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Diba Malekpour Koupaei, Ph.D., is a research fellow at the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR). She earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 2022 with a focus on energy efficiency assessments in the residential housing stock. Diba also holds master’s degrees in Civil Engineering (2020) and Sustainable Environments (2018), both from Iowa State University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (2015) from Art University of Isfahan.
Diba’s research interests are in energy-efficient buildings, integrated control systems for optimal building operations, and smart built environments and grids. Prior to joining University of Minnesota, Diba worked as a research analyst at the environmental non-profit Slipstream where her efforts were focused on quantifying energy systems’ performance, life cycle cost economics, and emissions reduction potential. Her work at CSBR is primarily focused on the development and administration of Minnesota’s SB 2030 Energy Standard and B3 Guidelines and Benchmarking.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
Aug 2018 → Dec 2022
MSc, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
Aug 2018 → Dec 2020
MSc, Sustainable Environments, Iowa State University
Aug 2017 → Aug 2018
Bachelors, Architectural Engineering, Art University of Isfahan
Sep 2010 → Sep 2015
Research Interest Keywords
- Energy Systems Management
- Sustainability
- Resilience
- Smart Grid
- Buildings
- Energy Efficiency
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sustainable Buildings 2030-Phase 1/Phase 2
Graves, R. M. (PI), Strong, R. B. (CoI), Carmody, J. (Prior Principal Investigator), Weber, W. G. (Prior Principal Investigator), Jacobson, R. E. (Other Role), Malekpour Koupaei, D. (Other Role) & Smith, P. A. (Other Role)
MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ENERGY SECURITY
6/2/08 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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BD Hubs: Collaborative Proposal: Midwest: Midwest Big Data Hub: Building Communities to Harness the Data Revolution
Malekpour Koupaei, D. (PI), Peterson, J. M. (PI), Shekhar, S. (PI) & Wilgenbusch, J. (PI)
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
6/1/19 → 5/31/25
Project: Research project
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An assessment of opinions and perceptions of smart thermostats using aspect-based sentiment analysis of online reviews
Malekpour Koupaei, D., Song, T., Cetin, K. S. & Im, J., Mar 2020, In: Building and Environment. 170, 106603.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identifying rural high energy intensity residential buildings using metered data
Malekpour Koupaei, D., Cetin, K., Passe, U., Kimber, A. & Poleacovschi, C., Nov 1 2023, In: Energy and Buildings. 298, p. 113604 1 p., 113604.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Occupancy Data Sensing, Collection, and Modeling for Residential Buildings
Mitra, D., Malekpour Koupaei, D. & Cetin, K., 2022, Green Energy and Technology. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 103-121 19 p. (Green Energy and Technology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Stochastic residential occupancy schedules based on the American Time-Use Survey
Malekpour Koupaei, D., Cetin, K. S. & Passe, U., 2022, In: Science and Technology for the Built Environment. 28, 6, p. 776-790 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Smart Thermostats in Rental Housing Units: Perspectives from Landlords and Tenants
Malekpour Koupaei, D. & Cetin, K., Dec 1 2021, In: Journal of Architectural Engineering. 27, 4, 04021042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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