Omer Karaguzel, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
Sustainability-Resilience Strategist

A - Book Chapter

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[1] Lam, K.P., Zhao, J., Zhang, R.,Karaguzel, O.T. “System Integration for Interoperable Data Models of Building Scale Ecosystem” In “Analytics for Building-Scale Sustainable Ecosystems (BSSE). Edited by Yong, X., Tao & Yi Jiang. Published by: Begell House, New York. 2013. ISBN: 978-56700-2798-9.

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B - Peer Reviewed Journals

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[1] Zhang, R., Karaguzel, O.T. “Development and Calibration of Reduced-Order Building Energy Models by Coupling with High-Order Simulations”.  Global Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences. 7(2). 2020. Online ISSN: 2349-0292

 

[2] Lu, S., Karaguzel, O.T., Cochran Hameen, E. “Simulation Study of Infiltration Effects on Demand Controlled Ventilation System with High-Variant Occupancy Schedules”. ASHRAE Transactions, 125 (1). Pp 571-578. 2019.

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[3] Karaguzel, O.T.,Elhambakey, M., Zhu, Y., Hong, T., Tolone, W.J., Khalefa, M., Das Bhattacharjee, S., Cho, I., Dou, W., Wang, H., Lu, S. “An Open Computing Infrastructure for Sharing Data Analytics to Support Building Energy Simulations”. Article Submitted to Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (JCCE). Special Collection on Next Generation of Disruptive Building and Infrastructure Design and Engineering Technologies, July 2018. 

 

[4] Talele, S., Traylor, C., Laura, A., Curley, C., Chen C.F., Day, J., Feiock, R., Hadzikadic, M., Tolone, W., Ingman, S., Yeatts, D., Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P., Menassa, C., Pevnitskaya, S., Spiegelhalter, T., Yan, W., Zhu, Y., Tao, Y. “Energy Modelling and Data Infrastructure for Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems (SHBE) – A Review”. Frontiers in Energy(2018). Online ISSN: 2095-1698.

 

[5] Xu, W., Chong, A., Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Improving Evolutionary Algorithm Performance for Integer Type Multi-Objective Building System Design Optimization” Energy and Buildings. 2016. Vol. 127, Issue. 1, pp. 714-729. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.06.043

 

[6] Zhao, J., Lam, K.P., Ydstie, B.E.,Karaguzel, O.T. "EnergyPlus Model-based Predictive Control within Design Build-Operate Energy Information Infrastructure". Journal of Building Performance Simulation. May, 2014. Taylor and Francis, UK.

 

[7] Karaguzel, O.T.,Zhang, R., Lam, K.P. “Coupling of Whole-Building Energy Simulation and Multi-Dimensional Numerical Optimization for Minimizing the Life Cycle Costs of Office Buildings”. International Journal of Building Simulation. April, 2014. Vol. 7: 111-121.

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C - Peer Reviewed Conferences

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[1] Xie, J., Sawyer Omidfar, A., Karaguzel, O.T. “Glare-Based Strategies for Automated Roller Shades and Blinds in Office Buildings: A Literature Review”. In Proceedings of the 5th Building Simulation and Optimization Virtual Conference. BSO-V 2020. 21-22 September 2020. Loughborough, UK. 

 

[2] Lu, S., Zhiang, Z., Cochran Hameen, E., Lartigue, B., Karaguzel, O.T. “Energy Co-Simulation of the Hybrid Cooling Control with Synthetic Thermal Preference Distributions”. In Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation in Architecture and Urban Design (SIMAUD 2020). January 2020. 

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[3] Lu, S., Cochran, E., Karaguzel, O.T.“Simulations of Dynamic Ventilation Operations with Real-time Occupancy Estimation”. ACEEE 2018 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. August 12-18, 2018, Pacific Grove, CA. 

 

[4] Weili, X, Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Using Adaptive Meta-Model Evolutionary Algorithm for Mixed-Integer Type Building Design Optimization” In Proceedings of the 15thInternational IBPSA Conference (IBPSA 2017), San Francisco, CA. 7-9 August 2017.

 

[5] Chong, A., Lam, K.P., Xu, W., Karaguzel O.T., Mo, Y. “Imputation of Missing Values in Building Sensor Data”. In Proceedings of ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA SimBuild 2016 Building Performance Modeling Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. August 2016.

 

[6] Xu, W., Lam, K.P., Chong, A., Karaguzel, O.T.“Multi-Objective Optimization of Building Envelope, Lighting and HVAC Systems Design”. In Proceedings of ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA SimBuild 2016 Building Performance Modeling Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. August 2016. 

 

[7] Zhao, J., Lam, K.P., Karaguzel, O.T.,Ahmadi, S. “Design-Build-Operate Energy Information Modeling (DBO-EIM) for Green Buildings: Case Study of a Net Zero Energy Building”. In Proceedings of International Building Performance Association (IBPSA) Asia Conference (ASim2012). Shanghai, China. November, 2012.  

 

[8] Karaguzel, O.T.,Zhang, R., Lam, K.P. “Integrated Simulation Based Design Optimization of Office Building Envelopes for the Minimization of Life Cycle Costs”. In Proceedings of The Second International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE 2012). Boulder, CO, U.S. August, 2012. 

 

[9] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Development of Whole-Building Energy Performance Models as Benchmarks for Retrofit Projects”. In Proceedings of The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC 2011). Phoenix, AR, U.S. December, 2011.

 

[10] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Whole-Building Performance Simulation of a Low-Energy Residence with an Unconventional HVAC system”. In Proceedings of The International Building Performance Association (IBPSA) Building Simulation 2011 Conference. Sydney, Australia. November, 2011. 

