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“The best way to predict the future is to (virtually) create it.”
Research profile
My area of expertise is computational modeling and simulation for optimizing design and operation of high-performance buildings in terms of (renewable) energy use and indoor environmental quality. The focus is on widening the scope of building simulation to allow for multi-scale and multi-physics problems, and for incorporating optimization under uncertainty approaches. This is directly related to societal challenges such as energy transition and climate adaptation of buildings and neighbourhoods.
Academic background
I am full professor emeritus of building performance in the Building Physics & Services unit at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). In addition to my ongoing activites at TU/e, I'm also full professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Technical University, Prague. I'm still supervising several graduate students, and am active as external PhD examiner at several international universities, co-editor-in-chief of the Journal for Building Performance Simulation, as well as reviewer and/or editorial board member of other peer reviewed scientific journals and expert evaluator of national and international research projects.
I'm proud to be a Fellow of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), Fellow of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Fellow of the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Associations (REHVA) and of having received several other national and international scientific and practice awards.
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):
External positions
full professor, Czech Technical University
1 Sept 2002 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Intelligente sturing zonwering
Hensen, J. L. M., de Vries, S. B., Ghosh, O., Nelissen, E. & Loonen, R. C. G. M.
1/05/18 → 30/04/19
Project: Research direct
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Werkelijk bouwen aan BIPV - "Really" building with BIPV
Hensen, J. L. M., Nelissen, E. & Loonen, R. C. G. M.
1/09/16 → 31/12/20
Project: Research direct
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PVOpmaat: CustomFit: the integration of solar panels
Hensen, J. L. M., Bognár, Á., Nelissen, E. & Loonen, R. C. G. M.
1/01/16 → 31/07/19
Project: Research direct
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PDEng Smart Energy Buildings and Cities (SEB&C)
Lichtenberg, J. J. N., Nelissen, E., Hensen, J. L. M., Doevendans, C. H., Plantinga-Heijman, M. P. G., Hoes, P., Zeiler, W., Rapp, C., Khademagha, P., Morales Gonzalez, R. M. & Clijsters, F.
1/01/12 → 31/12/14
Project: Research direct
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A design optimization method for solar-driven thermochemical storage systems based on building performance simulation
Wang, S., Hoes, P-J., Hensen, J. L. M., Adan, O. C. G. & Donkers, P. A. J., Nov 2023, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 72, Part B, 11 p., 108354.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A novel approach to account for shape-morphing and kinetic shading systems in building energy performance simulations
Carlucci, F., Loonen, R. C. G. M., Fiorito, F. & Hensen, J. L. M., 1 May 2023, In: Journal of Building Performance Simulation. 16, 3, p. 346-365 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A use case assessment method for mobilized heat battery in residential buildings
Wang, S., Hoes, P-J., Hensen, J. L. M., Adan, O. C. G. & Donkers, P. A. J., Sept 2023, (Accepted/In press) The 18th International IBPSA Conference and Exhibition (Building Simulation 2023).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Building performance s(t)imulation
Hensen, J. L. M., 21 Apr 2023, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 24 p.Research output: Book/Report › Inaugural/farewell speech › Popular
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Combining point cloud and surface methods for modeling partial shading impacts of trees on urban solar irradiance
Tian, B., Loonen, R. C. G. M. & Hensen, J. L. M., 1 Nov 2023, In: Energy and Buildings. 298, 24 p., 113420.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Prizes
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ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award
Hensen, Jan L.M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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B.J. Max prijs
Hensen, Jan L.M. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best paper award
Bognár, Ádám (Recipient), Loonen, Roel C.G.M. (Recipient) & Hensen, Jan L.M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Czech Air-conditioning and Ventilation Award
Hensen, Jan L.M. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
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Czech Technical University team award for innovation in research and teaching
Hensen, Jan L.M. (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
- 5 Editorial activity
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International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies (Journal)
Jan Hensen (Editorial board member)
2009 → 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Building and Environment (Journal)
Jan Hensen (Editorial board member)
2008 → 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Journal of Building Performance Simulation (Journal)
Jan Hensen (Editor-In-Chief)
2007 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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TVVL Magazine (Journal)
Jan Hensen (Editorial board member)
2002 → 2009Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Energy and Buildings (Journal)
Jan Hensen (Editorial board member)
2001 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Press/Media
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Analysis on Applicability and Feasibility of Popularizing the Naphthalene Sublimation Technique in Island-Reef Areas.(Report)
1/07/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
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Testmetingen aan een meetopstelling voor de bepaling van de convectieve warmteafgifte in een "convective loop" . Energiegebruik in kantoorgebouwen : een optimaliseringsstudie
Author: Hensen, J. L. M., 31 Aug 1981Supervisor: Vorenkamp, J. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master