Publications

Selected publications

Representative peer-reviewed work in building energy, HVAC systems, modeling, controls, and diagnostics. Google Scholar provides the most current and complete publication record.

Google Scholar

Research contributions represented here

2025

Ejenakevwe, K.A., Xie, L., Wang, J., Hurt, R., and Song, L. “An Automated Framework Based on RC Model and GA Optimization for Calibrating Coupled Residential Buildings and HVAC Systems.” Building and Environment 283 (2025): 113368. DOI.

ModelingCalibration

2024

Tiamiyu, N., Wang, J., Wang, Z., Song, L., and Wang, G. “Occupancy Sensor-Enabled Demand Control Ventilation Using Virtual Outdoor Air Flow Meters in Air Handling Units without an Outdoor Air Flow Meter.” Building and Environment 257 (2024): 111501. DOI.

Virtual sensingVentilation

Wang, J., Lu, X., Adetola, V., and Louie, E. “Modeling Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems in Building Applications: A Comprehensive Review.” Energy and Buildings 311 (2024): 114128. DOI.

VRFHeat pumps

Jiang, Y., Ejenakevwe, K.A., Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Development, Implementation, and Impact Analysis of Model Predictive Control-Based Optimal Precooling Using Smart Home Thermostats.” Energy and Buildings 303 (2024): 113790. DOI.

MPCDemand flexibility

Wang, J., Lu, X., Louie, E., and Adetola, V. “Modeling and Validation of a Residential Multi-Functional Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump System with Heat Recovery.” ASHRAE Transactions 130 (2024): 203–211.

Heat pumpValidation

2023

Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Analysis of Predicted Mean Vote-Based Model Predictive Control for Residential HVAC Systems.” Building and Environment 229 (2023): 109952. DOI.

MPCThermal comfort

Ejenakevwe, K.A., Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Song, L., and Kini, R.L. “Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Airflow and Refrigerant Charge Faults in Residential HVAC Systems Using IoT-enabled Measurements.” Science and Technology for the Built Environment 29(9) (2023): 887–904. DOI.

FDDIoT

2022

Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Analysis of Precooling Optimization for Residential Buildings.” Applied Energy 323 (2022): 119574. DOI.

OptimizationFlexibility

Wang, J., Jiang, Y., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Development and Validation of a Second-Order Thermal Network Model for Residential Buildings.” Applied Energy 306 (2022): 118124. DOI.

Reduced-order model

Selected earlier work

Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., and Song, L. “Design and Analysis of Optimal Pre-Cooling in Residential Buildings.” Energy and Buildings 216 (2020): 109951. DOI.

Wang, J., Tang, C.Y., Brambley, M.R., and Song, L. “Predicting Home Thermal Dynamics Using a Reduced-Order Model and Automated Real-Time Parameter Estimation.” Energy and Buildings 198 (2019): 305–317. DOI.

Patent

Song, L., Tang, C.Y., Wang, J., and Jiang, Y. “System and Method for Residential HVAC Control.” U.S. Patent Publication US20220381470A1.