Name: Yao Runming
Director of Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Building and Built Environments, Ministry of Education
Professor in Sustainable Built Environment
Fellow of Chartered Institution of Buildings ( FCIOB)Fellow of Chartered Institution of Building Services (FCIBSE)
Fellow of Higher Education UK (FHEA)
Chartered Engineer Registered in UK Engineering Council (CEng)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Building Engineering Elsevier
Fellow of Chartered Institution of Building Services (FCIBSE)
Fellow of Higher Education UK (FHEA)
Chartered Engineer Registered in UK Engineering Council (CEng)
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Building Engineering Elsevier
Education
1982-1986 Bachelor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering, chongqing university
1988-1991 Master of architecture energy management and engineering, logistics engineering college of the people's liberation army, chongqing
1993-1997 Doctor of architectural science and technology, chongqing university
Career Details
1986-1988 Assistant engineer of Chongqing architecture university
1991-1998 Lecturer in logistics engineering college of the people's liberation army, Chongqing
1999-2000 Assistant researcher, university of Brighton, UK
2000-2001 Postdoctoral fellow of university of Cambridge, UK
2002-2004 Researcher, university of Cambridge, UK
2004-2006 Senior research fellow, university of Cambridge, UK
2007-2010 Lecturer, school of built environment, university of Reading, UK
2013-2016 Professor, university of Reading, UK
January 2016 till now Professor, Chongqing university
Research interests
Professor Runming Yao's research interests are in the area of building and urban sustainability specialised in energy and environment with particular focus in the UK and China context.
Energy simulations in urban and building scales;
Urban microclimates and the impacts of energy and environmental quality
Indoor environmental quality, occupants thermal comfort and wellbeing;
Occupants behavior and energy management in building
Sensor technology applied in intelligent building and systems control.
Research Projects
1.Integrated solutions for heating and cooling of buildings in the Yantze River Region (China Ministry of Science and Technology PI 2016-2020)
2.Low carbon climate-responsive Heating and Cooling of Cities (LoHCool) (Reading PI EPSRC NSFC 2015-2019)
3.Research Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation (REELCOOP), (Reading PI, European Commission, 2013-2018)
4.School indoor environment and ventilation control strategies for children's health and wellbeing, (PI, Halton Foundation, 2014-2015)
5.The impact of ambient air pollution on indoor environment in China: Evaluation of a practical intervention, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (PI, 6.Institute of International Education, US 2014-16)
7.China-UK Low Carbon Green Building and Eco-cities network, University of Reading, (PI, China International Research, 2011-2014)
8.Building energy management aided by wireless smart sensors and optimum decision system, University of Reading (EPSRC International Studentship supervisor 2012-2015)
9.Creating an intelligent building environment to enhance investment trader performance, (ESPRC EngD, 2012-2016)
10.A survey of urban microclimates and modelling urban heat island for Chonqing, China, University of Reading (PI, RICS Research Fund 2011-13)
11.Progressing Eco-city Policies into Main-stream Practice - Action Research on Policy, Financing and Implementation Strategies for Low Carbon Cities in China, 12.University of Reading (PI UoR, FCO, SPF 2011-2012)
Development of weather data for design by incorporating climate change scenarios and urban configurations, University of Reading (PI, Walker Institute Annual Fund, 2012)
13.Studies on human behavior according to indoor thermal environment and development of intelligent control system, University of Reading (PI, Royal Academy of Engineering 2009-2010)
14.Numerical and experimental study on integrated strategic simulation model of urban environment, University of Reading (PI, EPSRC, 2008-2011)
15.Technology for Sustainable Built Environment, Industrial Doctorate Centre, University of Reading (Associate Investigator, EPSRC 2009)
16.Statistic model of urban wind energy study, University of Reading, (PI, Walker Institute, 2009)
17.Forecast model for carbon emission in UK domestic buildings, University of Reading (EPSRC DTG 2009-2012)
18.Occupant behavior of energy consumption in UK dwellings, University of Reading (EPSRC DG 2009-2012)
19.Decision making tool for building services design and control (University of Reading, PhD Scholarship, 2009-2012)
20.Effects of adaptive regulations of human body on thermal comfort and potential energy saving in buildings (University of Reading, PhD scholarship 2008-2012)
