Yao Yu
Associate Professor
Yao Yu
Associate Professor
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
My group specializes in load calculations, system sizing, and modeling and simulation of building HVAC systems, including whole-building energy modeling for applications such as LEED energy credits. Our research also extends to the simulation and analysis of innovative systems and emerging technologies that are challenging to model using conventional energy simulation tools.
We utilize a wide range of software platforms, including EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, TRNSYS, Modelica, Trane TRACE, COMSOL, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, among others. In addition, we apply various programming languages—such as Python, Fortran, C++, and MATLAB—to support advanced modeling, data processing, and system integration tasks.