- Sir David Attenborough
Dr. Behzad Rismanchi is a renowned expert in the field of building energy and sustainability. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering and holds a PhD in Energy Management. With several years of experience in research, design, and optimization of energy systems, he has established himself as a leader in the industry. His background in Mechanical Engineering, combined with his extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, has given him a unique perspective on the intersection of energy and sustainability. He is a well-respected researcher in the field of renewable energy and energy storage and is particularly renowned for his work on thermal energy systems and integration between thermal energy and electricity networks. Dr. Rismanchi's research has played a critical role in highlighting the differences between thermal energy networks and electricity grids, and has studied the unique challenges posed by thermal energy, including issues related to ownership and peer-to-peer trading. He is committed to education, mentoring graduate students and educating the public on the importance of renewable energy and energy storage. In addition, he has made substantial contributions to the industry by working with several companies to develop innovative solutions for energy storage and renewable energy integration. His contributions have helped companies to improve their energy systems and reduce their carbon footprint, earning him recognition and awards in the industry. Through his work, Dr. Rismanchi has helped to advance the understanding of thermal energy systems and paved the way for more efficient, resilient and sustainable energy solutions in the future.
My current research area:
- Complex system modelling
- Energy Management
- AI and Energy Efficiency
- IoT and bigdata for Efficiency improvement
- IAQ and CFD
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The Retrofit Lab is a Research and Innovation Laboratory activating the transition of Melbourne's buildings, infrastructure and landscapes for a healthy, sustainable, and resilient city.
DBI is poised to be instrumental in achieving Australia's 2030 and 2050 emission reduction benchmarks and climatic objectives by slashing the building industry's emissions.
This subject provides understanding of the principles of development and sustainability in the context of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Social, environmental and financial implications of technologies to de-carbonise emissions and technologies that can offer a future non-carbon energy supply are discussed. This subject uses project based learning where students work in teams to investigate the appropriateness of a selected energy source or a selected technology for a particular country, region or a location. Students learn to apply the principles of sustainability and development. Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of energy policy and planning. The subject complements other subjects offered in the energy theme of the Department such as Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency Technology and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering. ENEN90027 Handbook
This subject explores the scope and methods for improving energy efficiency across a range of sectors. Improving energy efficiency is one of the key responses to increasingly scarce natural resources and problems caused by pollutants arising from energy production and use. A range of energy supply and usage scenarios will be considered including transport, manufacturing, commercial and domestic sectors. Collection of information by auditing and then using this information for planning, demand management and impact assessment will be investigated. Knowledge gained in this subject will allow graduates to practice in the area of energy efficiency. This subject draws on students’ fundamental understanding of engineering efficiency, as well as their ability to use mathematics and statistics to analyse data to inform innovative solutions. The subject complements other subjects offered in the energy theme of the Department such as Energy for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering. ENEN90011 Handbook
What if the building you worked in was aware of your specific lighting and temperature preferences? For most people, this would be a huge benefit. What if this convenience not only benefits you but also helped you save money and energy? This is both possible and likely for those who live in smart buildings. This module allows you to design a smart and sustainable building from the perspective of its natural environment, structural systems, structural materials, and energy use.By completing this module, you will be able to:
In this module you would work as groups in the Telstra Creator Space
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The Indoor Air Quality and Material Emission Testing Lab (IAQ amd MET Lab) offers a range of general and specialised research and analytical services to qualify and measure volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from different products and materials as well as measuring VOCs within different indoor environments.
Our team consists of international leaders in the assessment of the indoor built environment, with a focus on indoor air quality, building and product emissions, and health and productivity effects.
We can:
Our services can measure, assess, and evaluate VOC emitted from building materials with the focus on reducing exposure to VOCs within indoor environments. We also provide researchers and clients our expertise and skills in research and analytical instrumentation to achieve their outcomes.
Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) is an analytical technique that combines the separation properties of gas chromatography with the detection feature of mass spectrometry to measure and identify different compounds within a sample. Quantification of known compounds is then performed using a calibration curve using various concentrations of standards samples.