Latest Publications
1.Costanzo, V., Yao, R., Xu, T., Xiong, J., Zhang, Q. and Li, B. (2019) Natural ventilation potential for residential buildings in a densely built-up and highly polluted environment. A case study.Renewable Energy, 138.pp. 340-353.ISSN 0960-1481 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.01.111
2.Deng, J., Yao, R., Yu, W., Zhang, Q. and Li, B. (2019) Effectiveness of the thermal mass of external walls on residential buildings for part-time part-space heating and cooling using the state-space method.Energy and Buildings, 190.pp. 155-171.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.02.029
3.Xiong, J., Yao, R., Grimmond, S., Zhang, Q. and Li, B. (2019) A hierarchical climatic zoning method for energy efficient building design applied in the region with diverse climate characteristics.Energy and Buildings, 186 (2019).pp. 355-367.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.01.005
4.Du, C., Li, B., Yu, W., Liu, H., Li, C. and Yao, R. (2019) Moisture in clothing and its transient influence on human thermal responses through clothing microenvironment in cold environments in winter.Building and Environment, 150.pp. 1-12.ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.12.066
5.Li, B., Du, C., Liu, H., Yu, W., Zheng, J., Tan, M., Jin, Z., Li, W., Wu, J., Chen, L. and Yao, R. (2019) Regulation of sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV) of human bodies responding to annual temperature variations in natural environments.Indoor Air, 29 (2).pp. 308-319.ISSN 0905-6947, 1600-0668 doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12525
6.Jobli, M. I., Yao, R., Luo, Z., Shahrestani, M., Li, N. and Liu, H. (2019) Numerical and experimental studies of a capillary-tube embedded PCM component for improving indoor thermal environment.Applied Thermal Engineering, 148.pp. 466-477.ISSN 1359-4311 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.041 7.
7.Li, B., Cheng, Z., Yao, R., Wang, H., Yu, W., Bu, Z., Xiong, J., Zhang, T., Essah, E., Luo, Z., Shahrestani, M. and Kipen, H. (2019) An investigation of formaldehyde concentration in residences and the development of a model for the prediction of its emission rates.Building and Environment, 147.pp. 540-550.ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.10.045
8.Li, X., Yao, R., Yu, W., Meng, X., Liu, M., Short, A. and Li, B. (2019) Low carbon heating and cooling of residential buildings in cities in the hot summer and cold winter zone - a bottom-up engineering stock modeling approach.Journal of Cleaner Production, 220.pp. 271-288.ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.023
9.Du, C., Li, B., Liu, H., Ji, Y., Yao, R. and Yu, W. (2019) Quantification of personal thermal comfort with localized airflow system based on sensitivity analysis and classification tree model.Energy Building, 194.pp. 1-11.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.04.010
10.Jing, S., Li, B. and Yao, R. (2018) Exploring the “black box” of thermal adaptation using information entropy.Building and Environment, 146.pp. 166-176.ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.09.038
11.Han, X., Song, G. and Yao, R. (2018) Transformation of industrial land and urban regeneration with a perspective of sustainable development - revelation of the Oracle on local changes in Reading, UK.Journal of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, 50 (4).pp. 536-542.ISSN 1006-7930 doi: https://doi.org/10.15986/j.1006-7930.2018.04.011
12.Li, X., Yao, R., Liu, M., Costanzo, V., Yu, W., Wenbo, W., Alan, S. and Baizhan, L. (2018) Developing urban residential reference buildings using clustering analysis of satellite images.Energy and Buildings, 169.pp. 417-429.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.03.064
13.Xiong, J., Costanzo, V., Yao, R. and Li, B. (2018) Assessing the natural ventilation cooling potential of residential buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter zone of China.In: 2018 Roomvent Ventilation, 2-5 June 2018, Espoo, Finland.(ISBN: 9789525236484)
14.Costanzo, V., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Shahrestani, M., Oliveira, A.C., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A. and Biyik, E. (2018) A method of strategic evaluation of energy performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic in the urban context.Journal of Cleaner Production, 184.pp. 82-91.ISSN 0959-6526 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.02.139
15.Yao, R., Li, Y., Du, C. and Li, B. (2018) A ‘heart rate’-based model (PHSHR) for predicting personal heat stress in dynamic working environments.Building and Environment, 135.pp. 318-329.ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.014
