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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