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Roel Loonen is an Assistant Professor at the Unit Building Physics and Services, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands. His research and teaching focus on the development and application of modeling and simulation strategies to provide decision support for designing buildings that combine high indoor quality with low or no impact on the environment. Roel collaborates with SMEs in various R&D projects, aspiring to accelerate the process of bringing innovative building envelope technologies and renewable energy systems to the market. Many of his projects deal with the advancement of adaptive facades and building-integrated renewable energy technologies, for example through development, validation and application of new building performance simulation models.
Academic background
Roel Loonen received a BSc and MSc (cum laude) in Building Services from Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands. In 2018, he received a PhD from the same university with a dissertation on ‘Approaches for computational performance optimization of innovative adaptive façade concepts’. Roel received the REHVA Young Scientist Award (2021), and the Best PhD supervisor award from the Department of the Built Environment, TU/e (2018). Roel is a board member of the Dutch-Flemish affiliate of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and co-chair of the website committee of IBPSA World. He is a reviewer for 35 academic journals and has been a member of several scientific committees of international conferences.
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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HER+21-01740618 ZIEZO
Loonen, R. C. G. M., Pouyanmehr, M. & Ishac, M.
15/06/22 → 15/12/24
Project: Research direct
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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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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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Advanced fenestration - technologies, performance and building integration
Favoino, F., Loonen, R. C. G. M., Michael, M., De Michele, G. & Avesani, S., 2022, Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories. Gasparri, E., Brambilla, A., Lobaccaro, G., Goia, F., Andaloro, A. & Sangiorgio, A. (eds.). Elsevier, Woodhead publishing, p. 117-154 38 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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A Multi-Domain Approach to Explanatory and Predictive Thermal Comfort Modelling in Offices
Mamulova, E., Brink, H., Loomans, M. G. L. C., Loonen, R. C. G. M. & Kort, H. S. M., 1 Oct 2022, In: REHVA Journal. 2022, 5, p. 56-61 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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A Multi-Domain Approach to Explanatory and Predictive Thermal Comfort Modelling in Offices
Mamulova, E., Brink, H., Loomans, M. G. L. C., Loonen, R. C. G. M. & Kort, H. S. M., 22 May 2022, CLIMA 2022 The 14th REHVA HVAC World Congress. TU Delft OpenResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Impacts of surface model generation approaches on raytracing-based solar potential estimation in urban areas
Tian, B., Loonen, R. C. G. M., Bognár, Á. & Hensen, J. L. M., 1 Oct 2022, In: Renewable Energy. 198, p. 804-824 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Datasets
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Let's talk scalability: The current status of multi-domain thermal comfort models as support tools for the design of office buildings (Dataset v1.2.1)
Mamulova, E. (Creator), Loomans, M. G. L. C. (Contributor), Loonen, R. C. G. M. (Contributor), Schweiker, M. (Contributor) & Kort, H. S. M. (Contributor), Eindhoven University of Technology, 12 May 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7930160, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7930160
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Prizes
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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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Best Supervisor Award (daily advisor) from PhD Network at the Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology
Loonen, Roel C.G.M. (Recipient), 7 Jun 2018
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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First prize - REHVA International student competition 2011
Loonen, Roel C.G.M. (Recipient), 19 May 2011
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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REHVA - Young Scientist Award
Loonen, Roel C.G.M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Smart daylight control for optimal building performance
Loonen, Roel C.G.M. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: NWO › Take-off › Scientific
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Renewable Energy (Journal)
Roel C.G.M. Loonen (Peer reviewer)
23 May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Journal of Building Engineering (Journal)
Roel C.G.M. Loonen (Peer reviewer)
22 May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Building and Environment (Journal)
Roel C.G.M. Loonen (Peer reviewer)
9 May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Energy and Buildings (Journal)
Roel C.G.M. Loonen (Peer reviewer)
17 Apr 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Energy and Buildings (Journal)
Roel C.G.M. Loonen (Editorial board member)
29 Mar 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Courses
Press/Media
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Transparent aerogels reduce energy loss through building windows
16/03/23
1 Media contribution
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Bij adaptieve gevels draait alles om de zon
16/06/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Oases of cool: Taking the heat out of urban living
17/04/13
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
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Climate adaptive building shells: what can we simulate?
Author: Loonen, R. C. G. M., 31 Aug 2010Supervisor: Hensen, J. L. M. (Supervisor 1), Trcka, M. (Supervisor 2) & Costola, D. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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