contribute to mitigating this drawback, we focus on developing models to assess and forecast solar radiation. Using satellite data and ground data representing atmospheric conditions, we apply statistical, physical, and machine learning methods.


    Air conditioning significantly consumes battery power in electric vehicles. The local HVAC systems based on contact or radiation are promising because they can satisfy thermal comfort of passengers with lower power consumption. We focus on improving local HVAC systems and analyzing their impacts on thermal comfort and energy saving.


    Because weather and climate significantly affect renewable energy and HVAC systems, we try to understand their impacts.  After identifying the requirement of meteorological data, we assess them and apply for system design, performance simulation, optimal control, and fault detection.  


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