Research Engineer
Research Engineer

Biography

Fatih Evren is a research engineer in Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL’s) Building Systems group. His research includes envelope systems, energy-efficient building technologies, indoor environmental quality, and thermal comfort, ranging from experimental studies to the development of novel measurement tools. Evren received his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and has been with PNNL since 2022.

Research Interest

  • Test Chambers
  • Indoor Environmental Quality
  • Occupant Wellness
  • Sensors
  • IoT
  • Building Physics
  • Thermal Comfort 

Disciplines and Skills

  • Building Performance
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Experimental Design
  • Sensors
  • Thermal Comfort
  • Thermal Modeling

Education

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Gazi University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

 

Publications

2024

  • Urigwe D., H. Davis, C. Granda, J.B. Butzbaugh, and M. Evren. 2024. "Grid-connected heat pump water heater benefits for low-income households in the Southeastern United States." In ACEEE 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Washington, District Of Columbia:American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-198223.