16.Li, X., Yao, R., Li, Q., Ding, Y. and Li, B. (2018) An object-oriented energy benchmark for the evaluation of the office building stock.Utilities Policy, 51.pp. 1-11.ISSN 09571787 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2018.01.008
17.Li, B., Du, C., Yao, R., Yu, W. and Costanzo, V. (2018) Indoor thermal environments in Chinese residential buildings responding to the diversity of climates.Applied Thermal Engineering, 129.pp. 693-708.ISSN 1359-4311 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.072
18.Shahrestani, M., Yao, R. and Cook, G. K. (2018) A fuzzy multiple attribute decision making tool for HVAC&R systems selection with considering the future probabilistic climate changes and electricity decarbonisation plans in the UK.Energy and Buildings, 159.pp. 398-418.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.089
19.Li, B., Du, C., Tan, M., Liu, H., Essah, E. and Yao, R. (2018) A modified method of evaluating the impact of air humidity on human acceptable air temperatures in hot-humid environments.Energy and Buildings, 158.pp. 393-405.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.062
20.Yao, R., Costanzo, V., Li, X., Zhang, Q. and Li, B. (2018) The effect of passive measures on thermal comfort and energy conservation. A case study of the Hot Summer and Cold Winter climate in the Yangtze River region.Journal of Building Engineering, 15.pp. 298-310.ISSN 2352-7102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2017.11.012
21.Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Cook, G. K. and Clements-Croome, D. (2018) Decision-making on HVAC&R systems selection: a critical review.Intelligent Buildings 22.International Journal, 10 (3).pp. 133-153.ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2017.1333948
23.Middlehurst, G., Yao, R., Jiang, L., Deng, J., Clements-Croome, D. and Adams, G. (2018) A preliminary study on post-occupancy evaluation of four office buildings in the UK based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process.Intelligent Buildings International Journal, 10 (4).pp. 234-246.ISSN 1750-8975 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17508975.2018.1495607
24.Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Oliveira, A. C., Ekren, O. and Günerhan, H. (2017) Performance evaluation of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system combined with a wastewater source heat pump (WWSHP) system.Energy Procedia, 140.pp. 434-446.ISSN 1876-6102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.155
25.Jiang, L., Yao, R., Liu, K. and McCrindle, R. (2017) An Epistemic-Deontic-Axiologic (EDA) agent-based Energy Management System in office buildings.Applied Energy, 205.pp. 440-452.ISSN 0306-2619 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.081
26.Yu, W., Li, B., Yao, R., Wang, D. and Li, K. (2017) A study of thermal comfort in residential buildings on the Tibetan Plateau, China.Building and Environment, 119.pp. 71-86.ISSN 0360-1323 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.04.009
27.Biyik, E., Araz, M., Hepbasli, A., Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Shao, L., Essah, E., Oliveira, A. C., del Caño, T., Rico, E., Lechón, J. L., Andrade, L., Mendes, A. and Atlı, Y. B. (2017) A key review of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems.Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 20 (3).pp. 833-858.ISSN 2215-0986 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2017.01.009
28.Shahrestani, M., Yao, R., Essah, E., Shao, L., Oliveira, A. C., Hepbasli, A., Biyik, E., Caño, T. d., Rico, E. and Lechón, J. L. (2017) Experimental and numerical studies to assess the energy performance of naturally ventilated PV façade systems.Solar Energy, 147.pp. 37-51.ISSN 0038-092X doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.034
29.Liu, H., Wu, Y., Li, B., Cheng, Y. and Yao, R. (2017) Seasonal variation of thermal sensations in residential buildings in the hot summer and cold winter zone of China.Energy and Buildings, 140.pp. 9-18.ISSN 0378-7788 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.066
30.Li, B., Yang, Y., Yao, R., Liu, H. and Li, Y. (2017) A simplified thermoregulation model of the human body in warm conditions.Applied Ergonomics, 59 (A).pp. 387-400.ISSN 0003-6870 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2016.09.010
31.Essah, E. A., Yao, R. and Short, A. (2017) Assessing stack ventilation strategies in the continental climate of Beijing using CFD simulations.International Journal of Ventilation, 16 (1).pp. 61-80.ISSN 1473-3315 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14733315.2016.1203609
32.Li, B. and Yao, R. (2017) Indoor environment and assessment.In: Sayigh, A. (ed.)Sustainable High Rise Buildings in Urban Zones Advantages, Challenges, and Global Case Studies.Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 79-92.ISBN 9783319177557 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17756-4_4