Headspace GC/MS is used to measure, quantify, and compare VOC emissions from different materials and products. Headspace GC/MS analysis is performed using a Shimadzu GC/MS-QP2010 Plus instrument with an automated Shimadzu AOC-5000 sample injection system. The volatile components are identified based on the mass spectral library of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Potentially hazardous VOCs are identified based on classifications of Safe Work Australia (2021) and the World Health Organization (2021).
Indoor air quality analysis is performed using GC/MS equipped with Automated TurboMatrix Thermal Desorbers. Indoor air samples are collected in multi-adsorbent tubes based on the USEPA compendium methods using an SKC AirzChek Touch sampling pump. Samples are analysed according to the US EPA method TO–17 using a GC/MS equipped with a PerkinElmer TurboMatrix 350 Automated Thermal Desorber (ATD). The volatile components of products are identified based the NIST library.
[left] Q-Trak™ IAQ Monitor, model 7575 features a menu-driven user interface for easy operation and provides quick, accurate information to measure and assess key IAQ parameters.
[right] DustTrak™ DRX Aerosol Monitor simultaneously measures both mass and size fraction. This device is a multi-channel, battery-operated, data-logging, light-scattering laser photometer that gives us real-time aerosol mass readings and collects a gravimetric sample.
A selection of our previous and current projects are listed below:
Published: 22 Nov 2023
Dr Rismanchi served as the panel moderator at the Retrofit Symposium on November 22, 2023 organised by the Retrofit Lab.
Published: 21 Nov 2023
Our team officially launched the Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) initiative. The event marked the beginning of a collaboration between industry leaders, government officials, and researchers, all committed to forging a more sustainable future for the building industry.
Published: 14 Nov 2023
New partnership to accelerate Indonesia’s renewable energy transition
Published: 24 October 2023
Best Paper (Jiayu (Joy) Yao), Best Presentation (Aravind Poshnath), and Best Poster (Arezoo Boroumandnia) awards
Published: 11 August 2023
Dr Behzad Rismanchi, a key member of the research team, said the RNDBI was poised to be instrumental in achieving Australia's 2030 and 2050 emission reduction benchmarks and climatic objectives by slashing the building industry's emissions.
Published: 5 July 2023
The built environment accounts for 39% of gross annual carbon emissions worldwide, within which embodied emissions is a significant offender. Join us for a webinar exploring emerging solutions, data and tools needed to make data-driven decisions as we look for options to decarbonise our buildings, precincts and cities.
Published: 30 June 2023
Cool ideas for reducing energy use in buildings
Published: 1 June 2023
I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to all my exceptional students for their outstanding engagement throughout the semester. Discussions and interactions with such a dedicated and enthusiastic cohort have been an absolute pleasure.
Published: 1 June 2023
Our paper has been featured on the cover of the building simulation journal
Published: 23 May 2023
Our group had an incredible experience at the IAQVEC2023 conference in Tokyo! It was a fantastic opportunity for networking, sharing innovative ideas, and exploring exciting collaborations within the field of Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC).IAQVEC, which stands for Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Energy Conservation, has been a driving force in enhancing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) while promoting energy efficiency, well-being, and sustainabilit
Published: 1 April 2023
Inviting industry professionals to speak to students is crucial to bridging the gap between academia and the real world. These guest lectures provide students with valuable insights into the practical applications of their studies, as well as firsthand experiences of the challenges and opportunities they may face in their future careers. Students can better understand industry trends, expectations, and best practices, which can significantly enhance their learning experience. Furthermore, guest lectures from industry foster networking opportunities and can inspire students to explore new career paths or research areas.