 

[11] Karaguzel, O.T.,Toprakli, A.Y. “Upgrading the Design of an Existing Residential Unit to Net-Zero Energy Level through Computational Performance Modeling”. In Proceedings of theInternational Graduate Symposium 2010. Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey. October, 2010.   

 

[12] Dong, B., Yue, B.Y., Karaguzel, O.T.“Application of System Identification and Numerical Optimization to a Floor Radiant Heating Control in a Solar House”. In Proceedings of CLIMA 2010 International Conference, Antalya, Turkey. May, 2010.

 

[11] Elias-Ozkan, S.T., Summers, F., Karaguzel, O.T.,Taner, O. “Analyzing Environmental Performance of AAC Blocks, Strawbales, and Mud-plaster in Hybrid Wall Construction”. In Proceedings ofPassive and Low Energy Architecture Conference (PLEA 2008). Dublin, Ireland. October, 2008. 

 

[13] Karaguzel, O.T.“Environmental Renovation of the Solar House in Middle East Technical University with Computer-Based Analysis and Design Techniques”. In Proceedings of International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability (ESS 2007). Near East University, Nicosia-Northern Cyprus. February, 2007. 

 

[14] Summers, F., Gezer, N., Karaguzel, O.T.,Yannas, S., Somuncu, Y. “Comparative Studies of Traditional and Contemporary Construction in Turkey”. In Proceedings of Passive and Low Energy Architecture Conference (PLEA 2003). Santiago, Chile. November, 2003. 

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D - Scientific Reports Submitted to the Building Industry

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[1] Chong, A., Weili, X., Lam, K.P., Karaguzel, O.T.“TOSHIBA-CMU Project Report Final: Development of Computational Methods for the Calibration and Optimization of Whole Building Energy Models”. Submitted to: TOSHIBA Inc.Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. August 2017. 

 

[2] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Development of a Comprehensive Energy Performance Database for Large Office Buildings: Automating EnergyPlus Simulations in a Multi-Dimensional Parametric Search Framework”. Submitted to: PPG Industries. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2013.

 

[3] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Simulation-Based Performance Assessment of “Pingry School Headmaster’s Residence, NJ with EnergyPlus”. Submitted to: Stone House Group LLC. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. August 2010.

 

[4] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “A Parametric Energy Performance Analysis on Window Design with Energy Gauge”. Submitted to: Woo & Associates Ltd. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. May 2010. 

 

[5] Karaguzel, O.T.,Lam, K.P. “Simulation Based Performance Assessment of a Housing Project: Project Oak, Voorhees, NJ”. Submitted to: Wu & Associates Inc., NJ, U.S. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. December 2009.

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E - Scientific Reports Submitted to the U.S. DOE 

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Annual Technical Research Reports Submitted to U.S. DOE under GPIC/EEB Hub/CBEI Project Award # EE0004261 (2011-2016)

 

[1] Lam, K.P., Karaguzel, O.T.,Ramesh, S., Tetali, S., Zhang, Z. “Ft. Belvoir Building 357 Energy Modeling and Calibration”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2016.

 

[2] Lam, K.P., Zhang, R., Karaguzel, O.T.,Cochran, E., Zhao, J., Wang, H., Chong, A., Xu, W., Ding, C., “Industry Relevant Value Proposition of Deploying EnergyPlus Whole Building Energy Modeling Platform for Retrofit Project Decision Masking”.  Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2015. 

 

[3] Karaguzel O.T.,Zhang, R., Lam, K.P. “Coupling of Whole-Building Energy Simulation and Multi-Dimensional Numerical Optimization for Minimizing the Life Cycle Costs of Office Buildings”.  Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2013. 

 

[4] Zhang, R., Karaguzel, O.T.,Wang, H., Lam, K.P. “Development of a Web-Based Industry Products Data Acquisition and Schema Mapping Assistant Tool”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2013. 

 

[5] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Whole-Building Energy Performance Modeling as Benchmark for Retrofit Projects: Building 661 Case”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[6] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Simulation-Based Parametric Analysis Part I: One-Factor-at-a-Time (OAT) Evaluation of Enclosure Measures for Building 661”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[7] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Simulation-Based Parametric Analysis Part II: Multi-Variate Exhaustive Evaluation of Enclosure Measures for Building 661”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012. 

 

[8] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Simulation-Based Parametric Analysis Part III: Optimization of Building Enclosure for Minimizing Life Cycle Costs”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[9] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Daylighting Simulations: Effects of Daylight Controls on Electric Lighting Energy Consumption: Building 661 Case”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[10] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Analysis of EnergyPlus-based Building Envelope Modeling”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[11] Karaguzel, O.T., Lam, K.P. “Programs for Design Analysis Support and Simulation Integration”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[12] Lam, K.P., Zhang, R., Li, B., Karaguzel, O.T.“Evaluation of the Prevalent Building Energy and CFD Simulation Tools in the Building Industry”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[13] Lam, K.P., Karaguzel, O.T., Zhang, R., Li, B., Wang, H. “Development of a Web-Based Survey Platform for the Evaluation of Building Performance Simulation Tools”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

 

[14] Lam, K.P., Karaguzel, O.T., Zhang, R., Zhao, J. “Identification and Analysis of Interoperability Gaps between NBIMS/Open Standards and Building Performance Simulation Tools”. Carnegie Mellon University, PA, U.S. January 2012.

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F - Scientific Reports Submitted to the British Council U.K. 

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[1] Summers, F., Elias-Ozkan, S.T., Karaguzel, O.T.,Cakmakli, A.B., Yannas, S., Gomez, M. “Wall Constructions that Optimize the Environmental Performance of Buildings a Comparative Study of Building Materials and Construction Techniques in Turkey”. AA School of Architecture, London, U.K. and Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi, Ankara, Turkey. December 2003. 

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