iThCoM project featured at the ENAC Research Day 2023
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The ENAC Research Day 2023 provided a platform for exploring cutting-edge research within ENAC and fostering collaboration, promoting academic excellence. PechaKucha talks featured interdisciplinary sustainability research, including the collaborative "iThCoM" project by ICE and VITA labs, showcasing expertise fusion for personalized comfort prediction, enhancing indoor climatization, and satisfaction with the built environment.
The ENAC Research Day presents a valuable opportunity for members of the ENAC community at EPFL to come together and engage in a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic research and innovative projects taking place within our institution. It serves as a platform for sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and gaining a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge developments occurring across various disciplines. This event encourages dialogue and facilitates the exchange of ideas, ultimately contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of academic excellence within our community.
Along with the Research & Innovation poster exhibition, the internally funded Interdisciplinary research for sustainability was featured through an engaging series of PechaKucha talks focusing on three key themes: Sustainable territories, Digitalization of Infrastructures and cities, and Acting on Climate Change. A collaborative project of ICE and VITA labs “iThCoM: Non-invasive AI-powered thermal comfort monitoring” was presented by Dolaana Khovalyg (ICE) and Mohamed Abdelfattah(VITA) within the theme of “Digitalization of Infrastructures and cities”. Their collaborative project exemplified the fusion of expertise from both labs, aiming to leverage digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of indoor climatization via personalized comfort prediction. Their presentation shed light on the transformative potential of digitalization in shaping the monitoring of occupants in buildings to enhance comfort and overall satisfaction with the built environment.