Smart buildings Building Services Solar PV Wind EnergyPublished: 17 February 2023
"Unlocking the Secrets of Indoor Thermal Comfort: An Innovative Approach Using the Koopman Operator" - Join us on a journey to revolutionize the way we control indoor temperatures for ultimate comfort and energy efficiency. In this one-minute video, learn about our groundbreaking research using the Koopman operator to model nonlinear behaviour of indoor thermal comfort. Our three research objectives focus on developing a reduced order model, identifying Koopman eigenfunctions, and predicting future thermal comfort states. #IndoorThermalComfort #KoopmanOperator #EnergyEfficiency #UniversityOfMelbourne #ResearchRevolution
Published: 1 January 2023
District heating systems have a long tradition of providing cost-effective heating in Northern Hemisphere cities and are considered a key technology in the shift towards renewable heating and cooling. However, Australia’s low demand densities have historically made for an unappealing financial proposition at our latitudes. That is set to change with the advent of fifth-generation district heating and cooling, a paradigm-shifting district energy system that promises to disrupt business-as-usual heating and cooling, including, or perhaps especially, in countries like Australia.
Published: 14 December 2022
Dr Rismanchi presented at the 3rd Facility Management Asia Conference (FMAC2022), where he unpacked the challenges of sustainable facility management and explored opportunities for integrating digital solutions.
Published: 15 November 2022
Dr Rismanchi joined panel discussion to address the role of cities in the future, how to integrate nature and biodiversity, and how to move people and resources in and out of large cities.
Published: 2 November 2022
Arezoo Boroumandnia received the best paper award from the Infrastructure Engineering Graduate Research Conference (IE-GRC).
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Published: 29 September 2022
Heating and cooling systems are supposed to regulate temperature based on reading the room, but flaws in design mean they often miss the mark, wasting huge amounts of energy.PhD student Nour Wahba is working on a new control model that she hopes will stop systems from blasting rooms too hot or too cold – providing a more comfortable environment for occupants, and smarter energy-efficiency for buildings.
Published: 17 August 2022
This Topic aims to facilitate the dissemination of advanced research related to the process of converting renewable sources into energy.
Published: 17 August 2022
How will the global population thrive in the present yet preserve the environmental, social, and economic prospect of future generations? How do engineers play a vital role in this transition towards sustainability? Read more on LinkedIn
Published: 4 August 2022
Dr Rismanchi was shortlisted for the 2022 lecturer of the Year award. "My journey with the University of Melbourne started in 2015 when I joined the Department of Infrastructure Engineering. I have been fortunate to have supportive colleagues and talented team members. Together we have developed several new ideas, innovative methodologies, and collaborative projects. I am proud to share that I have been nominated and shortlisted for the lecturer of the year award 2022 by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology."
Published: 22 July 2022
Dr Rismanchi uncovered the challenges and opportunities for the energy market as we are moving from centralised generation to decentralised distributed renewable generation
Published: 1 July 2022
This Special Issue focuses on all aspects of PCM applications in buildings, in particular innovative PCMs, advances in modelling and analysis, and the design of PCM-based systems for building services and operations. Guest Editors: Dr Behzad Rismanchi and Seyedmostafa Mousavi
Published: 26 June 2022
Today we celebrate the contribution of women in the engineering profession, bringing together the gender and culturally diversed engineering community. #Internationalwomeninengineeringday
Published: March 2022
Published: 14 Dec 2021
Published: 16 September 2021
Seyedmostafa Mousavi, our RE&EE group's PhD researcher, received Best Presentation and Best Paper awards at the International Conference on Energy and Environment Research (ICEER 2021) in the "Energy and Sustainable Buildings" sector. Mostafa's research was recognised by the conference's scientific and technical committee for its novelty, quality of presentation, contribution to the field, and potential for further development. His research serves as a promising contribution to the efforts towards energy efficiency in buildings and inspires future studies in this field.
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Congratulations to Mihir Rambhia to win the Copernicus Hackathon. GeoVille was hosting a special competition in the thematic area of "Urban areas". The challenge was to support decision-making processes considering actual issues in the urban context like air pollution, impervious surfaces and the distribution of urban green spaces.
Published: 12 December 2019
Dr Rismanchi receiced the collaboration award for his proactive collaboration with staff across all three departments of Faculty of Engineering and IT
Published: 16 Sep 2019
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