Issa Chaer

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Professor Issa Chaer

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7685-983X

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Heat Transfer, Energy Conversion, Natural Cooling and Ventilation

20022025

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Overview

I am Professor of Thermal Energy Systems at London South Bank University and currently serve as the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation for the College of Technology and Environment. 

I have over 20 years experience in academic teaching and research, complemented by industrial experience at both design and management levels.

My research bridges engineering technologies, environmental control, and well-being. This resulted in over 120 research articles, along with four books and several book chapters. 

Additionally, I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration, and a member of the BSRIA Publication Committee

Research Interests

My expertise lie broadly in leading interdisciplinary research and enterprise projects that connect energy technologies, environmental control, and well-being. 

Current research areas include:  

- Alternative heating and cooling technologies  

- Energy conservation using IoT  

- Smart memory alloy heat pumps  

- Natural ventilation  

- Combined heat, power, and refrigeration (trigeneration)  

- Net zero and decarbonization of the built environment  

- Skills development in low-carbon and renewable technologies  

 

Additional Responsibility

Associate Dean Research and Innovation 

Subjects Taught


Thermal Energy Systems and Energy Resources
Heating and Energy in Buildings
Heat and Mass Transfer
Integrated Building Design
Design Application and IES
Thermo and Fluid Dynamics
Engineering Mathematics
Heating Ventilation and Water Services
hermal Environment
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Building Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning.
Energy Conversion and Energy Management

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

PGCHE & CLTHE

2009 → 2010

PhD Enhanced Heat Transfer - Part-time

1996 → 2000

BEng (Hons) – Mechanical Engineering

1988 → 1991

External Positions and Roles

Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Civil and Building Services engineering, London South Bank University

2017 → 2020

Reader & Course Director, London South Bank University

2011 → 2017

Senior Lecturer & Course Director, London South Bank University

2007 → 2011

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