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Dr Jun Han accepts PhD students in the areas of Building Science, Energy Engineering, Architectural Engineering.

Dr. Jun Han is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University. Before joining Heriot-Watt, Dr.Han worked as Research Scientist / Engineer at The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia. He worked in the CSIRO Building Energy Modeling team in extensions to functionality of the AccuRate Sustainability software and CSIRO building stock models, under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) – a joint Federal, State and Territory Government initiative. 

He holds a Ph.D. degree in Building Services Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) and a master’s degree in Thermal Science and Energy Engineering from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), a bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from Southwest University of Science and Technology(SUST).

Dr. Han’s primary research interests are renewable and sustainable energy technologies such as photovoltaic system and phase change materials, and CFD urban built environment modeling. He is an external reviewer for SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 3 Grant Applications, Department of Energy (DOE), USA. Dr. Han has been listed in Worldwide Who’s Who, Australian Professionals in 2013. He served as Assistant to Subject Editor of Applied Energy, an international journal. 

Dr Han acts as reviewer for the following international academic journals:

• International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
• Solar Energy
• Applied Energy
• Applied Thermal Engineering
• Building and Environment
• Energy and Buildings
• Building Simulation
• ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering

• Mixed convective and radiative heat transfer
• Building Performance Simulation
• Solar Architecture design and modelling

 Research Funding

Teaching Subjects

• D19CX Critical Architectural Studies
• D19TP Thermal Performance Studies
• D10LP Laboratory Project
• D18BT Building Services Technology
• D19EB Energy and Buildings
• BRE453 Building Services II (HKPolyU)

Journal Papers

Y.Cheng, J.Han et.al. Study on indoor adaptive thermal comfort evaluation model for buildings integrated with semitransparent photovoltaic window. Building and Environment, 228, 109834, 2023.

J. Jia, F. Gao, Y. Cheng, P. Wang, H.H. EI-Ghetany, J. Han. A comparative study on thermoelectric performances and energy savings of double-skin photovoltaic windows in cold regions of China, Solar Energy,Vol 206, 464-472, 2020.

J. Yang, Y.Cheng, Jeng, J.Han et.al, A comparative study on thermoelectric performances and energy savings of double-skin photovoltai. Jia, Z.Du, Z.Shi, J. Han. The impact of indoor air distributions on the thermal performance of a single layer semi-transparent photovoltaic facade. Building Simulation. Vol 12 Issue 1, pp 69-77, 2019 PDF

J. Han, L. Lu, H. Yang, Y. Chen,Thermal regulation of PV façade integrated with thin-film solar cells through a naturally ventilated open air channel Energy Procedia, Vol. 158, 1208-1214, 2019

J.Han, D. Chen, X. Wang. Multi-criteria heatwave vulnerability assessment of residential wall systems. Energy and Buildings. Vol.66 pp373-383, 2013. (SCI journal) PDF 

J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. Performance of ventilated double-sided PV facade compared with conventional clear glass facade. Energy and Buildings. Vol.56 pp 204-209, 2013. (SCI journal) PDF 

J. Peng, L. Lu, H.X.Yang, J.Han. Investigation on the annual thermal performance of a photovoltaic wall mounted on a multi-layer facade. Applied Energy. Vol.112, 646-656, 2013. (SCI journal) PDF 

J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. Numerical evaluation of the mixed convective heat transfer in a double-pane window integrated with see-through a-Si PV cells with low-e coatings. Applied Energy. Vol. 87(11), pp 3431-3437, 2010. (SCI journal) PDF 

J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. Thermal behavior of a novel type see-through glazing system with integrated PV cells. Building and Environment. Vol.44 (10), pp.2129-2136, 2009. (SCI journal) PDF 

J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. Investigation on the thermal performance of different lightweight roofing structures and its effect on space cooling load. Applied Thermal Engineering. Vol.29, No.11/12, pp2491-2499, 2009. (SCI journal) PDF 

Lu L., J. Han, H.X. Yang. Investigating the effect of indoor water canal on the cooling load estimation and condensation issues of Venetian Macao. Building Services Engineering Research & Technology, 29(3): 249-259, 2008. (SCI journal)

Jie J, J. Han, T. T. Chow, H. Yi, J.P. Lu, W. He and W. Sun. Effect of fluid flow and packing factor on energy performance of a wall-mounted hybrid photovoltaic/water-heating collector system. Energy and Buildings. Vol.38(12) 1380-1387, 2006. (SCI journal) 

Ji, J, J Han, T. T. Chow, C Han, J Lu, and W He1, Effect of flow channel dimensions on the performance of a box-frame photovoltaic thermal collector. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy 220 (7) 681-688, 2006. (SCI journal) PDF 

L. Lu, J. Han, H.X. Yang. Analysis of moisture transfer and vapor condensation in porous building roof for large space air-conditioning in hot humid areas. HVAC. (EI paper in Chinese).

Ji, J, J. Han, T. T. Chow, et al. Numerical study on the electric and thermal performance of hybrid PV/T collector wall. Taiyangneng Xuebao/Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica 2006 27(11), 2006. (EI paper)

Lu L., J. Han, H.X. Yang. Recent Research and development of BIPV in Hong Kong. Advanced Materials Industry Vol. 9, 2008. 

Conference Papers

2014 J.Han, D.Chen, X. Wang. Improving thermal comfort in lightweight constructions of brick veneer walls with phase change materials (PCMs). Indoor Air 2014. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Hong Kong.

2011 J.Han, L.Lu, H.X.Yang. Naturally Ventilated PV façade integrated with see through thin film solar cells in Hong Kong. Presented at the third International Conference on Applied Energy ICAE 2011 Perugia, Italy.

2011 J.Peng, L.Lu, H. Yang J.Han. Environmental payback time analysis for building-integrated photovoltaic system in Hong Kong. SET2011, 10th International Conference on Sustainable Energies, Istanbul, Turkey, 4-7 Sep. 2011.

2010 J.Han, L.Lu, H.X.Yang. Performance evaluation of a double pane window integrated with see-through a-Si PV cells in subtropical Hong Kong. Proceedings of 11th China PV Conference, Nanjing, China.

2009 J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. A two-dimensional numerical study for natural convection in the cavity of a double glazed window with integrated semi-transparent PV. A paper presented and collected by the first International Conference on Applied Energy ICAE 2009 Hong Kong, 5-7 January, 2009, Hong Kong. Paper No 080: 855-965.

2008 J. Han, L. Lu, H.X. Yang. Numerical analysis on the thermal performance of a lightweight aluminum standing-seam roofing structure with experimental validation. First International Conference on Building Energy and Environment, Proceedings Vol 1-3: 397-404. (SCI Cited)