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Personal profile
Personal profile
Dr. Dengfeng joined UNNC in 2022 as Assistant Professor in Building Physics. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Architectural Environment Engineering from the University of Nottingham and later obtained his PhD in Sustainable Energy and Building Technologies from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. He conducted research on integrated thermoelectric phase change material system for improving photovoltaic efficiency. Before joining UNNC, Dr Dengfeng has vast experience in working for leading companies in real estate industry on both project management and urban renewal research and practice.
Research Interests
Research Interests
- Development of phase change energy storage systems
- Application of thermoelectric generators
- Thermal management of photovoltaic systems
- Enhanced heat transfer and refrigeration technologies
Teaching
Teaching
I am the Module Convenor of the following modules:
- Performanceof Construction Materials (ABEE1013)
- Heat Transfer and Cooling Technologies (ABEE3048)
- Project Management and Development (ABEE3032)
I am a Module Contributor for the following modules:
- Thermofluids 1 (ABEE1027)
Environmental Sciences for Architects 1 (ABEE1019)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Sustainable Energy and Building Technologies
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Bachelor, Architectural Environment Engineering, University of Nottingham
Award Date: 1 Jul 2011
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Energy Data Investigation Service Phase III
1/07/24 → 27/03/25
Project: Contract Projects › Horizontal-Contract Projects out of Zhejiang Province
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Energy Data Investigation Service
26/12/23 → 6/06/24
Project: Contract Projects › Horizontal-Contract Projects out of Zhejiang Province
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A Data-Driven Battery Energy Storage Regulation Approach Integrating Machine Learning Forecasting Models for Enhancing Building Energy Flexibility—A Case Study of a Net-Zero Carbon Building in China
Yang, Z., Kong, D., CHEN, Z., Zhang, Z., Du, D. & Zhu, Z., 8 Oct 2025, In: Buildings. 15, 19, 3611.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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A Decoupled Step-wise Model-based Energy-efficient Control for Industrial Space Cooling: A Case Study of a Large-scale Manufacturing Factory
Kong, D., Zhang, Z., Reffat, R., Chen, Z., Yang, Z., Wang, X., YE, Y. & Du, D., 2025. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Open Access -
Control of monodisperse droplet size in microfluidics: A combined experimental and numerical investigation
Bi, C., Su, W., Du, D., Darkwa, J., Wang, L., Chen, J. & Li, A., 1 Sept 2025, In: Physics of Fluids. 37, 9, 092021.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Decoupled step-wise simulation-based energy-efficient control for industrial space cooling: Practical validation in a large-scale manufacturing plant
Kong, D., Reffat, R., Chen, Z., Yang, Z., Ma, H., Du, D. & Zhang, Z., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Building Simulation.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Decoupled Step-wise Simulation-based Energy Efficient Control for Industrial Space Cooling: Practical Validation in a Large-Scale Manufacturing Plant
Kong, D., Reffat, R., Chen, Z., Yang, Z., Ma, H., Du, D. & Zhang, Z., 30 Aug 2025, In: Building Simulation.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review