Awards
1.School indoor environment and ventilation control strategies for children's health and wellbeing, (PI, Halton Foundation, 2014-2015)
2.The impact of ambient air pollution on indoor environment in China: Evaluation of a practical intervention, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (PI, Institute of International Education, US, 2014-16)
3.Research Cooperation in Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Generation (REELCOOP) , ( PI, European Commission, 2013-2017)
China-UK Low Carbon Green Building and Eco-cites network, University of Reading, ( PI, China International Research, 2011-2014);
Building energy management aided by wireless smart sensors and optimum decision system, University of Reading, (EPSRC International Studentship supervisor, 2012-2015);
4.Creating an intelligent building environment to enhance Investment trader Performance, ( EPSRC EngD/RBS, 2012-2016);
5.A survey of urban microclimates and modelling urban heat island for Chongqing, China University of Reading, (PI, RICS Research Fund, 2011-2013);
6.Progressing Eco-city Policies into Main-stream Practice - Action Research on Policy, Financing and Implementation Strategies for Low Carbon Cities in China, University of Reading, (PI UoR, FCO SPF, 2011-2012);
7.Development of weather data for design by incorporating climate change scenarios and urban configurations, University of Reading, ( PI, Walker Institute Annul Fund,2012);
8.Studies on human behaviour according to indoor thermal environment and development of intelligent control system, University of Reading, (PI, Royal Academy of Engineering, 2009-2010);
9.Numerical and experimental study on integrated strategic simulation model of urban environment, University of Reading, (PI, EPSRC, 2008-2011);
10.Technology for Sustainable Built Environment, Industrial Doctorate Centre, University of Reading, (Associate Investigator, EPSRC 2009);
11.Statistic model of urban wind energy study, University of Reading, (PI, Walker Institute 2009);
12.Forecast model for carbon emission in UK domestic buildings, University of Reading, (EPSRC DTG, 2009-2012);
13.Occupant behaviour of energy consumption in UK dwellings, University of Reading, (EPSRC DTG, 2009-2012);
14.Decision making tool for building services design and control (University of Reading, PhD Scholarship,2009-2012);
15.Effects of adaptive regulations of human body on thermal comfort and potential energy saving in buildings (University of Reading, PhD scholarship, 2008-2012);
16.Optimization of zero carbon homes University of Reading, (EPSRC EngD/SSE, academic supervisor. 2009-2013);
17.Guide for Sustainable Development, University of Reading (EPSRC EngD/Herefordshire City Council), academic supervisor. 2009-2013);
18.nCUBUS-network of China UK Building and urban Sustainability, University of Cambridge, ( Co-I, EPSRC, 2007-2009);
19.Theory and method of dynamic control of thermal environment in buildings , Chongqing University, (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2008-2012);
20.Urban environment modelling, Chongqing University, (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2009-2011);
21.Assessing energy efficiency technology in buildings and development of energy efficient building labelling system in China, Chongqing University (PI, Chinese 11th-Five-Year Plan National R&D Key programme, 2007-2010) ;
22.Mechanism of physiological and psychological response to the thermal environment in the hot summer and cold winter zone in China, Chongqing University (Co-I, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2007-2009);
23.Key technologies for indoor thermal environment control, Chongqing University, (Co-I, Ministry of Science and Technology of China, 2006-2010);
24.Centre of Sino-European Sustainable Building Design and Construction, CN/Asia-Link/011(91400), University of Cambridge, (Co-I, European Commission, 2005-2008);
25.Establishment of comprehensive assessment system to green buildings, Chongqing University and University of Cambridge ( Co-I, FCO GOF, 2005-2006);
26.Integrated energy efficient window system, Chongqing University and University of Cambridge , (UK PI, China's overseas exchange Chunhui Programme, Ministry of Education of China, 2005);
27.Energy efficient building design) Chongqing University and University of Cambridge, (UK PI, China's overseas exchange Chunhui Programme, Ministry of Education of China, 2005);
28.Clean and renewable energy and energy efficient design in western China, University of Cambridge, (PI, FCO, GOF 2003-2006);
29.Feasibility study on sustainable built environment in China, University of Cambridge (PI, British Council, 2003).
